Around DB July Issue 2016

WORKING MUMS HOW DO THEY DO IT?

YOUR ESSENTIAL TRAVEL KIT

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES WATER SPORT HOTSPOTS FROM DB TO CHEUNG SHA

7 DAYS IN CAMBODIA SUMMER ENTERTAINING

FRUITY SALAD RECIPES

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Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong has meticulously arranged a fun-filled summer holiday with the “Eat, Play, Stay” Summer Fun for you and your family.

15 July - 31 August

Starting from 15 July, Café bord de Mer & Lounge offers lunch and dinner buffets every Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and nightly dinner buffets will be extended for the month of August. Food selection includes sashimi, seafood skewers, rainbow pizza, summer sweets and Häagen-Dazs ice creams.

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HK$298* / Adult HK$198* / Child

HK$338* / Adult HK$198* / Child to receive a 15% discount* on buffets.

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Our hotel has prepared an exciting summer holiday for your kids with a range of fun activities during your stay with us, which includes: Art and craft

Miniature home living frame DIY

Mosaic tiles

Phone case DIY

Cycling

Scavenger hunt

Kite making

Bubble soccer

Soap making

Recycle Paper making

Cooking class

Short and sweet horse carriage ride

Summer Adventure Package HK$1,818 up *

( For two adults and one child aged below 11 )

One-night stay in a Mountain View Room Breakfast buffet Free Wi-Fi Access to kids activities and outdoor pool Epicland Tickets for one adult and one child

Dream Come True Package HK$1,688 up *

( For two adults and one child aged below 11 )

One-night stay

Free Wi-Fi

Breakfast buffet

One-way airport shuttle

Access to kids activities and outdoor pool Dream Come True Education Park admission tickets

For more details, please visit www.aubergediscoverybay.com or contact 2295 8288. *Terms and Conditions apply on room packages. *All prices are subject to 10% service charge. *Prices and activities are subject to change without prior notice. *Discount offer is applicable to lunch and dinner buffets between 15 July and 31 August, 2016 only, and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion offers.

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ESF LANGUAGE & LEARNING SUMMER CAMP 2016 4 JULY - 26 AUGUST

Beacon Hill School Bradbury School Discovery College ESF Causeway Bay Hillside Kindergarten Kowloon Junior School Liu Po Shan Memorial College Renaissance College South Island School Tsing Yi Kindergarten Wan Chai Learning Centre

Open to ESF & Non ESF Students

As the premier provider of extracurricular English language and enrichment education in Hong Kong, we look forward to your children joining us this summer for exciting and rich learning experiences across a VARIETY OF COURSES. Suitable for all pre-school and school age students, our small group courses are run by our friendly, qualified, English speaking teachers.

English Language Learning The World Around Us

Enrichment Programmes Ready for Kindergarten Drama Ready for Primary Young Artists Science Writing Debating Club Interview Skills Coding Spanish Mandarin

SUMMER CLASSES AT DISCOVERY COLLEGE Art • Drama • Writing • Science & Discovery • Debating • Spanish

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PROFILE Meet Maddie and Tiffany Amber Tomlinson seeking stardom in New York this month

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IN FOCUS How plastic pollution is impacting the Earth’s ability to support life

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FAMILY MATTERS What it takes to be a working mum

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LIFESTYLE Refreshing and easy-tomake salads for lazy summer days

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ESCAPES Exploring Cambodia’s iconic ruins of Angkor

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CLASSIFIEDS Great deals, employment, businesses and more

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PROPERTY Choice local and overseas homes to buy or rent

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LOCAL NUMBERS Your ultimate guide in DB and Lantau

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HOW DO THEY DO IT?

YOUR ESSENTIAL TRAVEL KIT

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES

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ON THE COVER Stars-in-the-making Maddie Bowden and Tiffany Amber Tomlinson

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Publisher Corinne Jedwood corinne@baymedia.com.hk Managing editor Rachel Ainsley rachel@baymedia.com.hk Assistant editor & magazine coordinator Sam Agars sam@baymedia.com.hk Digital coordinator Claire Severn claire@baymedia.com.hk Advertising & sales manager Lissa Morris lissa@baymedia.com.hk Sales executive, office manager & accounts Monika Carruthers monika@baymedia.com.hk, accountant@baymedia.com.hk Art direction Terry Chow terry@baymedia.com.hk Photography Baljit Gidwani, www.evoqueportraits.com Contributors this month Jane Drew Trisha Hughes Chloe Jedwood (intern) Patricia Jover (intern) Elizabeth Kerr Carlos Magno Jason Pagliari Peter Sherwood Mina Weight Printing Fantasy Printing Limited 7/F Tin Fung Industrial Mansion, 63 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong Disclaimer The views expressed in Around DB are not necessarily those of the publisher, editor or contributors.

The publisher and editor cannot be held responsible for differences of opinion or statements published in good faith. The publisher, contributors, their employees and partners are not responsible for the results of any actions, errors or omissions taken on the basis of information contained in this publication and expressly disclaim all and any liability for any such action of any person. The mention of specific companies or products in articles or advertisements does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by this magazine or its publisher in preference to others of a similar nature which are not mentioned or advertised. No part of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without permission.

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DB DRAGON BOATING Forty teams tore up the water off Tai Pak Wan on June 9 in the annual DB Dragon Boat Races and Carnival, with residents flocking to the beach (and DB Plaza) for a day of fun and frivolity. Congratulations to the winners of the Women’s Competition, Lantau Boat Club; the Community Race, Latin Dragons; the COC Bowl mixed race, CafÊ Duvet Motley Crew and the COC Cup mixed race, Team Mushu of Hong Kong Disneyland. For the full list of winners, head to www.arounddb.com.

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SPORTSMANSHIP MEET The 11th Sportsmanship Friendly Meet on May 29 saw more than 200 young gymnasts, aged three to 15, show off their skills at Discovery College.

Photos by Around DB

ACTION ASIA KAYAK N RUN

The annual Action Asia Kayak n Run on June 11 was as action-packed as always and a shout out must go to overall winners Antoine Epinette and Jerome Laboulais from Team UGLOW, who completed the DB course in one hour and four minutes.

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ANGELS SUCCESS Congratulations to DB fitness trainer Claire Mas and the seven local participants who sweated it out for eight weeks to raise money during the Angels for Orphans 2016 Fitness Challenge.

The event raised money for Bali Kids, and its initiative to spread the word about the dangers of smoking. The DB group contributed to a total of roughly HK$250,000 raised across Hong Kong.

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SNAKE DAY IN DB DB residents flocked to Hemingway’s in DB Plaza on June 4 to hear Pui O-based snake expert William Sargent share his love of snakes.

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ISLAND DANCE END-OF-TERM SHOW

DB’s Island Dance students showed off their skills in Movie Magic – a show featuring songs from a range of popular movies – at the Y-Theatre in Chai Wan, June 10 to 12.

Photos courtesy of Island Dance

EMBODY FATBURN CHARITY CHALLENGE Embody hosted a charity challenge at Discovery College on June 5, with a total of HK$5,900 raised for the Bali Kids educational initiative.

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DB initiative The Crayon Society, run by members of the Latin Dragons dragon boating team, collects and recycles old crayons, and sells them back to the community to raise funds for The Duchess of Kent Hospital at Sandy Bay and the Society for the Relief of Disabled Children. Since May, they have made over 1,000 crayons in their own ovens, raising upwards of HK$20,000.

DB schools have been backing the initiative and, over the summer, DB collection points for used crayons include Bookazine and Dymocks. To make a donation, or find out more, contact thecrayonsociety@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/thecrayonsociety.

STOCK UP AT THE PLANT MARKET across from

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Haven Court, 2pm to 4.45pm.

For more information, call 2238 3617.

Find more information and events @ www.arounddb.com

SUMMER WITH ESF Discovery College

ESF Language and Learning is offering a number of enrichment camps over the summer for students aged six to 12, including Spanish, writing, drama, and science and discovery. ESF Sports is running daily sports camps through July 15 for kids aged two to 11, with a focus on developing core skills.

Contact 2711 1280 for more information, or visit www.esf.org.hk. View a full list of Lantau summer camps at http://goo.gl/IPBTgV.

COUNSELLING FOR DOMESTIC HELPERS 31 , 17, 24, IMI, DB North Plaza

Integrated Medicine Institute is offering a donation-based counselling service for domestic helpers, with net proceeds donated to Helpers for Domestic Helpers.

The sessions run between 9am and 2pm on Sundays and aim to assist helpers in tackling stress, decisions, relationships, family challenges and loneliness. For bookings and further information, contact 2537 1087 or receptiondb@imi.com.hk.

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A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE YHKCC, Tung Chung

The latest YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College (YHKCC) musical production, A Night at the Theatre, is showing at 2.30pm and 7pm in the school hall. The show is performed by students from Form 1 to 6, and features songs from various hit musicals, including Hamilton, Matilda, Aladdin, 13 and Wicked. For tickets (HK$40) and enquiries, contact Amanda Shek on 2988 2028, or amanda.shek@ymcacc.edu.hk.

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A HELPING HAND COOKBOOK Designed to help helpers provide delicious meal options for their Western employees, A Helping Hand, by Singapore-based chef Frog Michaels, features recipes in both Tagalog and English.

The book is already a hit in DB and boasts over 80 recipes for every occasion, with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-source ingredients. To grab your copy, head to www.blondemedia.asia.

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DB CHINESE CHESS CONTEST Discovery Bay Community Hall, DB North Plaza

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for vendors looking to book a stall at the DB Plaza markets on November 13 and 27 and December 11. Visit www.handmadehongkong.com or email register@handmadehongkong.com.

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August 23 at Discovery Bay International School. Contact info@factory2home.net to secure a full or small/ shared table.

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Amy Yung, DB’s representative on the Islands July 9 District Council, is organising a Chinese chess contest from 2pm to 6pm. The event is designed to give DBers the chance to develop a closer connection with fellow residents, while brushing up on their chess skills. To Photo courtesy of Amy Yung participate, fill out the form at this link – http://goo.gl/forms/naYaFqdVrgF1ovho1 – or call 2541 5113/ 2541 5103.

AUBERGE SUMMER FEAST Auberge, Discovery Bay The Auberge has something for everyone this summer, with a delightful array of dishes ranging from seafood and cold cuts to delicious sweets.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunch buffets are a highlight, from HK$298 per adult and HK$198 per child. A 10% service charge does apply, but you can enjoy a 15% discount when you like and share at www.facebook.com/AubergeDBay.

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Kidznjoy’s new early childhood summer programme runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Divided into two age groups (nine months to three years, and three to five years), kids learn all the basics, such as the alphabet, numbers, animals, shapes, body parts, colours and seasons.

Fun one-and-a-half-hour classes, involving singing and dancing, arts and crafts, puppet games and storytelling, are followed by an hour’s free play.

Contact 6273 7347, or info@kidznjoy.com. For more DB playgroups, visit www.arounddb.com.

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SAVE THE DATE CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH HKILA, DB North Plaza

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DB resident Gaylene Meeson, whose daughter Hannah, a brain cancer survivor, attends Hong Kong International Learning Academy (HKILA), is working to spread the word during childhood cancer awareness month in September. HKILA is already on board, planning various community projects and fundraisers, including a screening of Until 20, the Photo by Ai Lau Photography 2015 film about a teenager bravely battling cancer. Gaylene and HKILA principal Justine Barlow hope other DB schools will get involved.

DBRC CHARITY TENNIS CUP Discovered Bay Recreation Club

It’s time to get your head in the game in the lead-up to this year’s Charity Tennis Cup, which sees teams dress up and take to the court in the name of charity. Registration opens soon and you can find out more by contacting 2987 7381.

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Commencement of Practice Jonathan Vallade Master’s Degree in Osteopathy, H.Dip.(Phy Ed & Sport)

Osteopath Jonathan Vallade is an experienced Osteopath from France. He provides general osteopathic treatment to adults, children (ages 4 and up), as well as top-level athletes.

Jonathan practices martial arts and yoga. He also holds a degree in Physical Education and Sport, and is a qualified physical trainer. His experience allows him to provide personal exercise plans and nutritional advice to help his clients heal faster and ensure long-term recovery. He is passionate about helping people, and dedicates time and patience with every client to ensure a holistic understanding of the root cause of their problem, how to address it and prevent it from happening again. He speaks French and English.

To make a booking, please call: 2537 1087

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Chef Pour Toi

DB-based private catering service Catering

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Cocktail Receptions

Lavish Buffets & Barbeques

Our dedicated chefs use only the freshest ingredients to turn food into art. We provide you with the knowledge to turn your event into a success, allowing you to focus on your guests while we do what we know best.

Contact Chef Pour Toi to get a quote for your tailor-made party.

Email chef@chefpourtoi.com

Here’s your chance to win great prizes!

COMPETITION

Win tickets to see Let It Be

Around DB competitions are incredibly easy to enter (you’ll even find the answers to our questions right here). You have until the YOUR PRIZE: AC Music 10th of the month to submit your answers.

To enter, email info@baymedia.com.hk, Entertainment is offering three click on the competitions link at readers two tickets (worth www.arounddb.com, or scan HK$688 each) to see Let It Be at the QR Code below. Don’t forget AsiaWorld-Expo, Chek Lap to give us your name and telephone number!

Kok. Tickets are set aside Which band for July 22 and 23 at 8pm does the musical and July 24 at 3.30pm. celebrate?

Which festival is the roadshow part of?

Photo courtesy of the Fringe Club Win tickets to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

YOUR PRIZE: The Fringe Club is offering two readers two tickets with two complimentary drinks (worth HK$680 each) to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow at the Fringe Club, Central, on July 18 at 8pm.

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FIND THE ANSWER: Seen by over two million people worldwide, from Broadway to the West End, you can catch the best of the Beatles from July 22 to 24. This celebrated rock and roll spectacular allows you to enjoy the reunion that never was. For tickets, visit www.hkticketing.com.

Win tickets to see Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense YOUR PRIZE: Lunchbox Theatrical Productions is offering three readers two tickets (worth HK$650 each) What is to see Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Wooster’s Nonsense at the Hong Kong Academy manservant for Performing Arts, Wanchai, on called?

September 13 at 7.45pm.

FIND THE ANSWER: Join Wooster, an English toff and his dutiful valet, Jeeves, two of the funniest characters in English literature, September 13 to 25.

This hilarious show captures the eccentricity and innocence of a bygone era. For tickets, visit www.hkticketing.com.

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FIND THE ANSWER: As part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, a stellar line-up of top Australian comedians hits town July 18 to 24. Look out for the satirical and side-splitting headliners, Mel Buttle, Phil Wang, Bob Franklin, Ivan Aristguieta and Sam Taunton. For tickets, visit www.hkticketing.com.

What is the title of Hi-5’s new theatrical show?

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Win tickets to see Hi-5 Fairytale YOUR PRIZE: MEI Live is offering two readers four tickets (worth HK$350 each) to see Hi-5 Fairytale at Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Kowloon Bay, on August 27 at 11am.

FIND THE ANSWER: Catch the Hi-5 cast’s latest hi-tech, theatrical extravaganza, Hi-5 Fairytale, from August 27 to 28. Narrating from her magical book, Chats, the lovable puppet, takes the cast and audience on a fun-filled adventure with princesses and knights, travelling bugs and rapping beavers. For tickets, and a 10% discount with the promo code SAVE10PUB, visit www.hkticketing.com.

Congratulations to last month’s winners Alfreda Wright for tickets to see The Gruffalo’s Child;

Francesca Djie, Julie Mexted and Patricia Wijaya for tickets to see Dwayne Perkins on Stage; and Stephen Hesketh and Nancy Yuen for tickets to see Mister Maker and The Shapes Live On Stage.

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TRIPLE THREATS DB’s own Maddie Bowden, 11, and Tiffany Amber Tomlinson, 6, have their sights on stardom this month in the shadow of the Great White Way. Elizabeth Kerr reports Tiffany Amber Tomlinson and Maddie Bowden

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addie Bowden, 11, and Tiffany Amber Tomlinson, 6, are taking their love of being on stage to the next level this month, by spending eight days in Manhattan learning about show business, with the bonus of content producers like Disney, Virgin and Nickelodeon looking on.

The DB girls, both of whom attend Discovery College (DC), have had the good fortune to be selected as two of just 25 kids from Hong Kong – two of 2,000 globally – to attend the International Modeling & Talent Association (IMTA) convention in New York this month. As a onestop clearinghouse of sorts for talent agents, casting directors and other industry professionals looking for fresh blood, the IMTA event provides budding entertainers coaching, a taste of competition and invaluable lessons from star-making industry pros.

“These are the same people who ‘discovered’ Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Biel and Katie Holmes, so sort of a big deal, I suppose,” says Maddie’s mother, DC teacher Tanya Surawski.

Hobbit Elijah Wood, nerd icon Amy Acker, Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul, Garrett Hedlund (Pan) and Desperate Housewife and producer Eva Longoria are also among the IMTA alumni.

As it turns out, Tiffany has already been scouted by New York agency Talent Inc. “One of the talent scout judges who discovered the tot is a director on a Disney Junior movie and several Nickelodeon shows. He calls Tiffany the mini Jessica Alba,” says her mother Cherry Tomlinson. Like Tanya, Cherry is treating the IMTA event with caution. “For sure, we are hoping that Tiffany gets discovered, though we will not be pushing this career onto her,” she says.

Home-grown talent “I’m not sure where it came from actually,” Maddie begins of her interest in showbiz. “I’ve been dancing since I was two or three, and I started singing

last year at school.” Drama came from school too. “I did the school play and that made me like acting more.”

“Maddie has had no outside school singing or drama lessons at all, so her skills are a credit to her drama teacher, Mr Donnoli, and her primary music teacher Mr Burrows at DC,” says Tanya.

“Maddie’s always been interested in performing, in storytelling,” continues Tanya. “When she was a year or two old she’d run in, in a princess dress like Snow White, and she’d throw herself on the floor like she did in the forest and sweep the dress around, imitating the movie.”

Likewise, the Tomlinsons knew from the get-go that Tiffany might be destined for a career in the entertainment business. “Tiffany showed a huge interest in dancing, singing and acting from when she was about two, and she’s always been a bit of a poser,” says Cherry.

Notably both DB kids have honed their growing skill sets at Island Dance, Tiffany since she was 18 months and Maddie since she was five. “Miss Nimi’s class is so great,” says Tiffany. “We have lots of fun, and she encourages us to learn new dance steps. She is the best dance teacher because she always smiles.” While Maddie is equally enthusiastic about class with Nimisha Kashyap, she shows her maturity by giving a shout out to her former Island Dance mentors Rohita Menon and Sorrell Thomas.

Coach Charles Chan of Sportsmanship International gets a nod from both girls, and Tiffany also boosts her gymnastics at iGym with Kim Doherty.

In her free time, Tiffany also takes class with Mariles de Guzman of Embody’s Zumba Kids and drama workshops with Faust International at Discovery Bay International School.

Stars in the making Maddie was born in Amsterdam but considers DB home, and so a career in the cutthroat entertainment industry 

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is only at the idea stage. Ask her if she’s hoping for a gig with the big boys like Disney and the career path of Miley Cyrus or Justin Timberlake and she waffles a bit, considering.

Point out that a job opportunity would likely take her away from DB, and she casually states, “I could say no.” Maybe she’ll be Hong Kong’s Beyoncé? She’s not sure – yet.

“Maybe I’d like to act for television.

When I was a bit younger I used to watch comedy shows that a lot of famous actors were on,” she remarks. Who those are never do get identified, though Sia’s histrionic 2014 single Chandelier inspired some mad mimicking around the house.

Post-secondary schools offering scholarships also make appearances at the IMTA, which could be a welcome opportunity. Maddie is keeping an open mind.

Little Tiffany, meanwhile, definitely has her sights on stardom. “I want to be a big star like Jessie J, Katy Perry and Meghan Trainor,” she says. “Because I can be on television, and people and my friends will see me perform.”

As seasoned performers, the time is right for the girls to get a taste of what the industry is really like. For acting, singing and dancing they share a passion but on modelling they differ.

Tiffany, a former ‘Huggies Baby’ is a fan, with an extensive portfolio.

Maddie is less enthusiastic.

The fancy clothes and the make-up don’t appeal to Maddie in the least, and she’s tolerating the modelling element of the IMTA event because she has to. “I don’t model,” she says with a small scoff. “I don’t like the whole idea of it.” Pointing out that turning pro down the road means hours in the make-up chair as part and parcel of the job gets an emphatic: “But that’s a different type

This page: The girls are attending the International Modeling & Talent Association (IMTA) convention in New York this month

of make-up. The only reason I’m wearing a skirt right now is that I’m out of school pants.” Cue tweener eye roll.

Busy preparing to take part in 12 competitions (acting, singing and dancing) during the week spanning July 21 and 28, Maddie and Tiffany’s current schedule could safely be

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described as packed. But life isn’t all rehearsals all the time. Tiffany enjoys swimming (with Harry Wright) and her art classes at Treasure House.

Maddie spends her free time upsidedown doing “cartwheels, backward walk-overs and aerials,” while angling for a trip to the Maldives.

Those are some superstar tastes right there.

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Plastic pollution is a constant on beaches worldwide

The amount of plastics manufactured in the first 10 years of this century approached the total produced in the entire last century. The level of non-biodegradable waste has reached a crisis point and Asia is a major culprit. Peter Sherwood reports July 2016 www.arounddb.com

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orldwide most plastics (including water bottles, bags and packaging) end up in landfills, incinerated, or in the ocean – they are not recycled. This means we have a serious problem on our hands, impacting the Earth’s ability to support life.

Plastic bags are a major culprit. They photo-degrade, meaning they break down into smaller and smaller toxic pieces over centuries, contaminating soil and waterways. According to a 2008 report in the Wall Street Journal, the US alone goes through 100 billion plastic shopping bags annually.

Only 1 to 3% of plastic bags are recycled worldwide.

The Asia factor According to Stemming the Tide, a 2015 study by the Ocean Conservancy, there are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic trash in the world’s oceans. Each year, 8 million tons are added to the count.

That’s equivalent to one municipal garbage truck pulling up to the beach and dumping its contents – every minute. The alarming new research suggests that in 10 years there could be 1 ton of plastics in our oceans for every 3 tons of fish.

Stemming the Tide reveals that a whopping 60% of the plastic waste found in our oceans comes from just five countries: China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

While there is plastic pollution throughout the world’s oceans, concentrations of micro-plastics are highest in the five major oceanic garbage dumps. The North Pacific Ocean Gyre, an area the size of Texas that stretches from Tokyo to the US, is thick with plastic rubbish. Annual plastics consumption in Asia is set to increase by 80% to an astonishing 200 million tons by 2025.

Despite the upcoming expansion of two Hong Kong landfills, we will run out of landfill space by the late 2020s.

Our city is a small, compact area in which large-scale recycling could be a role model for the world. Instead the government is about to build a 3,000-ton-a-day waste incinerator just off Lantau, a stone’s throw from some of our best beaches, a designated marine reserve and precious country park. Research by local action groups says the Integrated Waste Management Facilities off Shek Kwu Chau will use polluting technology, produce toxic ash, disrupt the marine habitat and destroy the environment.

Frightening plastics facts From computers and cell phones to bicycle helmets and hospital IV bags, plastic has helped society in countless ways. But for the sake of our health and that of the environment, we can no longer afford to treat it as a daily essential.

In 2009 more than 60 scientists contributed to a shocking report, Plastics, the environment and human health, published in a themed issue of Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society B, a scientific journal.

The report reveals that we are exposed to toxic chemicals from plastic multiple times per day through dust, air, water, food and consumer products – and that plastic is harmful to human health. Chemicals absorbed include bisphenol A (BPA), found in polycarbonate bottles and the linings of food and beverage cans. According to the report, high exposure to BPA increases our risk of heart disease and diabetes, and potentially damages the developing brain and reproductive system. Meanwhile, the plastics industry maintains that its products are safe.

Plastic waste, which can survive for thousands of years in water, is (literally) endangering the world’s wildlife, too. More than 180 species have been documented to ingest plastic debris. If the plastic wraps around their necks or intestines, animals, birds and fish suffer an agonising and

lingering death. If not, the chemicals concentrated in the plastic kill them anyway. If a poisoned creature is eaten by another, toxic chemicals are transferred to the food chain.

Approximately 1 billion seabirds and mammals die each year after ingesting plastic. According to DB resident Gary Stokes, director for South East Asia at Sea Shepherd Global, plastic pollution is one of the reasons that Hong Kong’s Chinese White Dolphins are an endangered species. “Pollution, coastal development, overfishing and increased boat traffic off the coast of Lantau threatens to wipe out the species entirely, or at best drive them away.

Sightings have diminished rapidly in recent years, from an estimated 160 in the early 2000s to just 60 today.”

Plastic pollution on Hong Kong’s beaches is a constant but the issue was brought home to all of us in July 2012, when a ship lost six containers in Hong Kong waters, each one loaded with 1,000 25-kilogramme bags of preproduction plastic pellets. These tiny plastic beads or nurdles (along with full and empty bags) immediately started showing up en masse on the southern coast, mainly along the beaches from Lamma to the eastern side of Lantau and the islands in between.

“The morning after the storm, Sam Pak Wan at DB North Plaza was covered with nurdles – it looked as if it was blanketed in snow – and there were knee-deep piles some 0.5 metres deep,” recalls Tracey Read, a DB resident and founder of Hong Kong eco-charity Plastic Free Seas.

Reduce, re-use, recycle At supermarket checkouts the world over, plastic bags are thrown at customers too lazy or ill-informed to bring their own re-useable bags. In Hong Kong, even fruit and vegetables are plastic-wrapped, making the 50cent charge for a bag at the checkout a cynical joke. We’re sleepwalking through this urgent issue. 

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Express concern about people’s inability to move away from plastic, and the stock response is a need for education. My own indignant riposte reflects the endearing American maxim: ‘You can’t fix stupid’. Many societies boast close to 100% literacy and through the internet we have access to more information on the environment than the visible universe has bright lights. More education?

How about a thump around the ears with a blunt instrument.

Most plastics end up in landfills, incinerated, or in the ocean

Hong Kong’s plastic nurdle disaster, July 2012

The North Pacific Ocean Gyre

Plastic is found in 90% of seabirds’ guts

One billion creatures die each year after ingesting plastic

Plastic pollution needs to be responded to as a public health issue

Meanwhile, smart as we are, we cannot come up with a harmless and viable replacement for plastic. Is this inability to do anything constructive due to short-sighted thinking, pigheaded denial or something deeper and dystopian?

Consider this 2013 Huffington Post report: “It takes three times the volume of water to manufacture one bottle of water than it does to fill it, and because of the chemical production of plastics that water is mostly unusable.

In the US alone, we use 17 million barrels of oil each year just to produce all of those water bottles. To put it in perspective, that’s enough oil to keep a million cars fuelled for a whole year.

The Earth Policy Institute factors the energy used to pump, process, transport and refrigerate our bottled water as over 50 million barrels of oil every year. That’s an insane amount of resources for something that is completely unneeded.”

This is the Information Age, light years away from a Golden Age of Wisdom, but we must address sustainability, making plastics more easily recyclable and increasing recycling availability.

We need to regard plastics as raw materials rather than waste. Increasing the availability of biodegradable plastic, which can be made from (renewable) plants, such as corn and soy, is another option.

Is it worth recycling plastic in DB? Fortunately, yes. Plastic disposed in separation bins (found all over DB) is taken to the rubbish sorting station across from the Mui Wo/ Peng Chau Ferry Pier. Before being exported, the plastic is either cleaned and shredded, or sorted and baled. The lower quality plastics are not in demand, however, so reducing the amount you use, especially singleuse plastic such as water bottles, bags and take-away coffee cups, is the best solution. health issue. As Tracey says, “This could ensure a change of strategy was implemented with more source reduction policies and better waste management practices, rather than end-of-the line clean-up solutions.”

Plastic marine and land pollution needs to be responded to as a public

Find it • Plastic Free Seas, www.plasticfreeseas.org • Sea Shepherd Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdHK

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Here’s the bottom line: The answer to reducing the mountains of plastics polluting our environment, starts with me. And with you. We must think before we buy – and before we discard. It’s not complicated: Reduce. Re-use. Recycle.

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Your existing health insurance plan may cover some of the expenses associated with pregnancy, but it is worth noting that most medical plans don’t cover issues related to being pregnant and, if they do, they may cover complications to the mother only. Check to see if it covers all the doctor’s appointments you will need (twice monthly visits for the whole nine months of your pregnancy are recommended). You don’t want to have to start skipping visits in order to save money, as this could create problems for both you and your baby.

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Taking students to a specialist summer camp in Montreal, Canada is just one of the ways iGym founder Kim Doherty is upping the gymnastics bar in DB. Carlos Magno reports

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t the end of the month, 11 teen gymnasts from iGym Gymnastics are headed to Montreal, Canada for the annual GymRep summer camp.

A unique outdoor training site, led by top coaches from Canada, the US, New Zealand and France, GymRep specialises in acrobatic gymnastics and its 11,000-square foot gymnasium contains the largest collection of gym equipment ever gathered under one roof.

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Introducing DB students to GymRep is something of a natural progression for iGym founder Kim Doherty, herself a former South African national gymnast (1989 to 1991) and 1990 World Games competitor. Over the past two years, Kim has made it her mission to grow the sport locally and bring her students’ skill sets up to an international standard. From an initial group of only 27 in 2014, iGym is now a near 300-strong family ranging from toddlers to teens.

While Kim holds a Level 1 Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG) coaching certificate, she employs an international coaching troupe of former county, regional and national squad gymnasts to help up the bar for DB gymnasts.

And all the high-calibre coaching, out of Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) Sports Hall, is paying off. In May, nearly 200 iGym gymnasts competed in their second interclub competition, supported by the Hong Kong Gymnastics Association. “All the gymnasts performed amazingly well,” says

Kim. “The level was incredibly high this year. I think everyone had a great time with lots of smiles all round.”

Teachers of tomorrow “We try to instil a passion for the sport and encourage teaching in a way that brings out students’ best,” Kim adds. “It’s important that the classes are a lot of fun. We want kids to love gymnastics.”

This ethos is being born out in the weekly iGym summer camps running through July 14 at DBIS. Designed for kids aged three to 15, from beginner

standard to advanced, the courses combine gymnastics with dance, team-building activities and even arts and crafts.

All this goes hand in hand with Kim’s desire to train up not just prize-winning gymnasts but future teachers. As part of its vocational training programme, iGym offers students an opportunity to work out their Hong Kong Award for Young People (HKAYP), with 10 hours of community service devoted to teaching children.

“This generation will be the teachers of tomorrow – you have to instil passion and love into the sport, otherwise there won’t be any teachers,” Kim says.

“They don’t have to be elite gymnasts to be teachers. They just have to love the sport. The passion, you can’t learn as an adult. You have to learn it now.”

It’s likely that a number of iGym students will follow in Kim’s footsteps, just as she has followed in those of her mother, who was also a South African national gymnast (1960 to 1964). “I’ve done gymnastics my entire life,” Kim says. “My mother ran a gymnastics school and I grew up in the gym.

When I opened my very first gymnastics school (a tumbling school in South Africa) I was 22.

I just love the sport.”

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DB resident and iGym Gymnastics founder Kim Doherty

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Some days as a working mum, you just want to put an ‘out of order’ sticker on your head and go back to bed. But then sanity returns because you have priorities and commitments. Trisha Hughes reports

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orking mothers know that no day is ever the same. Forrest Gump was right when he said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.”

Either you have nothing scheduled at all, or you have everything happening all at once. Balancing a busy work life and the challenges of a family schedule is never easy. In fact, it can be a nightmarish circus at times, as you juggle priorities and needs. There always seems to be something to do and never enough time to do it in.

It’s been quite a while since I was in this situation but the memory is still vivid in my mind. What I remember more than anything is the uncertainty.

Am I doing the right thing? Is my family happy? Am I really managing?

What I know now, in retrospect, is that these guilty emotions are just part of the whole trip and the worst thing you can do is compare yourself to other mothers, working or not.

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talk to other working mums and learn from their experiences. This can also, of course, help with getting that allimportant job in the first place.

As two-year Cheung Sha resident and mother of one, Marie Swarbreck says: “Becoming a mum changed my priorities and career path; I started looking for a flexible job, which I couldn’t find. After speaking to many mums around Hong Kong, I quickly realised that I wasn’t the only one in this situation.” Faced with this dilemma, Marie set up FLEXImums

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Jessie Yue Wright with Evelyn Bella, 6, and husband Franklin

in mid-2015 to empower and connect professional mums with companies who are looking for flexible resources and value work-life balance.

“Mothers have a broad skillset. Nobody juggles as many responsibilities as a mum does; we are the queens of timemanagement,” says Marie. “Lots of SMEs and large corporations realise this and are looking to get mums back on board.

“One thing I have found is that a mum is only successful at her job when she really enjoys what she does,” Marie adds. “Going back to work is never easy and it takes time to adjust but in the end it gives you a feeling of fulfilment and accomplishment.”

Sometimes being a working mum is frustrating and challenging. Other times, all you need is a kiss and a hug to know that you’ve absolutely made the right choice. You’re teaching a hard life lesson to your children – that you don’t get anything without working for it. Everything has to be earned by work and persistence, and through that hard work come the rewards. But along with that glow of satisfaction, comes weariness. There’s always weariness.

Marie Swarbreck with Arabelle, 2, and husband Sebastian

What most women forget is that they need to think of themselves every now and then. A car can only run on fumes for so long. It needs to be refilled or it stops running altogether. You as a mother can’t continue to be everything to everyone because eventually you will break down too. Take time for yourself, to rejuvenate, to make sure you are not lost, like that one sock in every single wash, while you try to hold everything together. Trust me, almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.

Finding the balance As often as not, helpers are the circuit breakers that can make life so much easier in a world that sometimes feels like it is spinning out of control.

They release you from some of the burdensome tasks and leave you with the part that your kids will look back on in the future, knowing that everything you did for them was fuelled by love.

Mother of two, Jennifer Atepolikhine grew up in Hong Kong and has been a DB resident on and off for 20 years.

“Having a loving and trusted helper at home has made all the difference, it would be impossible to work full time

and raise young children without one,” she says. “I’ve been able to travel on business trips and spend long days in the office confident the children will be well taken care of.”

Jenn has been a working mum since her first child was born in 2004, and her current job, promoting E racing, is turning out to be the best fit yet. “I get a lot out of my job as it’s social and it stimulates me intellectually,” she says.

“Working with race teams and the race organisers is incredibly challenging and interesting. The guilt of not spending enough time with your children never leaves you though, as well as the feeling that you’re not spending enough time on work. Finding the balance between the two is the hardest part.”

Having it all Speaking of balancing acts, mother of one Jessie Yue Wright, a four-year DB resident, is currently managing a home, while preparing to take a Master’s degree in psychology at the University of Hong Kong. She also runs a homegrown business, Woodable, with neighbour Kristy Yeung. The friends work with artists across Hong Kong to create bespoke furniture, decorative pieces and pottery. 

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FAMILY MATTERS “I love what I do and I’m extremely proud of the things I make and find.

Expanding is always on my mind but until I find more help, I also need to balance my time being a mum and student,” Jessie says. “Many times, when I think of stepping forward in my career, guilt slinks in. Am I doing enough for my daughter? Am I too greedy and selfish if I want to build something for myself and a happy family at the same time? Am I a bad mother? Do I measure up to other parents? These are the frequent guests that visit my mind, especially when I put my need and desire first.”

Whether you are pursuing a career out of financial necessity or personal choice, being a working mother can be all about guilt. When your child acts out or doesn’t cooperate, or if he cries when you call him from your office, it’s

very easy to think that you are doing something wrong. Happily though, this tends to get easier as children get that little bit older.

“I find now that my daughter actually looks up to me. I share my dreams with her and she is proud of me,” Jessie says. “A little tip: don’t hide your guilt and need. It might sound clichéd but a problem shared is a problem solved.

It’s nice to want things for yourself.

Once in a while put yourself first. Go ahead and take the first bite. It will only make things yummier. Be busy and share your passion. You will raise

motivated minds just like your own.”

So for all you working mums out there, remember the Doe Zantamata maxim: ‘Some days are better. Some days are worse. Look for the blessing instead of the curse. Be positive, stay strong, and get enough rest. You can’t do it all, but you can do your best.’

Be proud of yourselves. You do everything you can because you want your children to know that those dreams you dared to dream are not just ‘somewhere over the rainbow’. They are real and they do come true.

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Homeopathy is a complementary medical system that was developed in Germany more than 200 years ago. Mina Weight picks out some essential, all-natural remedies for your next family vacation

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ith the holidays approaching, you are likely looking forward to a stressrelieving, sickness-free summer break.

But how well does your family travel?

As you get busy planning your flights, accommodation and activities, you’ll

also need to consider which medicines to pack in your first-aid kit.

I have been practising homeopathy since the mid ‘90s and whether I travel alone or with my husband and children, I always find room in my suitcase for the homeopathic

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remedies we most frequently use.

Natural and free of side effects, homeopathic remedies can quickly ease mild discomforts, such as jet lag or sunburn, and they don’t conflict with conventional treatments for more serious ailments, such as sunstroke. These easy-to-take

TALKING POINTS remedies are inexpensive and small enough to carry anywhere.

Suitable and safe-to-use for the whole family, homeopathic remedies are usually chosen based on the person’s constitution and how the symptoms were experienced. The basic premise is that ‘like cures like’ – a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people can cure similar symptoms in sick people.

Homeopathy can be used to address numerous minor ailments from motion sickness, jet lag, vomiting and diarrhoea, to sunburn, cuts, insect bites and sprains. It is also effective in treating chronic physical and emotional problems, including psoriasis, eczema, migraines, backache and asthma. In serious cases, immediate medical attention is recommended, of course, but homeopathic remedies can still be used to speed up healing time.

For convenience, homeopathic travel kits are available at most natural health retailers, including the Integrated Medicine Institute in DB. Two useful remedies that I never travel without are Nux vomica for constipation and Arsenicum album for food poisoning.

Nux vomica Travelling abroad, many of us suffer from constipation. Out of your normal routine, getting used to different time zones and not eating your usual diet can contribute to the problem.

Resorting to laxatives is common but ill-advised, as the body can become dependent and either take a while to return to normal or, worse, find it cannot function independently.

Before resorting to any kind of medication, however, the best approach is to increase the amount of fibre in your diet by eating more wholegrains and fresh fruit and vegetables.

Drinking more water, exercising and even certain yoga postures can also help get your bowels moving. If these

common sense approaches don’t help and constipation persists, homeopathy can come to the rescue.

Nux vomica, created from the seeds of the strychnos nux vomica tree, is a commonly used homeopathic remedy for constipation, indigestion and bloating. It is also a great detoxifier, and can help alleviate hangovers and irritability.

My neighbour’s two-year-old son was brought to me when he went through a frustrating and uncomfortable period of constipation. He would go for days between bowel movements, and gradually became more and more distressed and irritable. A couple of doses of Nux vomica given over a few weeks had the desired effect, returning his bowel movements to normal regularity. Now his mother always knows what to give him if the problem returns.

Imodium is a commonly used, over-the-counter medicine for mild food poisoning, however, it may not be suitable for children unless prescribed by a doctor. Possible side effects include tiredness, bloating, nausea and constipation. As a childfriendly homeopathic alternative, I recommend Arsenicum album, a solution prepared by diluting aqueous arsenic trioxide until there is little or no arsenic remaining in the solution.

This can alleviate symptoms quickly and effectively.

Arsenicum album

A few months ago, I treated my helper’s friend with Arsenicum album. She had collapsed in the bathroom and was vomiting violently and also had diarrhoea. After a dose of Arsenicum album, she was able to lie down and rest between trips to the bathroom.

A short while later, I administered a second dose after which she fell asleep and slept for four hours. When she awoke, although weak, she felt much better.

No matter how thrilling or exotic the destination, some travellers find themselves spending more time in the bathroom than out in the sun. A mild case of food poisoning usually lasts 24 hours. In serious cases, such as salmonella poisoning or rotavirus, the symptoms may be more severe and last longer.

When getting over food poisoning or any minor health issue, be sure to rehydrate by drinking lots of fluids and eating plain, simple foods. This is particularly important if you are vacationing in a hot country, so be sure to pack some rehydration salts along with your essential homeopathic travel kit.

Don’t leave home without • Gelsemium for travel anxiety and fear • Tabacum for motion sickness • Cocculus for jet lag and insomnia • Arsenicum album for food poisoning • Nux vomica for constipation • Urtica urens for sunburn • Calendula cream for cuts and grazes • Arnica montana for sprains and strains • APIs mellifica for bee stings and insect bites

Mina Weight (RSHom UK) consults at the Integrated Medicine Institute in DB on Wednesdays and Fridays. You can contact her on 2537 1087, or receptiondb@imi.com.hk.

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SALAD DAYS Fresh and healthy fruit salads, combined with leafy greens, are simply super for summer, and look every bit as good as they taste.

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uper for summer, salad is an incredibly versatile dish, involving much more than crisp lettuce and sliced tomato. A great way to use up leftovers, you can toss almost anything into a salad, in much the same way as you would a sandwich, and with far more delicious and nutritious results. Mix chicken, hard-boiled egg, bacon and avocado with green leaves and you have the basis of a classic Cobb salad. The basic ingredients for Salade niçoise – tins of tuna, anchovy and olives – are likely right there at the back of your kitchen cupboard.

As inventive as we are with our salads, combining fresh leaves with fruit is still something of a rarity for home cooks.

So take a look at these four classic recipes for some inspiration. Derived from Spain, England, Thailand and Mexico, they work equally well as a side dish or main course and are deliciously easy to make.

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4. Pare the skin and pith from the lime, then chop the flesh into small pieces and put in the bowl, followed by the coriander leaves.

Method 1. Put the prawns in a large bowl and combine with the watercress, sugar snaps and arugula.

2. Trim the spring onions, halve them lengthways, then slice them on the diagonal into small pieces and add them to the bowl.

5. To make the dressing, whisk together 3tbsps Thai fish sauce; juice of 1 lime; 1tbsp caster sugar; 1 medium red chilli, chopped; 1 thumbnailsized piece ginger, chopped; 1 large clove garlic, chopped; and 3tbsps groundnut oil.

6. Toss the salad ingredients with the dressing and serve.

Source: Super Salads 2007 Seven Publishing Group

Spinach and strawberry salad This classic English recipe serves four.

A delicious vegetarian option, you can also beef it up with the addition of pre-cooked langoustines, prawns or chicken. Remember pepper brings out the flavour of strawberries, in much the same way as salt does wonders for pineapple and watermelon.

Prawn and mango salad This recipe serves four and immediately brings a touch of Spain to your table.

The slightly sour arugula contrasts well with the sweet mango and prawn but you can use any leafy green. Just be sure to get the balance right – don’t overdo the serving of fruit.

Ingredients

Ingredients • 400g king prawns, cooked • 85g watercress, chopped

3. Slice the cheeks off both sides of the mango stone, peel them and slice the flesh into thin slivers. Remove the flesh from the stone and slice. Add to the bowl.

• 150g sugar snaps, halved • 225g arugula • 3 spring onions • 1 large, firm mango • 1 large lime • 1½tbsp fresh coriander

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Method 1. Toss the pine nuts in a dry pan over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

2. To make the dressing, whisk together 2tbsp red wine vinegar; 3tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1tsp clear honey; and 1tsp Dijon mustard.

Season to taste and set aside.

• 2 cups green papaya, shredded • 2 fresh birds eye chilli, chopped • 2 cloves garlic • 1tbsp dried shrimp • 7 cherry tomatoes, halved

3. Slice the pineapple into segments of a similar size to the strawberries.

4. Toss the spinach leaves and fruit with the dressing in a bowl. Add pepper to taste.

5. Sprinkle with feta and pine nuts or walnuts to serve.

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Spicy papaya salad This tasty Thai recipe serves two and is best combined with sticky rice and larb, a spicy minced meat salad with raw vegetables. If you can’t find green papaya, substitute with turnip, courgette or cucumber.

Ingredients • 2tbsp peanuts, crushed and toasted • ½ piece palm sugar

Quick guacamole This takes five minutes to make and works well as a starter for four people (with nachos or crudités) or as a rich salad dressing.

Cut and halve 4 avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Immediately add 3tbsps lemon juice; 1 small red onion, chopped fine; and 1 large garlic clove, minced. Season to taste and toss well. Using a sharp knife, slice through the avocados in the bowl until they are finely diced. Add 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced small. Mix well and season to taste – add a splash of hot pepper sauce for authentic Mexican guacamole with a kick.

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• 1-2tbsp green beans, roughly chopped • Juice of ½ lime • 1½tbsp fish sauce

Method 1. Roughly crush a small handful of unsalted peanuts with a mortar and pestle. Toast in a dry pan over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

2. Melt the palm sugar in a small pan at low or medium heat, adding a splash of water, to form a thick syrup.

3. Peel the papaya, shred it into thin strips and soak in cold water.

4. Gently bash the chillies and peeled garlic with a mortar and pestle. Add the shrimp and continue bashing. Add 1tbsp peanuts and mix well – you need to see bits and pieces not a purée.

5. Add the shredded papaya and continue bashing gently, so the mixture soaks up the flavours.

6. Add the liquid palm sugar, tomatoes, beans, lime juice and fish sauce.

Continue to lightly bash, and mix well.

7. Sprinkle with the remaining peanuts to serve.

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iem Reap in Central Cambodia, the doorstep to the iconic ruins of Angkor, might seem a bit of an unknown and too remote for a short break, suitable only for an Indiana Jones-type archaeological expedition. In fact, this top holiday destination is now only a two-hour, 10-minute direct flight away with our own, low-cost carrier HK Express.

This makes the town perfect either for a long weekend with a day or two of ‘templing’, or as a longer stay base from which to explore the country.

Angkor’s ancient temple complex, the seat of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries, is of course the highlight of a Siem Reap visit, but with

plenty of good hotels for all budgets, a relaxed atmosphere and friendly locals, not to mention a buzzing restaurant, bar and live-music scene, you can’t really go wrong. The food is top-notch – both the local Khmer fare (think Thai meets Chinese) at the numerous roadside cafés and the fine dining options downtown in trendy Pub Street and Night Market Street.

Most transactions are made in US dollars, with the local riel only used as small change, and the good news is that just about everything in Cambodia is cheap. A taxi anywhere in the town costs you just US$1 (HK$7.8). What’s more, local internet connectivity is pretty amazing, with free wi-fi on tap almost everywhere and cheap 4G

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prepaid SIM cards readily available.

Getting your bearings Siem Reap means literally Thailand Defeated, a reference to a thwarted invasion of Cambodia by the Thais, thought to have been in the 14th century. The town was just a village until the early 19th century when the rediscovery and renovations of the Angkor temples by French archaeologists expanded it into a service hub and an exotic travel destination for the well-to-do.

Slowly Siem Reap has evolved into a lively and relaxed tourist mecca, still relatively unspoilt and without the excesses of neighbouring Thailand.

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Five kilometres from the town – where you’ll find old-colonial, Chinese-style low-rises dotted along Siem Reap River – is mighty Angkor, one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 square-kilometres, including forested area, there are upwards of 16 Buddhist and Hindu temples, with plenty more accessible by car or bike.

Key sights include the famous temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, Bayon temple with its numerous face towers and elaborate bas-reliefs.

Temple hopping by bike

To begin your Angkor explorations, don’t think twice about taking a fullday shuttle-bus tour of the major sites. This allows you to cover a lot of ground in one day (accompanied by a

Once you’ve got the lay of the land (it’s very flat), you’re ready to take off on your own. Renting a bicycle is a good way to explore at your leisure and avoid the crowds. The roads are

professional tour guide) and share the adventure with fellow explorers from all over the world.

You need to purchase an Angkor pass to gain access to all the sites – a oneday pass costs US$20, three days is US$40 and one week US$60. Only the days you enter Angkor count, so the one-week pass is a good option if you’re around for a while and want to ‘temple it’ only every few days.

fairly quiet and lined with stalls where you can pick up a chilled coconut, or freshly made fruit shake. Although temperatures can reach 42° centigrade (from April through June), the humidity is generally low and there’s plenty of forest cover, so the heat isn’t too punishing.

Cycling atop Angkor’s forest-canopied perimeter wall, you won’t know you’re on a man-made structure until you reach one of the four corners, each marked by Buddhist temples. At the four main gates, you are confronted by two 23-metre towers from which enormous stone heads, with four faces pointing in each direction, stare out at you. Just below, another trail worth exploring lies along the banks of the 

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Angkor Thom South Bridge crossing – demigods pulling a giant serpent

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water-buffalo inhabited moat. It can get a bit overgrown in places, so you need a semi-decent mountain bike for this one. Explored by few tourists, it’s a real gem.

It takes about half an hour to cycle from downtown Siem Reap to the first spectacle, the majestic Angkor Wat. You then continue onwards to the South Gate of the 10th century, walled and moated city of Angkor Thom just 2 kilometres north. Follow the dirt track past Bayon temple, the Baphuon pyramid and the smaller, off-the-grid temples to the northeast. Then, bike it through the Terrace of the Leper King, the Terrace of the Elephants and out the East Gate towards Ta Prohm (now known as Tomb Raider Temple), with its giant trees growing on top of

Angkor Thom East Gate

the ancient walls and sublime sense of mystery.

You’ll want to do this trip more than once, taking different routes to cover Preah Khan to the north and the temples of the East Baray. Sunset at Phnom Bakheng temple, on the only hilltop for miles around, is something to experience on the way back into town.

Venturing further afield In the event of ‘temple fatigue’, there are plenty of other activities in and around Siem Reap to keep you occupied. Consider zip lining, horse riding, quad biking or testing your skill on the world-class golf course.

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villages of Kompong Phluk and Chong Kneas, which are a little like inland Tai Os. Further afield, the leafy, riverside town of Battambang, three hours’ drive to the west, is worth heading to for a few days for its colonial-era charm, and the unspoilt beaches of Sihanoukville province in the southwest are just an hour’s flight away on Cambodia Bayon Airlines.

It’s the ancient history and diversity of experience on offer that makes Siem Reap, and Cambodia as a whole, suitable for all – backpackers, families and partygoers, as well as history buffs.

Once you’ve spent some time in the kingdom, it works its magic on you and you’ll want to come back for more.

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Lantau’s water sport providers have plenty on offer for beachgoers keen for more than just a sedate wade. Sam Agars reports

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hen you think Discovery Bay, it’s not often, if ever, you think water sports, with other parts of Lantau more renowned for their beaches. But there is more happening here than you think, with sailing, paddling and rowing all common and more and more kiteboarders seen in the bay.

The reality is, though, if you’re looking for a day at the beach with a kayak, stand-up paddle board (SUP) or surfboard, you will be well served to

look to the likes of Pui O or Cheung Sha beaches.

Kiteboarding explosion While sailing, rowing and paddling have all long been popular in DB, kiteboarding is just taking off. The sport is continually growing in Hong Kong and the waters of Discovery Bay are proving to be the perfect playground for expert-level kiteboarders.

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area, it is ideal,” Keith Tang from the Kiteboarding Association of Hong Kong (KAHK) says. “Also there is deep water, you won’t have any problems with rocks.”

Beginners, though, should beware of the DB waters – and winds. “You need east directional winds and the wind speeds must be high, around 13 knots constantly, and static, not dropping out,” Keith says. “If the wind changes a little bit to the south, the mountain will block the wind. If the winds suddenly drop a bit, you need to swim back to

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the beach. I highly recommend against it for beginners.”

It is for these reasons only experts grace the waters of DB and there is the notion that they would like it to stay that way, keen as they are to keep their space just for themselves.

That’s not to say there’s not plenty of fun to be had for beginners and intermediates on Lantau, with KAHK offering all sorts of options out of its two main bases, Shui Hau Wan and Pui O. There is quite a bit

of gear involved and costs can add up, so Keith offers hire on everything required for those looking to try their hand before committing.

Pui O Beach and Shui Hau Wan are both perfect places to learn, with KAHK even providing a jet ski to ensure beginners can access the right areas to get just the winds they need. Shui Hau Wan in particular is a learner’s paradise, while the choppier waters off Pui O offer a little more action for those starting to find their feet.

“There are not many people using the beaches for swimming and there is no ferry,” Keith says. “And the water is not deep so people can always stand.”

To add to the momentum the sport is gaining, it has recently been added to the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, with an eye to it becoming an Olympic sport at Tokyo in 2020.

After almost making the cut for the Rio de Janiero Olympics this year, it is clear the only way is up for this exhilarating pursuit. 

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Lantau delivers Some of Hong Kong’s best beaches are on Lantau and in summer a mixture of locals, expats and tourists alike converge on Pui O and Cheung Sha beaches. There is nothing like a day at the beach during the warmer months and there’s plenty to do besides wallow in the shallows.

SUP has been one activity to increase in popularity on Lantau over the past couple of summers and the traditional kayaking is still a hit.

One of the reasons SUP has garnered such a following on Lantau is its simplicity and convenience, requiring only a long board and a paddle. As far as relaxing water sports go, it is at the top of the list and people are finding more and more uses for their board. “We get people coming out here and doing yoga on the stand-ups and all sorts of stuff,” Treasure Island programme leader Nick Tilley says.

Treasure Island at Pui O offers SUP, kayaking and more, including a host of surf and adventure camps that give kids a great grounding around water.

The surf camps are for kids aged from five to 12, while the adventure camps are designed for children aged eight to 13.

“On the day, they do a mixture of all sorts of water skills and I guess the big thing is water confidence and creating new friendships,” Treasure Island programme manager Grant Whitehead says. “The adventure camp programme is designed around giving the kids a whole lot of outdoor pursuits.”

Wind surfing is also a popular Lantau pastime and was the forté of Cheung Sha Beach-based company Palm Beach, which is currently closed as it searches for a new site from which to run its operations. Another provider is Long Coast Seasports, located at Lower Cheung Sha Beach, which

Windsurfing at Pui O

Water quality off our beaches The waters surrounding Lantau are often murky but, thanks to tidal currents, this does not necessarily mean they are dirty. According to the Hong Kong Government rating system, which rates water quality of beaches as good, fair, poor or very poor, all of Lantau’s beaches are either good or fair, putting them on par or ahead of others in Hong Kong.

For weekly updates on the water quality off beaches throughout Hong Kong, visit www.beachwq.gov.hk/en/map.aspx.

specialises in kayaking, surfing, windsurfing and SUP, as well as the option of wakeboarding.

While Lantau is a hub of water activities, one thing it does lack is consistent waves for the surfing community. That’s not to say that you can never catch a wave, but you do have to be patient and seize the moment when it comes.

South China Sea,” Grant says. “Or a typhoon that comes across from the Philippines, as long as it gets into the South China Sea, will generally push waves on to Lantau. But other than that you can really struggle getting waves. Generally during the season you will get six to eight good surf sessions, where often the lifeguards pull the nets out and you can actually get some good waves.”

“You’ve got to wait for a bit of a storm or a tropical depression inside the

So there is some hope, but surfers don’t hold your breath.

Find it • Kiteboarding Association of Hong Kong, www.kiteboarding.org.hk • Long Coast Seasports, www.longcoast.hk • Treasure Island, www.treasureislandhk.com

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Get ready to laugh the night away as Ivan Aristguieta, Mel Buttle, Phil Wang, Sam Taunton and Bob Franklin showcase the best of Australian comedy. These hilarious talents have visited over 80 cities across Australia to mark the festival’s 30th anniversary. Tickets, starting at HK$250, are available at www.hkticketing.com. For tickets to see the show, turn to page 22.

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The Hong Kong Book Fair is back for the 26th time with a series of major exhibits, including children’s and teen’s books, e-books and e-learning resources. Don’t miss the open public forum, July 22, with celebrated authors Hannah Rothschild, Simon Winchester and Wilbur Smith. Tickets start at HK$10. Visit www.hkbookfair.hktdc.com to find out more.

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This iconic attraction, which initially operated out of Lai Chi Kok from 1949 to 1997, provides wall-to-wall indoor and outdoor action for all ages. Look out for old favourites like the carousel and bumper cars, plus new additions, like the XRace gokart track, Inflatable Mad Dash and Dino Dum Dum Jump. Entry starts at HK$140, including 10 tokens, and you can purchase tickets at laiyuen.hk.

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Last seen at Clockenflap 2013, Grammy nominated stars Tegan and Sara return to Hong Kong a month after the release of their eighth album Love You to Death. The acoustic-turned-indie rock musicians have 20 successful years in the industry behind them and have sold over one million albums worldwide. Purchase tickets, costing HK$588, at www.hkticketing.com.

LAN KWAI FONG MUSIC & BEER FEST Lan Kwai Fong, Central

Head to Hong Kong’s biggest party zone for a selection of over 200 ice-cold beers from around the world. Over 60 booths are set to feature delicious food and drink, plus an exciting line-up of live performances and interactive games. For more information, visit www.lankwaifong.com.

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Win prizes from Uncle Russ Coffee and The Pier Bar! Congratulations to last month’s winner: Elizabeth Reid (@elizabeth_ballantyne_reid)

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WORSHIP SERVICE Discovery College Sundays @ 10 am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP PRACTICAL BIBLE TEACHING KIDS CHURCH & TEENS

Pastor James Buckner Tel: 2987 7061 www.dbicc.org

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FINANCE & INSURANCE AUSTRALIAN TAX RETURNS

EMPLOYER WANTED

Cherrie Toriaga, 29, is looking for an employer – her current contract ends on July 12.

A registered nurse from the Philippines, she is an experienced child minder of babies & young kids.

Easy going yet hardworking, Cherrie can cook Chinese & Western food, & handle all household chores.

Call 6427 3163

DELIVERY PERSON/ MESSENGER

Michael, a HK resident, is available to deliver documents & small parcels around HK. Full/ part time.

Please leave a message on 9145 6731

EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR A HELPER? OR HELPER LOOKING FOR AN EMPLOYER? Place your free classifieds ad here.

Email info@baymedia.com.hk

Need to lodge your Australian tax return?

If you are an expat or collect rental from Australian property, you must lodge an annual return.

Let us do it for you here in HK. Contact Dwight Stuchbery, Australasian Taxation Services on 3571 8700, dwight@smats.net, or visit www.smats.net

HEALTH & WELLBEING

HYPNOSIS &/ OR SHORT-TERM THERAPY

Quit smoking quickly.

Divorce/ Post-Divorce Coaching.

Resolve: • Fear of Flying/ Public Speaking • Overeating • Couples’ Conflicts • Career & Command-Training Stress • Anger Management • Phobias • Nail Biting • Insomnia • Exam Jitters Call Dr Melanie Bryan, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist & Hypnotherapist on 2575 7707, or visit www.mindmatters.hk

HOME SERVICES

HOME SERVICES

PETS

SONTHRA HANDYMAN

THE PLACE WHERE THE PETS GO - PETCODB

Furniture repairing by indoor/ outdoor & polishing specialist. Any kind of solid wood. Also picture hanging & all types of wall work.

• Better quality • Great value • Low prices • Satisfaction guaranteed Contact Peter on 9674 7531, Sonthrapeter@gmail.com

EXPERT MOVER

• Mover • Storage • Handyman Competitive rates.

Professional quality service.

Contact 2566 4799, sales@expertmover.hk.

Visit www.expertmover.hk

For safe, healthy weight loss with one-to-one support contact: DBgirls@cambridgeweightplan.hk 95223297 or 7578314 or the Central office info@cambridgeweightplan.hk 25257165

AKASH MOVING

Local packing & moving service.

Best move – best rate.

Akash offers a packing/ unpacking service, provides boxes & packing materials & makes small deliveries.

Call 2421 8088, or visit www.akash.hk

DOG SERVICES

Home boarding, behaviour modification, Tui Na Massage & grooming. Reliable & honest.

100% safety record over the past 11 years.

Call Dave Chan on 9872 5439, or visit www.quoquoclub.com

RETAIL ABBELIO WINES

EXPAT PAINTER & DECORATOR

Colourwash, wall papering, artwork, plastering, plumbing, electrical works, picture hanging, shelving & more.

For a quality, fast, clean service, contact 9074 5232, goldingdec@netvigator.com

FTC RELOCATIONS

The experts in local & international moving.

World-class service – competitive rates. FTC also provides short-term storage & handyman services.

Operating throughout DB & Lantau. Call 2814 1658, or visit www.ftc.hk

Grooming & Pet Care Services.

Trust us to provide loving & safe care for the ones you love!

Contact 2914 0382, info@petcodb.com.

Visit www.petcodb.com

KIDS

EARLY ADVENTURES PLAYGROUP

A dedicated playgroup with the emphasis on learning through play.

Activities to stimulate all areas of development.

Come & look at our facilities.

Classes for kids from 20 months to 4 years.

Morning & afternoon sessions.

Call 9511 2107, or visit www.earlyadventures.net

Great value! High scoring!

Wines from around the world!

Free delivery & special offer for Discovery Bay residents.

For details, visit http://abw.hk/db, or call 3170 8458

SERVICES

SONTHRA TAILORING SERVICES

Tailoring for ladies & children.

(Shirts, pyjamas. Shalwar Kameez, baby dresses.)

Individual designs, copies, alterations & modifications.

Bespoke drapery, upholstery, bed & table linens. High quality, excellent service, competitive pricing, satisfaction guaranteed.

Contact 9637 1620, sonthrafarnaz@gmail.com

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July 15

Natural, Eco-Friendly, Replacement-Free Water Solution from Austria.

Free Consultation Hotline: (+852) 2314-2608 enquiry@grandertechnology.com www.GranderTechnology.com

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Greenland Pest Control Tailored Pest Control Solutions for Rodent, Cockroaches, Fleas, Mosquitoes, Termites, Ants, Ticks etc…

For info please call Thomas 9871 0771 or May 9774 3554 Email: greenlandpest@outlook.com

Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, we can help.

No dues or fees.

24 hour hotline: 9073 6922 Lantau hotline: 5668 2667 www.aa-hk.org

Meet our pet of the Month

Bunny Mypetshop in the North Plaza.

Shop G09-92 Siena Ave. DB North Plaza

Tel: 2987 8873

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Leisure Travel & Cruise specialists since 1978.

Call 2526 3391, or visit www.concorde-travel.com.

Licence No 350343

- Japan qualified – skilled piano technician in DB We can offer professional advice and services on all piano matters;

TUITIon & coURSES

LEARn SPAnISH

Native speaker, DELE examiner.

Experienced teacher.

IB, IGCSE, A-Levels & HKDSE Business Spanish & courses for adults.

Flexible schedule & locations.

(Special offers to students who live in DB & Tung Chung.)

For enquiries please contact Mr Erik R at 9666 9511, rerikm@hotmail.com

cHInESE (MAndARIn & cAnTonESE), MATHEMATIcS & EnGLISH

Personal Professional Tutoring Service.

• Curriculum: HSK, IB, GCSE, SAT • ESF & all international schools, Year 1 to 13 • For students & adults (homework/ exams/ business) • Mother-tongue Chinese tutors from the PRC (Levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) • Mathematics tutors (UK B SC) • Native English tutors.

(MA in Education, specialising in Early Childhood Stage) Contact 9107 5655, graciasx@hotmail.com

Creating a good sound to make harmony with your heart!

One of the keys to piano maintenance is - How to keep your piano in good condition with a subtropical climate www.88keys.com.hk E-mail: info@88keys.com.hk Tel : 9687 0726

•Counselling for individuals, couples, families & adolescents • Sliding fee scale; affordable options for all clients • English, Putonghua, Cantonese, Russian, Hindi, Marathi and Marwadi speaking counsellors

www.resourcecounselling.org Serving the community over 40 years A Member Agency of the Community Chest

MAndARIn cHInESE cLASSRooM Lessons for adults & children, individually & in small groups.

Any level/ time/ purpose.

In the Greens.

Call 6071 9643, or visit www.dbmandarin.com

BEEF JERKY, BEEF BILTONG AND PORK CRACKLING

HIGH PROTEIN SNACKS WITH NO ADDED MSG

The perfect snacks for sharing and enjoying together T: E: W: : :

+852 6647 2292 gillian@gmtfoodshk.com gmtfoodshk.com @gillian_GMT /gmtfoods

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APARTMENTS IN TUNG CHUNG

LANTAU PROPERTY

2-BED IN CHERISH COURT, DB

Fully furnished, 2- & 3-bed apartments available for long/ short- term lease. Minimum rental period 1 month. In excellent condition.

Contact Miss Man on 9806 9175/ 9872 7395, tanford787@gmail.com.

Visit http://tanford.webs.com

Fully furnished, 2-bedroom flat with wi-fi & Now TV. Full sea view & Disneyland-firework view. Photos available.

Contact Jacqueline 9811 0718, jacquelinedb@gmail.com

DELUXE DB SERVICED APARMENTS

NICELY DECORATED DB APARTMENTS

Fully furnished 1-2-bed apartments with beautiful decor, wi-fi & broadband. Well-equipped kitchen, luxurious bedding, weekly cleaning service.

Contact Annie on 2987 2626, annie@appletravel.com

Nicely decorated, 1-, 2- & 3-bedroom flats available for short term let. Fully furnished with wi-fi & NOW TV. Weekly cleaning service.

Photos available. Contact Serena 9236 1806, cow9146@yahoo.com.hk

OVERSEAS PROPERTY LUXURY APARTMENTS IN SIENA 2, DB Spacious 600’ apartments for short- or long-term rental. Quiet with sea views over park, near Club Siena & DB Tunnel. Fully furnished with washer/ drier, bedlinen, kitchenware, 55” TVs, wi-fi, blu-ray home theatre. Contact the owner on 9317 0624, nialady2011@gmail.com

STUNNINGLY FURNISHED DB FLAT Designer 2-bed apartment, 1-minute from DB Plaza. Renovated to the highest standard.

Weekly cleaning available. Contact Maeve on 6408 4227, maeveororke@hotmail.com

FULLY FURNISHED DB 1-BED Smart apartment on a high floor with sea view.

Close to pier & DB Plaza. Available fully furnished.

Call Tiareti on 9732 8985

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HAWKS NEST THAILAND FOR RENT

Fully equipped 2-bedroom villa for rent, including rooftop patio with outdoor kitchen, Jacuzzi tub, pool & internet. Situated just south of Hua Hin Thailand, can arrange Bangkok pick-up. For details, visit www.hawksnestthailand.com or email villa@hawksnestthailand.com

VILLA AMITA, BALI FOR RENT Ocean-view, 4-bed, luxury villa with 25-metre pool. On the cliffs of Bukit, close to Nusa Dua & Jimbaran. Spacious & open at 21,000 square feet. Fully staffed. From US$700/ night.

Contact 9040 7675, catyurim@gmail.com

VILLA IN TABANAN, BALI FOR SALE Quiet, furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa with private dipping pool. Perfect vacation home after minimal renovation. Surrounded by rice paddies & 5 minutes to the beach. Contact onethingadaythatscaresyou@gmail.com, or visit www.sahajasawahresort.com

LUXURY DB 2-BED

PERTHSHIRE COTTAGE FOR SALE

Newly renovated, 2-bed flat with balcony.

Luxuriously furnished, with TV, cable & broadband. Panoramic harbour views & short walk to pier. Contact Charles on 6140 7971, charles@headlandhomes.hk. Contact Katie on 9150 7319, katie@headlandhomes.hk

Beautiful 150-year-old, 3-bed cottage in Perthshire, with oak-beamed lounge & dining room, modern kitchen, bathroom & shower. Ideal summer cottage/ holiday or retirement home, with lovely gardens. Offers over £375,000 (HK$4.3M) considered. Contact (44) 17964 82527 or bobbiemcgraw@outlook.com for details.

SLEEPS 4 IN DB

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY

Bright, fully furnished flat, sleeps 4. Fully equipped kitchen, plus wi-fi & broadband.

Towels & linens provided. Minimum stay 1 month. Email dbstay4@yahoo.com

Everything you need to know about buying a property in Australia. Information on property markets, taxation, finance, migration & legal.

Free online at www.aussieproperty.com

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THE RED LANTERN

Genuine antiques, small pieces of delightful furniture from the late ‘Ching Dynasty’

Six minutes walk from the Mui Wo ferry to the direction of the Silvermine Beach Hotel.

TEL: 2984 0099 FAX: 2980 4833 EMAIL: glandam@netvigator.com

SINCE 1997

OUR SERVICES DOG & CAT GROOMING ( BY APPOINTMENT ) PET FOOD & ACCESSORIES SUPPLIES CAT SITTING SERVICE FREE DAILY DELIVERY Ground floor 11B, Discovery Bay Plaza, Discovery Bay (next to Island Vet) Tel: 2987 0428 / Fax : 2914 1313 / E-mail : petsgallerydb@yahoo.com.hk Open from 9:00 am till 7:30 pm (Mon - Sun)

GIVING LIFE SHOULDN’T BE SO DEADLY Ramatoulaye, who lives in Burkina Faso, was about to give birth to her fourth child, but the boatman was nowhere to be found.

Unable to get to the health centre across the river, she gave birth alone on the river banks.

Maternal health is a human right — join Amnesty International to defend human rights for women like Ramatoulaye.

Learn more at www.amnesty.org.hk.

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SOUTH LANTAU

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

FTC Apparel

FOOD, RESTAURANTS & BARS

2428 2566 FOOD, RESTAURANTS & BARS

Airport Izakaya Andante Bistro Delifrance Café Aficionado Chef’s Choice China Coast Bar & Grill Deli Viet Erawan Essence Federal Palace Restaurant Kimos Mansarover Indian Cuisine McDonald’s Delivery Moccato Olea Pizza Hut Regala Café & Dessert Bar Resto Rouge Skycity Bistro Spaghetti House Starz Wine Bar Zentro Garden

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Asian Hairdressers Bayside Dental Essential Health Family Clinic Human Health Medical Centre Tung Chung Animal Clinic Tung Chung Vet Centre Tung Chung Maternal & Child Health Centre Quality Health Dental Quality Health Medical Raffles Medical

3147 4088 2185 6550 2109 9396 2109 2288 2988 1534 2328 7282 3575 8370 2403 6613 2403 6623 2261 2626

Bahce - Turkish Restaurant Café Bar Caffe Paradiso (Tom’s Café) China Bear Como Lake Deer Horn Restaurant & Bar High Tide Restaurant La Pizzeria Lantana Italian Bistro Mavericks Restaurant Tak Chai Kee Seafood The Beach House The China Beach Club The Gallery The Kitchen

Dalcroze Impact Fitness Jill Marshall Pilates South Lantau Paddle Club Tony’s Salon Treasure Island

HOTELS

HOME & REPAIRS

Findley Leung Group Koon Wah Hardware Lee Wo Construction Engineering Man Shun Construction & Engineering New Look Design

3969 1888 3602 8888 2286 8888

Mui Wo Inn Silvermine Beach Resort Tai O Heritage Hotel

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UTILITY, SERVICES & EMERGENCY HOTLINES

Tung Chung Ambulance Depot Tung Chung Fire Station Tung Chung Police Station

2984 7225 6810 0111 2985 8383

DEI Kindergarten Lantau International Kindergarten Lantau International School Lao Shi Lantau Mandarin lessons Little Lantau Montessori Kindergarten Mui Wo Owls School & Kindergarten The Story Studio

2109 9886 2984 0302 2980 3676 5197 4647 3689 6709 2984 0006 6341 3989

PROPERTY AGENCIES

SOCIAL, SPORTS & EQUIPMENT

Asia Pacific Soccer Schools Caribbean Coast Club House Coastal Skyline Club House Dance for Joy Edge’n Pointe Dance Centre Epic MMA Jumping Castles Perun Fitness Seaview Crescent Club House Smash Cricket Tung Chung Crescent Club House

2984 8334 2984 8487 2984 1802 2984 9833 9783 5840 HOTELS

LEARNING CENTRES

Clement Art School Discovery Mind International Play Centre Greenfield International Kindergarten Kidznjoy Sakura Kids Salala Kids House Soundwaves English Education Centre Sun Island Education Foundation Sunshine House International Preschool The Story Studio Tung Chung Catholic School (Yat Tung) YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College

6627 4806 6385 0304 9708 0187 9688 9112 2984 0990 2546 3543

LEARNING CENTRES

2421 8088 2109 2330 2988 1488

Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel Novotel Citygate Hong Kong Regal Airport Hotel

2984 0222 2984 0498 2984 9720 2984 0009 3484 3095 2980 3002 2984 8933 5465 5511 5662 8552 2984 1265 2504 4788 2983 8931 2980 2582 5991 6292

HEALTH & WELLBEING

HOME & REPAIRS

Akash Removals Mega Power Engineering/Locksmiths Shun Yu Engineering

LANTAU NUMBERS

2988 8282 2988 8733 3661 1694

Findley Leung Real Estate Home Solutions Real Estate Proper Trip Real Estate

2984 8334 3483 5003 2984 1666 RETAIL

Bikes Mui Wo BMX Shop Friendly Bike Shop Lantau Base Camp Quay House Red Hall Chinese Antiques The Red Lantern ZenvarA

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Jumping Castles SPCA Phoenix Wills Suzanne Goodwin Photography Thai Palin Massage Twig (Design Studio)

6108 3400 2984 0060 6108 8471 9025 3949 3114 0030 6351 8923 TRANSPORTATION

Lee Hing Loong Hon Kee Transportation Company Lantau Tours New Lantau Bus Company

2984 2268 2984 8494 2984 8255 2984 9848

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DB NUMBERS

COMMUNITY & HEALTH Bayside Dental Practice, North Plaza BMSE, North Plaza Catholic Church (Trinity Chapel) DB Alliance Church Community Centre DB International Community Church Discovery Bay Medical Centre Health & Care Dental Clinic Herbal Health Cares IMI (Natural Medicine Clinic), North Plaza Island Health Island Veterinary Services The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council, North Plaza

2987 0855 2259 3422 2987 9909 2987 8136 2987 7061 2987 5633 2666 6183 2834 7276 2537 1087 2987 7575 2987 9003 9879 0469 2259 3422

Island Dance A dance school offering ISTD Freestyle, Hip Hop & Tap & RAD Ballet classes from Monday to Saturday at DBRC & Club Siena. All ages welcome.

2987 1571 www.islanddance.com.hk

A drop-off playgroup for ages 18 months upward. Your child will have heaps of fun and make lots of new friends.

9327 0507

2812 2660 3480 1348 2987 8460 2987 2098

7-Eleven Convenience Store Fusion by PARKnSHOP Just Green Watson’s Pharmacy Wellcome, North Plaza

2987 4401 2987 7486 2448 1180 2987 4089 2947 9092

The Best Travel Agency in DB 2987 2626 cas@appletravel.com

International Canadian Law Firm in DB North Plaza offering you customised legal services on the many aspects of your personal and professional life 2116 1333 www.harveylawcorporation.com

PetcoDB

Playtime Kids DB

DAILY NECESSITIES

Apple Travel

Harvey Law Group

Little Explorers

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES BtoKidz, North Plaza Little Whale, North Plaza Nomadic Start-rite

OTHER SERVICES

LEARNING CENTRES

Playgroup run by Montessori-trained teacher. From 6 months to 4 years. 2623 4099; 9054 0565 playtimekidsdb@yahoo.com, www.playtimekidsdb.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Let us take the stress out of homework Homework Club and Private Tutoring, conveniently located. 9522 3297 info@wiseowl.com.hk www.wiseowl.com.hk

Grooming & Pet Services With Trust, Love & Safe Care For the ones you love 2914 0382 info@petcoDB.com www.petcoDB.com Gillian florist, North Plaza Mypetshop, North Plaza Pets Gallery The Optical House Well Supreme Laundry Services

2529 8256 2987 8873 2987 0428 2987 1368 2987 5151

PROPERTY LISTINGS & BOATS

Parsons White Wealth Management

Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management An expert financial service of distinct quality, integrity and excellence located at DB North Plaza.

2433 6981, 5664 7614 www.sjpp.asia/pwwm

The Stephen Putnam Practice Private Client Wealth Management Tel: 2914 0388 www.sjpp.asia/tspp Bank of China HSBC Luen Fat Securities Co. Ltd

2160 6556 2233 3000 2987 1851

HOME Good Luck Engineering Hoi Yu Transportation Hung Kee Co Interior 18 Japan Home Centre May’s furniture & curtain design Next Furniture Rapee-living Rich Point Hardware Materials Tactful Design & Build Tai Fat Hardware Store Wing On Department Store Yours Electrical Centre

2987 1313 2987 4488 2987 5087 2987 7803 2987 1041 2987 0222 2987 0222 2987 7082 2987 0789 2886 8555 2987 0789 2987 9268 2987 4428

LEARNING CENTRES

Musical Drama – Acting – Musical Theatre

Woodentots is a Montessori playgroup providing a caring and nurturing environment in the Plaza. Run by a qualified Montessori teacher for children aged 2 1/2 - 5 years.

6108 9131 woodentotsdb@gmail.com Bayview House of Children DB International School (Kindergarten) DB International School (Pri / Sec) Discovery College Discovery Mind International Play Centre Discovery Mind Kindergarten Discovery Mind Primary School, North Plaza Discovery Montessori School, North Plaza DMR School of Ballet Early Adventures Playgroup Eye Level Centre Funfit HK International Learning Academy, North Plaza Kumon, North Plaza L’Ecole Française de Discovery, North Plaza Links Parenting, North Plaza Little Explorers English For Kids Mandarin for Munchkins, North Plaza SKH Wei Lun Primary School Sunshine House Int’l Pre-School Sunshine House Kindergarten, North Plaza Treasure House

MULTIMEDIA Bookazine, North Plaza Dymocks & Gallery Fotomax (F.E.) Ltd Fun to Read, North Plaza Pen’n Paper P-Solution

Tues & Wed classes at Discovery College 4 to 12 yrs - 2 fully costumed performances a year 8122 9475 admin@actingantics.com www.actingantics.com

Future Stars Dance Academy

Dance classes based on the ISTD requirements conducted in a fun, disciplined and safe environment.

2987 6867 melissa@futurestarsdanceacademy.com

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Boat/ Yacht Sales & Brokerage - Berths/ Debentures - Marine Insurance - Marine Problems/ Resolution 6017 7802 Oceanblu@netvigator.com

Please explore the website, or call Michèle to see any of the listings. +852 60550146 www.HKBoatsandHomes.com

Lifestyle Homes & Boats 2914 0888 info@lifestylehomes.com.hk www.lifestylehomes.com.hk Centaline Property Agency EPS Property Consultants Headland Homes Kingsland DB Land Master Property Savills Hong Kong

2987 8484 2987 2023 2987 2088 2987 2987 2987 6238 2987 1919

FOOD & BEVERAGE, HOTELS 22º North Auberge Discovery Bay (Hotel), North Plaza Berliner Café Duvet Café Pascucci Caramba Mexican Cantina Chef’s Choice, North Plaza Ebeneezer’s Figos Seaside Café First Korean Restaurant Fresh Fruit Juice Paradise Hemingway’s by the Bay il Bel Paese Island Café Jaspa’s, North Plaza

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SOCIAL, SPORTS & EQUIPMENT

TRANSPORT SERVICES

Kiraku Tei

2987 2886

Koh Tomyums

2987 0767

Sportsmanship

La Création Bakery

2987 1829

McSorley’s Ale House

2987 8280

Mirch Masala, North Plaza

2987 1337

Moofish, North Plaza

2987 6318

Nevale Kitchen, North Plaza

2172 7099

Gymnastics Programs, Health Consultancy, Weight Management & Nutritional Supplements 2870 3524 www.sportsmanship.usana.com

Pacific Coffee

2987 1662

Paisano’s, North Plaza

2673 4445

Peony Chinese Restaurant

2500 1950

Salt & Pepper

2336 8001

Solera

2555 0772

Subway

2914 0005

Super Super

2914 1308

The Venue Brazil Churrascaria & Bar

2777 8411

Uncle Russ, DB Plaza

2682 0068

Uncle Russ, North Plaza

2682 8110

Zaks

2987 6232

The HIT Room Bodypump, Grit Strength, Boxing, Core, TRX, High Intensity Training.

Located at North Plaza 6621 7410 www.thehitroom.com.hk info@thehitroom.com.hk

Vikings Football Club Professional Soccer Coaching From ages 18 months to 12 years Tel: 9533 2600 vikingshk@outlook.com www.vikings.hk

SOCIAL, SPORTS & EQUIPMENT

CAISSA Chess Club HK The Club gets together at the DB North Plaza Community Center 9681 2896 contact@caissahk.com www.caissahk.com

Action X, North Plaza Club Siena DBees Ice Hockey DB Pirates Ltd. Discovery Bay Marina Club Discovery Bay Golf Club Discovery Bay Recreation Club GigaSports

2911 4833 2987 7382 6473 4277 2517 8248 2987 9591 2987 7273 2987 7381 2320 1238

TOYS & KIDS’ PARTIES

King’s Chinese Chess Academy

Offering Chinese Chess tutorials for adults and children chinesechessprofessional@gmail.com 6093 1590 www.chinesechessprofessional.com

Discovery Bay Cricket Club An internationally acclaimed club which provides a structure under which players, regardless of age or ability, can thrive.

Tel: 9011 1319 www.dbcricketclub.com

HK Dragons Football Club Football for 2.5- to 14- year old girls and boys 2987 4274 www.dragons.hk

Embody Classical Pilates, Yoga and more!

6624 8712 susan@embody.hk www.embody.hk

Babyland Bo Bo House EpicLand Toysland

2997 8080 2987 4230 2441 0098 2987 7859

TRANSPORT SERVICES

Limousine Rental

Hire Car Bookings Passenger Telephone Hotline VIP Logistic Services Wiselink Golf Cart Services

2987 6348 2987 0208 2987 1213 2987 9368

UTILITIES, SERVICES & EMERGENCY HOTLINES 24-hour Customer Service Hotline China Light & Power Emergency China Light & Power Information Line Discovery Bay Commercial Services Discovery Bay Fire & Ambulance Discovery Bay Management Discovery Bay Office Centre Discovery Bay Police Discovery Bay Post Office Gas Leakage Emergency Hotline Lantau North Report Room North Lantau Hospital San Hing Gas Co Typhoon Signal Enquiries Water Fault Reports Water Supplies Department

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WELLBEING

My Health Coach Lulu Improve your life balance through health and self awareness. I am able to offer a bespoke program just for you.

9154 1570 lulu@myhealthcoachlulu.com www.myhealthcoachlulu.com

M Spa Provides door-to-door treatment service. Conveniently located in the Plaza. Reflexology, massage, pedicure/manicure.

2987 0614

Nailed It

Limo service in HK & China • pick up from / to DB Tunnel • direct transfer to SZ / GZ Airport 5303 3489 / 9654 0899 limo9689@gmail.com ACCESSDB Rehabus DB Golf Cart Services DB Transit Services DB Transportation Services

DB NUMBERS

Professional artificial nail services in DB 2987 2266

6283 9270 2914 2727 2914 0186 2987 7351

Afflatus Hair Workshop, North Plaza Maximum Care Salon De Coiffure Sense of Touch Spa Siena

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1997 AND ALL THAT Demanding some changes on Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, Peter Sherwood suggests we start with a pink bauhinia

J

uly 1 is the anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997. There was another historical British occasion (and an unsurpassed disaster) on the same day a century ago – the massive 1916 British offensive against German forces near the River Somme in Picardy, northern France.

Some 20,000 British soldiers were killed and 40,000 wounded; the single heaviest day of casualties in British military history.

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Fireworks of a different kind play out over Victoria Harbour in celebration of the handover, a term that always strikes me as best suited to a national mugging: “OK, Britain, handover your colony.”

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Instead of a yawning world being presented with fireworks, yet again, I’ve been pushing for something more original to make international headlines on our special day. For instance, we could give the millions that go up in sparkling pollution to Hong Kong’s poorest. In this filthy rich city of every known excess, an estimated 1.2 million people live in dire poverty. From 15-square-foot enclosures known as coffin homes to cage homes, which resemble livestock

coops, our low-income housing leaves a lot to be desired. Helping people out of destitution might not pack a pyrotechnic punch – no matter how stale and shabby – but at least we’d feel better about ourselves.

Pomp and circumstance While penury is an accepted human madness, can we (please) dispense with all the contrived, faux nationalistic pomp and circumstance that seeks to stimulate a patriotic frenzy? The Brits do that stuff really well – we’re just playing at it. And no one, who is not paid to be, is impressed. Note to the government PR unit: Stop it. You’re trying too hard, and apart from a day off work and explosions filling the damp atmosphere, your offering is pretty tiresome.

And change the name. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day does not exactly

I hear that this year’s pageantry will include a riveting flag-raising ceremony guaranteed to get the masses fighting for a vantage point, while the ‘sketching and painting activities’ will garner feverish media excitement.

Visitors are invited to ‘partake in the festivities’ (provided they don’t suffer from a cardiac condition that could be exacerbated by nationalistic hysteria). I’ll be taking it easy – in a bar somewhere.

Peter Sherwood has lived in DB for 17 years. The former head of an international public relations firm, Peter is the author of 15 books and he has written around 400 satirical columns for the South China Morning Post.

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engender an emotional tug of tears and togetherness. Our bland bureaucrats might as well call it Here Today and Gone Tomorrow Day or 2047: It’s Closer Than You Think Day. And the flag – get rid of it, it’s beyond dull, as is the statue in Wanchai’s Golden Bauhinia Square. The real Bauhinia is a lovely, local orchid. It’s time to give our emblem some natural colour, or would a pink bauhinia look too feminine and upset the anti-gay movement across the border?

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