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NEWSLETTER March 2015

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CONTENTS

Features

Sparkles 7 The Best Burgers... 10 Fashion Show: The Great Photoshoot 14 Making a Local Move 20 Rawinala Foundation 25

Regulars

Editor’s Note Chairwoman’s Message Social Welfare Report Newcomers' Message Report back: February Coffee Morning Newcomers' Orientation Restaurant reviews Book Reviews Recipes: Easter Recipies Weird & Wonderful News Expat Bloke: How to Hit the Road in Style Advice: Dear Anon Notice Board Classifieds

2 3 4 5 8 9 12 13 16 18 23 30 31 32

TRAVEL

The Balinese Dancer: Ti Tin 26

FAMILY

Easter Crafts 28

cover photo by Li-Ha Luu

EDITOR

Grapevine MARCH 2015

FROM THE EDITOR This is my very last message as Grapevine Editor. After four and a half years, we are finally leaving Jakarta. It's been a great time for all of us, and I thank every single one of the Committee Members, both past and present, for their help and support over the years, in all of my varied roles. Thanks also to the Grapeviners who have kindly helped me to put this newsletter together for the past eighteen months. This issue of Grapevine is the AGM issue – we have the annual report from both Elaine Tucker, outgoing Chair, as well as the Social Welfare report from Jackie Buchanan, Head of Social Welfare. In addition, we have all the usual features, from the monthly round up of BWA events to the travel and family features. I am pleased to welcome Li-Ha Luu to the team; she has contributed this month’s cover image and hopefully, will carry on doing to for many months to come. A very big thank you to this month’s contributors, along with the proofreaders Lorraine and Annali. Any errors are due to my having sneaked in some last minute text after their eagle eyes had done their job. I would also like to introduce you to Rabia Ahmed and Jhoomur Bose, two relative newcomers to the BWA. These bright, young and energetic ladies have agreed to stand as Co-Editors for Grapevine and I’m sure that the newsletter will be in good hands. And finally, some very sad news. Last month we were shocked and saddened to hear that Esther Stokes had passed away. She was a regular around the BWA House, whether at babygroup, Mahjong or Canasta; a friend to many and a joy to be around. I had the pleasure of volunteering alongside her on the BWA committee as well as that of calling her a friend. Esther, we will miss you. She leaves behind a husband and two young children. Our thoughts are with her family.

THE GRAPEVINE TEAM EDITOR PROOF-READERS CONTRIBUTORS

Soma Mitra-Chubb Lorraine Gibbons, Annali Kench Tamzin Bianchi, Miriam Bilalas, Stephanie Brooks, Jackie Buchanan, Lorraine Gibbons, David Metcalf, AnnMaree Thompson.

VICE CHAIRWOMAN B WA COMMITTEE 2014-2015

Honorary President

Rachel Malik

Chairwoman

Elaine Tucker

Vice-Chairwoman

Suki Brar Khangura

General Secretary

Debbie Baxter

Treasurer

Zem Chefeke

Grapevine Editor

Soma Mitra-Chubb

Social Welfare Co-ordinators

Louise Macdonald & Jackie Buchanan

Newcomers’ Co-ordinator

Lorraine Gibbons

Sponsorship Co-ordinators

Sareena Barnes Shweta Dakin

Bazaar Coordinator

Tess Gunasekera

Membership Co-ordinator

Jane Fraser

Food & Beverage Co-ordinator Programmes Co-ordinator

Vacant

Event Co-ordinator

Berni Crockford

Website & Communications Co-ordinator

Eszter Redmond

General Members

Fiona Forsyth & Amanda Hough

Nell Costello

This publication is the newsletter of the BWA, for the benefit of members of the British Women’s Association (BWA) in Indonesia. It is available online at www.bwajakarta.org/newsletter The BWA and the Grapevine team cannot accept responsibility for unsatisfactory service arising from any of our advertising, or the misuse of this newsletter.

Postal address: P.O. Box 7923 JKSM Jakarta 12079 email: bwa@bwajakarta.org web page: www.bwajakarta.org

FROM THE CHAIRWOMAN I would firstly like to thank the Committee for their support. They have worked extremely hard to manage the BWA on behalf of the members this past year. Special thanks go to the Treasurer who took on the mammoth task of getting the books in order. The PwC Accountant was very impressed with the professionalism of the accounts when he reconciled them this year. I would also like to say a special thanks to Soma, the Grapevine Editor and previous Chairwoman, who has worked tirelessly for the BWA in her time in Jakarta. The financial management process was changed this year to follow a more logical format. From now on all BWA costs will be covered before funds are promised to Social Welfare. We are a non-profit organisation and as such all profits go to charity; however it made no sense to promise every penny of funds raised from the Fashion Show (our largest event) to Social Welfare and then have to borrow money back for rent etc. We have pledged all funds raised from the raffle and silent auction to go directly Social Welfare, with the remaining funds raised from ticket sales to go into the main account to cover BWA costs. Excess funds at the end of the year will be donated. This change caused a lot of contention but was done with the unity and continuity of the BWA in mind. For several years now the Social Welfare and Fashion Show teams have been running as separate entities to the Main Committee and it was felt that this was detrimental to the Association as a whole. The Fashion Show would seek sponsorship, leaving less support for the less glamorous House Sponsorship. Part of the new process means that the Sponsorship Team from the Main Committee seeks all major sponsorship and the package covers the BWA House and all events including the Fashion Show. So far thanks to the sheer hard work and determination of the Sponsorship Team, the new system regarding Sponsorship has worked very well and we have more cash sponsors than ever, which is excellent as it benefits the House as well as the Fashion Show. The Fashion Show planning is well under way with a fabulous production team, choreographers and dancers all working very hard. Thank you so much to everyone involved. This year’s show will be amazing and I’m sorry I won’t be around to see it but wish everyone involved good luck for a successful show! Don’t forget tickets will be on sale here next week! I wish the incoming Committee good luck and would encourage members to volunteer and get involved, if not in a Main Committee role, then volunteering to run activities, helping out with events or joining the Sponsorship or Newcomers team. It’s a great way to keep skills up to date and learn new ones. We never know when this expat life will end and we will need them again!

Elaine 3

SOCIAL WELFARE

bwa social welfare annual report Throughout 2014 we have continued to regularly fund: • Four children’s homes • One feeding programme for the elderly • One home for paraplegic adults • The neo-natal ward at Cipto Hospital • Annual rent and one teacher's salary for an education programme in Puncak • Pre-school teacher’s salary in Kamal Muara • An HIV mobile testing unit On top of this we have sponsored 19 school children and six university students. These young people would otherwise have been denied an education. Throughout the year we have also donated computers, school stationary, toiletries and food together with items from the White Elephant. We are incredibly grateful to the BWA members who throughout the year have donated their unwanted items to Social Welfare. We distribute these either to our projects, use them for emergency aid such as flood relief or sell to raise further funds. Thanks to the further generosity of some BWA members we were also able to take 20 children and two helpers from Yayasan Yakin to buy shoes. After which we took them to Laser Tag and bought them lunch; the smiles on their faces said it all. This year we have taken on two new projects: the salary of a pre-school teacher in Kamal Muara which is a fisherman’s village in North Jakarta. Plus Yayasan Yakin which is a home in Pejatan for 21 boys and a Sunday drop-in centre for elderly ladies. We do extensive checks before accepting or rejecting any new proposal. These checks often take months and several visits by different members of the committee. Once we agree to take on a project it is assigned to one or two coordinators who, where possible visit once a month and then report back to the committee at our monthly meetings. These lively meetings are usually held on the first Friday of the month. At our last meeting we debated how we should spend the residue money from last year’s Fashion Show. The outcome of which was that we will use it in four different ways: • Mary Cancer Kids: Currently we support the neo natal ward at Cipto Hospital. However changes in the BPJS system is affecting many of the patients. We have agreed therefore to donate money for the purchase of infusion lines and ventilator tubes. • Carlo Centre: Currently our support is limited to their mobile testing unit. However they have expansion plans for the Centre in RS Carolus which will incorporate their own laboratory. • Yayasan Yakin: This is a new project for us and our intention is to clean, repaint and refurnish as appropriate. • BWA mobile library: Wisma Cheshire will make six portable book cases that we will fill with books in Bahas Indonesia. These will be loaned to our projects on a rotational basis to encourage reading. Finally huge thanks to the whole amazing committee and especially to Tish O’Dwyer who had to step down as Social Welfare Coordinator after serving for three years in the position. A very hard act to follow but thankfully Gillie Watson brilliantly took over the role albeit temporarily. Sadly this year we will have to say some very sad goodbyes to some very committed members: Rachel, who has been our Treasurer, Lorraine our Secretary, Cilla with her vast knowledge having spent 23 years in Indonesia and Avril who we had only just welcomed back. Thanks to you all – we will miss you! If anyone would like to join the committee please come to our next meeting on Friday 6th March. We really do have a lot of fun whilst improving the lives of many underprivileged Indonesians.

NEWCOMERS

Message from the Newcomers’ Coordinator Welcome to Jakarta. And an even bigger welcome to the British Women’s Association. The BWA have some great sponsors, without whom we would struggle to raise the funds to keep our Association running and support of social welfare causes chosen by our social welfare team. Another way some of our sponsors support us is at our ‘New to Jakarta’ presentations, the most recent of which took place on Monday 9th February 2015. In true Jakarta fashion, it was set to be ‘one of those days’. The skies opened early in the morning and didn’t close until lunchtime. Flooding, here we come…One of the speakers was so held up that they could not attend and, unfortunately, I did receive some last minute cancellations from attendees due to the inclement weather. It does cause massive delays and some of us share a car, so if it’s not back from the office, there goes your morning plans. Our three speakers, that could make it on the day, were Hill and Associates, International SOS and Santa Fe. If you haven’t been able to attend one of these presentations, I’d highly recommend it even if you have lived in Jakarta a while. Hill and Associates give you an idea of personal safety and the current security level and why, currently, it is so high. International SOS covered the health issues we all face plus detailed their first aid and CPR training courses available for your staff. This was followed by an entertaining question and answer session run by the Santa Fe team. We discussed issues from household electrical surveys to how to deal with the great driver who suffers from flatulence. Very entertaining. One of the issues raised was using reputable taxis. In Jakarta the biggest and most established company is Bluebird. I highly recommend the app that you can download to your mobile phone to order bluebird, silverbird and goldenbird taxis (standard, executive or multi-person larger vehicles). You can order days in advance or for immediate dispatch, see which taxi number is on its way and watch its progress on a map. It even gives you the option to contact the driver as you are given their mobile phone number. Just search for ‘Bluebird Jakarta’, visit their website and choose the operating system your mobile phone uses. One tip Hill & Associates gave regarding using taxis is to check that the photo ID on the dashboard actually matches what the driver looks like. Please do contact me if you have any questions or need a chat. One of the Newcomers' team is at the weekly coffee every Tuesday morning. The BWA was set up to offer support to you. Please join us, get to know your fellow expats and how we can help. Regards,

Lorraine Gibbons

Email: sheppardlorraine@hotmail.com Mobile: 08111 803 657

GREAT BRITISH COFFEE MORNING First Tuesday of the Month—Guest Speaker

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sparkles Sparkles are back! This time with cakes!

Pretty Special Cakes‫‏‬ Their motto is 'Really pretty, really yummy' and from my experience, they are both! Pretty Special Cakes specialises in original designs, especially those involving sugar flowers and fondant work. In consultation with the clients, they will create an original work of art where every single item -- from the smallest blossom, to an Elsa figurine and box decoration -- is personally handmade by the artist, who is a fluent English speaker. What you can get: 1. Customised cupcakes, cakes and cookies. 2. Macaroons and hand painted chocolates to give as gifts…and to eat of course! 3. Dessert cakes for times when you just want to order a good cake and don't want anything fancy. 4. Dessert tables for events including birthday parties (children and adults), baby showers, engagements, hens and stag nights, they also cater for corporate events. 5. Party favours for hens nights, weddings, corporate events and birthdays. http://facebook.com/prettyspecialcakes (Also on Instagram as Pretty Special Cakes) And check them out at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on 3 March 2015!

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REPORT BACK

February Coffee Morning tuesday 3 FEBRUARY 2015

On Tuesday, 3 February, the BWA members turned out in great numbers to hear Dr Steve Wignall from Ruang Carlo Community Centre. The Centre, one of the projects supported by the BWA, provides HIV testing and support to those at risk from HIV infection. Dr Wignall spoke at length about the need for more drop-in centres where young people can go for non-discriminatory support. He also thanked the BWA for our contribution – a mobile testing unit that can go to areas such as massage parlours, pubs and the like and test people on the spot. It was a fascinating talk and people joined in with a volley of questions at the end. After the talk, there was our monthly raffle prize draw with a great range of prizes, announcements and a great buffet, enlivened by the presence of Tapas Movida, who kindly contributed some fantastic Spanish bites. Thanks to Irin and Tapas Movida – it did make a lovely change from the usual sandwiches! The coffee mornings are a great way to meet people and to find out more about what’s going on in the community – why not come along to the next one?

REPORT BACK

NEWCOMERS' ORIENTATION Monday 9 February 2015 IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY morning on Monday, 9 February as the BWA held its 'New to Jakarta' open morning. The Jakarta monsoon was in full flow, there were floods in the Dalams and some bright soul had decided to close down Jalan Ampera, cutting off access to anyone coming in from the Ring Road. The morning kicked off with a talk on security issues by Nick Duder from Hills and Associates. He touched upon many issues including terrorism, ATM safety, personal safety, and various tips on how to reduce your chances of becoming of victim of the various scams operating in and around Jakarta. Next up were Kathleen Bree and Jim Mayhew from International SOS who had a useful information on health aspects. Living in Jakarta means that you may not have access to the same sort of medical system as in your home country and the most important thing, as we found out, was to check your medical insurance in advance in order to know how to deal with any situations that might arise. And finally, Doug Slusher and Teddy from the Santa Fe team gave a brief presentation on relocating issues, from conducting house audits before you move in to finding out if you are unwittingly supplying half the kampong with electricity. The Newcomers sessions are a fabulous way for newbies to find out vital information about living in Jakarta. In addition, you get to meet a fair few people all in the same boat as you. To find out more about these sessions, or to register for the next upcoming session, please email newcomers@bwajakarta.org

Soma Mitra-Chubb

feature

THE BEST BURGERs... This article had a fairly inauspicious start. We Baconerie burger (continued) dispatched the Blokes to go off and sample as Cost: Rp100,000 many burgers as possible with strict instructions to a) take copious notes, b) take pictures and c) not to eat too many burgers, for fear of blunting their finely honed taste buds. Almost inevitably, the afternoon ended up Rating: 4.5 Elvis' involving more Heineken than hamburger, resulting in blurry pictures and strange stories of burgers being marked down for being “too Largo Bistrot good.” Oh well, my motto has always been "if you want something done right, then do it yourself (yes, I do have a problem with delegation)." With that in mind, the Grapevine Top Tasting Team ventured out into Kemang in search of the best burger – in South Jakarta, at any rate. Each burger was rated on taste, bun and condiments. And here are the results, rated on our very own Elvis Scale. Baconerie

Largo burger Comes with: salad, chips, chilli oil; melted cheese inside. Tasting notes: The burger was extremely juicy and tasted very meaty. Mayonnaise/ sauce makes it a bit sweet. (You may want to ask for it on the side) The bread came up trumps, though the chilli oil didn’t taste of much. Cost: Rp 89,000++ Rating: 4 Elvis

Baconerie Burger

Comes with: salad, onions, special sauce and extra bacon inside. Tasting notes: The burger had a good texture. Pink inside, but that was down to the 50% cured bacon. Tasted fantastic. The sauce was very tomato-y, Baconerie’s own special mix. However one researcher deemed the Brioche bun too sweet (it was) and very slightly greasy, which brought the overall rating down. 10

Republic of Burger We tried two of their signature dishes. Our overall experience was slightly marred by the service; they wouldn't bring us more than one extra plate and a request for two pieces of paper for our two boys to scribble on resulted in a single A4- torn in half!

FEATURE

IN SOUTH JAKARTA Republican Monster

Comes with: potato waffles, salad garnish; molten cheese on the inside Tasting notes: The burger itself had a high proportion of black pepper (we liked it). Also, the burger bun was the best of all so far. Cost: Rp 72,000++ Rating: 4 Elvis'

Urban Bistro

Comes with: potato waffles, sauteed onion, organic vegetables, chedder cheese, extra crispy onions on top. Tasting notes: Somewhat disappointing. The multitude of ingredients didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite fit together, the extra crispy onions weren't quite crispy enough and resulted in a slightly messy eating experience. Cost: Rp 76,000++ Rating: 3.5 Elvis'

Juicy Lucy Monster

Beef and Onion Burger Comes with: chips. And nothing else. Tasting notes. A solid burger, with acceptable bread, but let down by the plastic cheese it came with. Fairly pedestrian. Cost: Rp75,000++ Rating: 3 Elvis'

The Grapevine Top Tasting Team were: Zem Chefeke, Kieran Chubb, Rohan Chubb & Soma Mitra-Chubb

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

APPLEBEE'S

Plaza Senayan, Lantai 5, Jalan Asia Afrika T: (021)57906054 Email: info@applebees.co.id My hubby's love for American fast food took us to the newest joint in town, Applebee's. In my latest attempt to shed some pounds, I have been calorie counting zealously and a trip to Applebee's did not bode well for me. As we entered the spacious restaurant, located in Plaza Senayan, the staff were very courteous and welcoming. The ambience is casual and friendly, the menu is filled with variety with a low calorie section as well (thank Goodness). We ordered the buffalo bites (free if you post a photo of Applebee's on Instagram), mozzarella sticks and a burger, as well as fried fish for my toddler. The food arrived promptly; by going there for an early dinner we had beaten the ensuing crowd by about half an hour. Surprisingly, the service was flawless even after the restaurant was packed. My toddler ate her fish (win!) without any whining which is a miracle and maybe one of the major reasons I would go again. The burger had all the trappings of a Classic American Calorie Bomb but lacked seasoning. Buffalo Bites were delicious especially with the sauce and the mozzarella sticks were obviously from the freezer as the cheese had barely melted. Hubby dearest had the sundae, which in his opinion was pretty good (pretty hard to go wrong with icecream right?) Overall, we had a pleasant experience although the noise level had increased by a few decibels by the time we were finished. Applebee's falls into the same category as Chilli's and Hard Rock Cafe and if you love classic American fare, do give it a try! Mariam Bilalas

Komunal 88

Jalan Ampera 5-6, Pejaten Barat T: (021) 7197000 This newest cafe in South Jakarta is heavily French-influenced from the food to the coffees. We visited early one morning, and enjoyed the great pastries and tarts. The service, however, was patchy - they took our order multiple times and still forgot about two of the group who were left waiting for their lattes for over half an hour. However, as it is still in the 'soft opening' phase, I assume this will be worked out by the time they open officially. One of the nicer aspects of the menu was the 'make your own sandwich' option. You chose the fillings, and they make it for you. It wasn't cheap (at Rp65++ per filling) but the lady who ordered it pronounced it delicious. Although they claim to make all their pastries each day, my almond croissant didn't seem freshly baked; presumably that was down to the early hour of our arrival. Hopefully, the fresh stuff will be ready if you get there at a more sensible time. Soma Mitra-Chubb 12

book reviews

THE ROSIE PROJECT By Graeme Simsion Once upon a time, conditions such as autism/Asperger’s Syndrome rarely appeared in fiction: this was left to the realm of inspirational memoirs or autobiographies. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time was one of the first to feature a teenager on the Autism Spectrum and for a while, the only item on a hypothetical shelf labelled ‘narratives with ASD protagonists.’ Now, however, things are different: from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo to The Killing, we have seen a multitude of books with autistic/ASD protagonists, where the autistic character’s ‘special’ skills gives them an edge in crime fighting. Even Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock is regarded by some as being somewhere on the spectrum. The Rosie Project is very different from the above, though. It’s a comedy, set in Australia and its narrator, Dr Don Tillman is a middle aged autistic man who is attempting to find a wife. He approaches it in the most logical way – by creating a questionnaire and trying to get as many females as possible to fill it in, hoping to find the woman who is the perfect match for him. Interestingly, Tillman, is a professor of applied genetics and does not seem to know (at first) that he is in fact, on the spectrum. What follows may be somewhat predicable (best laid plans, etc) and ending is a bit tooeasy, but it’s a hugely enjoyable story and a good read for a rainy afternoon.

THE CATALYST By Helena Coggan This latest addition to the canon of Young Adult (YA) fiction is unusual in that it has also been written by a Young Adult. Helena Coggan is only 15 years old, and has already been published (putting us 40-year-olds with literary aspirations to shame). The book does indeed feature a dystopian future (what YA fiction does not these days?) but set in a fantastical realm. It’s Earth, but with a difference; eighteen years before the book opens, an experiment goes very badly wrong, splitting reality and letting in other-worldly creatures called ‘Angels’. Eighteen years on, humankind is now split into the ‘Gifted’ - beings with magic - and the ‘Ashkind’ - those without magic. There are inevitable tensions between the two groups and it’s this conflict which drives the plot. Rose, the protagonist, is a 15-year-old ‘Gifted’ and works with her father to keep the Ashkind under control. Reviewer are divided on the pacing – it is, admittedly, uneven at times – and I personally felt the language was occasionally lacking, but it’s a great first effort and Coggan seems to be well worth watching.

Soma Mitra-Chubb 13

FASHION SHOW

BWA FASHION SHOW 2015 Well,

the day seemed to come around very quickly this year, but Photoshoot Sunday was upon us on 8 February. This year over half of our models are new to the Fashion show so there was more than the usual amount of nerves on “what to wear” and how to get hair and makeup sorted! The thought of a professional photoshoot is always a daunting prospect but the models were fantastic and the day proceeded without any hiccups. Once again our photographer for the day was George Arif who was generously sponsored by Komunika. Photoshoot preparation started early at 7am and by the time I arrived, the producers had supervised the erection of a stunning backdrop and our Space Odyssey theme was a reality. Tamzin and Shweta had a specific vision for the way the Fashion Show 2015 Space Odyssey Beyond Sight and Sound programme would look. Each group was assigned a galactic theme and were asked to be imaginative and as usual their creativity was amazing. Corrie Larson was the creative controller for the day and she oversaw all of the photos and once again, she easily made everyone look their best. The first group were Corrie’s gang. Swathed in metallic tones, they were the first to practice with this year's photographic innovation, The Selfie Stick! Julie’s Moonbreakers looked amazing and almost unrecognizable in those white wigs, while Elhaq’s group followed looking a vision in sunny yellow. Arianna’s girls arrived looking stunning in blue and they won the day for best props arriving complete with chandelier and a ‘lute’! They had been given “Mercury” for their inspiration and appeared to

FASHION SHOW

the great Photoshoot channel a gorgeous medieval goddess vibe. The brave teachers from British School Jakarta were given the theme of Black Hole for their inspiration and Helen managed to convince them to show some skin and wrap themselves together in fabric. The final look was inspired and was possibly the first time the BWA Fashion Show program will have sported bare chested men! That certainly sets a challenge for next year; perhaps we can produce a Fashion Show Calendar? Bernie and Jane’s Toxic Dream team arrived looking a bit post apocalyptic, or maybe they all had a late night? They had been given “earth” for their inspiration and the earthy tone of green they used in their eyebrows brought out the best in them! They looked fantastic and really had fun with the brief. Mad Scientist John surrounded himself with bespectacled lovely assistants in Red and they all were very much into the fun of the day. The gorgeous committee photo completed the day. Rather a sad note as Elaine Tucker and Soma MitraChubb will have left Jakarta before the show and will not see their hard work come to fruition. We thank them for their help and support and wish them the all the very best. The committee is large this year but Corrie managed to sort us into an organised group photo that like the others then dissolved into a mob selfie fest….. Everyone wants to be a star!! Congratulations to Tamzin, Shweta and Corrie, it was an enjoyable and stress free day for all and we cant wait to see the finished program on the night. And than you again to Kommunika. Ann Maree Thompson

RECIPES

EASTER recipes Easter's coming up...so we've got some sweet treats for you. And since it's still officially Lent, there's a fish recipe as well!

Hot Cross Buns

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From The Australian Women’s Weekly Muffins Scones and Breads

warm place until dough has risen to top of pan, approx 20 minutes.

14g Dry Yeast 55g Caster Sugar 250ml Warm Milk 600g Plain Flour 5g Ground Cinnamon 60g Butter 1 x Egg, Lightly Beaten 125ml Warm Water 110g Dried Currants 40g Mixed Peel 100g Dried Cranberries and/or Sultanas (Optional) I like mine with more fruit 20g Apricot Jam Flour Paste • 75g Plain Flour • 20g Caster Sugar • 80ml Water

Flour Paste – combine flour and sugar in small bowl and gradually add the water and blend till smooth. Put in piping bag fitted with a small plain tube. Pipe crosses onto buns. Place in oven between 200 – 2000C and bake for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 1801900C for another 15 minutes. Turn out onto wire rack Heat jam and sieve before brushing it onto warm hot cross buns. Slather with butter and enjoy!

Combine yeast, sugar and milk in bowl, whisk until yeast is dissolved. Cover and put in warm place until mixture is frothy. Sift flour and cinnamon into large bowl and rub in butter, stir in yeast mixture, egg, water and fruit. Cover and stand in warm place until mixture has doubled in size, approx 1 hour. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into approx 12-16 even portions and roll into balls, you can weigh each portion if inclined. Place into greased 23cm square slab pan or whatever you have that will fit them all! Allow to stand in

RECIPES chocolate balls This is an absolute favourite with two very small people in my house. 250 g Marie biscuits 1 cup Coconut 2 tablespoons Cocoa 400 can sweetened Condensed Milk Chocolate Sprinkles Crush biscuits finely. Add coconut and cocoa and mix well. Stir in condensed milk. Form into balls and roll in the chocolate sprinkles. Refrigerate for a couple of hours for best results.

Pesto Fish Fingers Tam’s recipe 3x Small to Medium Fish Fillets can be salmon as seen in picture, bass, dory or snapper 150g Plain Flour 20-40g Smooth Pesto, whatever flavour takes your fancy or you have in the cupboard 2 x Eggs 180g Fresh Bread Crumbs, really try this option as it makes a big difference to the result compared to if you use, say, the dried Panko styled crumbs! Small to medium handful parsley, chopped (optional and to taste) Small handful Basil, chopped (optional and to taste) Oil for frying In a dish mix egg and pesto well. In a separate bowl add fresh herbs to bread crumbs and mix Place flour on a large plate or dish, Set up a little production line of the flour, egg-pesto and breadcrumbs and have a clean plate at the end for the coated fingers. Chop fish into 4 or 5 “fingers” First, dust fish in flour. Drench in egg and pesto mix, allow excess to run off, but not for too long. Place in breadcrumb mix and press gently to coat. Put on plate and place in fridge for 15-20 minutes before cooking. Shallow fry till golden brown

NEWS

WEIRD & WONDERFUL NEWS Winston Churchill's blood to go to auction A small phial containing a few drops of Winston Churchill’s blood is expected to fetch up to £600 when it’s put up for auction next month. The sample, taken in 1962 when the 87-year-old Churchill was recovering from a broken hip, had been kept by a nurse who looked after the wartime leader at Middlesex Hospital. The tiny phial will be sold at Dorset auction house Dukes on 12March. This is the 50th anniversary of Churchill’s death and for those who can remember, he once famously told UK Parliament that “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat." However, this isn’t the oddest thing to go under the hammer. In the past, fans have paid for items as varied as Marilyn Monroe’s x-rays, Lady Gaga’s nail, Britney Spears’ chewing gum and Scarlett Johanssen’s used tissues – yes, really!

Couple leave property to monkey An Indian couple who were ostracised after their families disapproved of their wedding have decided to leave all their property to their pet monkey. Brajesh Srivastava and his wife Shabista told BBC Hindi they were "lonely for many years" before they bought Chunmun the monkey in 2005 for 500 rupees (£5). The couple, who have no children, say they have raised him like a son. Mr Srivastava is Hindu and his wife is Muslim, and inter-faith marriages are still controversial in parts of India. Mrs Srivastava says both their families shunned them after their marriage and that they were lonely until they bought the monkey. "He was a baby then, less than a month old, and his mother had died after being electrocuted," says Mrs Srivastava. Chunmun has a room with an air-conditioner to keep it cool in the summer and a heater to warm it in the winters.

Teacher changes name to ....what? A Columbian teacher has spent two years trying to change her name - to ABCDEFG HIJKLMN OPQRST UVWXYZ . The 36-year-old, who feels the need to constantly "redefine" herself depending on her mood, has a habit of regularly changing her name. But the latest move to call herself Abcdefg Hijklmn Opqrst Uvwxyz has been her biggest battle yet. The woman, who previously called herself Ladyzunga Cyborg, has finally been given approval after officials initially refused the unusual request. She said: "I’ve changed my name so people wouldn’t know it’s me. I always wanted to bring an element of surprise.”

NEWS In Kuwait, it rains money! In Jakarta it rains cats and dogs, but in Kuwait it rains money! According to a video filmed in the Al Murqab area, pedestrians rushed into the road as hundreds of thousands of pounds rained from the sky, after being carried by strong winds. Although locals have no idea where the cash came from, locals could be seen dodging traffic as they scrambled to picking up the notes. One theory is that there was a malfunctioning ATM which spewed out notes which somehow got caught up in a windstorm. Kuwaiti authorities have so far not released any information on the incident. As World Party once said, there ain’t no sun at all in Kuwait City – it’s completely obscured by all those dinar bills!

Man walks through airport security scanners naked

We all know being asked to remove your shoes, belt and sometimes accessories can be a hassle going through airport security, but one passenger took it to the next level, stripping completely naked. At Pulkovo Airport, in St Petersburg, Russia, Georgy Myakinkin simply removed all his clothing to walk through the detectors, leaving only his socks on after being asked to remove his belt. Apparently, he was protesting the heavy handed security at the airport. Myakinkin took off his trousers and placed them in the tray with the rest of his belongings like it was no big deal before continuing to remove items one at a time before making his way through the metal detector. Needless to say, his exploit was captured on CCTV and is now all over social media.

Woman in Oz hits, jackpot, then has it taken back It sounds like a Nigerian scam: a woman in Australia’s Gold Coast discovered that she had Aus $10million in her back account, only to have it disappear leaving huge debts behind. Sue Lamb says she was worried she'd be targeted by kidnappers who would kill her if she kept the windfall that mysteriously appeared in her ANZ account. (She looks pretty happy in the photograph, though). However, the reality was a bit more prosaic: ANZ said that the balance wasn’t her money, just her available overdraft. However, since contacting the bank, Ms Lamb said the money had just as mysteriously disappeared, along with $7500 of her own money as overdraft fees for two days. The bank have now agreed to waive the fees.

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Making a Local Move Just because your next move is local doesn’t mean any less care should be taken when finding the right Moving Company. We have all heard stories of nightmare moves – and some of us may even have experienced one or two. Most people get three quotes from moving companies before they sign a contract, but do you know exactly what should be included? Santa Fe Relocation Services provides some tips to assist in your next move.

international move. Above all, the moving company needs to understand that moving is a physical process, and their primary objective is to get your valued possessions to your new home safely. Feel free to call the companies to ask Pre-move Survey questions before you choose your mover – The survey is the opportunity for a including about their insurance cover. salesperson to visit your home to estimate the size of your move and determine any special Insurance Cover service requirements – this service should be Moving companies will quote insurance free with all moving companies. It is best to cost as a percentage of your goods’ value. start the pre-move survey walking room-by- As each shipment’s value differs, you room with the sales person indicating which will need to complete a valued insurance items are to be moved. Also, when showing inventory representing replacement cost at a survey consultant around your home prior destination. You will normally be supplied to getting the quote, remember to show with a proposal form breaking down items all your household items, including those to be insured into various categories. stored under beds, in high cupboards and Usually this is done room by room with in a storeroom or garage. Take a moment separate sections for such items as electrical to review the survey list from each moving components, clothing, china and glassware. company that provides you with a quotation. The completed Insurance form should be provided to the moving company before Quotation and Confirmation packing, to ensure that you are properly The selection process is of course very covered. Insurance cover extends to loss important. As well as making comparisons or damage in transit. Also find out whether on price, it is important to consider the the insurance includes cover against mould service quality each company is capable of and mildew, pairs & sets coverage and providing. Remember that although you are mechanical or electrical breakdown. Some moving within companies will charge additional fees for the same city, these special covers. You should also check as many things to see whether there is a deductible/excess go wrong if applicable to any claim. you choose the wrong mover – Packing & Loading as applies to an The relocation provider you have chosen 20

FEATURE should carefully wrap all furniture items, listen closely to your requests and have a supervisor in charge of the packing process. They should number all items being moved, check the quantity at both origin and destination and ask for your signature for verification. Reputable relocation companies are happy to pack each and every item, however if you like to sort or pack personal things yourself, then they should oblige and arrange delivery of boxes in advance. Should you choose to do any self-packing, check with the moving company on the insurance rulings, as most will not cover items that are packed by the owner. Prior to the movers arriving, pack your personal documents (e.g. Birth & marriage certificates, bank records, insurance records, wills); medicine & medical records, driver’s licenses; flight tickets; passports and other valuables in a safe location. You should also back up your computer and remove the toner cartridge from your printer before the move. If it is not possible for you to be present throughout the packing and loading, you should arrange for a representative (e.g. domestic helper, friend, colleague or relative) to be present and ideally you should make arrangements for your children to be looked after by a friend or colleague during the packing and delivery. Don’t forget to double-check each room after packing to ensure nothing has been left behind. If your goods require storage, even if for a few weeks while on holidays, the moving company should pack the household goods using methods similar to those for international moves. Quality packing ought to be done using traditional materials such as strong cardboard cartons and protective corrugated paper. Some movers also have

air-conditioned storage available. If you have concerns regarding the quality of the mover’s warehouse, you should request an inspection to ensure that your valued possessions will be secure and safe. Delivery Upon arrival the crew should unpack all the cartons and place the goods as instructed by you. As your taste for placement will be different to the crew, it is a good idea to let them know the basic positioning of your furniture. All furniture items should then be unwrapped and set up where you specify, packing debris should be cleared away and all items accounted for before the delivery truck departs. Most companies will return for the used cartons at a later date if there are some boxes that you want to unpack at a slower pace. Although delivery of items locally can be arranged so that the major items such as beds can be picked up and delivered in the same day for sleeping in, it may be more comfor table and less stressful to arrange a night’s stay in a hotel. Also some movers can arrange for a handyman to help hang up pictures & mirrors and to patch up holes in the wall at the old residence. Be sure to check with the mover whether they can provide this service. And finally… remember to be a little flexible when conducting a move in Indonesia by factoring in a few spare days as loading and delivery should be avoided at all costs when it is raining - and as you know, it rains a lot here!

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How to Hit the Road in Style There comes a time in every expat’s life when they need to confront the inevitable and head onto the next place. I’m not being spiritual here- I really mean the next place you move to. Ok, this doesn’t necessarily apply to all of us. In every location, even in jolly Jakarta, you have that hardy minority who stick around for decades, with the main objective of reminding the rest of us that there really, honestly, used to be a time when Pizza Man wasn’t retro chic, roads were empty and traffic flowed freely. However, the rest of us have to accept that every so often, perhaps every three or four years, we are going to change countries. Having done so myself on several occasions, and being about to head off once more, I have decided that there is a certain etiquette to moving and have taken it upon myself to set out a few pointers. 1. Don’t take too long about it Now, we’ve all seen that person who seems to take forever to depart. I’m not sure how long the optimum time should be between that first Facebook post telling people that “after x years the time has come for us to leave Jakarta blah blah blah” and finally hitting the airport. A month seems a bit short notice and leaves no time for a decent leaving bash. However, if the gap is anything close to six months then you’re risking burnout. Honestly, the first time you mention your departure, I’m thinking “Aw, we’ll really miss them”. You really don’t want that groundswell of love to morph into a feeling of “haven’t they bloody well left yet”? To be blunt- announce you’re going, spend a couple of months quietly organizing your move, throw a few parties then get into your airport Silver Bird cepat cepat. 2. Don’t sell your booze - drink it! My pet peeve must surely be those adverts posted by departing expats who are trying to sell absolute junk. Have you no dignity? Widescreen TV, pool table, double bed? Ok- those can be sold. However, in the name of all that is good DO NOT TRY TO FLOG ME YOUR DREGS! Now we all have this problem. You threw a party four Christmases ago and someone inexplicably brought a bottle of Cinzano. You drank some of it that night out of misguided politeness but, sadly, at no point in the intervening four years did you come home thinking “I could murder a Cinzano”. You are left with this bottle, alongside some grappa and a spare inch in the bottom of some indeterminate east European liquor vessel. There are only two options. You could pour it down the sink of course. However, it would be much more sociable to invite your mates round for a final Long Island Iced Tea. This consists of any mix of booze topped up with coke and will likely get you very drunk. You may lose some dignity but not half as much as if you try to sell me your manky leftovers! 3. Don’t overestimate the importance of your departure Ok, so this is a huge life changing moment for you and your family. Sorry to break it to you, but nobody else is really that bothered. Put simply, people come and go all the time. Remember that tearful lady who gave a leaving speech at the BWA last year? Exactly. This month it’s your turn. Do your bit, but don’t kid yourself that life in Jakarta will come to a standstill just because you’re leaving. It’s a sad fact of life that people will remember where they were when JFK was shot, but are highly unlikely to remember what they were doing when you left Jakarta. It was fun- enjoy saying goodbye, stay in touch with your best buddies and move on! No looking back and absolutely no carrying on with Jakarta politics- you’ve a new expat life to get excited about after all! Anyway, in the spirit of all that, and to keep to my word limit, I’ll sign off. We didn’t take too long to leave; we finished off all our booze in a big blowout party and I solemnly promise never to contribute as much as a semi colon more to Grapevine! It’s been fun but all good things come to an end! Byeee…

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Rawinala Foundation Online Charity Auction 2015

Rotary Club Jakarta Cilandak Indonesia (www.rotaryclubjakartacilandak.com) is pleased to host its inaugural Rawinala Foundation Online Charity Auction 2015! The Rawinala Foundation (www.rawinala.org ) is a Jakarta based educational and care facility for multi-disabled visually impaired (MDVI) children. In 2011 Rotary Club Jakarta Cilandak undertook the financing of washroom renovations at Rawinala, making life just a bit easier for the children of Rawinala. In conjunction with Rotary Club Ayr Queensland (Australia), we also funded the overhead canopy covers on their outdoor walkways, making a significant contribution to ensuring children, teachers, carers and staff remain dry. Our next project is an ambitious one. We are in the planning stages for building a training centre based at their location. This training centre will be used to train teachers and carers from around Indonesia, who will be able to return to their communities to help the education and well-being of multi-disabled visually impaired children in their locations. The ultimate goal is to provide access to help for as many MDVI children in Indonesia as possible. Currently there are only 5 MVDI schools in Indonesia caring for 200 children (less than 1% of estimated MVDI children in Indonesia). Funds generated from this auction will be 100% utilised towards this building project. No administrative fees are deducted from the proceeds of this auction. In addition to the funds generated from this auction, the Rotary Club Jakarta Cilandak also has many other charity events held throughout each year of which funds will also be allocated to this project. Online bidding will run from 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31 March 2015. You can register and place your bid for room nights in Jakarta, Bali and elsewhere. The room nights are valid from 1 May 2015 for 6-12 months, though some blackout dates apply and bookings are subject to availability. Most of the major hotels are participating, such as Accor Group, Alila Hotels; Belmond Group; Dharmawangsa Hotel; Discovery Hotel Group; Grand Hyatt Hotel; Grand Kemang Hotel; Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel; Hotel Kristal; Hotel Santika; Intercontinental Hotel Group; JS Luwansa Hotel; JW Marriott; Le Grandeur Hotel Group; Le Meridien Hotels; Mesa Hotels & Resorts; Novotel; Nusa Dua Beach Hotel; Oakwood; Pan Pacific Hotels, Sheraton Bandung; SwissBelhotels; Sultan Hotel Jakarta and W Hotel Bali. Our thanks to these generous sponsors who have donated towards the inaugural auction. The bidding website can be found at http:// www.biddingOwl.com/RotaryCilandak So feel free to visit the bidding site and place your bids! The highest bidder as at 31 March 2015 will be contacted to arrange payment and to be given the vouchers. This online auction will become a yearly event from 2015.

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The Balinese Dancer – Ti Tin To watch a Balinese dancer perform is to glance at Balinese history and ancient rituals. When you are in Bali next, it is easy to get invited to a local temple and attend a ceremony. Often dancing is part of this. You simply ask the concierge of your hotel, your waiter, or a local driver where a local ceremony may be taking place, and they are sure to know of one. Most of the time, they will be very happy that you wish to see a ceremony. It is a great honour for a Balinese that you show respect for their God and want to visit their temples.

It was at the local temple in Petemon Village, just out of Ubud, that I met Ti Tin, the dancer. Her graceful movements and striking natural beauty combined beautifully, making for an iconic vision of Bali. I talked to her after the ceremony in the grounds of the 10th-century temple.

“I just love to dance,” Ti Tin said. "At the age of six, I started dance lessons in my village." She went on to explain dancing from the age of six is a big commitment and involves three hours of dance lessons twice a week outside of school hours. Ti Tin’s passion for dance and her To enter a temple, you need to wear a dedication paid off, and she became a teacher, sarong, a sash around your waist and cover doing what she loves. your shoulders. Balinese are very friendly, and Ti Tin can perform many dances including the you will no doubt get an invite plus an escort. I Legong, Rejang Dewa, Puspanjali, Kembang would highly recommend going with your new Girang, Margapati and more recently the friend, as you will feel more comfortable, and Sisiya. The Sisiya is performed as part of the you will have a more meaningful experience. Calonarang Dance, which allows the bad spirits If you are interested in a prayer ritual, you to be invited into a temple during a ceremony. can join. Balinese Hindus allow anyone of any “It was a little scary performing the Sisiya,” Ti religion or background to sit and pray with Tin explained, “It is possible to go into a trance them. I have been to many ceremonies in Bali when you perform this dance. Some of my and every time, it feels very special and unique. friends have involuntarily gone into a trance state There is no need to worry about what to do, or while performing, but I have not yet experienced what comes next. The person next to you will this - yet.” give you a gentle nudge and indicate which flower you hold, or how to receive the holy Ti Tin is 19 years old. She is in her first year water blessing. 26

TRAVEL of study at the Tourism School in Denpasar. It is her dream to work on a cruise ship. She still continues to dance at ceremonies and special events, but full-time study takes up most of her time now, and her teaching has taken a back seat. Even though Ti Tin is an accomplished dancer, she has never had a desire to perform for tourists commercially. She very much believes in the Balinese concept of divine inspiration or taksu when she dances. It is evident Ti Tin has this taksu. It is clearly seen, when she transforms from a quiet, shy 19-year-old into a dancer of extreme power, commanding a tremendous presence, which can mesmerize an entire audience. Ti Tin, like all traditional Balinese dancers, believes when she is dancing she is at one with the Gods. To get the opportunity to witness a temple dance, especially by invitation, is simply an unforgettable Bali experience. It is a great testament to the spirit and magic of Bali culture, which is very much alive and ever-present. Make sure you talk to your concierge when you are in Bali next time.

Story by Stephanie Brookes www.travelwriter.ws Photos by David Metcalf www.davidmetcalfphotography.com Want to learn more about photography?

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Easter Crafts

Cut out one cup and one ‘point’ from the Easter isn’t until the 5th of April, but you’ll probably want to get started on making these ador- egg carton, shown by the black lines in the able chicks well before that (or, at any rate, as picture. soon as the children are off school). They are simple to make and can be tailored to all ages. You will need: A cardboard egg carton, some felt, a pair of googly eyes, white glue and a sharp pair of scissors.

You should now have a piece of cardboard resembling this: Step one: cutting out. For very young children, you may have to do this step yourself. Slightly older ones can help with cutting the felt. Much older ones can do all the steps by themselves! You may have older children who think themsleves too old to mess around doing a Mr Maker. Simply convince them to help out a younger child with this and you've killed two birds with one stone!

FAmily Cut the beak, wattle and cockscomb from felt.

Eggs These, too, can be tailored to a variety of ages. For very young ones, simply boil an egg in food colouring, and get them to stick stickers on to make a pretty pattern. Older ones can be trusted with ‘blown’ eggs which can be painted, decoupaged or decorated with temporary tattoos for a cool effect.

Spotty eggs Boil the eggs in food colouring – white eggs work Step two: glue on the wattle and beak best, otherwise you followed by the eyes and the comb. won’t see much difference. Boil till they’re hard boiled, then add 20 drops of food coloring and let them sit in the water for a while (anywhere from 5-15 minutes). Hand your child some colourful stickers. We found some round ones, but you could use any shape you like. The smaller sizes work best, due to the curvature of the egg. Let your child stick them on – voila!

Step three: pop in the egg, and you’re done! This ought to be enough for young children

with a short attention span. You can encourage slightly older ones to make it a bit more elaborate - by painting the egg carton, for instance; or, if they want to go the whole hog, making a beautiful peacock compete with feathered tail. (I ‘borrowed’ the feathers from an old feather boa, but you can also buy them at craft shops such as Grammedia.)

Painted Eggs Use blown eggs. Simply hand your child the egg, some acrylic paints and let them paint in in any way they like! Decoupage Eggs Use blown eggs. This is one for slightly older children; cut small pieces of colourful paper and apply one at a time. You can use small strips as well as cut out specific patterns. Use lots of watery glue, as the paper needs to get soggy to curve round the eggs. Soma Mitra-Chubb

ADVICE

Dear Anonymous Dear Anon, I have recently begun driving for a bule and I know his wife is not sure what to buy him for his upcoming birthday. I sometimes overhear him talking about wanting to visit third base with some of her girlfriends, so I think he may be getting interested in baseball. Should I mention this to his wife so she can get him a present he’ll enjoy? I’d keep this quiet if I were you. One way or another I suspect he’ll be receiving a baseball bat from his wife sometime soon. Dear Anon I am leaving Jakarta soon. I have a number of items that I need to sell before I leave – some empty jam jars, a broken fan, some children’s toothpaste (it’s imported!) and an opened pot of Crisco. How do you suggest I price them? Tricky one this. Could I also suggest a few other items of similar value that you could use as a guideline. Personal dignity and self respect

IDR 500; Reputation among all friends receiving your advert IDR 750. Having said that, I do need a few capers for a dish I’m making tonight and really do not want to spend too much on a full jar. If you happen to have a jar containing no more than 8 capers, I’m willing to make a very reasonable offer. Dear Anon My husband and I cannot agree on the colour of a certain dress we both saw online. He says it’s blue, I say it’s gold, Clearly, as a woman, I have superior colour discrimination skills, but how do I get him to accept it? For goodness sake get over it! I’ve not seen this level of fuss over a blue dress since the “happy ending” of the Clinton presidency. Just tell him that Kanye West also thinks it’s bluehe’ll change his mind soon enough!

It's ticketing time!! On Tuesday, March 10th, an exclusive members-only coffee morning ticket sales starts at 9:00 a.m. at the BWA House. On Wednesday, March 11th, the BWA will host a guests and members coffee morning ticket sales, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the BWA House. For more information, please contact fstickets@bwajakarta.org Make sure you book your tickets quickly: we have sold out for the past four years! An all-inclusive event that is not to be missed! Bring your friends and get your tables together. Save the date for this year's “Space Odyssey:” May 9th, 2015. 30

NOTICEBOARD INFORMATION FOR EXPATRIATES IN JAKARTA

http://www.expat.or.id

Young children? Want to know… Schools and sport Where can I buy? Keeping them busy

Family Guide to Jakarta is available as a book (great for the car) and now on the internet at http://www.familyguidetojakarta.com

THE EXPLORERS

YAYASAN WISMA CHESHIRE A Home in Cilandak, South Jakarta for 30 paraplegics of both sexes and any religion. Wisma Cheshire is part of the British worldwide Leonard Cheshire Disability organisation. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED to help with Woodwork, Handicrafts, stock taking and admin. It need take no more than a few hours of your time each week and is rewarding and interesting work. Please contact: Petty Elliott 0816 922 099

at The Indonesian Heritage Society meet on Wednesdays for tours, talks, taking part in Indonesian daily activities. Join one of several groups who meet weekly, fortnightly or monthly Can’t make Wednesdays? Explorers also has a monthly Saturday group. Sessions start in September, February and June.

www.heritagejkt.org for more information

explorers@heritagejkt.org or call 021 2572 5870 The IHS is a non-profit organization offering the opportunity to learn more about cultural heritage of Indonesia.

What’s new? Latest business? Social & Sporting Events http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com

CLASSIFIED THE LOYAL SOCIETIES JAVA ST ANDREW SOCIETY www.javastandrewsociety.com ST DAVID’S SOCIETY janegllew@gmail.com ST GEORGE’S SOCIETY www.stgeorgesjakarta ST PATRICK’S SOCIETY www.stpatricksjakarta.org

Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN)

JAAN works on Improving Animal Welfare in Indonesia through various Wildlife and Domestic Animal Protection, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Education Programs. If you’re interested in Adopting a stray dog or cat, Volunteering at the shelter, Sponsoring an Animal or making a Donation, please visit JAAN’s office at Kemang Timur 17A and/or website at www.Jakartaanimalaid.com. Thank you.

BWA SERVICES / FOR HIRE

Support BWA and its charities by renting the ’Geraldine Johnson Wheelchair’ Also available at the BWA House are a pair of Crutches. Contact BWA House or bwa@bwajakarta.org Baby travel cot for hire Rp200,000 donation per week or part of a week.

BWA HOUSE HIRE: Having a party? The BWA House is availabe to both members and non-members for a very reasonable fee. You get the use of the House, tables, chairs, napkins, crockery, cutlery, and also staff to help with the cleaning up! Children's parties, evening events, all needs catered to. Please contact housemanager@bwajakarta.org GOT ANY ODDS AND ENDS? If you’re leaving and want to get rid of odds and ends which threaten to overload your container, do consider donating to the BWA. Items can either be sold in the thrift shop, at the White Elephant Sales or donated to one of the numerous projects that we support. We can always find a home for items in good condition such as used towels and bedding, clothes (sorted into male/ female/adult/children), tinned or dried food, medicines, eyeglasses, hearing aids, toys, cleaning products, pots and pans and even old Christmas cards and foreign stamps. All proceeds go to the BWA and its charities.

MARCH 2015 BWA activities monday : bahasa Lessons 9am Tuesday : Coffee Morning 9.30am Rusty Racquets Tennis 8am Wednesday : Yoga 8.30am, Canasta 10.30am Thursday : Mah Jong 9.30am, Baby Group 9.30am Would you like to set up an activity? Contact chairwoman@bwajakarta.org

Bali private villa in the ricefields

Villa Damee, Ubud is a splendid place to chill out and recharge the batteries. A private 3-brm 3 bath beautifully designed luxury villa set in the rice fields located in an ancient Balinese village and only 4.5 kms out of Ubud. This beautiful villa comes complete with a villa cook, AC and WI FI. Breakfast included. The villa has a huge pool, free complimentary village tour and guided walk to the beautiful pristine river adjoining the villa with hidden temples in the rocks. http://www.villadamee.com

Useful Numbers / Websites British Embassy, Jakarta

2356 5200

Emergency Numbers Police 110 Fire 113 Ambulance 118 / 119 Medical International SOS Jl Rambu 10, Cipete

750 5973 (office) 750 6001 (24 hr emergencies)

Global Doctors 719 4565 Jl Kemang Raya 87, Kemang 718 2029 (24 hr call centre) Rumah Sakit Pondok Indah Jl Metro Duta Kav UE, Pondok Indah

765 7525

Metropolitan Medical Centre 520 3435 (24 hrs) Jl HR Rasuna Said Kav C-21, Kuningan Medic One Jl Prapanca Raya 6A, Jakarta 12160 Schools Australian Independent School British School Jakarta Jakarta Intercultural School

725 9111

717 90437 745 1670 769 2555

Taxis Silver Bird/Blue Bird Travel Soekarno-Hatta International Airport www.jakartaairportonline.com

794 1234 550 5179

Information/Departures/Arrivals www.jakartaairportonline.com/flight-status-arrivals-departures Airlines Air Asia www.airasia.com Air France KLM www.airfrance.com British Airways www.britishairways.com Cathay Pacific www.cathaypacific.com Garuda www.garuda-indonesia.com Lufthansa www.lufthansa.com Qantas www.qantas.com Singapore Airways www.singaporeair.com Thai Airways www.thaiairways.com Turkish Airlines www.turkishairlines.com

Indonesian Yellow Pages

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