Earth Hour 2011 is back and will take place in Singapore at 8.30pm, Saturday, 26 March 2011.
We can do our part in conserving energy and protecting the Earth. Switching off the lights on Earth Hour is a little step and commitment to this global movement. Of course, we can always make an attempt to keep this habit beyond the hour:
1) Switching off the lights/appliances when not in use.
2) Keep our air-condition to 25-26 oC.
3) Using energy saving bulb/appliances
4) Reduce the amount of waste. Keeping in mind the 3R principle. (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
5) Whenever possible, take a walk or public transport. :)
Lights will also be out on many of our iconic landmarks like The Merlion, The Fullerton Hotel, Esplanade, Singapore Flyer etc. Various organisations will also be participating actively in this year's Earth Hour movement.
Hotels - Various hotels (e.g. Pan Pacific, Intercontinental Singapore etc), have pledged to switch off/dim the lights at certain areas in support of the global initiatives.
IKEA - Join IKEA for a solar-lamp lit dinner at both restaurants at the Alexandra and Tampines outlets during Earth Hour. All proceeds collected at bothe restaurants will be donated to WWF Singapore in support of their conservation and outreach efforts in Singapore. The IKEA building facade and external lights will also be switched off!
Woodland Waterfront - There will be flea market, star gazing activities and movie screening of "Monsters vs Aliens"!
Date: 26 March 2011, Saturday
Venue: Woodlands Waterfront, Event Space
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Orchard Road - Lights will be off in Orchard Road on Earth Hour and transformed into "Sea of candles"! Light up a candle to make your pledge! (Venue: Stage in front of Wisma Atria)
http://www.orchardroad.sg/events/events_content.php?id=earthhr
Earth Hour Night Walk - Singapore's first Earth Hour Night Walk starting on 26th March 2011 at 8:30pm at the Promontory @ Marina Bay. The walk will be about 3.5km long and takes around 1 hour to complete. It will pass by Marina Bay Sands, The Float@Marina Bay, Esplanade, One Fullerton, Clifford Pier and back to The Promontory. Registration fee is $15 and children below 12 join for free.
Mark your calendar for this Saturday's Earth Hour!
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Monday, March 21, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
~ Punggol East Family Event 2011 @ USS ~
Punggol East residents are in for a special treat! Rivervale Community Center has organised a Family Day Event at Universal Studios Singapore at a discounted rate! (about 30-40% off the usual price). On top of that, there will be free transportation, breakfast, door gifts and lucky draw!
Our first visit to the USS was a year ago at its sneak preview. Back then, there were no rides or shows and it was purely walking and looking around the theme park. Next month, we will be making a date with USS and anticipating lots of fun and excitement! ^_^
Our first visit to the USS was a year ago at its sneak preview. Back then, there were no rides or shows and it was purely walking and looking around the theme park. Next month, we will be making a date with USS and anticipating lots of fun and excitement! ^_^
Saturday, January 15, 2011
~ CNY 2011 Programs & Events ~
CNY 2011 is only 3 weeks away! Every year we will bring the kids to Chinatown to see the colourful streets and look at the various stalls.
There will be an official light-up on the streets of Chinatown TONIGHT with lion dance performances, entertainement and not to forget the grand finale of firecrackers display! Every year, it will attract a huge crowd and so we usually stay home since it is very challenging to bring the kids along and squeeze among the crowd. Not to mention the long waiting time and securing a good spot to watch the firecrackers display.
There are a series of events lined up for Chinese New Year 2011. We will be looking into bringing the children to some of these programs since we have a longer CNY holiday this year. ^_^
Chinatown Street Light-Up 2011
Official Light-Up - 15 Jan 2011
Chinatown Festive Street Bazaar 2011
Date: 14 Jan - 2nd Feb 2011
Location: Pogoda, Smith, Temple & Trengganu Streets
Chinatown Chinese New Year Countdown 2011
Date: 2 Feb 2011
Location: Eu Tong Sen Street & New Bridge Road
River Hongbao 2011
Date: 1 Feb to 13 Feb 2011 (Free admission)
Location: The Float @ Marina Bay
(http://www.riverhongbao.sg/)
Chingay Parade 2011
Date: 11 Feb to 12 Feb (Ticketing applies)
Location: Pit Building (Next to Singapore Flyer)
(http://www.chingay.org.sg/2011/highlights.asp)
Sentosa Flowers
Date: 3 Feb to 13 Feb (Free admission)
Location: Sentosa Boardwalk, Merlion Plaza, Imbiah
(http://flowers.sentosa.com.sg/)
There will be an official light-up on the streets of Chinatown TONIGHT with lion dance performances, entertainement and not to forget the grand finale of firecrackers display! Every year, it will attract a huge crowd and so we usually stay home since it is very challenging to bring the kids along and squeeze among the crowd. Not to mention the long waiting time and securing a good spot to watch the firecrackers display.
There are a series of events lined up for Chinese New Year 2011. We will be looking into bringing the children to some of these programs since we have a longer CNY holiday this year. ^_^
Chinatown Street Light-Up 2011
Official Light-Up - 15 Jan 2011
Chinatown Festive Street Bazaar 2011
Date: 14 Jan - 2nd Feb 2011
Location: Pogoda, Smith, Temple & Trengganu Streets
Chinatown Chinese New Year Countdown 2011
Date: 2 Feb 2011
Location: Eu Tong Sen Street & New Bridge Road
River Hongbao 2011
Date: 1 Feb to 13 Feb 2011 (Free admission)
Location: The Float @ Marina Bay
(http://www.riverhongbao.sg/)
Chingay Parade 2011
Date: 11 Feb to 12 Feb (Ticketing applies)
Location: Pit Building (Next to Singapore Flyer)
(http://www.chingay.org.sg/2011/highlights.asp)
Sentosa Flowers
Date: 3 Feb to 13 Feb (Free admission)
Location: Sentosa Boardwalk, Merlion Plaza, Imbiah
(http://flowers.sentosa.com.sg/)
Thursday, January 06, 2011
~ Free Red Packets for CNY Loans ~
From now till 31st Jan 2011, you can redeem free red packets (Ang pows) when you borrow 6 items from the public libraries. (*While stocks last!) ^_^ We have been frequent patrons of the library and have redeem 2 packets to date.
If free angpow is not your cup of tea, you may want to try your luck in winning tickets to a romantic ride on the Singapore Flyer with their Valentine's Day promotion!
For more details do visit: http://www.pl.sg/page/PLAnnouncements&newsLocation=PL#janhappenings
Happy Borrowing, Reading and Winning! :)
If free angpow is not your cup of tea, you may want to try your luck in winning tickets to a romantic ride on the Singapore Flyer with their Valentine's Day promotion!
For more details do visit: http://www.pl.sg/page/PLAnnouncements&newsLocation=PL#janhappenings
Happy Borrowing, Reading and Winning! :)
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
~ New Year Countdown 2011 ~
Marina Bay countdown party no doubt is one of the most popular spot where Singaporeans/Tourists would like to be at to welcome the new year. But we are not going to join in the much expected crowd especially with our 2 young children.
There are still many countdown parties around the various heartlands like Serangoon, Sengkang and Buangkok and all around Singapore.
Not forgetting our every year countdown party at my place - Punggol East 2011 Countdown Party @ Harmony Square!
More countdown parties at other heartlands on 31st December 2010. Which one will you be at? 3 more days to Year 2011!
There are still many countdown parties around the various heartlands like Serangoon, Sengkang and Buangkok and all around Singapore.
Serangoon Swing @ Serangoon Gardens Circus
Countdown 2011 @ Sengkang West. (Anchorvale CC)
Punggol South Harmony Countdown @ Compassvale link (Buangkok MRT)
Not forgetting our every year countdown party at my place - Punggol East 2011 Countdown Party @ Harmony Square!
More countdown parties at other heartlands on 31st December 2010. Which one will you be at? 3 more days to Year 2011!
Saturday, October 02, 2010
~ Make it a Happee Day for Children with Cancer ~
As parents, we all hope to see our children spend their childhood happily, grow up and be in good health. Unfortunately, there is also a group of children who are battling with cancer every single day. They too wish to live normally and happily like other children, but aren't as fortunate. Families with cancer patients are also facing the long, hard battle as it takes a lot of strain and toil from them both physical and financially.
Mother, Inc (By Mommy Daphne) has worked with the Singapore Children's Cancer Foundation to organize a mini carnival at the Hort Park on 31st October (Sunday). Apart from raising some funds, it also helps to bring some cheers and joy to the little children.
If you wish to contribute, here's how:
- Join in the event on 31st Oct! (Be a volunteer or you can bring your kids too!)
- Help to donate to the Children Cancer's Foundation
- Spread the word and help publicize this event! (on Facebook, Twitter, personal blog etc)
For more information, please visit Mommy Daphne's blog: http://www.motherinc.org/happee-day/make-it-a-happee-day-for-children-with-cancer/
Friday, August 13, 2010
~ Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Singapore is Here! ~
1 more day to go! The Youth Olympic Games will be held between 14th - 26th August. Tomorrow will be the official opening ceremony at The float@Marina Bay. Tickets are on sale pricing at $200, $120, $80 and $30. Even the closing ceremony is priced at $80, $40 and $15. Well, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'm sure many are eager to be part of this historic event where Singapore holds the first Youth Olympic Games ever. We'll probably stay home to watch to live telecast on Channel 5 instead. :)
How much does Denver & Gladys know about YOG? The closest to their hearts is the YOG cheer song - "You Are The one, Singapore" composed and sang by JJ Lin (林俊杰). We have been hearing it for months and the repeating lyrics and tune makes it so easy for the children to remember and sing.
Not to forget our iconic mascots Lyo and Merly! Lyo is the Lion of the Youth Olympics and Merly ("mer" stands for sea and "l y" stands for liveliness and youthfulness) reminds me of our Merlion. There are so many merchandise products on sale. (Tshirts, stuff toys, stamps etc). Denver likes Lyo and Gladys likes Merly.
Torch relay ran through Sengkang on 10th August. It was a rainy morning and we stayed home since Denver was sick. We missed the event but the 12 year old boy, Low Wei Jie from Compassvale Primary hit the headlines when he ran 15km for 2 1/2 hour in his flip flops following the torch relay in the rain! He definitely displayed a lot of determineation, impressing and winning the hearts of many Singaporeans. Best of all, he now gets to be the torch bearer! :D
YOG competitions are held all around Singapore. The closest to us is of course the Hockey matches to be held at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium. It is part of the Sengkang Sports & Recreation Centre located at Anchorvale in Sengkang. Tickets are ranged between $10 - $30 depending if you are watching the preliminaries or finals. Not sure if it will steer some crowd over Sengkang. :)
How much does Denver & Gladys know about YOG? The closest to their hearts is the YOG cheer song - "You Are The one, Singapore" composed and sang by JJ Lin (林俊杰). We have been hearing it for months and the repeating lyrics and tune makes it so easy for the children to remember and sing.
O Yeah, O Yeah, O Yeah, Hey!
O Yeah, O Yeah, O Yeah, Ho!
You are the ONE, Singapore
Now is the time, here we go, Yeah!
Beat of the drum. Feet on the ground.
Shout it out loud. Make us all proud! (repeating)
Not to forget our iconic mascots Lyo and Merly! Lyo is the Lion of the Youth Olympics and Merly ("mer" stands for sea and "l y" stands for liveliness and youthfulness) reminds me of our Merlion. There are so many merchandise products on sale. (Tshirts, stuff toys, stamps etc). Denver likes Lyo and Gladys likes Merly.
Torch relay ran through Sengkang on 10th August. It was a rainy morning and we stayed home since Denver was sick. We missed the event but the 12 year old boy, Low Wei Jie from Compassvale Primary hit the headlines when he ran 15km for 2 1/2 hour in his flip flops following the torch relay in the rain! He definitely displayed a lot of determineation, impressing and winning the hearts of many Singaporeans. Best of all, he now gets to be the torch bearer! :D
YOG competitions are held all around Singapore. The closest to us is of course the Hockey matches to be held at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium. It is part of the Sengkang Sports & Recreation Centre located at Anchorvale in Sengkang. Tickets are ranged between $10 - $30 depending if you are watching the preliminaries or finals. Not sure if it will steer some crowd over Sengkang. :)
HELLO YOG SINGAPORE 2010!!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
~ Hungry Ghost Festival 2010 ~
After celebrating NDP 2010 yesterday, today marks the start of the Ghost month (鬼节). It will be from 10th August to 7th September. Our family always pray and make offerings on every 1st and 15th of the lunar month. Chinese believes that on the lunar 7th month, the gates of hell are opened and the ghosts, spirits and deceased ancestors will come out from the lower realm.
There are many things that Chinese will try to avoid doing during this month..including getting married, moving/buying house, travelling overseas, swimming, hanging clothes out at night, staying out late etc. My mum always tells me be careful with my words and to watch where I am going and not to kick, cross over or step on the offerings, ashes or altars.
During this month, we will also see various Getais (歌台) around Singapore where there will be singing and performances. The first row of the seats are reserved for "special guests" and we are not to sit on it.
Superstition?? Well, sometimes it is best to be careful and safe.
There are many things that Chinese will try to avoid doing during this month..including getting married, moving/buying house, travelling overseas, swimming, hanging clothes out at night, staying out late etc. My mum always tells me be careful with my words and to watch where I am going and not to kick, cross over or step on the offerings, ashes or altars.
During this month, we will also see various Getais (歌台) around Singapore where there will be singing and performances. The first row of the seats are reserved for "special guests" and we are not to sit on it.
Superstition?? Well, sometimes it is best to be careful and safe.
Monday, July 26, 2010
~ NDP 2010 - Observance Ceremony & Countdown Party! ~
Yeah! NDP 2010 Countdown Party is going to be held at our estate again! There will be lucky draw, shows and fireworks. Let's see if Denver can stay up for the firework display at midnight. :) I will be getting my camera ready to video this down. It's so cool to have the NDP celebration so near to our home.. Exciting!!!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
~ QUEST collectible cards for grabs ~
Quest is an innovative reading initiative launched by the National Library Board to cultivate children reading habit through collectible cards. This is to reach out to boys aged between 7 to 12 who are reluctant readers. So far, there has been many positive feedback with more children (especially boys) going to the library and borrowing books.
Release Date: 01 Oct 2009
Successfully reaches out to 29,000 children aged 7 to 12 years old with 550,000 collectible cards fully redeemed since launch in June.
An increase of about 30% in loans in June and July 2009 as compared to the same period last year.
I too first learned about the Quest cards last year and recently, 60 new Quest cards are up for grabs! Each packet will contain 3 quest cards and this is redeemable with every loan of four books.
Denver & Gladys already enjoy going to the library since young and so redeeming the collectible cards is an extra bonus. We have increased our loans from 12 to 18 books per week and have collected 20 out of the 60 cards to date. Many of which are duplicates and I guess its hard to collect all the 60 of them. :) Still, we will continue visiting the library and our collection till the end of the promotional period.
Release Date: 01 Oct 2009
Successfully reaches out to 29,000 children aged 7 to 12 years old with 550,000 collectible cards fully redeemed since launch in June.
An increase of about 30% in loans in June and July 2009 as compared to the same period last year.
I too first learned about the Quest cards last year and recently, 60 new Quest cards are up for grabs! Each packet will contain 3 quest cards and this is redeemable with every loan of four books.
Denver & Gladys already enjoy going to the library since young and so redeeming the collectible cards is an extra bonus. We have increased our loans from 12 to 18 books per week and have collected 20 out of the 60 cards to date. Many of which are duplicates and I guess its hard to collect all the 60 of them. :) Still, we will continue visiting the library and our collection till the end of the promotional period.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
~ Bloggers Family Pledge Movement ~
In conjunction with this year's 25th Anniversary of National Family Celebrations 2010 (NFC 2010) - the Singapore Pledge Movement, Nuffnang will be giving away 700 tickets to various attractions in Singapore to Bloggers!!
NOTE: Each winner will be given 7 tickets to bring family members to an attraction.
Attractions include:
- Hippo Tour
- 4D Magix/CineBlast
- Luge & Skyride
- Songs of the Sea
- Singapore Flyer
All you need to do is be part of the Bloggers Family Pledge Movement by making a commitment to your family. Prizes aside, most importantly is keeping that promise that you have made.
My pledge towards my family will be:
"I pledge to spend more quality time with my family, to listen, care, treasure, love and appreciate my love ones"
In today's society, it's always a struggle working out time for your family, work and personal time. We do not need to take the children out all the time, just giving them attention and spending quality time at home also helps. Simple things like eating together, reading them a story book, playing, art & crafts or even doing housework/cooking is fun. I hope I can spend a little more time doing all these with them and be a less nerve-wracking mother. :p
The fact that we have our family with us all the time, we tend to forget the basic necessity to listen and talk to each other... lending an ear and giving comfort. Forgotten to say "你好吗?", "我爱你", "谢谢你". I'm guilty of that too... always taking things for granted and getting emotional at times. Hence, taking this opportunity, I would like to spend more time with my parents, listening and talking to them. Buy them little stuff or taking them out to eat.
So mark your calendar today! Start to plan sometime aside on 29th May 2010 (Saturday) with your family and have a good time together.
To learn more about NFC 2010, read on :)
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NATIONAL FAMILY CELEBRATIONS 2010 (NFC 2010)
Organised by the National Family Council, National Family Celebrations is an annual event which celebrates and reinforces the importance of families and family life. This year, Singaporeans are encouraged to make a personal commitment to their families by being a part of the Singapore Family Pledge Movement.
To provide opportunities for Singaporeans to follow through on the pledges to their families, there are a myriad of activities under the NFC 2010 calendar – which will interest the young, the old, and everyone in between! NFC 2010 will be held from 25 May to 26 June 2010, and this year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Celebrations. For more information on NFC 2010, visit http://www.nfc.sg/
Sunday, May 02, 2010
~ S'PORE Blog Awards 2010 ~
Visit http://sgblogawards.omy.sg/ for more details.
Singapore Blog Awards is Back! For the past years, I have only been an observer and never had any thoughts of participating in this contest myself. Well, this year I decided to go for a try since there is also a chance to win a prize.
"To encourage registration, all successfully registered bloggers will be eligible for a random draw to win a Garmin ASUS M10 smart phone"
I have registered our family travel blog (BPDGTravels) in the S'PORE BLOG AWARDS 2010, Best Lifestyle Blog. I have spent a fair bit of time designing the blog myself to keep it simple and neat. Hopefully, this humble blog of ours will brighten your day as you see the photos and read through our little travel tales.
Monday, April 26, 2010
~ International Museum Day 2010 ~
Today we received a very nice leaflet from our letter box about the International Museum Day 2010 (14th to 23rd May 2010) - I love Museums - Kid's Edition. A full list of FUN-filled and educational activities AND on 23rd May, it is OPEN HOUSE DAY where there will be free-entry to participating museums! Check out the Details at www.museums.com.sg for more details!
Army Museum (Museum admission charges apply)
14th - 23rd May (3pm-6pm)
Kid's Day Out - Kids can get the chance to navigate remote-controlled tanks on an indoor diorama, be dressed as soldiers and have their picture taken, or even try out a mini verion of the Standard Obstacles Course that their fathers trained on!
Asian Civilizations Museum (Free Admission from 9.30am-7pm)
22nd May (Noon-5pm)
Family Fun Day - Head down to the ACM for a memorable famliy day out. Enjoy a wide array of FREE activites, exciting performances and workshops tailored specially for children
Baba House ($28 per person - inclusive of lunch)
22nd May (9am-1.30pm)
Peranakan Heritage Trail - Explore Peranakan enclaves and experience the world of the Singapore Babas and Nonyas! This bus tour will take you throught the Blair Plain conservation area, Emerald Hill and Joo Chiat districts. Maximum of 30 persons per tour. Tour and registration details at www.nus.edu.sg/museum/2010.html
HealthZone (Best for ages 4-12, per child $10 inclusive of admission for 2 accompany adults)
15th May (9am - 1pm), 21st May (9am - 5pm) - for school group bookings only
Happy Hobbies Day at HealthZone - Calling all parents! Here is a good time for you to bond with your child and pick up novel hobbies together! Interesting hobbies such as toy-making using recycled materials, button-badge making and planting flower seeds await you! To register, call 1800 435 3616 or email hpb_health_zone@hpb.gov.sg
Marina Barrage (Registrationfrom 1.30pm - 5pm)
16th May (2pm - 6pm)
Let's Go Flying - Gather your family for a fun trip to Marina Barrage. Learn to design your own kites and show them off at the Green Roof. For enquiries, please call 6514 5959.
16th, 22nd & 23rd May (2pm - 5pm)
The Adventures of Water Wally - Meet PUB's mascot, Water Wally to learn about water conservation and how to do your part to protect our water resources. Catch the Water Wally animation "The Adventures of Water Wally" at Marina Barrage's information counter and win attractive prizes.
22nd May (10am- 1pm)
Fun Races to Discover Marina Barrage - Form a team of two with your family member in a fun race around Marina Barrage and stand to win $50 worth of dining vouchers. For enquiries, please call 6514 5959.
Mint Museum of Toys ($15 per participant, inclusive of materials & admission fees. Best for age 8-12)
15th, 21st & 22nd May (3pm - 5pm)
Doodlemania - Bring out the creativity in your child and join in the fun at our special doodling session with Doodlechamps' trainers! Limited to 25 kids per session. To register, email info@emint.com or call 6339 0660
16th & 23rd May (2pm - 3pm) - Admission charges apply
Stories & Itsy-Bitsy Treats Galore - Sum up your museum tour with an afternoon of storytelling by the people from Monsters Under the Bed! Design and create your personalized museum souveniors to take home with you!
14th - 23rd May (9.30am - 6.30pm)
Museum Admission Discount - Enjoy 50% off museum admission when you say "I Love Museums!" at our ticketing counter.
National Museum of Singapore
14th May - 13th June
Children's season in collaboration with I Theatre's ACE! Festival 2010 -
Go on a journey of discovery as National Museum transform its public spaces into a creative playground for its 3rd installation of Children's Season. With a variety of unique hands-on activities, games, roving acts, storytelling performances and classic family movies. Look out for The Imaginary Story Land play area, free roving acts featuring Tubby the Robot and The Broom People, interactive performances and tours, a carnival and more!. Visit http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/ for more details.
Peranakan Museum (Free admission to the museum from 3pm till late)
22nd May (From 3pm onwards)
Ramayana Under the Stars - Venue: Stamford Green. Experience an evening inspired by the epic poem Ramayana at Stamford Green. Learn about the gamelan music and catch performances of the traditional and mask dances of the Ramayana epic. Don't miss the chance to watch an authentic wayang kulit performance from Indonesia. Children can also play with gamelan instruments on display while families indulge in delicious snacks and drinks and hunt for unique finds at the flea market. Admission is free for this event. For more details, visit http://www.peranakanmuseum.sg/
23rd May (11am - 5pm) - Free admission from 9.30am - 7pm
Straits Family Fun Day - Join us at this drop-in programme, which includes a craft activity, a chance to dress up in Peranakan outfits, a museum tour (15minute tour geared for children aged 6-8 years old) and a whole lot more! Enjoy lively performances by a dondang sayang band and joget to a tune or two.
Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research & Reflections at Bukit Chandu (Free)
22nd May (5.15pm & 6.15pm)
The MIA Night Trail - Discover Singapore's biodiversity secrets and history on this night trail of Kent Ridge to WWII interpretative centre, Reflections at Bukit Chandu. Registration is required at http://imd.rafflesmuseum.net/, Limited seats available.
Singapore Art Museum (Admission charges apply)
14th May - 18th July
Art Garden - Children's Season SAM (8Q). The Singapore Art Museum will host its inaugural Children's Season in May. The entire SAM at 8 Queen Street building will be transformed into magical art gardens showcasing artist projects and artworks inspired by nature. Enhance your child's learning with activity sheets, artists' workshops and short film screenings. For more details, visit http://www.singaporemuseum.sg/.
Singapore Coins & Notes Museum (Free)
15th & 16th May (10am - 8pm)
Note-Making Workshop - Come visit the new boutique museum - Singapore Coins and Notes Museum at Chinatown and enjoy a Free* (Limited to first 100 visitors per day) note-making workshop. Bring home a self-protrait souvenir note with you as the authorised signatory.
Singapore Philatelic Museum (Free admission)
23rd May (9am - 7pm)
IMD 2010 Open House - Discover the world through stamps and enjoy fun activities for families and children - Colour Crazy session, Explore the World @SPM fun quiz, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Danger children's workshop, a museum tour as well as other interesting activities.
23rd May (2pm - 2.30pm)
Puppets Mania - (Best for ages 3 and above) Be enthrailed by a tiger's tale told through puppetry and stamps Plus, meet other wacky puppets that will have ou in stitches! Children will get to learn amazing facts about this magnificent animal that once roamed the jungles of Singapore, its plight in our modern world and what they can do to save wild tigers from extinction.
23rd May (3pm - 4pm)
So Sarap! - Kids' Edition - (Best for ages 5 and above and $5 per pax) Discover the rich and diverse culture of the Philippines through food! Children will have the chance to play chef and learn to cook yummy Filipino snacks, e.g. turon and cheese sticks. Parents are welcome to join in and bond with their children. Limited to 20 children. For more information, visit http://www.spm.org.sg/
Army Museum (Museum admission charges apply)
14th - 23rd May (3pm-6pm)
Kid's Day Out - Kids can get the chance to navigate remote-controlled tanks on an indoor diorama, be dressed as soldiers and have their picture taken, or even try out a mini verion of the Standard Obstacles Course that their fathers trained on!
Asian Civilizations Museum (Free Admission from 9.30am-7pm)
22nd May (Noon-5pm)
Family Fun Day - Head down to the ACM for a memorable famliy day out. Enjoy a wide array of FREE activites, exciting performances and workshops tailored specially for children
Baba House ($28 per person - inclusive of lunch)
22nd May (9am-1.30pm)
Peranakan Heritage Trail - Explore Peranakan enclaves and experience the world of the Singapore Babas and Nonyas! This bus tour will take you throught the Blair Plain conservation area, Emerald Hill and Joo Chiat districts. Maximum of 30 persons per tour. Tour and registration details at www.nus.edu.sg/museum/2010.html
HealthZone (Best for ages 4-12, per child $10 inclusive of admission for 2 accompany adults)
15th May (9am - 1pm), 21st May (9am - 5pm) - for school group bookings only
Happy Hobbies Day at HealthZone - Calling all parents! Here is a good time for you to bond with your child and pick up novel hobbies together! Interesting hobbies such as toy-making using recycled materials, button-badge making and planting flower seeds await you! To register, call 1800 435 3616 or email hpb_health_zone@hpb.gov.sg
Marina Barrage (Registrationfrom 1.30pm - 5pm)
16th May (2pm - 6pm)
Let's Go Flying - Gather your family for a fun trip to Marina Barrage. Learn to design your own kites and show them off at the Green Roof. For enquiries, please call 6514 5959.
16th, 22nd & 23rd May (2pm - 5pm)
The Adventures of Water Wally - Meet PUB's mascot, Water Wally to learn about water conservation and how to do your part to protect our water resources. Catch the Water Wally animation "The Adventures of Water Wally" at Marina Barrage's information counter and win attractive prizes.
22nd May (10am- 1pm)
Fun Races to Discover Marina Barrage - Form a team of two with your family member in a fun race around Marina Barrage and stand to win $50 worth of dining vouchers. For enquiries, please call 6514 5959.
Mint Museum of Toys ($15 per participant, inclusive of materials & admission fees. Best for age 8-12)
15th, 21st & 22nd May (3pm - 5pm)
Doodlemania - Bring out the creativity in your child and join in the fun at our special doodling session with Doodlechamps' trainers! Limited to 25 kids per session. To register, email info@emint.com or call 6339 0660
16th & 23rd May (2pm - 3pm) - Admission charges apply
Stories & Itsy-Bitsy Treats Galore - Sum up your museum tour with an afternoon of storytelling by the people from Monsters Under the Bed! Design and create your personalized museum souveniors to take home with you!
14th - 23rd May (9.30am - 6.30pm)
Museum Admission Discount - Enjoy 50% off museum admission when you say "I Love Museums!" at our ticketing counter.
National Museum of Singapore
14th May - 13th June
Children's season in collaboration with I Theatre's ACE! Festival 2010 -
Go on a journey of discovery as National Museum transform its public spaces into a creative playground for its 3rd installation of Children's Season. With a variety of unique hands-on activities, games, roving acts, storytelling performances and classic family movies. Look out for The Imaginary Story Land play area, free roving acts featuring Tubby the Robot and The Broom People, interactive performances and tours, a carnival and more!. Visit http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/ for more details.
Peranakan Museum (Free admission to the museum from 3pm till late)
22nd May (From 3pm onwards)
Ramayana Under the Stars - Venue: Stamford Green. Experience an evening inspired by the epic poem Ramayana at Stamford Green. Learn about the gamelan music and catch performances of the traditional and mask dances of the Ramayana epic. Don't miss the chance to watch an authentic wayang kulit performance from Indonesia. Children can also play with gamelan instruments on display while families indulge in delicious snacks and drinks and hunt for unique finds at the flea market. Admission is free for this event. For more details, visit http://www.peranakanmuseum.sg/
23rd May (11am - 5pm) - Free admission from 9.30am - 7pm
Straits Family Fun Day - Join us at this drop-in programme, which includes a craft activity, a chance to dress up in Peranakan outfits, a museum tour (15minute tour geared for children aged 6-8 years old) and a whole lot more! Enjoy lively performances by a dondang sayang band and joget to a tune or two.
Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research & Reflections at Bukit Chandu (Free)
22nd May (5.15pm & 6.15pm)
The MIA Night Trail - Discover Singapore's biodiversity secrets and history on this night trail of Kent Ridge to WWII interpretative centre, Reflections at Bukit Chandu. Registration is required at http://imd.rafflesmuseum.net/, Limited seats available.
Singapore Art Museum (Admission charges apply)
14th May - 18th July
Art Garden - Children's Season SAM (8Q). The Singapore Art Museum will host its inaugural Children's Season in May. The entire SAM at 8 Queen Street building will be transformed into magical art gardens showcasing artist projects and artworks inspired by nature. Enhance your child's learning with activity sheets, artists' workshops and short film screenings. For more details, visit http://www.singaporemuseum.sg/.
Singapore Coins & Notes Museum (Free)
15th & 16th May (10am - 8pm)
Note-Making Workshop - Come visit the new boutique museum - Singapore Coins and Notes Museum at Chinatown and enjoy a Free* (Limited to first 100 visitors per day) note-making workshop. Bring home a self-protrait souvenir note with you as the authorised signatory.
Singapore Philatelic Museum (Free admission)
23rd May (9am - 7pm)
IMD 2010 Open House - Discover the world through stamps and enjoy fun activities for families and children - Colour Crazy session, Explore the World @SPM fun quiz, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Danger children's workshop, a museum tour as well as other interesting activities.
23rd May (2pm - 2.30pm)
Puppets Mania - (Best for ages 3 and above) Be enthrailed by a tiger's tale told through puppetry and stamps Plus, meet other wacky puppets that will have ou in stitches! Children will get to learn amazing facts about this magnificent animal that once roamed the jungles of Singapore, its plight in our modern world and what they can do to save wild tigers from extinction.
23rd May (3pm - 4pm)
So Sarap! - Kids' Edition - (Best for ages 5 and above and $5 per pax) Discover the rich and diverse culture of the Philippines through food! Children will have the chance to play chef and learn to cook yummy Filipino snacks, e.g. turon and cheese sticks. Parents are welcome to join in and bond with their children. Limited to 20 children. For more information, visit http://www.spm.org.sg/
Sunday, March 21, 2010
~ SwimSafer - Replacing NASSA and LTSP ~
Although Denver just got his Bronze Award in the recent National Survival Swimming Award (NASSA) Test, NASSA and Learn-to-Swim Programme (LTSP) will be replaced by SwimSafer in July 2010.
Reports indicate that SwimSafer will emphasis on teaching Singaporeans (especially children) with the necessary water safety knowledge and a wide range of water survival skills as a safeguard against drowning. The SwimSafer programme comprises of six stages - SwimSafer Stage 1 and progressively, Stage 2, Stage 3, Bronze, Silver and Gold.
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Six Progressive Stages of the SwimSafer Programme
Stage 1: Introduction to Water Skills
The objective is for your child to gain confidence and develop independence in the water, as well as learn general and deep-end water safety. Techniques taught include forward and backward movement, entering and exiting the pool safely, and introduction to personal water survival skills.
Stage 2: Fundamental Water Skills
General skills development will include unassisted step entry into water, sculling, feet-first surface dives, personal water safety skills and water safety awareness in an aquatic environment. Your child will be encouraged to achieve 25 metres of continuous swim.
Stage 3: Personal Water Survival and Stroke Developmental Skills
Principles of personal water survival and basic rescue skills will be taught. Your child will demonstrate proficiency in sculling, underwater skills, and the use of a Personal Floatation Device. Your child will be encouraged to achieve 50 metres of continuous swim.
Bronze: Personal Water Survival and Stroke Improvement Skills
Development of your child?s stroke techniques will be a focus here, along with coordinated breathing in deep water while swimming 100 metres. Principles of water craft safety will be introduced, as well as continual work on rescue and personal water survival skills.
Silver: Intermediate Personal Water Survival and Stroke Refinement Skills
Fundamental of diving will be introduced. Development of rescue skills and personal water survival skills also continue at more advanced levels. Your child will be required to demonstrate efficient stroke techniques to complete the Silver stage before progressing to the Gold stage.
Gold: Advanced Personal Water Survival and Swimming Skills Proficiency
Your child will be required to perform strokes with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over 400 metres. Rescue skills and water safety knowledge will focus on lifesaving readiness. Standing dive and advanced personal water survival skills will continue to be taught.
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SwimSafer will be rolled out at public swimming pools on 5 July 2010 and all instructors teaching at SSC will have to be SwimSafer certified, as well as teaching swimming classes based on the SwimSafer syllabus. Hubby said Denver's instructor (who is a life guard) told him that he too will be going through the induction courses next month to be certified. He also expressed his concern that Denver will need to brush up on his strokes with the new criterias.
For more information, please visit: http://www.ssc.gov.sg/
Looking forward to see how the new improved swimming program will be like.
Reports indicate that SwimSafer will emphasis on teaching Singaporeans (especially children) with the necessary water safety knowledge and a wide range of water survival skills as a safeguard against drowning. The SwimSafer programme comprises of six stages - SwimSafer Stage 1 and progressively, Stage 2, Stage 3, Bronze, Silver and Gold.
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Six Progressive Stages of the SwimSafer Programme
Stage 1: Introduction to Water Skills
The objective is for your child to gain confidence and develop independence in the water, as well as learn general and deep-end water safety. Techniques taught include forward and backward movement, entering and exiting the pool safely, and introduction to personal water survival skills.
Stage 2: Fundamental Water Skills
General skills development will include unassisted step entry into water, sculling, feet-first surface dives, personal water safety skills and water safety awareness in an aquatic environment. Your child will be encouraged to achieve 25 metres of continuous swim.
Stage 3: Personal Water Survival and Stroke Developmental Skills
Principles of personal water survival and basic rescue skills will be taught. Your child will demonstrate proficiency in sculling, underwater skills, and the use of a Personal Floatation Device. Your child will be encouraged to achieve 50 metres of continuous swim.
Bronze: Personal Water Survival and Stroke Improvement Skills
Development of your child?s stroke techniques will be a focus here, along with coordinated breathing in deep water while swimming 100 metres. Principles of water craft safety will be introduced, as well as continual work on rescue and personal water survival skills.
Silver: Intermediate Personal Water Survival and Stroke Refinement Skills
Fundamental of diving will be introduced. Development of rescue skills and personal water survival skills also continue at more advanced levels. Your child will be required to demonstrate efficient stroke techniques to complete the Silver stage before progressing to the Gold stage.
Gold: Advanced Personal Water Survival and Swimming Skills Proficiency
Your child will be required to perform strokes with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over 400 metres. Rescue skills and water safety knowledge will focus on lifesaving readiness. Standing dive and advanced personal water survival skills will continue to be taught.
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SwimSafer will be rolled out at public swimming pools on 5 July 2010 and all instructors teaching at SSC will have to be SwimSafer certified, as well as teaching swimming classes based on the SwimSafer syllabus. Hubby said Denver's instructor (who is a life guard) told him that he too will be going through the induction courses next month to be certified. He also expressed his concern that Denver will need to brush up on his strokes with the new criterias.
For more information, please visit: http://www.ssc.gov.sg/
Looking forward to see how the new improved swimming program will be like.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
~ Earth Hour 2010 ~
Earth Hour was initiated in Sydney, Australia back in 2007 where 2.2 million homes and businesses turned off their lights for 1 hour to make their stand against climate change. Now, it has become a yearly event and this year, Earth Hour will takes place on 27th March (Saturday), which also happens to be Hubby's Birthday! ^_^
We haven't make any plans for that day yet, but will definitely keep a conscious mind to switch off the non essential lights or power. ^_^ Please show your support too!
EARTH HOUR
Date: 27th March 2010
Time: 2030H - 2130H
Action: Turn off the Lights(or more if you want)
Websites: http://www.earthhour.org/, http://www.earthhoursingapore.blogspot.com/
Sunday, January 24, 2010
~ New Travel Blog ~
Announcement: New Travel Blog for the Heng Family
I just created a new blog to capture all our past holiday trips and the future ones that we may have.
Reason being there are so many photos and I really didn't want to miss out any of the memorable shots or videos of the places we have been and the food that we have tried. It will take me quite a long time to transfer all the details out... but bit by bit it will be there in time to come. There are still so many more trips that I have yet to post.
So in the meantime, please bear with the messy layout and incomplete details. ^_^
New Blog URL : http://bpdgtravels.blogspot.com/
Thursday, January 21, 2010
~ Nuffnang ~
I have heard and seen nuffnang ads many times in the various blogs which I read/visit sometime ago... Just that I was lazy to try adding one to our blog.. :) Well, I finally made a new addition! Very curious and certainly not sure if it will bring in any earnings (maybe yes in a very very long run. hahahha) but I surely like the analytics and reporting feature nuffnang generates. ^_^
Friday, December 11, 2009
~ The Boy's Bridage Sharity Gift Box ~
For the past few years, Hubby has been donating to the Boy's Bridage Sharity Gift box to help those needy and bring them some cheer. Non perishable items are recommended and Hubby usually donate sack of rice.
Last night, we went to NTUC (Hougang Point Branch) to purchase our groceries and saw the gift box outside. The 2 boys standing by were very polite in answering our questions and helping to organise the donations into the box. Big Thank you to all of them who have been waiting and working long hours in support of this donation drive for the less fortunate.
Hubby decided to buy canned food this year.. so we purchased a box of canned sardines. Denver enjoyed putting many cans of sardines into the box. ^_^ We told him that this is for the needy and we should do our part to help. Every little bit counts and hopefully there will be more donations coming in to bring more Christmas Cheer.
Do send in your donations when you see them! Here's Gladys giving a BIG THUMBS UP for a good deed!
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