What’s On: August
6 Aug 8.30pm
Bob Dylan and His Band
The Star Theatre
For one night only, catch legendary folk-rock performer Bob Dylan and his band live in Singapore. The Nobel Prize-winning artist redefined the folk genre in the 60s, and has since produced over 35 studio albums, with a staggering 125 million records sold. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the world’s greatest songwriters and most influential musicians of all time. From $128, tickets from Apactix www.apactix.com/events/detail/bob-dylan-2018
11 Aug 7.30pm
SSO National Day Concert
Esplanade Concert Hall
Head down to the Esplanade and celebrate Singapore’s 53rd National Day in uplifting style with this all-Singaporean programme conducted by Darrell Ang, featuring six local composers and the choirs of the Singapore Symphony. From $15, tickets from Sistic
19 Aug 6am-11am
Shape Run 2018
This all-women’s competitive running event started in 2006 and is still going strong. Grab your girlfriends and compete in categories including the 5km women’s open, 10km women’s open, squad relay (3 runners x 5km), and 1.8km Family Run. From $45, run.shape.com.sg/2018/
20 – 29 Aug
The Rainbow Fish
Victoria Theatre
The Rainbow Fish is an original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s enchanting children’s book about a little fish with silver scales and heart of gold, as well as two of his companion tales, Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea and Opposites. Using the magic of black light, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will bring The Rainbow Fish to life with their amazing puppetry skills. From $18, tickets from Sistic www.sistic.com.sg/events/cfish0818
24 & 25 Aug
The Fall
KC Arts Centre
SRT’s The Young Company and its band of emerging actors take a funny , moving look at young people’s relationship with aging in a play with heart, humour and fire in its belly that bridges the empathy gap between young and old.
25 Aug 7pm
ANZ Aotearoa Ball – Into the Wilderness
Island Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel
Celebrate the natural beauty and bounty that the land of the long white cloud has to offer at this vibrant New Zealand ball. Be entertained by musical talent, feast on the finest NZ food, wines and craft beers, and enjoy an immersive celebration and showcase of the Kiwi landscape, creativity, technology and culture. From $265, nzchambersg.eventbank.com/event/7414
30 Aug – 2 Sep
Beerfest Asia 2018
The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay
Hop to it! Beerfest Asia returns in a new venue, with more than 600 local and international beers on offer. Enjoy a range of limited edition beers, workshops, a beer run and comedy acts, alongside a music line-up featuring tribute bands, local live bands and DJs. The event space transform into a family carnival on Sunday with inflatables and games stalls. Cheers!
From $20, tickets from www.hapz.com
31 Aug – 9 Sep 7.30pm
Ballet Under the Stars, Singapore Dance Theatre
Fort Canning Park, Fort Canning Green
Enjoy an enchanting evening of ballet under the stars at the lush Fort Canning Green. Pack a picnic spread and enjoy the first weekend of George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments, François Klaus’ Midnight Waltzes, and Edwaard Liang’s 13th Heaven. The second weekend will be dedicated to the renowned Singaporean choreographer and dance prodigy, Choo-San Goh. $35, tickets from Sistic www.sistic.com.sg/events/cbuts0918
Save the Dates
15 Aug
ANZA Ladies Night
30 Aug
Black and White Pop Up Wine
ANZA Cycling: Join a Road Trip to KL!
“KL is a staple for any ANZA rider; if you are new to the club or missed out on any previous trips, I strongly recommend you join us for a fantastic weekend of cycling in the mountains to the north east of the city.”
The route:
With a completely new route for Saturday and a longer route for Sunday, we will ride around 220 kilometres over two days.
Saturday:
• 120km
• Ride time 6-8 hours
• 2,500 vertical metres
Sunday:
• 100km
• Ride time 5-7 hours
• 1,200 vertical metres
Accommodation & transportation:
We reserve rooms at the fantastic Park Royal Hotel and each member books directly with the hotel. A coach will be arranged for up to 18 bikes, with places on a first-come-first-served basis. There is also an option to fly or drive yourself. The coach leaves Singapore on Friday 17 August, no later than 2:30pm.
Cost:
$85 for a coach spot are a co-contribution for financial ANZA members.
Support:
The usual support vehicles will be following/leading with cool drinks, cake and fruit. Depending on the group size there will be one or two support vehicles.
What to expect:
Contributed by Gavin Struthers, a cyclist on the last KL trip
“Awakening in the KL darkness, 27 lively ANZA riders descended on the Park Royal dining room for a wholesome carb-laden brekkie, before a final debrief from our fearless ride leader, Iron Mike, followed by group photo and last minute pump of the tyres.
Group One headed off first to tackle their longer ride, a daunting 228km journey comprising three main climbs, the biggie being the challenging Mt Fraser – a 40km ascent that was sure to suck the life out of any pair of fresh legs. Group Two had a slightly shorter ride of 145km, with five climbs, including 24km up Mt Perez.
After the traffic bustle and haze of smog surrounding KL, rural Malaysia opens up a vista of spectacular green jungle, and smooth rolling roads, with amazing views.
As the sun reached its high point, Group Two summited, and then descended their big climb for a well-earned feast of nasi goreng and scrumptious noodles from a rustic roadside restaurant. Frequent stops for fluids were welcome, and mechanicals, injury and fatigue put a few of the group into the support van.
A refreshing breeze, followed by tropical showers, washed the sweat off the Group Two riders as they approached the KL city perimeter, reaching the hotel around 4pm and nine hours in the elements. The group gathered for a yummy meal in the Club lounge, rounding out a fabulous day.
Meanwhile Group One toiled for thirteen hours, returning to the hotel at 8.20pm with just enough energy to grab a late dinner, before crashing for the night.
Our trip to KL will be remembered as an exceptional experience – plenty of weary muscles, some pain, yet a great sense of achievement. Most importantly, it was about cycling enthusiasts connecting with one another – sharing stories and banter while doing what they love.”
For more info contact: cycling@anza.org.sg or head to anza.org.sg/sports/cycling/
Singapore’s Best Breakfast Cafes!
Heading out for a lazy brunch this weekend? Check out our list of the best brunch cafes on the island!
MERCI MARCEL
56 Eng Hoon St, Tiong Bahru
mercimarcel.com
Pretend you’re a Parisian at this chic French bistro in Tiong Bahru. Pull up a seat at the long bar or grab an alfresco table out the back and feel like you’re dining in a hip laneway in Melbourne. The breakfast menu is fabulous – scrambled egg with truffles and aged parmesan; poached eggs, avocado, pomegranate and portobello mushroom and sesame seeds; or keep it simple with a classic pain au chocolat.
TIP: Pick up a pair of hip sunglasses from the onsite store as you leave!
COMMON MAN COFFEE ROASTERS
22 Martin Road 01-00, River Valley
commonmancoffeeroasters.com
The coffee is anything but common here, with a range of espressos, single origins and
micro-lots prepared at the dedicated brew bar or pumped out by an impressive custom
espresso machine. Choose from an excellent, if slightly offbeat, all-day breakfast menu
which includes phyllo-wrapped organic egg, crispy feta, fresh cucumber, tomatoes, olives
and hummus with pita bread; or sautéed kale and egg white scramble, with asparagus,
sweet pea and broccoli, topped with shaved parmesan and lemon zest crumbs.
WILD HONEY
Mandarin Gallery, Scotts Square
wildhoney.com.sg
Breakfast is the Queen Bee here and this breezy café doesn’t mess around with their all day brunch offerings. Travel around the world with globally-inspired dishes including the full English fry up, Swiss bircher muesli, Canadian stack of pancakes with candied back bacon, hibiscus-berry compote and Canadian maple syrup or Turkish style poached eggs with baked yoghurt, baby spinach, flat bread and chopped salad.
OH DELI
421 East Coast Road
www.ohdeli.com.sg
This cosy café-meets-foodstore offers a fantastic all-day breakfast menu and tasty coffee. The egg and bacon and sausage rolls are spot on, or go for the hearty Captains Breakfast of multigrain toast, cheese, avocado and ham, with spinach, two poached eggs, chopped tomato, parsley and smoked paprika. Finish with a fluffy scone, clotted cream and jam, and grab your weekly sausages and steak to go.
Disagree with our selections? Let us know your fave breakfast spots at editor@anza.org.sg
Expat parents — what happens if you separate?
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Couples who have children and separate face a number of parenting challenges: who should children live with? What arrangements should be in place for children to spend time with the other parent? If you’re an Australian expat, it can be a particularly stressful time, as one or both of you may also wish to move cities or countries. There’s a lot to sort out, and you will need to start by trying to work out parenting arrangements with your ex.
Making a formal arrangement
If you have recently returned to Australia or wish to return home after separating from your partner, it may be possible for you to formalise agreed arrangements with your ex-partner for the care of your children by obtaining consent orders. These types of orders legally formalise each parent’s agreed rights and responsibilities in relation to their children.
If a shared parenting arrangement cannot be agreed and the parents dispute either the amount of time that each parent should have with their child or whether parental responsibility for their child should be shared equally, then either parent can apply to the Family Court of Australia or Federal Circuit Court of Australia for parenting orders dealing with those disputed issues.
The best outcome for the children
While parents’ views are taken into account, when it comes to making orders about children, the Court is primarily concerned with children’s best interests. The Court will always make the children’s best interests its priority, which involves balancing the benefit to children of having a meaningful relationship with both parents with the need to protect children from physical or psychological harm, including exposure to family violence.
It is worth noting that when it comes to making parenting orders, the Court will generally presume that it is in a child’s best interests for both parents to have “equal shared parental responsibility”. This means that both parents have an equal role in making major or long-term decisions for their child, such as where a child lives or is educated, what religion (if any) a child should observe, or treatment decisions for serious health issues.
Consent is needed to move a child from their usual place of residence
Finally, there are important considerations to be aware of if your child is removed from their usual place of residence without the consent of the other parent. Many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the UK, are signatories to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, which provides for international cooperation in returning children who have been wrongfully removed from one member country and taken to another. Unless both parents consent, legal advice is essential before any steps are taken to remove children from their usual country of residence.
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https://www.landers.com.au/services/family-and-relationship-law/
From the Olympics to ANZA Netball
Michelle Adamson meets with former Olympic diver and new ANZA Netball Coordinator, Karen Velthuis, about diving into a new challenge.
What did you do before ANZA?
I worked in Hong Kong running the English Schools Foundation After School Sport Programme for children. I led the section which delivered nine different sports across 22 schools with around 4,000 participating children. Before that, I worked in the UK for the Amateur Swimming Association in national development.
What are your first impressions of ANZA Netball?
I love the community spirit and the passion and drive from the committee members. The atmosphere at the final presentation day was fabulous. It’s amazing that such a vibrant programme has all been built entirely on the dedication and commitment of volunteers. Mums and dads not just supporting on the sidelines but coaching, umpiring, running cake stalls. It is fantastic to see.
How did you get into sport?
I started gymnastics at age four before switching to highboard diving at 14. I became national champion at 18 and competed at European, World and Olympic level as part of the high performance team. At the peak of my career, I would be training 25 hours + whilst also juggling physios, nutritionists, psychologist sessions, strength and conditioning training and of course school/university. It was my world.
You competed at the Olympic Games for Great Britain; what was that like?
It was a truly life-changing experience. It isn’t just the Olympics itself but the process you take as an athlete to get there. There are so many disappointments and tough times to overcome, so it is such an emotional and overwhelming experience when you finally achieve your dream. The Olympics itself is indescribable. Even now, I still feel the excitement of walking out into the stadium for the opening ceremony, or the moment I stepped forward to take my first dive in front of 17,000 people.
How will you contribute to the development of ANZA Netball?
I hope to assist the committee put stronger structures in place to support what is already being delivered. This will ensure sustainability of the ANZA Netball programme for the future, which is especially important with a transient expat community. A number of professional coaches have already been engaged to provide coaching direction and guidance and the committee want to provide more netball opportunities for the children participating, including more leagues/tournaments, clinics and off season training.
ANZA Netball offers coaching and competition for girls aged six and upwards. For more info, email netball@anza.org.sg.
Building a Bridge – Contemporary Australian art that engages beyond the boundaries of geographical borders
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Contemporary Australian art that engages beyond the boundaries of geographical borders.
As the first Australian gallery to establish its presence in Asia, Sullivan+Strumpf opened an exhibition space in Singapore at the dynamic arts enclave, Gillman Barracks, in 2016. For Directors and Owners, Ursula Sullivan and Joanna Strumpf, this new endeavour aims to present a platform for artists to further develop and reach the broader Southeast Asian arts community while bringing diversity and vibrancy to Singapore’s developing arts scene.
Arrival, the inaugural exhibition in 2016, featured its roster of artists from acclaimed painters such as Sam Leach and the late Sydney Ball, to the exquisite sculptures of Alexander Seton and Sannè Mestrom. During the 2017 edition of Singapore Art Week, the gallery presented the hyper-realistic and astounding sculptures of Sam Jinks to a roaring success that has since led to numerous commendable exhibitions by Southeast Asian artists as well. In May this year, prolific watercolorist eX de Medici made her debut solo exhibition of intricately staggering and massive paintings of guns, surveillance cameras and telephone towers that captured the attention of many art enthusiasts. Described as ‘disturbingly beautiful’, Arts Correspondent Akshita Nanda went on to elaborate the works’ appeal: “Death-dealing weapons surrounded by intricate flowers; the free flight of birds restricted by surveillance machinery – these are stories obvious to anyone who looks upon her paintings.”
In an ongoing series to engage with regional artists, S+S will be presenting a back-to-back billing of Indonesian artists Irfan Hendrian and FX Harsono; the former an emerging young artist and industrial printmaker, and the latter as one of the most seminal figures in contemporary Southeast Asian art. Closing off the year sees Tony Clark and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran also making their first appearance on the Singaporean contemporary art scene, bringing their vivid, exciting and thought-provoking works for new audiences.
With a lineup of important exhibitions due for the rest of the year, the gallery sets its sights on establishing its presence here for the long-term, an endeavor that is equally strategic as it is challenging. “I’d like to think that it’s a space where new ideas can be given a platform, and where pioneers can be venerated. Where an emerging artist might have their first exhibition in a gallery, or where older established artists might add Singapore to their extensive exhibition history,” said co-founder and director Joanna Strumpf.
SINGAPORE // 5 Lock Rd, #01-06 Gillman Barracks 108933 Singapore T: +65 6871 8753
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5 Reasons to Join ANZA Netball!
1. Fair play
ANZA Netball has an experienced group of coaches who teach their young players the rules of play and sporting ethics. As your child runs, jumps, defends and shoots, they’ll also be gaining a better understanding of fair play and respect for others … which are fantastic life skills, and useful both on and off the court.
2. All ages
From kindy kids to teens, ANZA Netball offers a bib to match your child’s age and stage. Younger players (5-8 years) focus on basic hand eye coordination, throwing, catching, foot work skills and passing. Older players (9-16 years) progress to more strategic play, such as defence, attack and goal shooting.
3. Teamwork
Netball is fantastic for teaching kids how to work as a team. Each season they set a common goal, learn to play in their positions, support and encourage each other, and pull in the same direction to achieve a good result. Healthy competition allows players to see the value of commitment and hard work. It also helps them to overcome disappointments and losses, and allows them to celebrate the wins and gain confidence!
4. Socialising and fitness
Joining a netball team means a bunch of instant new friends, and a sense of belonging to a team and a club. Kids from all across Singapore take part in ANZA Netball, so students from many different schools can mix and mingle. Sessions include a range of skills, fitness and strategy, increasing your child’s agility, problem-solving skills, coordination, ball skills, cardio fitness and strength.
5. Netball is awesome!
Netball is played by more than 20 million people, in more than 80 countries worldwide. It’s the most popular women’s sport in Singapore, with an estimated 80,000 players nationwide. For kids who like a challenging, fun and social sport, netball is ideal.
ANZA Netball’s season runs from Saturday, 1 September 2018 to 23 March 2019. Registrations are open now!
10 Mins With…Pop Up Wine’s Isadora Noble
Australian expat Isadora Noble set up Pop Up Wine with her husband David Harker to offer expats and locals a more affordable drop.
Where’s home in Australia?
A wheat and sheep farm in Kulin, Western Australia with a population of 300 people, 300 kilometres from Perth. My relatives account for about three-quarters of the town. I came to Singapore via Sydney.
How long have you lived in Singapore?
Five years. I now live between Perth and Singapore, where David (and our family cat!) is still a resident. We swapped our sprawling black and white house in Goodwood Hill about a year ago for a historic 1930s bolt hole of an apartment in Tanglin. Our four kids grew up in Singapore. Our youngest (now almost five) was conceived there. Whilst in utero we called him our ‘Singapore Surprise’ as, at 43 I wasn’t expecting any more babies! Singapore holds a special place in all of our hearts. We plan never to have to say goodbye!
What are your winemaking roots?
Our association with wine began in 1849 when David’s great, great, great, grandfather, ‘ol man Freebairn, left Scotland for McLaren Vale, South Australia – planting what would be some of Australia’s first wine-growing vines. My Grandpa Ted unintentionally bought a working vineyard – to house his mob of 1000 prize merinos – near the wine region of New Norcia, Western Australia. The region is planted with vines from the anointed hands of Italian-born, Benedictine monks.
Why did you decide to open up Pop Up Wine in Singapore?
Our folly into online wine retailing evolved out of our love of wine and the seemingly impossible task of finding good wine in Singapore for less than the air fare back to Oz. Aghast at the thought our friends might be drinking one bottle of wine instead of two, we initially started supplying friends with wine. Now we supply friends-of-friends-of- friends. David’s background is finance but he has a life-long love of wine. When I moved in with him in Sydney, every cupboard and wardrobe in the house was full to the ceiling of cases of wine! And as I would find out later, many cellars in wine storage facilities throughout the world.
Cheap and cheerful drop or a fine vintage?
Our favourite finds are undervalued wines, that don’t get much attention from the industry. David’s just as happy when he finds a $30 wine when it should be $50, as when he buys a Penfolds Grange for $500 when it should be $700! We started the store with Australian and New Zealand wine, so the Kiwi’s and the Aussies were the first ones to find us. They liked the fact the wine wasn’t much more than what they were paying back home for the same labels.
Away from the wine industry, what’s nourishes your soul?
Yoga is my love. Meditation is my saviour. Both keep me grounded. I like to live a fast-paced life but I can’t do it without bowing out of the frenetic pace through daily practice. I also love to walk in the Botanic Gardens, which is a stone’s throw from our apartment in Singapore, or on Leighton Beach in Perth.
Join Pop Up Wines and ANZA for a wine tasting evening in a Black and White Heritage house. August 30, 6.30-8.30pm. Register here
ANZA Athletics: On Track at Toa Payoh
ANZA Athletics Lucy James reveals the club will be at a new stadium this season.
Toa Payoh Stadium (297 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, 319389) is the new home of ANZA Athletics. The stadium consists of a soccer field, an 8-lane running track and a fitness corner. “We’re looking forward to welcoming our 2018/19 ANZA athletes next month with a fresh start at a new track,” says committee member Lucy James.
Centrally located, the new stadium is a multi-purpose facility that is part of a larger sports complex. It’s easily accessible and has played host to many international events, including the SEA games, Commonwealth Champions, Women’s World Cup, Nations Netball and the Youth Olympic Games. It’s also the venue for soccer matches and is home to the Balestier Khalsa FC.
The club will kick off their Friday sessions at the stadium with a more family-friendly start time. “This season we’ll start at a new, earlier time of 4.30pm each Friday,” says Lucy. “This should help the parents get their tired and hungry children fed and off to bed a bit earlier than previously!”
ANZA’s mini athletes will take to the track and field at Toa Payoh to learn the sports basic skills of track running, hurdles, discus, shot put, long jump, triple jump and high jump. “They are exposed to all of these events during a six-week rotating program,” says Lucy. “Learning these skills and building on them over successive weeks and seasons.” As with all ANZA’s sporting groups, emphasis is given to participation, sportsmanship and personal improvement, and parents are involved in the program as voluntary helpers or officials. “They share in many experiences with the children and its fun for everyone,” says Lucy.
Considering a season of ANZA Athletics for your kids? Head to the stadium for a trial run. “If you’re not sure if your child will like it, come and join us for a trial, but be prepared as your children will most likely love it and will want you to sign them up!” says Lucy. As parent Fiona Zdun said recently; “It’s a great atmosphere. In the beginning I was hesitant to give up my Fridays, but I can still be finished and on the road early, and still have a wine in hand by 7.30!”
The 2018/2019 season fires up on Friday 24 August (Through to March, 2019) and registration is now open for girls and boys aged from five to 14. “We look forward to welcoming back continuing athletes, and meeting many new ones,” says Lucy. “Athletics is an excellent way for kids to build strength, a healthy competitive spirit and make lots of new friends.