Author: Veronica Wong

Date: 14 June 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 4.30pm
Meeting Venue: Kembangan MRT Station (Exit B, wait at bicycle kiosk infront of  Astoria Condominium.
Buses to Sims Ave East (Kembangan MRT Stn)  67,854 (SMRT)
33.28.2.7.24.25.26.30 (SBS)
By Car: Park at Bedok MRT Station – take train to Kembangan Station.

Return: Buses along Bedok Reservoir Rd,: 21,22,65,66,228,59,5.
Those driving take 228 to Bedok Interchange to pick up car.

Buses along Bedok N Rd:  23,8,15 58, 518

Attending: CaroineGee, MaryChan,Veronique,Gingko,MeiFoo,Bernie,Lindaliau,PaulineAu,EstherLeong,
SallyKeng,KarenThio,DaisyPhua,KingSeng,LesleyHo,ShirleyYeo, JaneTong,CatherineChong, Evelyn,
Total including EO++ ;  (22 + pleasant surprised part.)

Park connector Kembangan to Bedok Reservoir Walk

We start at 4.30pm sharp. Late comers just walk along the park connector to catch up with us.
Most parts of the park connector is shady & safe except  for the short distance along  Bedok north Rd.

We will reach a higher ground of the Bedok Reservoir where you can have a paranomic view of the reservoir.

Whole walking trail takes about 2hrs.  At the end of the walk, we can have fellowship with dinner in one of the many eateries along Beok Reservoir Rd.

All are welcome (newbies & oldies).  Rain or shine – we be there 4 u

by VeronWong, MaryTan, ChristinaChan, CharlesWee & Jeffrey

Time to resume our mthly walk to burn up the calories accumulated during the festive celebrations.

Walk:  S’pore Guilin Park & Bt Batok Nature Park
Date:  08 March 2008 (second Sat/month)
Time: 4.30pm
Meeting Place:  Bt Gombak MRT Stn.  Those who drive, park behind the Stn or check comments Dolly#27 & Veronique#52
Total Time taken for walk:  one half to 2 hrs.
Do not forget umbrella, water bottle & camera (beautiful scenic spots).
NB: Slopes & steps to climb

From MRT stn, 5 mins walk to reach Guilin Park.  We walk 2 trails (15-20min).
We then proceed to Bt Batok Nature Reserve by the connector (half hr). The main entrance leads directly to "pond plaza".
Surrounding – very scenic and rich in fauna & floral & many species of birds.
We will also visit the site where Japanes soldies built a shrine to commemorate the dead (WWII).
More info: visit http://www.ecologyasia.com/html-loc/bukit-batok.htm

After walk: We take a bus to Bt Batok MRT stn.  Those who can stay, join us for dinner at Kopitiam.  Those who drive, can take MRT to Gomak stn to pick car after dinner.

We hope to see all the regulars and a warm welcome to New comers
Rain or shine – we’ll be there 4 u
VeronW, Mary, Charles,Christina CL
Philip Wee-  help with photography for tis walk. TQ

To facilitate those who wld like 2 know who’s coming

1Charles,  2Mary,    3ChristinaCL,   4Veron,   5Veronique    6June  ,     7Steven   
8Ah Nee,  9Eleanor,  10Lina Ng   11Gingko,  12Ann,    13John     14/15Paul&Jenny     16Dolly.  17EvelynOng  18CatherineChong    19/20 Rose&JackieChin      21DaisyPhua      22Leekingseng    23JoyceKwok    24MelissaKhng     25GraceWong    26/27 Kristin&VenikaLeong    28-31 janetNg, GraceTan, TaiJoo, Gek Hong,
32Mikekoh,      33Dennis&Wendy    34EstherPoon   35JoyceTan     36AaronHow   37 Philip    38 MaryChan
39HelenWong 40PhilipWee   41WeeChin     42LimSiewEng     43SusanChang 44NoraChia  45 Margie 46 Pauline    47 Sally         48 Karan

Task

To arrange and bring a grp 30-40 delegates (academic)

for a 3 day tour in Malaysia in mid Nov.  abt 10 locals.

1 night KL and 1 night Malacca.

If you or you know of a reliable experienced tour agent

who has done this, appreciate your help.  Reply on this

website and give contact.

5 star accomodation.  Banquet dinner/lunch.  Comfortable buses (two).

Visa appln for locals holding foreign pp.

Tour guide and excellent service needed.

veron

Date/Time: 9 June 2007.  4.30pm

Park:  Sembawang Park
Meet Point:   Sembawang Park terminal bus stop.(just next to park).
Going there:

• By Bus:  SBS Bus 882 from Interchange, Sembawang MRT Stn.  Bus stop next to Sun Plaza.
• By car: Ample Parking Space.

Leading the Walk:  SMLee has kindly agreed to help out.                                                            

Attraction:  Bottle Tree Village -The Bottle Tree Village is located at the end of   Jalan Mempurong and is famous for its Bottle Trees (Brachychiton rupestris)  which have been specially flown in from Queensland, Australia by the owner Mr. Alex Neo and Mr. Colin Chia. Apart from the unique trees, other Australian flora  can be spotted in the surroundings. An eatery, Sembawang Eating House, is located within this Village, serving traditional Chinese stir-fry dishes. (www.bottletree.com)
Sembawang Park, a 15 hectare. One of the few parks in Singapore with a natural beach, the Wak Hassan Beach, this park is a heaven for city dwellers who are tired  of the never-ending concrete buildings and sky-scrapers. It’s a popular spot for campers as well as families who wish to spend an idyllic day by the beach (Johore Straits)
One can dine at the Beaulieu House, built in 1910, which was the residence of  Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton .  A wide range of fauna and flora awaits visitors, ranging from the spectacular Cannon Ball tree (Couroupita guianensis) to the many species of birds which have made the park their nesting grounds.
NB: Charles organized Sembawang Park walk in Aug. 2006. Some of the earlier SHC members have joined us in the walk.  Hope SMLee able to show us the Simpang Kiri connector or the Sembawang Hot Spring for good luck. Another good news is that the cyclist group and the walking group combine to have it on one day in Pulau Ubin.  Probably in August. We have unanimously nominated Yew Kwong to be in charge.  Look out for his  posting on SHC website. Akan Datang.  Also Akan Datang the photos for the walk in May.

Have given to Terence weeks ago to post on website.  He must be busy and excited with the Batam trip so a little delay from him.  We are a forgiving and understanding bunch.

Lena Chin is looking for a lady friend to tour E. Europe – 5 countries ($3,100)

Leaving 10 May for 13 days.  Her travelling companion backed out last minute.  Anyone interested, contact her lena_chin@hotmail.com.

Post on behalf of Lena.

Enjoy and have a great time.

Date: 12th May 2007 (Saturday)

Park:  Clementi Woods/West Coast Park

Start Time:  4.30pm
Meeting point: Bus stop at Clementi Woods Park (West Coast Rd)
Getting there:  by MRT/BUS

• Bus No 189:  B Batok Central Interchange or at Clement Ave 2, Clementi MRT Stn).  It is roughly 4 stops from Clement MRT station at Clementi Ave 2.   Alight after Ginza Plaza/Pink overhead bridge.  The bus stop is in front of Clement Woods Park (West Coast Rd)
• Bus No 51:  From Hougang Central Interchange. Alight after West Bay Resort Condo at Jin Tai Pr Sch before the pink overhead bridge (Ginza Plaza) along West Coast Rd.  Clementi Woods Park is on the opposite side of the road.
• Bus No 30:  From Bedok Interchange.  Details as in Bus No. 51
• Bus No 143: From Toa Payoh Interchange.  Details as in Bus No. 51

Be prepared for long bus ride journey.

By Car:  Park at West Coast Park (carpark 3) along Westcoast Highway.

The Walk: Take a stroll at Clementi Woods Park accompanied by wooded ambience trees and natural vegetation. The size of the park is approximately 12 ha. Facilities such as amphitheatre, reflexology footpath, fitness corner, playground, shelters, woodball lawn and viewing tower.  Clementi Woods Park is connected to West Coast Park by West Coast link (Park connector). West Coast Park – Park 1, 2 and 3.

Standing at the centre of the area 3 is the adventure play area that caters to people of different age groups from toddlers to young adults. This is the heart and most active zone of the West Coast Park. If you like a quiet and peaceful environment, the eastern portion at the area 1 would be a good choice for park users to rest and relax. Facilities: Adventure playground, bicycle distance course, fitness corner, exercise garden (including chess garden, foot reflexology facilities and bird cage trellis), grand lawn, sand play area, marsh garden, bird sanctuary, 15 boat-shaped barbeque pits, tent pitching ground and dog run corner.

After the walk:  You can enjoy tea/coffee & muffin at McCafe in West Coast Park or walk to the HDB estate opposite Ginza Plaza for dinner. BTW I heard from colleague that Ginza Plaza has been sold and is now closed. Bus 176 runs along West coast Highway (West coast Park).  We can also take this bus to somewhere (?) for dinner.

Bring along umbrella and water bottle.  See You there!

cheers!  Veronica Wong

  Click link to view photos   http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/walking070310/

Great Weather.  A challenging walk and thankyou to all who have emailed and all                                            who supported the walk. No serious casualty except a lady trip over a small branch.   No                                  serious injuries and no chance for lau hero to flex muscles.  No see ice cream pedlar                                                or hor hia ti (heavens know what’s tis??).   Disappointed – No early release for                                                      them for good behaviour.  So, in conclusion, what works here does not apply in Hades.
All of us hungry after the climb and ended off with dinner at the shophouses                                                        behind the BT shopping centre.   Pleasantly surprised to see SMLee (in maroon shirt).

 At first glance, mistook for Ah Liu who might have joined to check on his hor hia ti.                                                 Sorry folks if you have missed this walk.    Next walk on   April 14 W. coast or BV canal walk.  Charles,Chris,vw                                                                                                                                                

Dear SHC members
Gong Xi, Gong Xi Fa Cai.
March is around the corner and we will resume our monthly walk.
Date: 10th March  2007 (Saturday)
Place: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Start Time: We start the walk at 4.30pm.  No delay as we have to be out before it gets dark.
Meeting point: Visitor Centre, Hindhede Drive
Getting there: By bus. 67, 75, 170, 171, 173, 184, 852, 961.  Alight at Upper Bukit Timah Rd, opposite Bukit Timah Shopping Centre (after Beauty World Centre/Plaza).  Donot cross the overhead pedestrian bridge to Bukit Timah Shopping Centre.  Instead walk towards Courts (follow the direction of traffic) and cross at Courts to Hindhede Rd.  "Raintree Condo" under construction just at the entrance of Hindhede Rd.   From Hindhede Rd, turn  into Hindhede Drive and you will see Visitor Centre. 10-15 min walk.

By MRT.  At Newton Stn, take Tibs 171 and at Clementi Stn take 184 (loop service)
By Car.  Fr city to Woodlands.  Turn right at pedestrian bridge nr Courts along Upper Bukit Timah Rd and into Hindhede Rd/Drive.  Parking Free.   Parking available at Beauty World which has an overhead pedestrian crossing leading directly out of the carpark.

The Walk:  Early birds can view the exhibits at the Visitor Centre before the Walk.  We can take the hard road trail or the South View Path trail into the foliage to reach the summit.  Part of the path is closed because of landslide in December.  You may have to climb more than 150 steps to the Summit.  Total time taken: 1 to 2  hr.   For those who cannot take slopes/climbs,  pl consult your family Doctor for advice.  For your info  :                                                                           840 flowering plants and over 500 species of animals.  Donot feed the monkeys.  Whichever trails, we take, the place is very shady.  As usual, bring umbrellas/ponchos in case rain, water bottle.                                                                                                                                                                        Dinner:   Available at the shophouses opposite Courts (the other side of Courts).
Additional Points: We need the walk to shed off extra kg accumulated during the lunar New Year.  An opportunity for those who have registered for the D&D in March to meet and cultivate friendship to brace up for the occasion.  For first timers who wish to join the walk and need more info, leave a comment here, and I shall reply you.  Hope to see you all.    Veronica Wong

Dear all

Here is a chance for you to join the walk.  Meant for early risers.  I am sure you will enjoy with this bunch of ecologists.  Pl register on your own if interested  Regd vw

13th Sungei Buloh Anniversary Walk with Raffles Museum Toddycats
Sunday 3rd December 2006: 8am-1pm: 
http://sbaw.rafflesmuseum.net  

In celebration of the anniversary of the official opening of Singapore’s first wetlands reserve, volunteers with NUS’ Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, conduct a free walk for the public every year. 

Registration
If you would like to join us for this year’s walk, please register by sending an email to: toddycats@gmail.com .
You will receive a reply.
 
Who is this walk for?
Anyone and even children. The walk will be conducted in the vicinity of the Visitor Centre – main bridge, main hide, mangrove boardwalk and along part of route 1. Be prepared for rain as always.

What will you hear about and see?
Hear stories about the animals, plants and the ecology of mangroves – get introduced to the economic plants, crabs climbing trees at high tide, mudskippers, snails, Archer fish, Mullets, Halfbeaks and Garfish. You will also learn about the invasions of WWII and see the view of Johor. Other gems we always hope to see: Water monitors, the resident family of Smooth-coated otters and the prize – the crocodile! It’s also time for the migratory birds! For more information, see: http://sbaw.rafflesmuseum.net

Meeting place and time
Meet at the Visitor Centre of at Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve (SBWR) at 8.00am. You can take TIBS No. 925 from Kranji MRT right to the park. Catch the 7.30am bus else you will be late.

December  Walk  – Changi Coastal Board Walk

 Appreciate those who have indicated to Vincent that they are going,  pl give me a call  65162723 for logistics purpose.

veron

Participants:  Veronica Wong + 2, SB Khoo, Seow Lee Lee, Connie

Vincent called me and said Trip postponed to 12-18 June.2006.  Those interested, pl contact him.  He is returning to Thailand soon.  Limited to 10 max.