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Monthly walk – Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa


Date: 09 April 2011 (Saturday)

Getting to Changi Village Bus Interchange :  Buses svc nos. 2, 29, 59, 109.
e.g. from Tanah Merah MRT station, alight and board Bus Svc No. 2;
from Tampines MRT, board Bus Svc No. 29;
Pasir Ris MRT, Bus Svc No. 109.

Assemble, mark attendance:  9:15am at Ground level of Changi Point Ferry Terminal “CPFT” which

overlooks the sea (walking distance from Changi Village Food Centre).

Depart from CPFT :  9.30AM SHARP 
We will walk down to the basement to take a bumboat ride. The ride takes about 10 minutes
at  S$2.50 per person/per trip.  There are no scheduled departure times to and from Ubin,
as bumboats set off only when there are 12 passengers.

Lunch: approx at 1 p.m. at a local Chinese restaurant.  It serves individual zhi char dishes
or ala carte seafood orders.  Seating capacity is limited; we need to book tables for all.   
          
*****Commute by bus, do allow sufficient travel and waiting time.  If any member wish to
leave early for other appointment, appreciate U keep either Eos informed.

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Serene Low.

Calling all nature lovers and those who want escape from the hustle and bustle of city life
in Singapore:
Come, join us,,,, stroll back to the 60s… leave all cares behind.
Let this island’s natural and rustic charm soothes your soul!                  emoticon      

Our walk will take us all the way to Chek Jawa; Walking under the swaying coconut palms, lush
greenery, birds, through “country’ roads where the air is fresh.
Chek Jawa one of Singapore’s richest ecosystems!
Apparently, on 9April, in the morning the tide is low, hopefully it is low enough and unveils
the marine life there.

Our walk ends once we are back to Ubin town centre.
Do not leave Ubin without feasting on some seafood which is fresh and prices are reasonable.

When you have rested, feasted and recharged, you may go to explore the nearby Sensory Trail –
a small garden with fruit trees, spices and herbs for cooking, applants used in traditional
medicine and native plants of the mangrove forest.

NOTE
Bring poncho, hat, insect repellent, binocular and camera.  Country roads might be slippery,
shoes or track shoes are strongly recommended.  No slippers/sandals as they are also an
open invitation to insects/mosquitoes.

1.  Walk single file when road is narrow, Always keep to the left side of the road. Do not
     wander off or lag behind, stay with the group!
2.  Bring your own drinking water.  Water from public toilets and wells is not suitable for
     drinking or bathing. As lunch might be late for some, bring snacks but no littering.
3.  Avoid feeding, touching, harassing or capturing any wild animal.
4.  Hornets and wild bees are potentially dangerous when disturbed – stay clear of any nest
     or hive and report its location to the National Parks Board immediately.
5.  Shelters are few and small.  During our trail, toilets are found at Ubin Town and Chek Jawa.
6.  Spray insect repellant esp if mosquitoes loves your blood!

REGISTER HERE, indicate your lunch preference….
Lunch : to facilitate table reservations – indicate if you want to be in
Grp 1 = seafood 
Grp 2 = Individual

Grp #1
1.  ChristinaCL
2.   Serene Low
3.  Yatsing
4.  Daniel Ong
5.  Myra Chia
6.  Judy Lim
7.  Charles Chua 
8.  Lee Ah Nee
9.  Andrew Koh
10. Thomas Lau
11. Feztus
12. June Koh
13. Ronald Lee
14. Steven Chan
15. Janie Leong
16. Dave Tan
17. Maritha Chua
18. Grace Wong/Ng
19. Peng Peng
20. Lawrence Khan
21. Serene Leow
22. Robert Tan
23. Susan Tan
24. Pheng Sok Goh/Chia
25. Maureen Lee

We ask for fine weather: a BBC = Beautiful Breezy Cloudy Saturday, no rain!  Thanks!   emoticon

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!

 

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad

Tang and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.


Photos by Andrew Koh & Thomas Lau

Monthly Walk schedule – Q2 Update

 
Walking is considered a good if not superior health habit!
Walking is Free and easy; need only a good pair of walking shoes!               emoticon

Q2 scheduled dates and for the rest of 2011:  on 2nd Saturdays/month

09Apr     Pulau Ubin (we did this once only in 2007)    Post  will be up sooooon!
14May    Zhenghua Park
11Jun     Punggol Promenade
09Jul      TBA
13Aug    TBA
10Sep    TBA
08Oct     TBA
12Nov    TBA
10Dec    TBC

*TBA – routes will be provided at nearer date.
**TBC – date to be confirmed in due time.

Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!       emoticon

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

The Walk Team EOs:  
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang                       and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

 

March 2011 Walk – Sengkang Riverside PCN

Day / Date : Saturday, 12 March 2011

Time : 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Venue : Sengkang Riverside PCN

EO : Conrad Tang

Assisting : Sally Lee

The PCN runs parallel to part of Punggol River. We will start off near Yio Chu Kang Road / Lorong Buangkok and end at the Sengkang Riverside Park. The walk will take us along the backyard of the only surviving kampong (Kampong Buangkok) in mainland Singapore and on to the new floating bridge outside Anchorvale Community Club. The entire walk is 2.5 km.

Please assemble at 4 pm outside Serangoon Central MRT Exit G, just next to the newest shopping mall Nex (Note: Exit G is near the control station of Circle Line. If you are coming from the North-East Line, cross over to the Circle Line within the Serangoon MRT Interchange).  

We will take bus service 70 and alight at the bus stop outside St Vincnet De Paul Church along Yio Chu Kang Road. After the walk, we can take the LRT from Farmway LRT Station to Compass Point shopping mall for dinner.  

Come join the walk and explore the North-East!!!

(Dear friends…we did break the half-century mark. Over 50 members joined the walk. Many thanks to all for making this an enjoyable walk. Conrad)

The Walk EO Team:  

Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,  Christina Chan and me, Conrad Tang,,,,,,,signing off.

Participants:

  1. Conrad Tang
  2. Sally Lee
  3. Yatsing
  4. Andrew Yeung
  5. Daisy Yeo
  6. Pauline Ho
  7. Charles wee
  8. Debbie OH
  9. Janie Leong
  10. Freda Lim
  11. Alice Seah
  12. LEE Thean Hor
  13. June KOH
  14. Judy Lim
  15. Bernie Chung
  16. Peng Peng
  17. Lee Ah Nee
  18. Lydia SOH
  19. Gingko Tay
  20. Esther MOK
  21. Ann Lim
  22. Josephine Yap
  23. Maureen Lee
  24. Thomas Lau
  25. Ivan Lim
  26. Winnie
  27. Richard Wong
  28. Marg Tian
  29. Lina Tan
  30. Paul Phua
  31. Grace Kang
  32. Grace Wong-Ng
  33. Veronica Wong
  34. Andrew Thio
  35. Petula Chak
  36. Ronald Lam
  37. King Seng
  38. Angie Ng
  39. Bobby Bok
  40. Rosalind Soh
  41. Mary Tan
  42. Abu Bakar Abrahim
  43. Judy Tay
  44. Shirleen Kao
  45. Clara Ho
  46. Florence Lee
  47. Azhari Cuttilan
  48. Stephen Low
  49. Ronald Lee

Photos by Charles Wee

Monthly Walk schedule – 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! 

LET’S WALK TO HEALTH !!!           emoticon


SHC Monthly Walk walks into its 6th year ,,,,,,,

We, the walk team are glad to annouce it is still On-going every 2nd Saturday/each month    emoticon
UNLESS otherwise informed.     

Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

2011 January the 8th —
we kick start a COOL walk this year with a night scenic stroll! COME, JOIN US        emoticon emoticon

SCHEDULED DATES for 2011:

08Jan    City Skyline – Marina Boulevard/Esplanade Waterfront  (see separate Post)
12Feb    F&E with your loveD ones ie., do your own    hehe       
12Mar    TBA
09Apr     TBA
14May    TBA
11Jun     TBA
09Jul      TBA
13Aug    TBA
10Sep    TBA
08Oct     TBA
12Nov    TBA
10Dec    TBC

*TBA – routes will be provided at nearer date.
**TBC – date to be confirmed in due time.

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon 

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,Conrad Tang and me, Christina CL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

8 January 2011 Monthly Walk – Marina Bay Area

Date: 8 January 2011 (Saturday evening)
Meeting Place: Raffles Place MRT Control Room
Start Time: 6.30pm
Duration: about 1-2 hours
There are buses along Raffles Quay/Clifford Pier/Robinson Road
EOs for this walk: Serene Low and team members 
 

This would be the first night walk organised to start off the New Year and digest in the beauty of Marina Bay area with the city skyline fronting Raffles Place and Marina Boulevard. 
The walk will start promptly at 6.30 pm from Raffles Place MRT control room, walking through Marina Boulevard towards Marina Bay City Gallery.  From here onwards, you can take many breath-taking photo shoots of the city skyline and bay area.  We will continue the walk passing through Marina Bay Sands, crossing the Helix Bridge, towards Esplanade Waterfront, Esplanade Bridge and ending at Merlion Park.  From here, we may disperse here to have our late dinner or early supper along One Fullerton, Boat Quay or sumptuous food choices at Telok Ayer Lau Pa Sar.
Bring a water bottle, an umbrella, windbreaker or shawl in case it rains – it is still intriguing to walk in the rain and feel the raindrops on our cheeks.
We will do a roll call at the beginning of the walk and if you foresee you may disband from the group and take a longer time to feel the cool air and capture in the beauty of the night, do let me or any of the team members know beforehand so that the rest may proceed as scheduled.  The walk will take an hour or more depending on our speed.
Hope to see all of you.
Other Walk Team members: Joyce Tan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Conrad Tang, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Christina Chan.

Nov Monthly Walk – Lower Seletar Park

Monthly Walk – Yishun BottleTree  & Lower Seletar Park
Date:13th Nov 2010 , Saturday
Time: 4.30pm
Meet: Khatib MRT station exit point.
EO – CharlesWee & Christina Chan

Walk starts from Khatib mrt station to the Bottle Tree at Yishun, followed by  a visit to the newly opened Lower Seletar Park & Jetty. Click below…. for pictures of Bottle Tree site and  scenic shots of Seletar Jetty.After a short stroll in the park, we will travel a short distance along Lentor Ave before reaching a small canal/river, Sungei Seletar which flows towards Springleaf  estate; walk alongside the river until we reach a short link road in a fairly secluded section of the estate, walk through it and emerge along Upper Thomson near Mandai road junction, close to a coffee shop which houses a  popular wanton mee & tim sum stall.  
Buses to many mrt stations and bus interchanges are easily available along Upper Thomson Road .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMnYluaXWog

click & paste in the usual search box

http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=21&Itemid=73

 

Photos by Charles Wee & King Seng

Monthly Walk Saturday 9 Oct – Admiralty Park to Woodlands Waterfront

Date: 9 October 2010 (Saturday)
 
Meeting Place: Woodlands MRT nearby Passenger Service Control Station by 4.30pm sharp
Duration:  approximately 1 1/2 hours, is moderately easy but will involve walking along pebbled paths and slight slopes so do wear closed comfortable walking shoes
Bus services to Woodlands bus interchange/ MRT Station, from
–        Ang Mo Kio 169,  Bedok 168, Boon Lay 178 & 187, Choa Chu Kang 925,
–        HarbourFront 963, Hougang 161, Marina Center 960, Tampines, 969, Yishun 856
 
For those who drive, carpark at Causeway Point or the HDB carparks nearby Woodlands MRT.  
 
EOs for this walk :  Veronica Wong and Mary Tan
 
Join us for the walk from Woodlands MRT, into Admiralty Park towards Woodlands Waterfront.     Located in the north western corner of Singapore, Admiralty Park, a national park in Woodlands, offers both nature and recreational facilities.  Sungei Cina once used to run through the park but it has been diverted for the construction of the park. Much of the park is mangrove swamp.    We will walk one of the boardwalks which is within the mangrove forest, follow along a nature trail and enjoy its rustic surroundings.
Leaving Admiralty Park, we arrive at the entrance to Woodlands Waterfront which was launched in May this year.  Once a laid-back coastal area where a stretch of warehouses used to be, the area now offers a variety of recreational opportunities for people of all ages   The coastal park and waterfront promenade has four distinctive areas – the waterfront picnic green, event plaza, playground and jetty walk.   Overlooking the Straits of Johor, the refurbished jetty measuring about 400m long and about 12m wide, is one of the longest coastal jetties in Singapore.   Enjoy a breezy stroll along the jetty walk and take in the beautiful sea view.
After the jetty walk, walking back along the main Admiralty Road West we take bus service no 856 to Woodlands bus interchange/MRT station.   For those who wish to, can adjourn for dinner at the Mega Food Mall, 5th level or the Banquet, 7th level in Causeway Point.
Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
See you at the walk!
 
Other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang and Andrew Thio.
 
Register HERE!

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Gingko Tay
  3. Daisy Yeo
  4. Yatsing
  5. Daniel Ong
  6. Azhari Cuttilan
  7. Charles Wee
  8. Thomas Goh
  9. Maureen Lee
  10. Amy Soon
  11. Lynn Chan
  12. Alice Seah
  13. Ronald Lee
  14. Josephine Yap
  15. Linda Chang
  16. Debbie Oh
  17. King Seng
  18. Grace Ng
  19. Richard Wong
  20. Thomas Lau
  21. Peng Peng
  22. Ivan Lim
  23. Roger Lim
  24. Susan Tan
  25. Helen Kuek
  26. Helen Wong
  27. Stephen Low
  28. James Tan
  29. Lee Ah Nee
  30. Serene Low
  31. Yvonne
     

Photos contirbuted by Charles Wee and King Seng

Monthly walk – Bedok Reservoir, Sat 11Sep

(This posting is on behalf of Serene as she is unable to get the post up).

Date: 11 September 2010 (Saturday)

Meeting Place: Bedok Reservoir Park – The Entrance (Opposite the condo “Aquarius by the Park)

Start Time: 4.30pm

Duration: about 1-2 hours

Bus #s: 5, 21, 22, 59, 65, 66, 228, 506

EO for this walk: Serene Low 
 
The walk will begin from the Entrance to the Park, covering the whole circumference of the reservoir and part of the Bedok Park Connector.  

From the entrance, the landscape garden has many species of flowers and plants and is a popular spot for exercise and strollers with children.

Walking from the entrance towards the water venture jetty, you will see the area here abuzz with teenagers and young adults getting ready for water canoeing.  Further down the pathway, the fixtures of Forest Adventure from tight rope tracks to planks hang across the trunks of trees.

Joggers, brisk walkers and cyclists cover the tracks round the reservoir.  Walking past the Jetty Walkway and back to the Entrance would have taken us around an hour.

Here we can take a short breather before continuing to walk along the Bedok Park Connector towards Bedok Road where all the good food is.  You can see the MRT track from here and walk towards this after your dinner.

Except for the unpredictable weather, it would be an enjoyable afternoon for the walk along trees, reservoir, canal and the clear sky.

Hope to see all of you.         emoticon

Other Walk Team EOs: Joyce Tan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Conrad Tang, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, ChristinaCL Chan.

Please Register ….

  1. Serene Low
  2. June Koh
  3. Gabriella Chua
  4. Christina Pan
  5. Yat Sing
  6. Ten Meng
  7. Bernie Chung
  8. Andrew Yeung (TBC)
  9. Stephen Low
  10. Lynn Ng
  11. Anna Seet
  12. Alice Seah
  13. Janis Han
  14. Margaret Soo
  15. Daniel Ong
  16. Ivan Lim
  17. Lina Tan

Update: Q4 Monthly walks

UPDATE: MONTHLY WALKS, Sep to Dec 2010

Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturday/each month! Unless otherwise stated.Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!  emoticon

SCHEDULED DATES:

11Sep               Bedok Reservoir (post will be out next week)
09Oct                Admiralty Park to Woodlands Waterfront
13Nov               TBC
11Dec               TBC

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always…….

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!         emoticon

The Walk EO Team:  
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,, signing off,,,,,,,

Monthly Walk 14 Aug’10 – Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

EO: Joyce Tan, Co-EO: Conrad Tang

Date: 14-Aug-2010      Time: 9am – 11.30am

Meeting: at the visitor Centre, 10mins before walk start at 9am sharp

How to get there: via bus service nos. 67, 170, 171, 173, 184, 852 and 961

Join us for a visit to Singapore’s oldest primary rainforest, you’ll be rewarded for spotting the most native plants and animals in this part of the world.

We’ll begin with a 20-25mins warming up walk at the Hindhede Nature Park where you get to view the quarry pool before we confront the steep slope. But fret not, we’ll reach Kruing Hut in about 4-5mins and followed by a gentle slope all the way up to summit hut, 163.63 metres above sea level.

The trail on way down will take you much closer to the nature, come with your most powerful torch to find out what’s hiding in the cave….

End of walk, pamper yourself at Beauty World Plaza for some foods & refreshments, or, go to the row of restaurants along Cheong Chin Nam Rd. Some of you may prefer the famous kopi-o at B.Timah food centre a stone throw away. 

Who’s coming: 1)James Tan; 2)Susan Tan; 3)Grace Wong; 4)Amy Soon; 5)Lynn Chan; 6)Daisy Phua; 7)Ivan Lim; 8)Feztus Lim; 9)Richard Wong; 10)Thomas Lau; 11)Daniel Ong; 12)Han Fong Chin; 13)Leah Tan; 14)Wee Chin; 15)Rosalind Soh; 16)Alice Seah; 17)Mollie Tan; 18)Kristin Leong; 19)Alan Bok & Ann Bok; 20)Lawrence Khan; 21)Janis Han; 22)Margaret Soo; 23)lee Ah Nee; 24)Michael Tan; 25)Yatsing; 26)Charles Chua; 27)SK Chua; 28)Bobby & Tracy Bok; 29)SereneL; 30)Stephen Low; 31)Daisy Neo; 32)Lilian Teo; 33)Lina; 34)Lisa Leong; 35)Hou Chong; 36)Yvonne; 37)Conrad

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, 
ChristinaCL Chan, Andrew Thio, Serene Low, ConradT and me,….C ya!

Photos by Richard Wong

Monthly Weekend Walk – Kallang Riverside/Helix Bridge-Esplanade

Day / Date : Saturday, 12 June 2010

Time : 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm

Venue : Stadium MRT Station Exit A

EO : Conrad Tang
Assisting : Sally Lee

One of the more scenic route, we will walk along the Kallang River, starting from the Indoor Stadium, round Nicoll Highway, onto Marina Promenade Park, passby F1 pitstop, Singapore Flyer and finally up the new partially completed Helix. Those staying for dinner can gather at the nearby Marina Square Foodcourt.

Come join in the walk!!!

The Walk EO Team: 
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,
Christina Chan and me, Conrad Tang,,,,,,,signing off.

Who are coming :

  1. Conrad Rang
  2. Sally Lee
  3. Charles Wee
  4. Veronica Wong
  5. Gabriella Chua
  6. Aaron How
  7. Juliet Ong
  8. Alice Seah
  9. Karen Thio
  10. Sally Kang
  11. Daniel Ong
  12. Gerry Ong
  13. Anna Seet
  14. Lynn
  15. Sockie
  16. Maureen Lim
  17. Azhari Cuttilan
  18. Ivan Lim
  19. Kelly Ho
  20. Stephen Low
  21. Ronald Lee
  22. Bernie Chung
  23. Christina Pan
  24. Margaret Soo
  25. Janis Han
  26. Monica Tan
  27. Maureen Lee
  28. Sam Soo
  29. Grace Kang
  30. Goh Ah Lam
  31. Peng Peng
  32. Thomas Lau
  33. Richard Wong
  34. Evelyn Ong
  35. Han Fong Chin
  36. Joyce Tan
  37. Rina Tan
  38. Michael Tay
  39. Irene Poh
  40. Judy Lim
  41. Lilian Teo
  42. Angie Ng
  43. Laura Wee
  44. Wee Chin
  45. Pauline Khoo
  46. Steven Chan
  47. Daisy Yeo

 

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Monthly Walks, Sched update2

MONTHLY WALKS – INFORMATION ONLY

Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturday/each month! Unless otherwise stated.

Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled
date for registration. 

Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

SCHEDULED DATES, Update 2

12Jun                 Kallang Riverside/helix bridge-Esplanade
10Jul                  Sengkang Riverside Park
14Aug                Bukit Timah Reserve (tentative)
11Sep                TBA
09Oct                TBA
13Nov                TBC
11Dec                TBC

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always……   

Till then…. Be Cool! Stay Kool!            emoticon

The Walk EO Team:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan,  Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,, signing off,,,,,,,       emoticon

Weekday walk around MacRitchie Reservoir

Day / Date : Monday, 31st May 2010

Time : 9.00 am – 2.00 pm

Venue : MacRitchie Reservoir Carpark A

EO : Conrad Tang

How to get there : Take bus nos. 52, 74, 93, 130, 132, 156, 157, 162, 165, 166, 167, 852, 855 or 980. Alight along Lornie Road at the bus-stop in front of MacRitchie Reservoir Park.

Anybody interest in a weekday walk around MacRitchie Reservoir? 

We will start from MacRitchie Reservoir Park, walk along Singapore Island Country Club, climb the Tree Top Walk, go out via Venus Loop and end at Sin Ming for late lunch.  There are boardwalks along the first half of the trail.  The second half going up and down the Tree Top walk is more hilly.

Bring lots of water and energy food – bananas, bread, fruits etc.

The Walk EO Team: 
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,
Christina Chan and me, Conrad Tang,,,,,,,signing off.

Monthly Walk Saturday 8 May 2010 – Sembawang Park/Bottle Tree Village

Meeting Place: Sembawang MRT nearby control station by 4.15pm sharp
 
Duration:  about 1½ hours
 
For those who are driving, park at Car Park 2 near the front entrance of Sembawang Park.    Be there at 4.45pm to join group who will be arriving by bus from Sembawang Bus Interchange. 
 
EOs for this walk :  Veronica Wong and Mary Tan
 
 
This is a straight forward walk, may not be the "cup of tea" for the adventurous.  The main objective is to enjoy the camaraderie. 
 
Sembawang Park  situated in the north of Singapore is one of the few parks in Singapore with a natural beach, the Wak Hassan Beach.  A good hangout away from busy city life, for picnic or simply relax and enjoy the kampong ambience.  At the park entrance is the distinctive blue dice design.   We will take a leisure stroll at this park and explore the greenery of the park.
The Bottle Tree Village located rather away from the main road at the end of Jalan Mempurong, is another ulu ulu place where you get to see  Bottle Trees which had been imported from Australia by the owners.   Apart from the unique trees, other Australian flora can be spotted in the surroundings.  Andrew Avenue leading to this place, is a secluded road and surrounded by trees.   On the way, we will come across the Preserved Heritage Melayu Penempatan Mosque which was built in the1970s.  At the end of the road,  we will emerge into the Bottle Tree Village, a well established rustic village-like place.  There, we could look across the wide and vast sea of the Straits of Johore and enjoy the sea breeze.
Walk continues through the Simpang Kiri Park Connector which runs along Sungei Simpang Kiri, rich in natural vegetations on both sides of the riverbanks.  Enjoy a tranquil experience and try spotting the vast varieties of birds, ranging from water birds like the Kingfisher, Egrets and Water Hens to seasonal migratory birds such as sandpipers.  We will end the walk at Canberra Link to take Bus No 882 back to Sembawang Bus Interchange / MRT station.  Those who drive will take Bus No 882 from across the road  to Car Park 2 to collect their cars.  For those who wish to, can adjourn for dinner at the many eateries in Sun Plaza.
Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
See you at the walk!
 
 
Other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Andrew Thio and Conrad Tang.
 
Register HERE!
 

  1. Mary Tan
  2. Veronica Wong
  3. Irene Poh
  4. Gabriella Chua
  5. Daisy Yeo
  6. Andrew Thio
  7. Rosalind Soh
  8. Lee Seok Cheng
  9. Ann Lim
  10. SK Chua
  11. Lilian Teo
  12. Ivan Lim
  13. Lai Fong
  14. Peng Peng
  15. Charles Chua
  16. Lee King Seng
  17. Feztus Lim
  18. Richard Lee
  19. Stephen Low

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Pipe Line Ramble X-treme! Sat, 10 Apr.

(This post was written by Jeffrey)

Date: 10 April 2010 (Saturday)

Start Time: 9 am (approx 9 hours)

Meeting point: Woodland Town Centre, plaza between Blocks 2A and 4A (end point of Pipe Line Ramble 4)

Getting there:
by MRT – Marsiling MRT Station (about 1 km walk)
by Bus – Bus service nos 170, 856, 903, 911, 912

Leaders: Jeffrey Lim and Joyce Tan

For those who have done part or all of the Pipe Lime ramble series, this is for the masochist in us. The Pipe Line Ramble X-treme is a 4-in-1 combination of the four walks. Total distance is about 25 km walking through a variety of ground from pavement, parks, scrub land, grassland, forest, people’s backyard and of course on the pipe line at certain sections, if you are so inclined. The terrain at parts will be hilly with a few streams to cross and a few walls to climb too.

There will be a lunch stop around Turf City or Sixth Avenue. We’ll play it by ear on that day exactly where.

The walk will end at Pearl’s Hill around 5 or 6 pm. From there we can adjourn to Keong Siak Street for dinner at the either of the famous zhi char restaurants, Kok Sen or Tong Ah to put back all the calories we burnt that day!

The walk will be quite rigorous and be prepared. Wear trekking shoes, if you have otherwise make sure that what you’re wearing gives good traction on uneven ground. Also make sure you are comfortable with walking for 9 hours at a sustained brisk pace before signing up.

REGISTER HERE:

  1. Jeffrey Lim
  2. Joyce Tan
  3. Mary Elizabeth Lim
  4. Charles Chua
  5. Azhari
  6. Lina Ng
  7. Ah Nee
  8. SK Chua
  9. Lai Fong
  10. Rene Leong
  11. Ivan Lim
  12. Kristin Leong
  13. Han Fong Chin
  14. Susan Chang (to leave after lunch)
  15. Ronald Lee
  16. Veronique Lee
  17. Wee Chin
  18. Charles Wee (to break off at Turf City)
  19. Gabriella Chua
  20. Sally Lee
  21. Conrad Tang
  22. Tan Seok Wah
  23. Lillian
  24. Jassmine Teo (to leave at/after lunch)
  25. Henry Yip (to break off at Turf City/Sixth Ave.)
  26. Susan Tan
  27. Bernie (to leave after lunch)
  28. Andrew Thio
  29. Alicia Soh
  30. Mike Tan
  31. Lettishia
  32. Thomas Goh
  33. Steven Chan
  34. James Tan (to join during lunch break)
  35. Daisy Yeo (join at Turf City)
  36. Kenneth Tan (dinner only)

EOs of the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Andrew Thio, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan, Serene Low, ConradT and ChristinaCL Chan

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Mar2010: Ulu Pandan Pk Connector, S1

Date: 13th March 2010(Saturday)

Start Time:  4.15pm (approx 2.5hrs)

Meeting point: Ghim Moh, Block 15 (facing Commonwealth Ave West)

Getting there:  
by MRT – Buona Vista MRT Station use Exit A to Ghim Moh Block 15.
by Bus – Bus service nos. 92, 100 & 111.  After the bus turns into Ghim Moh,
alight immediately, walk back ie., against traffic flow (Blk 15 can also been seen from the main road – Commonwealth Ave West).

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Charles Wee

The Ulu Pandan Park Connector was completed in Oct/Nov 2009.  This
stretch "S1" is covered with greenery which provides a rustic feel.  It runs besides
a canal – Sungei Ulu Pandan canal, that flows into a river – Sungei Pandan.

Do look up among the trees and shrubs; you would probably behold colorful   emoticon
birds eg., the magnificent Purple Neck Heron, Kingfishers, Red-Capped
Woodpeckers or the White Egret; butterflies flitting among the greenery.  

The walkway is well paved and most part of the canal route is generally well
shaded.  It also leads towards the Ayer-Rajah Expressway (AYE) where we
will cross a bridge which was a portion of an abandoned railway.            
The walk will end at IMM Shopping Mall.            emoticon

REGISTER HERE.
1.  Daniel Ong
2. Gerry Ong
3. Ivan Lim
4. Amy Soon
5. Lynn (Wai Lin)
6. Joyce Tan
7. Lee Ah Nee
8. Mary Tan
9. Veronica Wong
10. Bernice Chung
11. Tang Yat Sing
12. Shirley Yeo
13. Linda Chua
14. Maureen Lee
15. Lee Peng Peng
16. Alice Seah
17. Ricky Wong
18. Patricia Wong
19. Jessie Lee
20. Grace Wong
21. Feztus Lim
22. James TanCL
23. Wee Chin
24. Lawrence Khan
25. Thomas Goh
26. Stephen Low
27. Lilian Teo
28. Thomas Lau
29. Richard Wong
30. Helen Kuek
31. Charles Wee
32. ChristinaCL Chan

If you need clarification, drop me an email…  chrischan5575@yahoo.comBe cool!   Stay cool!           emoticon

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan, Serene Low, ConradT and me, ChristinaCL Chan….signing off,,,,,,, C ya!


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Monthly Walks Sched update1

MONTHLY WALKS – INFORMATION ONLY

Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturday/each month! Unless otherwise stated.
Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled
date for registration.Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled;
unless inclement weather that poses danger!

SCHEDULED DATES, Update 1
13Mar                Kranji/Sungei Buloh  — due to unforseen circumstances, 
                          route will be changed to Ulu Pandan Pk Connector, P1.                           
                          To register, see separate post.

10Apr                 Pipe Line Ramble X-Treme!
08May                Sembawang Park
12Jun                 TBA
10Jul                  TBA
14Aug                TBC
11Sep                TBA
09Oct                 TBA
13Nov                TBC
11Dec                TBC

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always……   

Till then…. Be Cool! Stay Kool!           emoticon

The Walk EO Team:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,, signing off,,,,,,,

January 2010 walk – exploring the northeast

Day / Date : Saturday, 9th January 2010

Time : 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm

Venue : Kopitiam outside Buangkok MRT

EO : Conrad Tang (assisted by wife, Sally Lee)

Route : Buangkok MRT – Punggol Park – Serangoon PCN – Kovan MRT

We are going to explore Punggol Park and the Serangoon River (big longkang?)
Known for its wide variety of birds and fishing, it’s a favourite haunt of nature photgraphers and family out fishing either with rods or nets.

Come meet new friends, register for the walk now!

The Walk EO Team:  
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,
Christina Chan and me, Conrad Tang,,,,,,,signing off.

Members who are coming –

  1. Conrad TANG (EO)
  2. Sally LEE (Assisting)
  3. Angie NG
  4. Charles WEE
  5. Lee Cheng TAY
  6. Daniel ONG
  7. Amy SOON (if weather permits)
  8. Lynn CHAN (if weather permits)
  9. Daisy YEO
  10. Gabriella CHUA
  11. Sam SOO
  12. Irene POH
  13. Ivan LIM
  14. Maureen LEE
  15. Sockie
  16. Alice SEAH
  17. LEE Ah Nee
  18. Ricky WONG &
  19. Patricia WONG
  20. LIM Tian Soo
  21. Pauline CHEW
  22. Veronica TAN
  23. Caroline LOH
  24. ChristinaCL CHAN
  25. Shirley YEO
  26. Linda CHUA
  27. Janet ONG
  28. Julia LING
  29. Gingko
  30. Kristin LEONG
  31. Christina PAN
  32. Margaret SOO
  33. Janis HAN
  34. LEE Seok Cheng
  35. Christina CHAN WH
  36. Juliana KOK
  37. Monica Tan
  38. Feztus LIM
  39. Judy LIM
  40. Joyce TAN
  41. TANG Yat Sing
  42. Lai Fong
  43. Ronald LEE
  44. TAN Mary
  45. Veronica WONG
  46. James TAN
  47. Anna SEET
  48. Frisna TAN (maybe)
  49. LEE King Seng (join for dinner)
  50. CHIN Hee Weng
  51. Steven CHAN
  52. Andrew THIO
  53. Lawrence LEE &
  54. Jessie LEE

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AN EVENING OF JOGGING/BRISK-WALKING SESSION-07/01/2010(THRUSDAY)

Hi SHCians,

An evening of jogging/brisk-walking session.

Date:07/01/2010.

Day: Thrusday.

Time: 8.00pm to 10.00 pm.

Pasir Ris Town Park is three minutes walk from Pasir Ris MRT station.

 http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=27&Itemid=73

It has jogging track for jogging practice.

If you are advised against jogging for medical reasons, you can go for a brisk walk on the joggin track.

You can also take a stroll and chitchat with your friends on the jogging track.

If you want to exercise, nearby you have fitness corner/station & fitness equipments.

It also has children’s play equipment. So you can bring children.

Last train from Pasir Ris MRT is 11.15pm. So you have enough time to relax after jogging. 

Meeting point: PASIR RIS MRT STATION AT 8.00 PM

If you wan to join me  or you want to know more detail about the event, please email to me(francisemail@yahoo.com)

START/CONTINUE JOGGING/BRISK-WALKING TO LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR THE REST OF THE LIFEemoticon 

Registration open:

 1. Francis

2. ViVien Ler

3. Chan Christina WH

4. Sam Soo

5. S.K (Chok Biansen)

6. Alice Seah

Monthly Walk schedule – 2010

The year 2009 is coming to its end ,,, the song Auld Lang Syne is traditional sung by most at the stroke of
midnight at New Year Eve’s parties ,,,  with this, we bid a fond far – e – well to ALL SHCians!

Should auld {old long ago} acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear, 
for auld lang syne,we’ll tak a cup of kindness yet,  
for auld lang syne
{this relates to a drink shared by men & women to symbolise friendship}


Year 2010  —  SHC Monthly Walks walks into its 5th year ,,,,,,,
We welcome another member to our Walk EO Team – Conrad Tang!        emoticon

Do you know?
Monthly walks is scheduled on 2nd Saturday/each month! Unless otherwise stated.
Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

SCHEDULED DATES for 2010:
09Jan                 Serangoon PCN / Punggol Park.
13Feb                 CNY & Valentine’s Day on 14Feb, no walk!        
13Mar                 Kranji/Sungei Buloh  —  TBC  TBC
10Apr                 Pipe Line Ramble X-Treme!
08May                TBA
12Jun                 TBA
10Jul                  TBA
14Aug                TBC
11Sep                TBA
09Oct                 TBA
13Nov                TBC
11Dec                TBA

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!

        Wish each of you and your family a JOYOUS Christmas and a BOUTIFUL New Year!

We hit the trail on 9th January 2010!

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!       emoticon

The Walk EO Team:  
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,
Conrad Tang and me, Christina Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

Monthly Walk Sat 12 Dec Dairy Farm Nature Park

Date: 12 December 2009 (Saturday)
 
Meeting Place: Bukit Batok MRT nearby control station by 4.00pm sharp
 
Duration:  about 2 hours
 
For those who are driving, take the PIE and turn into the BKE.  Exit at Dairy Farm Road and travel for about 200m before turning left into Car Park A next to Salvation Army.    Be there at 4.30pm to join group who will be arriving by bus from Bukit Batok Central. 
 
EOs for this walk:  Veronica Wong and Mary Tan
 
From Dairy Farm to Nature Park
 
The Dairy Farm Nature Park officially opened on 5 September 2009 has two sections.  One trail leads to the Wallace Education Centre and the other goes to the Singapore Quarry.  For this walk, we are taking the nature trail leading to the Wallace Education Centre.   It is the old Dairy Farm Road and fairly easy.
 
Formerly a cowshed, the building that is now the Wallace Education Centre also serves as a exhibition and learning facility for nature enthusiasts to meet and share their knowledge with others. The building is a nice example of architectural conservation where visitors can learn about the changing landscapes of Dairy Farm and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve through various exhibits.

Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
Walk ends back at Car Park A and for those who wish to, can adjourn for dinner at the Koufu Food Court in West Mall. There are stalls serving fried hokkien mee, pasta, Japanese cuisine, Indian food, vegetarian, yong tow foo mee, herbal soup, duck rice kway chap, fish soup, Korean food, roasted delight, tim sum, fresh fruits, juices, dessert and beverages.
 
See you at the walk!
 
 
Other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Charles Chua and Andrew Thio.
 
Register HERE!    emoticon
 

  1. Mary Tan
  2. Veronica Wong
  3. Charles Wee
  4. ChristinaCL Chan
  5. Daisy Yeo
  6. Caroline Loh
  7. James Tan (subject to weather condition)
  8. Conrad Tan and partner
  9. Peng Peng
  10. Ivan Lim (subjects to weather condition)
  11. Joyce Tan
  12. Grace Kok
  13. Han Fong Chin
  14. Han Fong Choo
  15. Ricky Wong &
  16. Patricia Wong
  17. Kristin Leong
  18. Gabriella Chua
  19. Daisy Phua
  20. Daniel Ong
  21. Angie Ng
  22. Veronique Lee
  23. Wee Chin
  24. Amy Soon
  25. Lynn (SHC 812)
  26. Lilian Teo
  27. Alicia Soh & Mike Tan
  28. Tan Seok Wah

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Monthly walk: 14Nov, Singapore River bank

This is posted on behalf of Serene.  Her post, since Friday morning, remains in the "Pending Review" She did re-post and it went to the "Draft"; none appear in the SHC website.

Date: 14 November 2009 (Saturday)

Meeting Place: River View Hotel Lobby, Havelock Road (opposite Miramar/Copthorne Kings Hotel)
Bus #s: 51, 64, 123, 186 (both directions, along Havelock Road).

Start Time: 4.30pm
Duration: about 2 hours.

EOs for this walk: Serene Low and ChristinaCL Chan

The Singapore River forms a central artery in Singapore’s densely packed Central Business District packed ith skyscrapers, old-style bridges, historical buildings, and the nightlife-along the riverside streets of Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay.

The walk will begin from River View Hotel.  We will walk along the riverbanks, you will see the lighted ambience on the fringes of all the various "Quays"; upmarket condominiums, fine cuisine dining, drinking bars, manicured landscape, boutique bridges, paved walkways and river cruisers line the banks of the Singapore River.

On reaching Empress Place, we will cut across to the Merlion via Fullerton Hotel.  On this side of the waterfront, you will see the almost completed majestic 3 hotels of the IR.  We will stop here for some photo shoots and fresh air.  Then we shall continue the scenic walk across Esplanade Drive towards our endpoint…….. Esplanade Mall / Marina Leisureplex to absorb the great Christmas light up and feel the ecstatic mood of the festive season.

Rain or shine, the walk shall proceed.  Bring along an umbrella or rain coat for potential showers.  Don’t forget your camera, drinking bottle, sun block, a hat and walking sneakers. 

A lovely walk in the city by the river you will not forget – see ya!   emoticon   

Other Walk Team members: Joyce Tan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Charles Chua, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan.

REGISTER HERE!   

  1. Serene Low  
  2. ChristinaCL Chan  
  3. Maureen Lee  
  4. Irene Poh  
  5. Gabrielle Chua 
  6. Ricky Wong &  
  7. Patricia Wong 
  8. Daisy Phua 
  9. Alice Seah
  10. Peng Peng
  11. Anna Seet
  12. Lynn Ng
  13. Jassmine Teo
  14. Joyce Tan
  15. Chris WH Chan
  16. Lee Seok Cheng
  17. Angie Ng
  18. King Seng

 

Thank you.

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MONTHLY walks

INFORMATION ONLY!

The recent months, the Walk Team EOs has been rather preoccupied with personal matters.  As it is, Oct09
slipped by,,,,,,,  

It is norm we hang up our walking boots come December.  However, last week, due to unforeseen
circumstances the route planned for November walk has to be rescheduled to December instead.

For November’s walk, we managed to recce another route. 
Look out for relevant details and registration TOMORROW!              emoticon

Final 2 Monthly walks scheduled for 2009: (on 2nd Saturdays of the month)

14 Nov– Singapore River (scenic)
12 Dec – Dairy Farm (new route)

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low, Andrew Thio and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,signing off…

Stay cool! Be cool!     emoticon          c ya!

Quote:
"Walking is a weight-bearing exercise, it can also help prevent the bone disease osteoporosis.  Walking
increases bone health, especially strengthening the hip bone, and lowering the more harmful bad low-
density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and raises the more useful good high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
cholesterol".

Weekday Pulau Ubin Hike

Anybody interested in joining me on a walk around Pulua Ubin?

Venue : Pulua Ubin

Date : Monday 9 Nov 2009

Time : 9 am – 12 noon

I am planning a short walk, passing through the herb garden, inland ponds, kampong, look out for hornbills on the way and end back at the Ubin jetty for coconut drinks and lunch.  Not too strenous – bring water, hat, umbrella, cameras, wear light clothing.

Members coming :

  1. Conrad (EO)
  2. Lim Tian Soo
  3. Lee Patrick (Song Juan)
  4. Andrew Koh
  5. Bernie Chung
  6. Alan and
  7. Ann Bok
  8. Alice Seah
  9. Chin Boon
  10. Grace Wong
  11. SB Khoo
  12. Steven Chan
  13. Mary Chan
  14. Thomas Lau
  15. Pauline Chew
  16. Jane
  17. Susan Tan Seok Wah
  18. Charles Chua
  19. Peter Goh
  20. Gingko
  21. Ann Lim
  22. Constance Wong
  23. Wee Chin
  24. Daisy Yeo
  25. Ivan Lim
  26. Ella Tan
  27. Shirleen Kao

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MONTHLY WALKS – Updates

  INFORMATION ONLY esp for New Members!

First, our Walk Team has expanded once again with yet another new EO –

Andrew Thio,, a WARM WELCOME!             emoticon

We have come to the last quarter of our monthly walks:

12Sep  –  Kembangan (coastal)     {posted}

10Oct  –  TBA   (To Be Advised)

14Nov  –  TBA

1)       Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting on/about  4pm.
3)       To participate, Registration is encouraged.
4)       Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always……. 

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low, Andrew Thio and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…

Stay cool! Be cool!      emoticon           c ya!

 

September 12’09 Monthly Walk – Kembangan MRT to Bedok Jetty / Bougainvilla Garden

by Serene Low / Joyce Tan in SHC main bulletin, Walking
Date: 12 September 2009 (Saturday)
Meeting Place: Kembangan MRT control station
Start Time: 4.30pm
EOs for this walk: Serene Low and Joyce Tan
 
The walk from the MRT would be along the canal of Frankel Estate and St. Patrick Secondary School towards the overhead bridge that connects Marine Parade Estate to the East Coast Park Beach. 
 
Along the beach, you will see lots of picnickers, cyclists, joggers and roller skaters; you will feel the sea breeze, the ships lining up at the horizon and the richness of green matured trees giving us shades. Further down the walk, you will reach the activities section like the Cable Ski Park, the Skateboard Park, the anglers at the jetty.  Looking towards inland, you will see the skyline of East Coast with the many condominiums, HDB flats and the city front. 

We can walk a little further down to see the Bougainvillea garden with many colors of the flowers.  You may take notes on how you can grow the plant by transplant on sandy soil and cocoa pits; or if you want a multi color flowering specie, try marcotting the various species on the stems of an anchor plant which could produce the multi-color effects of the Bougainvillea plant. 
 
Walking back towards the ‘East Coast Lagoon Food Village’ try the famous rojak, cuttlefish kangkong, satay beehoon, sambal stingray and many others.  It can be very crowded though.
 
There is a feeder bus 401 that can take you to Bedok Interchange.  It travels thru part of Marine Parade Road, Siglap Road, New Upper Changi Road and ends at Bedok Interchange. 

Do bring along your drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), repellent, sun block, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes. 

See you at the walk!

Other Walk Team members: Christina CL Chan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Charles Chua, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan

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August Monthly Walk – Bishan to Peirce Reservoir Boardwalk

Date: 1 August 2009 (Saturday)

Meeting Place: Bishan MRT nearby control station

Start Time: 4.30pm             
Duration:  about 1 1/2 hours  

EOs for this walk:  Jeffrey Lim and Charles Wee

Bishan to Peirce Reservoir Boardwalk

The walk will be in 2 parts. The first which many of you would be familiar with – Bishan Park, a very easy ‘civilised’ route on paved footpaths but nevertheless pleasant, amongst lots of greenery.

The second part will be across Thomson Road to Peirce Reservoir where we will walk along the water’s edge. The path though will be easy along the board walk with water on one side and forest on the other. The final stage will be through the forest but still along the board walk ending at Old Thomson Road.

Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito
repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.  Note that
while mosquito repellent may be a good general precaution, liberal
doses may drive away insects that you wish to observe!

Walk ends at Old Thomson Road and for those who wish to, can adjourn for dinner at the Casuarina Road, the famous roti prata or the adjacent zhi char.

See you at the walk!

Jeffrey Lim, Charles Wee and other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Charles Chua, Joyce Tan & Serene Low

Registration starts here :

  1. Maureen Lee
  2. Juliana Kok
  3. Lee Seok Cheng
  4. Christina Chan WH
  5. Jeffrey Lim
  6. Charles Wee
  7. Veronique Lee
  8. Grace Wong
  9. Daniel Ong
  10. Mary Chan
  11. Ann Bok
  12. Alan Bok
  13. GabriellaChua
  14. ChristinaPan
  15. Lena Ho
  16. Joyce Tan
  17. Patsy
  18. Shu Moo Yong
  19. Lee King Seng
  20. Christina CL Chan
  21. Pauline Chew
  22. Paul Kong
  23. Peggy
  24. Pearl Goh

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July Monthly Walk – Pasir Ris Mangrove Boardwalk Trail

Date: 11 July 2009 (Saturday)

Meeting Place: Pasir Ris MRT nearby control station

Start Time: 4.30pm             
Duration:  about 1 1/2 hours

For those who are driving, free parking at Pasir Ris Car Park C.

Can wait at entrance of Car Park C where the signboard "Pasir Ris Park" is, to join group walking from Pasir Ris Mrt station.
  

EO for this walk:  Mary Tan

The Pasir Ris Mangrove Boardwalk Trail

Easy walk along wooden walkways which allow you a closer and comfortable look at the plants and animals that live in the Mangrove without getting you muddy.  See what it’s all about.  Observe all sorts of interesting inhabitants, like moths, snails, mudskippers, springtails, sea slugs and insects you would never encounter in normal urban life.  See the "volcanoes" of free housing for crabs that mud lobsters burrow and made.   Look at the distinctive features of the land plants that help their survival in the mangrove.

Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.  Note that while mosquito repellent may be a good general precaution, liberal doses may drive away insects that you wish to observe!

Walk ends at Car Park C and for those who wish to, can adjourn for dinner at the foodcourt in White Sands shopping mall.

Register HERE!

See you at the walk!

Mary Tan and other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan & Serene Low

Registration starts here

  1. James Tan
  2. Susan Tan LC
  3. Frisna Tan
  4. Mary Chan
  5. Andrew Thio
  6. Christina CL Chan
  7. Patrick Lee
  8. Judy Lim
  9. Karen Lim
  10. Bernie Chung
  11. Kristin Leong
  12. Steven Chan
  13. Susan Tan SW
  14. Arthur Yap
  15. Peggy Yap
  16. Dan Huang
  17. Joy Chuang
  18. Maureen Lee
  19. Daisy Yeo
  20. Paul & Peggy Kong
  21. Grace Wong
  22. Alan & Ann Bok
  23. Gwyneth Lee
  24. Helen T Wong
  25. Thomas Goh
  26. Alice Kwok
  27. Lettishia 
  28. King Seng
  29. Pauline Chew
  30. Joyce Tan
  31. Aaron How
  32. Veronique
  33. Hou Chong Lee
  34. Wee Chin

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June Monthly Walk- Macritchie Boardwalk

Hi Folks, 

The weather lately had been rather hot , so we are going to do our walk among the trees by the water edge.  Walk will take about 1hour 15mins.  After which will will walk to Long House along Upper Thomson Road for food & refreshment.

  • Place –  Macritchie Boardwalk, right hand side route.
  • Meet – Just behind the bus stop (macritchie side) which is located near to the overhead bridge
  • Date – Saturday, 13th June 2009
  • Time – 4.30pm

Name List :

  1. Charles Wee
  2. King Seng
  3. Mary Chan
  4. Grace Wong
  5. Norlinda
  6. Ah Nee
  7. Lina Ng
  8. Lily Ho
  9. Dolly Lim
  10. Alice Seah

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MONTHLY WALK – Schedule update

INFORMATION ONLY

Confirmed dates/routes except Oct & Nov09 the routes will be firmed up in
due time:

25Apr (4th Sat)  –  Alexandra Arch(Hortpark) to Keppel Bay   (Scenic walk! not to be missed)

02May(1st Sat)  –  No walk.  

13Jun  –  Whampoa/Kallang  (educational, scenic)

11Jul  –  Pasir Ris (mangrove)

01Aug (1st Sat)  –  Bt Timah  (quarry)

12Sep  –  Kembangan/Tanah Merah (coastal)     

10Oct  –  TBA

14Nov  –  TBA

1)       Most walks will still be on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       EXCEPTIONS: 2 dates shall be rescheduled to the  4th & 1st Saturday instead ie., 25Apr & 1Aug.
3)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting at 3.30pm or  4pm.
4)       Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always…….   emoticon

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…   emoticon

Stay Cool!  Be Cool!      emoticon   c ya!