Block Party - 19/03/2011

I felt uneasy. Dark clouds were forming. The roaring thunder added to my anxiety. Minutes after I left the house, huge raindrops started catapulting the ground. I brisked along the passageway towards the event venue. From afar, I saw the owner of the battery operated animal ride busy herding her ‘animals’ away from the rain. The inflatable children’s playground is fast filling up with water. The tents were no match for the merciless rain and the occasional gust of wind. The food stalls have to be moved away from the splashing rain.

It’s 2.23pm. The music was still drowned by the sound of the falling rain. Volunteers and stallholders outnumbered the residents. We waited patiently.

Finally the rain subsided. Colourful umbrellas started emerging from different corners of surrounding blocks. The mood changed and the party began …

Part of the crowd which turned up after the heavy downpour.

Stallholders attending to their stalls at the flee market.

Lots of yummies for everyone.

Our friendly neighbourhood police booth.

Children enjoying the magic show.

Magician at work!

Hoooray! The sun is out and so is the inflatable playground.

Arrival of our Guest-of-Honour, Ms. Grace Fu.

Grassroot Leaders attending the event.

Q & A session with the speakers.

Mr. Raja getting parenting tips from the speakers.

Ms. Grace Fu at the flee market.

3 1 2 Meridian exercise demo.

7 Grandma participated in the "Beautiful Grandma Competition"

Congratulation to the winning Grandma!

Mr. Ang picking the lucky numbers.

Congratulation to the lucky winners!

One for the album - the volunteers.

Fun Walking - 19/3/2011

“Come and join us tomorrow…”, Auntie said to me as she handed me a bright green T-shirt. Before I could ask her any question, her sharp eyes were already scanning my tummy. “I think the ‘XL’ tee will fit you better”, she concluded. Her reason for wanting me to join the walk suddenly became obvious. With a grin, I thanked her and promised to be there.

At 7.25am the next morning, I grabbed my camera and headed straight to Block 223A hardcourt to meet the Fun Walkers...

Simon leading the warming up session

Swaying the hip ...

Marching on the spot ...

And finally taking a deep breath before starting the walk.

Hey, even a 2 year old kid can join.

Taking a short rest after the walk.

Distributing some goodies.

Everyone had a great time!

Come and Join us in our next Fun Walk
on
16th April, 2011 (Saturday)
7.30am @ Block 223A Hardcourt

Pictures from Farming Excursion

A Saturday spent with neighbours and friends of Yuhua visiting the less popular sites of Singapore. Enjoy the montage of photographs we took on this memorable outing.

1) Thow Kwang Dragon Kiln

A calm and quiet descends when you visit...

A serene and peaceful setting with lilies and the rustic wooden carving of Buddha.

A fisherman waits to cast his line into the pond...

Serenity in motion

Lucky for us we did not see any wild monkeys...

All the yellow and pink!

custom made unique designs of pottery....

2) Kok Fah Technology Farm

Such pretty orchids!

Fresh organic vegetables

PEANUTS!!

Here's a close-up in case you doubted they were peanuts! :)

3) Otak Otak!!

A small shop front hides the complex world of Otak making...

No you've not travelled back in time... this is the Otak

making operation in full swing!

From here: To here:

And finally to here! Buy Buy Buy!

4) Fortune Palace Bird's Nest

Would you believe they had a disco ball on the ceiling of this place?...

No they seriously did.... Who said retro was dead?

5) Final Stop - Marina Barrage

View of Marina Bay Sands from the Barrage

Exhibition on Sustainable Singapore

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