Istana Open House, May 1 2009

The Istana (official residence of the President of Singapore) grounds are worth a visit. Lovely trees, flowers, and well-kept lawns make the Istana grounds a very relaxing day out for groups of friends or for families. My friends and I went last year, and loved exploring the grounds.

There's another open house is just a couple of days away, on Friday 1 May 2009.

Opening hours: 8.30 am - 6.00 pm
Admission to grounds is free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. Others pay $1 per person.

For more on the Open House (and other dates this year), check out the official Istana website:

http://www.istana.gov.sg/IstanaGrounds/OpenHouse/index.htm

Avocado Beauty Tip

So you've cut up the avocado to make your favourite sandwich or salad, do you throw the skin away? Don't!

Try rubbing the inside of the skin over your face and/or hands. Don't be surprised to find your skin smoother and more glowing :)

25 and 26 April 2009: Traditional Secrets to Well-Being

Last week, my friend and I ventured to Fort Canning Park for a guided walk through its Spice Gardens, and it was fascinating! They have such a wide variety of herbs and plants at the Spice Garden, with informative labels which explains more about the uses of the plant.

This coming weekend, there's another related workshop that's well worth going to, I think. A workshop where they will demonstrate some of the concoctions traditionally used by Malays to attain better health.

Traditional Secrets to Well-Being

Date & Time:
Saturday 25 Apr 09 (12.45pm) OR
Sunday 26 Apr 09 (1.30pm)

Venue:
Blackbox Theatre & Spice Garden, Fort Canning Park

Fee: Adults $5; Senior citizens and Students $2

For registration and more information,
email surinam_sumsudin@nparks.gov.sg
or call 63321200/ 63321302

*Participants are advised to be dressed comfortably and to note that there will be a fair amount of walking

More details at:
http://nparks.eventshub.sg/ems_wb_Details.aspx?CalID=5&EventID=30649

A couple of interesting FREE NParks Events on 18 April 2009

D.I.Y Vertical Garden
Date: Saturday 18 Apr 09
Time: 3 pm – 4pm
Venue: HortPark, Fruit Room

For more information and registration:
http://nparks.eventshub.sg/ems_wb_Details.aspx?CalID=5&EventID=28417


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Jemput! Rediscovering Plants in Malay Cuisine & Culture.

Date: Saturday 18 Apr 09
Time: 4pm (lasts approximately 1.5 hours)
Venue: Fort Canning Park

For more information and registration:
http://nparks.eventshub.sg/ems_wb_Details.aspx?CalID=5&EventID=28557