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Sembawang

2 december 2014

Caring comes naturally at Sembawang Town.

On 26 October, we visited eight needy families with a caring mission. Together with grassroots volunteers, MPs and staff from the Town Council, we helped these families who are staying in rental blocks to spruce up their units, just in time for the coming year-end holidays. We cleaned, we scrubbed and we painted. We repaired and replaced broken-down furniture and appliances. Read all about it on pages 3 to 5.

Besides caring for each other, we also care for the environment. We came together for our yearly Tree Planting Day in support of Clean and Green Singapore. Turn to pages 6 to 8 for photos of our various green activities for 2014. Besides planting trees, we can do more for our estates. Make use of the litter bins, mind where you smoke, use common areas and amenities with care, and dispose of bulky refuse in the proper way. A little effort goes a long way in achieving a clean, beautiful and green Sembawang Town.

Another way to care for our environment is to reduce our utilities usage. By doing so, we can help to conserve the environment, while also saving money. Learn more about the Town Council’s efforts to mitigate rising cost pressures, and view a short financial report for the past financial year on page 10.

Let’s continue to care for our neighbours and our estates to make Sembawang Town a caring town and home for all. In closing, I wish all residents Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Hawazi Daipi

Sifat penyayang memang menjadi lambang penduduk Bandar Sembawang.

Pada 26 Oktober, kami melawat lapan keluarga yang memerlukan dengan misi membantu. Bersama sukarelawan akarumbi, MP dan staf dari Majlis Bandaran, kami membantu keluarga-keluarga yang tinggal di blok sewa untuk mengubah elok rumah mereka sebelum cuti hujung tahun. Kami berganding bahu untuk mengemas, mencuci dan mengecat di samping memperbaiki dan menggantikan perabot dan alat-alat yang rosak. Baca kisah selanjutnya di halaman 3 hingga 5.

Selain mempunyai jiwa kemasyarakatan, kami juga mengambil berat tentang alam sekitar. Kami bergotong-royong bagi acara tahunan Hari Menanam Pokok untuk menyokong Bersih dan Hijau Singapura. Gambar-gambar aktiviti-aktiviti hijau kami untuk tahun 2014 boleh didapati di halaman 6 hingga 8. Selain menanam pokok, banyak lagi perkara yang boleh dilakukan untuk estet kami. Gunakan tong sampah, bertimbang rasalah apabila anda merokok, gunakan tempat awam dan kemudahan dengan cermat, dan buang barangan besar dengan cara yang betul. Setiap usaha, walaupun kecil, dapat mengorak langkah bagi perubahan yang bermakna untuk menjadikan Bandar Sembawang tempat yang bersih, cantik dan hijau.

Salah satu cara untuk menjaga alam sekitar adalah untuk mengurangkan penggunaan utiliti. Dengan melakukan sedemikian, kami bukan sahaja memelihara alam sekitar, malah dapat menjimatkan wang. Pelajari apa yang telah dilakukan oleh Majlis Bandaran untuk meringankan tekanan kenaikan kos, dan bacalah laporan kewangan ringkas untuk tahun lepas di halaman 10. Marilah terus mengukuhkan jalinan kejiranan dan sifat prihatin terhadap estet kami untuk menjadikan Bandar Sembawang kediaman yang membangkitkan kecintaan dalam hati semua. Sebagai penutup, saya ingin mengucapkan Selamat Hari Natal dan Selamat Tahun Baru kepada semua penduduk.

Hawazi Daipi

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Gloves on and ready to roll

The energy from the volunteers was infectious as they set about their tasks.Working tirelessly to shift all existing household items onto the common corridor, they also mopped up every nook and cranny of the apartment before giving the walls a fresh coat of paint.

With safety being a major concern, old and tarnished items were replaced with new furniture according to each resident’s needs.

Amidst the physical cleanup, our MPs Mr Vikram Nair, Ms Ellen Lee, Mr Ong Teng Koon and volunteers laughed and chatted merrily with the excited residents. Their positive energy brought cheer to the morning’s proceedings!

For a good cause

Staying alone with no immediate forms of assistance is daunting. Being wheelchair bound, Mdm Roslina Binte Zainuddin had a lot of difficulties when she tried to move her things. She said:“I’ve always dreamed of renovating my house so this is a dream come true.”

Through the warm and concerted efforts of everyone who participated, smiles of gratitude broke out on our residents’ faces as they witnessed the amazing transformation of their abode. Said a jubilant Mdm Ong, “Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart!”

Caring for Each Other

Living alone in one-room rental apartments, some of our town’s elderly residents struggle with the day-to-day upkeep of their homes. On 26 October, we paid a visit to Blocks 3 and 4 of Marsiling Road to carry out refurbishing works for residents of eight units.

We came together as one – our MPs, volunteers, grassroots leaders and even students from Si Ling Secondary School – using materials sponsored by the Town Council, and a whole lot of hard work, we put in new furniture, a fresh coat of paint, and a smile on everyone’s faces.

Mr Hawazi Daipi, our Town Council Chairman said: “We realised that the older part of Sembawang GRC lies in Marsiling. Many elderly residents are without family support, so we must help to clean and tidy up their apartments. Know your neighbours so we can help each other in times of need.”

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Bersedia dengan Sarung Tangan

Semasa melakukan tugas, tenaga daripada sukarelawan membangkitkan semangat.Bekerja tanpa mengenal penat lelah untuk memindahkan semua barangan rumah ke koridor awam, mereka juga mencuci lantai di setiap sudut rumah sebelum mengecat dinding.

Dengan keselamatan sebagai kebimbangan utama, barangan lama dan rosak telah digantikan dengan perabot baru untuk keperluan setiap penduduk.

Semasa kerja pembersihan, Ahli Parlimen kami Encik Vikram Nair, Cik Ellen Lee, Encik Ong Teng Koon dan sukarelawan sempat ketawa dan berbual-bual dengan penduduk yang ghairah. Tenaga positif mereka membawa kegembiraan pada penduduk!

Untuk Kebaikan

Tinggal bersendirian tanpa bantuan berdekatan adalah menakutkan. Pengguna kerusi roda, Puan Roslina binti Zainuddin mengalami banyak kesulitan apabila dia cuba untuk memindahkan barangnya. Beliau berkata: “Saya selalu mempunyai impian untuk mengubah elok rumah saya jadi ini adalah impian yang menjadi kenyataan.”

Melalui usaha keras dan bersepadu daripada semua yang terlibat, senyuman kesyukuran terpapar di wajah penduduk-penduduk kami apabila mereka menyaksikan transformasi menakjubkan rumah mereka. Kata Puan Ong dengan riang, “Terima kasih semua, dari sudut hati saya!”

Hidup bersendirian di rumah sewa satu bilik, beberapa penduduk warga tua bandar kita mengalami kesulitan menyelenggarakan rumah mereka. Pada 26 Oktober, kami telah membuat lawatan ke Blok 3 dan 4 Marsiling Road untuk menjalankan kerja-kerja membaik pulih untuk penduduk di lapan unit.

Kami tiba bersama - Ahli Parlimen, sukarelawan, pemimpin akar umbi dan para pelajar dari Sekolah Menengah Si Ling – dan dengan menggunakan bahan-bahan yang ditaja oleh Majlis Bandar, kami bekerja keras untuk meletakkan perabot baru, cat baru dan senyuman di wajah semua.

Encik Hawazi Daipi, Pengerusi Majlis Bandar kami berkata: “Kami menyedari bahawa Marsiling adalah kawasan yang lebih lama di GRC Sembawang. Ramai penduduk warga tua tiada sokongan keluarga, jadi kami perlu membantu untuk membersihkan dan mengemas rumah mereka. Kenalilah jiran anda supaya kamu boleh membantu satu sama lain di waktu keperluan. “

Menyayangi satu sama lain

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(Clean and Green Singapore)

Clean & Green Singapore Carnival @ North WestKeeping our environment clean is a simple message, but it requires the effort of everyone to make it happen. The importance of a clean environment was condensed into bite-sized information for the audience through interactive games at the exhibition.

Gracing the event were Guests-of-Honour, Minister Khaw Boon Wan and Ms Ellen Lee who went on a bicycle machine to experience the importance of saving electricity. Mayor Teo Ho Pin also presented the Clean and Green 2014 Awards to 17 award recipients from the North West District in recognition of their contributions towards keeping our surroundings healthy and hygienic.

The month of November is the season to mark our efforts in sustaining the greenery of our country. With Mr Vikram Nair kickstarting the event on 19 Oct 2014, our MPs picked up shovels to further raise the awareness of supporting the tropical garden city initiative inaugurated on 7 November 1971.

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Woodlands residents and grassroots volunteers joined Ms Ellen on an enthusiastic mission to keep our town clean and green.

Mr Ong, Woodgrove residents and volunteers worked together merrily to plant several new trees.

Taking the Clean & Green message to heart, Sembawang residents picked litter and planted trees together with Mr Khaw.

Mr Hawazi joined students of Marsiling Primary School as they led participants on a pledge to save the earth.

Mr Hawazi Daipi likened the act of treeplanting to nurturing our children. He said, “Seeing the tree grow strong and sturdy is like seeing a child growing. Just like how we give nutrients and sunlight to the plant, we have to give our children knowledge and make sure they grow up healthy.”

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North West CDC Best Cleaners Award: A Clean Sweep! Conservancy cleaners Mr Ram and Mr Tan Yong Pheng have several things in common. Other than being the winners of the North West CDC Best Cleaners Award, the unassuming duo also said the award was not something they had set themselves up for. Expecting only simple ‘thank you’s and smiles of appreciation for the work they do, winning has been a pleasant and happy experience. In the line for three and four years respectively, they have encountered the best and worst of the estate cleanliness. While they do their best to keep the areas spick and span, they maintain that residents must do their part in keeping their own estates clean. “Some residents choose to leave their rubbish beside the bin chute hopper instead of dumping them in. They should be more considerate to their neighbours because the waste will attract pests,” said Mr Ram. Hygiene is a big concern for Mr Tan. He said he has cleaned up urine and human faeces in lifts before and hopes for such acts to stop. Collectively, they have a message for all: “Singapore can be a clean city so long as everyone does their part!”

Armed with trash bags, tongs and a love for our town, participants also went on a litter-picking spree. Woodlands residents even made a competition out of it, with the most hardworking residents walking away with NTUC vouchers!

It was also a day to commend the efforts of our dedicated cleaning operators. Rain or shine, they work tirelessly to keep our living environment clean. A heartening moment for our 5 winners from each division as they were presented with cash prizes, certificates and tokens of appreciations.

Keep Singapore Clean! A project by Innova Primary School to advocate for a clean Singapore. The aim is to instill consideration for others by keeping public spaces clean and learning the importance of keeping Singapore clean through litter picking.

As part of the project, students worked with the Town Council to design and paint litter bins which carry eco-friendly messages. Look out for these colourful bins and let’s do our part to bin it!

Ministerial CommunityVisit

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Our Singapore Conversation 2065Low buzzing filled the hall at Woodlands Community Centre bright and early on Sunday, 2 November 2014. Seated at round tables, 160 students ranging from secondary school to tertiary levels gathered to discuss the agenda for the dialogue - Our Singapore in 50 years. Together with Minister Chan Chun Sing, students shared dreams and visions of their own, for our town (Woodlands) and for Singapore.

Mr Chan’s affable demeanour drew earnest answers from the crowd. Besides hard work and passion as main ingredients to build our dreams, he reminded the young audience that the importance of opportunities and how we make of them determines our society’s progression.

“With great power comes great responsibility”, he quoted the famous line from the Spiderman movie to highlight the relevance of taking ownership and initiative to give back to our society. In doing so, we can create more opportunities for the next generation.

Mr Chan also reminded students to keep abreast of world trends, cultivate the ability to anticipate and go beyond our home issues. “Read widely and learn how to insulate our community from shocks”, he said.

Concluding the dialogue with 4 As: Awareness, Analyse, Apply and Alternatives; he gave students a deeper perspective on what they can do for the nation.

Mr Chan also brisk walked with 1,300 Woodlands residents and visited a few coffee shops as part of his Ministerial Community Visit that morning. Ms Ellen Lee and Mr Ong Teng Koon as well as grassroots leaders also participated in the walk.

TC Financial Report FY 2013/2014

10 december 2014

The greatest cost pressure facing our Town comes from increasing utilities charges.

Sembawang Town Council is taking steps to mitigate this negative impact by replacing the lighting fixtures in our estates with energy-saving LEDs and buying on the energy retail market to achieve savings on our current electricity tariffs.

The Town Council will continue to exercise financial prudence in the interests of our residents.

$’000S&CC $41,180GOVERNMENT GRANTS $9,342OTHER INCOME $7,560ToTaL: $58,082

$’000WATER & ELECTRICITY $12,681CLEANING WORKS $7,530LIfT MAINTENANCE $5,380MAINTENANCE &OTHER WORKS $5,417MANAGEMENT &ADMIN CHARGES $5,056GENERAL ANDADMINISTRATIVE ExPENSES $2,089TOWN IMPROVEMENT WORKS $627TRANSfER TO TOWNIMPROVEMENT fUND $3,265TRANSfER TO SINKING fUND $16,318ToTaL: $58,363

$’000LIfT UPGRADING PROGRAMME $7,657REROOfING WORKS $4,098REDECORATION & REPAINTING $3,717TAxES AND ADMIN CHARGES $1,979PUMPS, PIPES & TANKS $832ELECTRICAL REWIRING $157ToTaL: $18,440

Where did the Town’s money come from?The bulk of the Town Council’s usable income continued to come directly from residents in the form of Service and Conservancy Charges (S&CC).

Government Grants for the financial year totalled $9,342,000, representing the next largest source of the Town’s income.

An additional $7,560,000 came from other income, such as fees charged for maintaining HDB carparks, TOLs, fees for use of void decks etc.

What did the Town spend it on?The Town Council’s income totalled $58,082,000 with total expenses and transfers amounting to $58,363,000.

Water and electricity was the highest expense item for the year, incurring a total of $12,681,000. To allow the Town Council to meet future cyclical maintenance and replacement needs, a sum of $16,318,000 was transferred to the sinking fund.

A total of $3,265,000 was also transferred to the Town Improvement fund for the year.

How much of the Sinking Fund was spent? The Town transferred $16,318,000 to the Sinking fund last year while returns on investments furnished a further $1,461,000.

In total, the Sinking fund gained $17,779,000 for the financial year ended 31 March 2014.

During the same financial period, $18,440,000 was spent from the Sinking fund.

“GREEN” Results for TCMR 2013/2014

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Through the Town Council Management Report (TCMR), greater public accountability, transparency and public concern will be improved and better reflected. It also encourages community ownership.

Under this framework, there are 5 indicators - estate cleanliness, estate maintenance, lift performance, service & conservancy charges (S&CC) arrears management and corporate governance. Each indicator reflects the various performances of the Town Council and results are banded as Green, amber or Red.

In order to maintain our healthy score, let us continue our efforts for a cleaner environment and to use the common areas with care. for assistance on removing your bulky items, please contact us for the Bulky Refuse Removal Service!

We have achieved the GREEN score for all 5 areas in the TCMR result!

A big

goes out to all residents and dedicated cleaners who, because of your prompt feedback and civic-mindedness, have made this possible.

ESTaTE CLEanLInESS

ESTaTE MaInTEnanCE

CopoRaTE GovERnanCE

S&CC aRREaRS ManaGEMEnT

LIfT pERfoRManCE

Type of Cleanliness ObservationsType of Maintenance Observations

GRAffITI12%

HUMAN / ANIMAL fAECES2%

DUMPED BULKY REfUSE33%

MOSS / COBWEBS18%

STAIN & LITTER34%

UNAUTHORISED fIxTURES/ENCROACHMENT ON OPEN SPACES

3%

DEfECTIVE/BROKEN DOORS/LOUVER GLASS PANEL OfPUMP ROOM/SWITCH ROOM,ROOf ACCESS/ LIfT MOTOR ROOM,STORE ROOM, DRY RISER MAIN,SERVICE DUCT, fSB DOOR

3%

UNAUTHORISED fIxTURES,E.G. BLINDS MOUNTEDAS A SUN SHADE

10%

DAMAGED PLASTER/LARGE CRACKS/SPALLING CONCRETE

4%

OBSTRUCTION OfCOMMON AREAS48%

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The Great

Sembawang Escape

12 december 2014

Venture closer to nature:

Outdoor showering facilities

Newly-reopened Water Venture

(Sembawang) extended facility

Boasting a new campsite, four dormitories with room for 160 people, an area for water sports, conference and multipurpose rooms, the centre offers new recreational camps and expeditionary programmes for students, youths and families.

Dormitory for overnight

programmes and activities

An array of activities also awaits sports enthusiasts. Get your gears ready for abseiling, kayaking, sailing, dragon boating, windsurfing, sports climbing and power boating!

BBQ pits

Kayak and other Water Sports

Teambuilding Activities

Chilling Area

With a capacity of up to 2,000, the new PA Water Venture facility was officially launched by Minister Khaw on 11 October 2014.

These programmes and activities encourage stronger ties amongst our community and they give us the opportunity to keep active amidst today’s hectic schedules.

We all play a part in keeping our park and

waters clean. Here’s what you can do!

1. Dispose of your trash properly to

help reduce marine debris.

2. Bring a trash bag to ensure you throw

everything away. That way, trash won’t

be buried in the sand or left behind in

the park.

3. If you have pets, pick up after them.

4. Take the initiative to remove more

dangerous forms of litter like glass

bottles and aluminium cans if you spot

them lying around the beach or grass.

5. Participate in programs that help

protect and restore wetlands. Contact

PA Water-Venture for volunteering

opportunities!

The Great

Sembawang Escape

Not forgetting our national pastime, dining out has never been made easier with the restaurant conveniently located at the park. Families and friends can also choose the hands-on BBQ option and bond over latest topics in town.

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ahoy! It’s time to explore the new

recreational facilitiesin Sembawang.

So gather your family and friends, and head down for an exciting weekend!

Petanque (pronounced pay-tonk):

• Originated from France

• Played on open and flat rough surfaces

• Similar to a bowling game whereby metal

balls are thrown to hit the target

Located in the vicinity is

the rejuvenated 15 hectare

Sembawang Park. Equipped

with a battleship theme

playground, it offers an

escapade for children and the

young at heart.Besides the all-time favourites – cycling, rollerblading and swimming, the park also provides the terrain for a game of petanque.

Being one of Singapore’s designated fishing spots, devoted anglers will have a reelin’ good time!

Hi Amri, we’re delighted to have you with us today! Could you tell our readers what a regular day is like for you?

Usually I will go for my soccer trainings or come to the stall – Chef Tiga Rasa – to help out. I also make it a point to spend at least 2 hours with my sons (5 years old and 14 months old) everyday after my training sessions because I don’t want to miss their growing up years. Nothing beats the rewarding feeling when they run into my arms as I enter our house.

You have an amazing track record! Looking back, how has it been like to have played soccer since your teenage years?

I had my first touch of competitive soccer when I was 11. It was a huge achievement for me to be presented with my full personal gear after scoring 4 goals as a substitute player under the”Milo Soccer School”. The fact that I am playing for my country now gives me the recognition and satisfaction that I have made it. My parents, and now my wife have been very supportive for as long as I can remember. They have been to every single match I played and their loud cheering and affections actually made me a bit shy around my teammates (laughs).

Amongst your many outstanding goals, which was the most memorable for you?

It was definitely during the Suzuki Cup 2007 held in Thailand. I scored the crucial goal close to the final whistle, and with an aggregate score of 3-2 we successfully became the defending champions.

Will you encourage your kids to follow in your footsteps?

I will give them the opportunity to develop their interests. Now, my older son is starting to show some signs of liking the sport. He always says: “Daddy, come play soccer with me!”, so I usually teach him some basics skills such as heading and passing.

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Soccer and food are quite different from each other. How did you find your passion in F&B? After marriage, I have more opportunities of tasting my mother-in-law’s cooking. It’s so good that I want people to recognize her food. Actually she had her own stall for about 20 years but it took some persuasion for her to start again. I’m glad that we have done it.

Do you revise the menu on a regular basis, or create a special menu for occasions? We have a regular nasi padang menu with special items like assam pedas and sambal crayfish. In time to come, we want to offer mee soto and nasi minyak (a type of nasi biryani) to our customers daily. We do catering as well, with our menu created to suit the Malay, Indian and Chinese tastebuds.

How has this journey been so far? It’s a great start. The inital patronage was mainly by friends and family but it’s slowly taking off with residents, students and teachers coming to try our food. Not many people are aware that this coffeeshop has reopened after 2 years, but we just have to carry on and not stop at all. I believe it will only get better.

What’s your biggest satisfaction from running the business? And your motivation comes from..Seeing my food completely wiped out from the display. There were also times when we were preparing for closing, and customers still kept on coming. Success stories of how small stalls at industrial areas make it big really inspire me. I hope to move on gradually to housing estates, to the town area and finally owning my own establishment with a modern concept.

Do share with us a motto which inspires you.You never know till you try! There’s a 50% chance of success in everything if you try, but absolutely nothing when you don’t.

Chef Tiga Rasa1 Woodlands Industrial Park E2 #01-01 (S)757447

Weekdays: 6.30am – 3pmWeekends: Closed

PEoPlE oF SEMBAWANG ToWN:

Khairul Amri, our 29 year old local soccer sensation shows us what it

means to live for your passion. He was first discovered as an unpolished

gem at the tender age of 11, and through the guidance of his coaches

he has now a sparkling 10 years of professional soccer playing experience

under his belt (or rather, his boots)!

With Amri’s never say never attitude, he has found himself another calling

– whipping up a storm with his family at their cosy food corner located at

Woodlands Industrial Park. He shares with us his fondest memories and journey thus far, of his love for the

(nasi) padang and future aspirations.

KhaIRulamRI

GOALFORWARD!

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3 Handy shortcuts (orange box)Conveniently tucked at the top right hand corner are 3 shortcuts to the areas of our website you are most likely to visit. From left to right, they are Latest News, Calendar of Events and Feedback/Booking Forms.

Latest News is where you can view an archive of highlights and headlines regarding our Town, or issues of interest to us as citizens or residents.

Calendar of Events is where you can quickly find out about the various activities and are happening around our Town. From cosy, intimate Block Parties, to massive Town-wide year-end celebrations, you’ll be sure to find something exciting to enjoy together with your family and friends.

Feedback/Booking Form is where you’ll go in case you wish to feedback on issues, make a facility booking, or request for help in disposing of your unwanted bulky items.

Tell us what you think about our new Facebook page.

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View headlines at a glance (green box)Here you will see the current news updates as they become available. Simply browse through the latest headlines pertaining to our Town, or click on any of them to get a more detailed report.

Stay connected (blue box)Wondering what our MPs have been up to? Use these handy short-cuts to surf on over to their Facebook page. Clicking on Useful Links will bring you to our constituencies Facebook pages, agency websites and other useful places.

Explore the new website… (red box)Here are the three main sections of our website. You can find information on our MPs Meet-the-People sessions, our Committees, the various improvement works and projects happening around your neighbourhood, S&CC rates and payment methods, and more. Go on and have look around.

You may have noticed that we have converted our Facebook Friend profile to a Fanpage back in September. While we enjoyed our cordial communication as facebook friends, we were also getting worried that we might hit the limit of 5,000 friends. We made the decision to convert to a fanpage to ensure that we can accommodate more of our residents.

Our new Fanpage is designed as an efficient and fuss-free way to serve up interesting news and snippets, while also attending to our residents’ needs. To view our new fanpage, simply go to www.facebook.com/sembawangtc, or search for Sembawang Town Council on facebook. You’ll know you’re at the correct page when you see our TC’s logo.

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Sembawang GRC HypesteriaCountdown to 2015

31 Dec 2014 7pm to 12mn Open field in between of North Woodlands Way and North Woodlands Link

aDmiRaLtY For more information, please contact the CC at 6269 6768.

Admiralty Zone 4 Christmas Party 20 Dec 2014 6.30 to 9.30pm Vista Park

Admiralty EMB 201424 Jan 2015 9am to 3pm

ACE The Place CC31 Jan 2015 9am to 2pm

Admiralty CNY 2015 Celebration 28 feb 2015 6 to 10.30pm Admiralty Sports Park

maRSiLing For more information, please contact the CC at 6269 6768.

Marsiling family fiesta 2014 14 Dec 2014 1.00pm-5.30pm Marsiling CC

Marsiling Chinese Orchestra10th Anniversary Concert

15 Dec 2014 7.30pm – 9.30pm Esplanade, Theatres In the Bay

Marsiling EMB presentation ceremony27 Dec 2014 8.30am – 11.00am Blk 178 RC basketball court

28 Dec 2014 1.00pm-5pm fuchun CC

Culinary Demonstration by famous Chef 10 Jan 2015 1.30pm-5pm Marsiling CC

SEmbawang For more information, please contact the CC at 6758 4183.

Sembawang Lunar New Year Dinner 2015 14 feb 2015 7.30pm - 10pm Sembawang CC & Outdoor Court

wooDgRovE For more information, please contact the CC at 6366 9010.

Woodgrove Zone 7 Year End Party 2014 27 Dec 2014 6pm TBC

Woodgrove Lunar New Year CelebrationDinner 2014

28 feb 2015 6.30pm Mega Sports Park next toBlk 336 Woodlands Avenue 1

wooDLanDS For more information, please contact the CC at 6368 9938

Woodlands Swimathlon fiesta 2014 14 Dec 2014 8.30am to 12.30pm Singapore Sports School

Woodlands CCC Welfare Assistance and Education fund Presentation 2014 21 Dec 2014 10am to 11.30am Woodlands CC Hall

Annual presentation ceremonyfor Edusave Awards

10 Jan 20158.30am to 6.30pm

Woodlands CC Hall

11 Jan 2015 Woodlands Galaxy CC Hall

1. Gloves on ____________________________________________________________________2. Project mail for Gaia ___________________________________________________________3. Spiderman ___________________________________________________________________

1st Ms normah Bte abdul Kadir 2nd Mdm Janet Chan Hoe 3rd Mr ronnie Chakraborty

Consolation prizes Mr noorhisham Bin noordin, Ms Chua geok Hong Kasmani

16 december 2014

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year Everybody!