Author: Ian Lim

Play And Stand A Chance To Win NDP 2018 Tickets In This New AR Game

If you loved playing Pokemon Go, then you’ll love this new app created for NDP 2018.

Introducing NDP Jalan!, a new location-based, augmented reality (AR) mobile game!

This app is the first interactive mobile game that’s launched in conjunction with NDP.

NDP Jalan!

While the name of the game is a little tacky (come on, Pokemon GO and this is NDP Jalan! Tell me you see the similarity here), I decided to download the app to try for myself.

To start off, the default avatar is actually quite well-designed. It’s cute.

You’ll get to choose your gender (of course), skin tone, 12 different colours for your clothing, and even the DESIGN on your backpack.

The designs for the backpack were all designed by students from 18 Special Education schools specially for National Day 2018!

After customising and creating your Avatar, you’ll be directed to screen which is basically a tutorial for the game.

The app will lead players on specially curated trails, with various hidden checkpoints and quests to complete at each checkpoint.

As you pass each checkpoint, the app will reveal the location of the next one.

Here’s the zinger: if you’re a Singaporean citizen or Permanent Resident and manage to complete EVERY quest in each trail, you will stand a chance to win tickets to the National Day Parade 2018!

There are 3 trails available – Arts and Culture, Nature, and NDP.

Every 5 quests completed will allow players to redeem discount vouchers for selected food and beverage and retail outlets.

Every 20 quests completed per theme will give you the chance to win NDP 2018 tickets!

The NDP Jalan! app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play store for free.

Watch the trailer for NDP Jalan! below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lFAyHz3sgI

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How Many S’porean Milestones Have You Achieved? This Card Game Will Tell You How You Fare

Singapore has long been lauded as the best and safest place in Asia to raise your kids. Even better if you’re an expat.

However, as a Singaporean (born and raised), I can tell you that it’s not all roses and daisies. Singapore has consistently topped the rankings for being the MOST EXPENSIVE city in the world to live in.

Cost of living has increased (because capitalism and globalisation waits for no scrub to earn more money), while our wages have not.

The Singaporean dream used to be owning the 5Cs – Cash, Car, Credit Card, Condo, and Country Club (membership).

Now the millennial’s 5Cs consists of Career, Cheap Everything (air tickets, food, clothes), Connection, Cashless Payment, and Crying. Trust me, I’m a millennial.

Our Singaporean Dream is just to have our place, a heated shower, a decent paying job, and hope to be able to retire before we die from work.

If you’re as “optimistic” as I am about living the Singaporean Dream, you can “sign up” for a trial by playing this locally-made card game aptly named “The Singaporean Dream“.

The Singaporean Dream Is (Not) A Game

This card game will see you pit your survival skills with other Singaporeans, as you pay, steal and sabo your way to being the perfect Singaporean.

Pick Your Avatar

You start with 5 personas to choose from – the Auntie, the CBD OL (Office Lady), the Complain Queen, the NSF, and the Ah Beng.

Very local archetypes here.

Live, Collect, Win

There are 3 types of cards in the game – Action Cards, Cash Cards, and Dream Cards.

So the main goal of the game, is to accumulate and amass as many Singaporean Dreams (Dream Cards) as you can before the pile of “Dream Cards” runs out.

There are 2 ways you can collect Dream Cards.

1. Buy Dream Cards with Cash Cards.
2. Gain Dream Cards with Action Cards.

It’s quite an accurate depiction of the Singaporean life though. You’re either rich enough to accomplish a Singaporean Dream, or you work towards achieving the Singaporean Dream, like the rest of us.

Some of the Action Cards include “Getting A Seat In A Crowded MRT”, “Dating An Angmoh”, “Kena STOMP-ed”, and “Cutting A Queue”.

Each turn, you draw 2 cards from the Action Cards pile, and you can play up to 2 actions per turn.

Repeat until the pile of Dream Cards runs out! The player with the most Singaporean Dreams wins the game!

There are 104 illustrated cards in a deck and each card is hand-drawn by the creator, Theresa (She’s a millennial).

So don’t tell me millennials don’t work for anything because I’m sick of it.

If you’ve been to Mind Cafe recently, you might’ve been one of the few fortunate ones to play the game when it was on trial there.

You can pledge an amount for their Kickstarter campaign if you’re looking to get your hands on a deck.

In the meantime, how are you really faring in your real-life quest for the Singaporean Dream?

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Popular Filipino Fries Chain Potato Corner Opens A S’pore Outlet At Orchard

The best thing about eating Cheetos, is the Cheetos dust that stains your fingertips. You’ll face the same “issue” when eating the fries from Potato Corner.

For the uninitiated, Potato Corner is a popular fries snack chain from Philippines. According to our filipino colleagues, Potato Corner can usually be found in airports in the Philippines.

They even have outlets in multiple countries such as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Panama, Sydney, Jakarta, Cambodia, and Hong Kong.

And on 24 June 2018, Potato Corner opened its first outlet in Singapore at 313 Somerset basement!

One Potato, Two Potato

If you’re sick and tired of your fries being under-seasoned, then you’ll love the fries from Potato Corner, because EVERY SINGLE FRY is thickly coated with the seasoning powder, thanks to a special “shaking” method used to coat the fries.

There are 4 core flavours at Potato Corner – BBQ, Chilli BBQ, Sour Cream & Onion, and Cheese.

The most popular ones are the Sour Cream & Onion and the Cheese. We also heard that they’ll be introducing a NEW FLAVOUR in August this year.

That’s not all, there are 5 sizes available, depending on how many people are sharing. In increasing size –  Large ($2.90), Jumbo ($4.30), Mega ($5.70), Giga ($9.90) and Terra ($10.90).

If you’re alone or in a company of 2, get the “Large”, which ironically isn’t the largest. The largest size, Terra, easily feeds a family of 4 or more.

While their fries are popular, that’s not all they serve. Other snacks include Jojos (a type of potato crisp) and hash browns.

So if you’re in the area and you’re looking for a snack, then Potato Corner is the place to go.

Potato Corner
Address: 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road, #B3-45, Singapore 238895
Opening Hours: Mon -Thu: 10.30am – 10pm, Fri – Sun: 10.30am – 11pm
Website

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A Warm Bowl Of Spinach Soup Fixes Everything, And You Can Get One At Just $3.50

Unlike most kids, I grew up with a huge love for vegetables. I could never relate to children in movies or storybooks, shunning broccoli and carrots like it’s the plague.

You won’t finish your broccoli? I’ll do it for you. Carrots too? Send them over. From cabbage to kai lan to boy choy, I loved them all.

But there was one particular vegetable that holds a special place in my heart – Spinach.

Despite the difference in ingredients, BOTH soups are priced at $3.50 which is incredibly cheap by today’s living standards.

The Spinach Century & Salted Egg has almost the same ingredients as the Poached Spinach in Superior broth with 3 eggs (egg, century egg and salted egg) that you usually find in upscale Chinese restaurants.

While the soup is good on its own (for me at least. Spinach is actually quite filling okay.), you can choose to top up $0.50 for either thick or thin bee hoon, macaroni or white rice, or $1 for brown rice.

That’s not all, you also have to the option to add-on more ingredients from $0.50 to $2.

In total, your meal might just cost you less than $4!

So while Amoy Street Food Centre is a treasure trove of food, Spinach Soup should not be overlooked because some days (mainly the bad ones), all you really need is a good, hot bowl of spinach soup.

Because soup doesn’t let you down.

Spinach Soup
Address: Amoy Street Food Centre, #02-114, 7 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069111
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11am – 2pm, Sat – Sun: Closed

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MapleSEA Celebrates Its 13th Birthday With A Carnival And Secretlab Chair Giveaway

Launched in 2005, MaplestorySEA (MapleSEA) is one of the biggest games to come out of the previous decade.

It overtook Gunbound and Little Fighter 2 as the coolest game to play at the time. Truth be told, the Primary 5 kid in me was enamoured with it.

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The CM Astrea VIP pack ($55) comes with a free goodie bag that includes an event T-Shirt, a random plush, an event scarf, a stress ball, and 3 in-game items.

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Don’t Let Calum Scott Dance On His Own – Watch Him Live in Singapore This Oct

In 2015, the world was introduced to the talent of Britain’s Got Talent Finalist, Calum Scott when he auditioned with a stunning rendition of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own”.

He then went on to release “Dancing On My Own” as his lead single for his debut album, Only Human, and took the world by storm.

Come 31 October 2018, Calum Scott will be performing at the Capitol Theatre in Singapore for ONE NIGHT ONLY as part of his Only Human Asia Tour!

Only Human Asia Tour

Named after the title of his debut album, this will be the British singer songwriter’s first official concert in Singapore. He was here back in March for an exclusive fan session.

Fans can expect to hear tracks from the album such as the soulful and uplifting “You Are The Reason”, the aching piano ballad “Hotel Room”, and his hit single “Rhythm Inside”.

Early bird tickets go for $68 while Advance tickets are priced at $78. VIP tickets will set you back $148. All tickets will be available for sale on Calum Scott ‘Only Human Asia Tour’ Live In Singapore 2018
Venue: Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road, Singapore 178907
Date: 31 Oct 2018
Website

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7 Apps Every S’porean Should Download For Good Makan Deals

Singapore has long been established as the melting pot of cuisines. From Chinese, to Japanese, Korean, and Mexican cuisine, we have it all.

With this explosion of cuisine variety, many people have taken to social media to review their meals. Which eventually resulted in the birth of the term, “Foodie”.

So if you’re a self-respecting foodie, these are the dining apps that you should have.

Burpple

Burpple is an app started by 3 Singaporeans back in 2012. It connects people who are looking for a place to eat, with restaurants that are recommended by other Burpple users.

Launched in 2012, the app allows users to make reservations at a particular restaurants, as well as leave a review of their meal after.

It is now the food discovery platform of choice in both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, with over 6 million users.

From 3 July 2018, Burpple will be launching a new feature on the app, Burpple Beyond.

Burpple Beyond is a premium membership program within the app, which allows users to enjoy 1-for-1 deals at selected partner restaurants, bars and cafes.

There will be 2 membership types available – All Day and Off-Peak.

All Day membership is self-explanatory, with access to deals all day, subject to restaurant operating hours.

Off-Peak membership is limited for use only during off-peak timings, pre-defined by Burpple Beyond partner restaurants.

“What deals are there?”, I hear you ask. Burpple Beyond members will get to enjoy up to 4 choices of 1-for-1 mains or fixed set menus at partner restaurants, bars and cafes.

Upon bill request at the restaurant, members can complete the deal redemption in app to enjoy the 1-for-1 deal.

At the moment, some of the partner restaurants include The Sushi Bar, Chir Chir, Park Bench Deli, Creamier, The Dark Gallery, Firebake, and Founder’s Bak Kut Teh, with many others added on a regular basis. You can be sure that the list is going to be extensive.

There will be a launch special pricing for both membership types.

Off-Peak membership will be free of charge (U.P: $4) and All Day membership comes with a monthly fee of $9.90 (U.P: $12).

Prior to the launch (27 June to 3 July 2018), stand a chance to enjoy a one-month free membership when you join the waitlist on www.burpple.com/beyond to enjoy their first month membership for free — limited to the first 1000 activations upon launch.

Burpple can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Chope

Chope is a colloquial term in Singlish, which means to reserve, or book (a table). For the foodies, Chope is also a restaurant reservation app.

The app helps diners make instant reservations at restaurants in Singapore, Jakarta, Bali, Bangkok, Phuket, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For the introverted, there’s no need for you to speak to anyone over the phone – just book your reservation online and an email confirmation will be sent to you.

That’s not all, Chope also offers exclusive promotions, perks and special menus and events for their members.

Finally, everytime you make a reservation via the Chope app, you stand a chance to earn Chope-dollars, which can be exchanged for dining vouchers.

The Chope app can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Eatigo

Eatigo (eat-ego? Eat I Go?) was founded in 2013 with the aim to connect empty tables with empty stomachs.

They offer time-based discounts of up to 50% everyday at their participating restaurants via their website and mobile application.

Users can choose to dine anywhere, from upscale restaurants and hotels, to popular restaurant chains and still get to enjoy the same discounts.

With more than 1.5 million users across Asia, Eatigo is available in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, India and The Philippines.

Eatigo can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play. You can also make your reservation from their website here.

Fave

Previously known as Groupon, Fave helps you to save by bringing the best deals and promotions at all your favourite places.

From food and restaurant deals, to beauty and wellness, fitness programs, retail promotions and more, Fave has it all.

You can save up to 70% on gyms, fitness studios, haircuts, manicures, holidays, dining and more when you use Fave.

While it isn’t primarily a dining app, Fave has a large variety of restaurants available on the app.

Fave can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Hungrygowhere

Hungrygowhere is a food review and reservation website that started in 2006, making it one of Singapore’s largest food and lifestyle site.

The food portal includes user-generated reviews of restaurants and dishes as well as culinary guides and videos. Users can search for food based on cuisine, price range, and location and even make restaurant reservations.

Users also have the option to order their food for takeaway via the Hungrygowhere app and proceed to collect the food at the restaurant once it’s ready, which removes the waiting time for takeaway orders.

Lastly, users can trawl the Hungrydeals section in the app or the website for Hungrygowhere-exclusive deals and promotions at selected restaurants!

The Hungrygowhere app can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. You can also make your reservation from their website here.

Quandoo

Founded in 2012, Quandoo is the fastest-growing restaurant reservation platform globally.

It connects users with the best restaurants around the world with a table reservation system that’s always personalised.

Quandoo allows users to discover new places to eat, make reservation online, get exclusive deals and promotions, and leave reviews of the restaurant!

From local diners and eateries to Michelin-stared restaurants, Quandoo has it all covered.

Quandoo can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Alternatively, browse for exclusive deals on their website here.

The Entertainer

The Entertainer is a discount publisher of 2-for-1 deals and offers for restaurants, leisure attractions, spas and hotels across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

The app helps users to save on lifestyle needs with offers for brunches and massages, and even car maintenance and pet grooming!

The Entertainer also allows users to share their offers with family members with their Family Accounts. The Primary user is the one who bought a product from The Entertainer. He or she can then share the account with 4 other family members who will be the Secondary user.

Kinda like Netflix screens.

The Entertainer can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

So there you have it, these are the essential dining apps that every foodie worth their salt, should have.

Now go, the world is your oyster and this is your shucking knife!

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Food And Football Is A Clear Winning Combo – Here’s What Goes Down Before A Soccer Match Party

Soccer season is finally upon us, and what better way to catch the game than with friends at a Soccer Match Party?

My family used to spend the entire afternoon cooking our signature “Game Wings” and stir-fried Bee Hoon so that my friends would all have something to eat while watching the game.

Now, thanks to the prominence and popularity of food delivery services, my family doesn’t have to spend an entire afternoon preparing food anymore.

Of course, good things have to be shared, so here’s how we do it.

1. Order in and Have Your Food Delivered to You

 Personally, my family loves using Deliveroo.

They’re fast, efficient, and the best part is that they always have a promotion going on so you’re not spending any more than you should.

2. Pick a Cuisine and Restaurant

 Okay, this is a first-world problem. We usually take quite a while to decide on which restaurant to order from because everyone wants different things.

It’s not our fault that Deliveroo has an extensive list of food vendors to choose from.

From 14 June to 15 July 2018, Deliveroo is offering promotions with tons of merchants and vendors because it’s Soccer season!

That’s not all, they will be extending their operation hours to 2am for certain areas and restaurants, which means Deliveroo riders will be available until 2am, though options will vary depending on the restaurants.

From $12 promotions to 1-for-1 deals, there’s plenty to choose from.

Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice is offering a $12 deal on their set meal for 2 pax which comes with 2 Steamed Chicken Rice, Oyster Sauce Vegetable, and mineral water.

Mex Out is also offering a 1-for-1 deal on their large burritos and you can choose from Chicken, Pork or Vegetable fillings! It’s easy to eat, so you can focus on the game.

Collin’s Grille comes through with a $12 platter that comes with chicken karaage, assorted sausages, French fries, sweet potato fries, BBQ sauce and mayonnaise for dipping.

My favourite taco place, Vatos Urban Tacos, is having a Vatos Party Pack which allows you to make and customise your own tacos and burritos at home! If you’re a big eater, don’t worry, it comfortably feeds 5 to 7 people.

There are many more promotions that you can find on Deliveroo’s website. Simply search for ‘Football Meal Deals’ for the list of promotions!

3. Don’t Forget the Booze

 No soccer match party is complete without BEER.

While we’re not promoting excessive alcohol consumption, Deliveroo is also having the Deliveroo Beer Accumulator promotion, where they give out the same number of Brussels Beer Project beers as the number of goals scored from the group matches up to the semi-finals.

All you have to do is order from Deliveroo Editions Katong on finals day before 10pm and select the $0 free beer option from the menu.

Don’t worry, Deliveroo will announce the final number of beers given away on Facebook, before the final match.

4. Don’t Miss Out on Any Promotions

Beers aren’t the only thing that Deliveroo is giving away for free this Soccer season.

Stand a chance to win Deliveroo credits with every goal in the $2 Goal Giveaway!

For orders made between 6pm to 10pm on the day of selected matches, Deliveroo will give away $2 credit with every goal. However, penalties don’t count. Check out the terms and conditions here.

To see which matches will score you Deliveroo credits, follow Deliveroo on Instagram and Facebook.

That’s not all, Citi Cash Back Cardholders will be glad to know that there is 20% cashback on all Deliveroo orders from 14 June to 13 August 2018.

The best part is that this 20% cashback is valid on top of promotions and discounts. For more information on this promotion, do check out the Citi Cashback terms and conditions here.

5. Dine, Score and Win with Deliveroo!

While you boys were making a din in the living room, your Deliveroo rider is probably outside waiting for you to open the door.

Food’s here! So dig in and have the best soccer match party this June and July with Deliveroo!

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9 Fun And Educational Places To Bring Your Kids To That Are Wallet-Friendly

Being a parent is tough. Teaching a child is tough. Looking after a child is tough.

But what if it doesn’t have to be? Don’t worry I’m not trying to sell you anything (fight me, insurance agents).

I’ve compiled a list of places to take your kids that’s both educational and inexpensive. Because honestly, we’re quite done with the zoo, and the rooftop play area at VivoCity.

So parents, aunties, uncles, guardians, LISTEN UP.

Farms

Mainland Tropical Fish Farm

Personally, I love fishes and marine life in general. So I spent a good amount of time visiting fish farms as a child. If you live in the East, then you might want to pay a visit to Mainland Tropical Fish Farm instead.

While the place primarily sells aquarium fishes and supplies, there are activities available for the kids too. Spend a dollar or 3, on packets of food pellets and feed the fishes in the outdoor pond.

For $4, equip your child with a fishing net and a bucket for them to try their hand at catching their very own “longkang” fish! Just make sure they don’t fall in.

Mainland Tropical Fish Farm
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Farmway 1, Singapore 519352
Opening Hours: Daily: 8.30am – 7pm
Contact no.: 6287 3883
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The Animal Resort is home to stallions, a variety of birds that includes a Cassowary and Marabou Stork, a German Shepherd dog training ground, rabbits and guinea pigs, fishes, a pet grooming centre, and a pet shop.

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You can buy the animal feed from the pet store. No outside food should be brought in.

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It’s a great place for children to interact with different animals in a relaxed and laid-back environment.

The Animal Resort
Address: T81 Seletar West Farmway 5, Singapore 798061
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 5pm
Contact no.: 6482 1160
Website

Bollywood Veggies

Tucked away in the Kranji countryside is a 10-acre farming facility complete with a bistro, food museum and even a cooking school!

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After familiarising yourself with the different species of flora and fauna within the farm, visitors can enjoy a myriad of dishes made from local produce at the bistro, Poison Ivy, to nourish your body.

If you ever need a break from the fast-paced city life we’re all used to, make a trip down to Bollywood Veggies and experience an afternoon of serenity for a change.

Bollywood Veggies
Address: 100 Neo Tiew Road, Singapore 719026
Opening Hours: Wed – Fri: 8am – 5.30pm, Sat – Sun: 8am – 6.30pm
Contact no.: 6898 5001
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve has much to offer. Explore the vast mangroves and trails that span all over the reserve as you contemplate the beauty of your surroundings.

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Address: 301 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718925
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 7pm
Contact no.: 6794 1401
Website

Kranji Marshes

For those unfamiliar with Kranji Marshes, the 56.8-hectare freshwater marshland is home to unique biodiversity.

Kranji Marshes is actually split into two main areas – the public area that is open to all members of the public, and the restricted core conservation area that is deemed to be ecologically sensitive. You can enter the core conservation area if you sign up for a guided tour.

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According to NParks, Kranji Marshes is home to more than 170 species of birds, 54 species of butterflies, and 33 species of dragonflies! Alongside Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve, it plays an important role in providing a habitat for the conservation of wildlife in the Kranji area.

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Moorhen Blind and Swamphen Hide are 2 bird-watching stations that overlook marsh landscapes, perfect for taking in the sights of nature.

The park is open from 7am-7pm daily. Do note that there is no lighting in the evenings! The park is also wheelchair- and pram-friendly, with the exception of the Raptor Tower.

Kranji Marshes
Address: 11 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Singapore 718814
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 7pm
Contact no.: 6794 1401
Website

Play And Learn

Diggersite

If your child has a fascination for excavators, cranes, and dump trucks, then they’ll love Diggersite.

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Diggersite is a one-of-a-kind edutainment centre that provides realistic experience in operating small scale construction machinery. The main motive is to help your child build motor skills, which are vital for writing, crafts, and other fine motor activities.

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The experience is quite legitimate. Your child will get to put on a construction safety helmet, build small blocks, and operate a construction digger!

Diggersite
Address: Find your nearest Diggersite Clip ‘n Climb

Unlike most rock-climbing facilities, Clip ‘n Climb also caters for climbers of all ages with 19 different colourful climbing challenges. Meaning, kids can join in the fun too!

Clip ‘n Climb is great for improving a kid’s concentration and focus as well as sensory and motor skills.

Check out the packages and pricing at Clip ‘n Climb here!

Clip ‘n Climb
Address: Our Tampines Hub, 51 Tampines Ave 4, #03-03, Singapore 528523
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 9pm, Fri – Sat: 10am – 11pm, Sun: 10am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6705 9410
Website

ORTO

I remember the days when ORTO used to be Bottle Tree Park.

Today, the 555,000 square feet space has been completely revamped and taken over by ORTO. Located in the North, it is Singapore’s first multi-recreational park that is open 24 hours a day.

Today, it houses a prawning and fishing facility, a paintball park, a trampoline park, a drift karting circuit, and even a sporting facility for rent!

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What’s more, with a whole list of dining places at ORTO, it’s the perfect place for a family day out!

ORTO
Address: 81 Lorong Chencharu, #01-01, Singapore 769198
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The Artground is an accessible play space for children aged 12 and below, and they aim to provide positive art experiences through interactive art installations that changes tri-annually.

Children are encouraged to climb over, under or through the interactive art installations, which helps to develop their motor skills.

On the weekends, there will also be various art-related programs that families with young children can participate in.

The best part? Entry to The Artground is FREE!

The Artground
Address: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Block J #01-40, Singapore 439053
Opening Hours: Wed – Thu: 9.30am – 5pm, Fri – Sun: 9.30am – 6pm, Mon – Tue: Closed
Contact no.: 6925 0621
Website

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Golden Village Cinema Is Bringing Movies Back To Bedok After 10 Years

While Bedok might be one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods in Singapore, it’s strange that the area does not have a cinema of its own.

One would have to go to Eunos, Tampines or further to catch a movie. The last movie theatre that served Bedok residents, was the iconic Princess Theatre, which closed 10 years ago.

Today, Golden Village Multiplex, Singapore’ leading cinema exhibitor, has opened its doors at Bedok with a new 576-seater multiplex at DjitSun Mall Bedok.

It’s somewhat serendipitous for the new Golden Village Bedok multiplex to be standing where the Princess Theatre once stood. It’s almost as if the Princess Theatre is passing on the baton to Golden Village.

Bringing Movie Magic To Bedok

This new cineplex will house 6 screens and can seat up to 576 people.

That’s not all. In line with the opening, Golden Village is launching a NEW curry-flavoured gourmet popcorn. This new popcorn is exclusive to Golden Village Bedok and will only be available for the first 3 months after the opening.

Golden Village will also be introducing 3 other popcorn flavours to all its cinemas islandwide – Seaweed Wasabi, Caramel, and Cheese.

If you’re living in Bedok, dry your tears because you no longer have to head to another neighbourhood to catch a movie!

Golden Village Bedok
Address: 445 Bedok North Street 1, #04-01 DjitSun Mall Bedok, Singapore 469661
Contact no.: 6653 8100
Website

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