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Boys Over Flours – These S’porean Dudes Bake And Sell Cakes For A Good Cause

This time last year, I came across an Instagram account belonging to a group of all-male bakers who call themselves “The Four Baker Boys“.

I never really had a FOMO moment in my entire life until I met them. This baking club of theirs looked so fun and exclusive and for once, I wished that I was a boy just so I could be the fifth member of their club.

I mean, Spice Girls had 5 members. Just saying.

I had the pleasure of meeting these 4 guys last year at one of their charity bake sales.

Meet Qamarul (@theboywhobake), Syahid (@prettyawkwardpastry), Aidil (@daintycandy) and Lutfi (@bkosfood), the dream team behind The Four Baker Boys.

Saving The World One Cake At A Time

These four amazing guys give back to charity by utilising their specialised skill set of baking as a way to raise funds for their chosen organisation.

The first time I met them last year, you could tell that they were four VERY different guys bonded by their love for baking. Aidil, the brainchild of The Four Baker Boys, established a baking-only charity organisation in 2014 because there was a growing trend of male bakers entering the market.

They all started off as four individuals with a passion for baking but eventually joined forces to give back to the community.

When I went to one of their bake sales last year, they were raising funds for Majulah Community who were travelling to Aceh to help the victims who were affected by the earthquake.

Their bake sales are typically held at 62A Arab Street. It’s a small but cosy space for the male bakers to all come together and set up tables full of bakes.

They’re also joined by other male bakers from a community called The Baker Boys Club. So you’ll meet other familiar male bakers like Arman (@armnrhmn), Muz (@mmuzs) and more!

Once inside, you will be given a box to stock up on desserts to your heart’s desire, proceed to the cashier and make the payment.

I especially love Syahid’s (@prettyawkwardpastry) tarts. If you’re a tart over cake kind of person, then you’ll love his Thai Milk Tea tarts which is usually available at the charity bake sales.

You can also get huge cake slices from Aidil (@daintycandy). His Pengat Pisang cupcake is to die for. This cupcake is the perfect balance of something old and new.

If you’re a cookie person, then you’ll love Lutfi’s (@bkosfood) cookies. He offered me a taste of his black pepper cookie. Which I initially thought was an extremely weird combination because cookies are supposed to be sweet but guess what, I still dream of his black pepper cookie till today.

You’ll be spoiled for choice because there’s just too many bakes to choose from. Be prepared to leave with two huge boxes if you’re craving for some sweet treats.

Not only are the bakes pretty but they taste amazing too.

This all-male bake club has a simple concept which is to combine their love for baking to help others in need. So if you’re looking to meet the 4 guys behind Four Baker Boys and the Baker Boys Club, then look out for their future bake sales.

You don’t only get to satisfy your sweet tooth but you also get to contribute to a good cause and help others who are in need.

So guys, are you opening up a slot for a fifth female member anytime soon?

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(Header Image Source: @fourbakerboys )

Marina Bay Sands Is Throwing A Festival That Lets You Have Fun And Do Good At The Same Time

Breathtaking views, exciting entertainment options, delicious food – these are some of the things many of us have come to associate with the iconic Marina Bay Sands.

A destination that draws visitors of all sorts, from lovers to families, to foreigners, the integrated resort makes it a point to create a positive impact on the local community using its unique resources and position.

Through Sands for Singapore, its corporate social responsibility programme, Marina Bay Sands has raised over S$16 million for the underprivileged in our community.

An annual event which raises funds and awareness for local charities, Sands For Singapore Charity Festival 2017 will be back again this year, taking place from 8 – 10 September.

The Sands For Singapore Charity Festival will include a line-up of fun and meaningful charity events that will take place across all facets of the integrated resort, including the theatres, retail mall, restaurants, convention centre, and museum.

All you have to do is turn up, have fun, and you too can do good for those in need!

1. Enjoy a picnic at sundown

Got a thing for picnics?

Marina Bay Sands will be hosting a picnic at sundown. Happening at Marina Bay Sands’ Event Plaza, you’re in for an evening of food, drink and music in the plaza, which will be transformed into a cosy picnic space.

Feast on food and drinks from Marina Bay Sands’ dining establishments and award-winning celebrity chef restaurants including db Bistro & Oyster Bar, Osteria and Pizzeria Mozza, and Adrift.

On 8 and 9 September, wine and dine to tunes performed by home-grown talents Too Much Drama and The Summer State; and on the final day of the picnic, be treated to sweet melodies during a musical fiesta led by Grammy-nominated Singaporean conductor Darrell Ang.

Venue: Event Plaza
Date: 8 – 10 Sep
Time:

Friday, 8 September
7.15pm–8pm | Too Much Drama
8.15pm–9pm | The Summer State

Saturday, 9 September
7.15pm–8pm | The Summer State
8.15pm–9pm | Too Much Drama

Sunday, 10 September
7:15pm – 8:00pm | Fiesta! – Music at Marina Bay Sands with Darrell Ang and Friends
8:15pm – 9:00pm | Fiesta! – Music at Marina Bay Sands with Darrell Ang and Friends

Admission: Free

2. Catch A Spectacle Called Spectra

Done with dinner? Stick around for a stunning final act, Spectra, Marina Bay Sands’ brand new light and water show which combines state-of-the-art lasers, lighting, water effects and projections. A kaleidoscopic explosion of colour, this spectacular display will excite both young and young-at-heart.

Venue: Event Plaza
Date: 8 – 10 Sep
Time: 8pm, 9pm (Sunday to Thursday) and 10pm (Friday & Saturday)

3. Play It Forward

On 10 September, come join the action and show your support for the participants of Play It Forward, a property-wide charity challenge organised as part of the Sands for Singapore Charity Festival. In teams of six, participants will represent a local charity and compete to win up to $120,000 worth of cash prizes for their chosen charity.

This year, kids too can participate in a Junior version of Play It Forward adapted for children aged 7 – 12.

Come down to the Event Plaza to catch the live broadcast of the teams as they play fun and creative games across various locations within Marina Bay Sands.

Venue: Event Plaza
Date: 10 Sep
Time: 9am – 12pm
Admission: FREE

4. Do Good Just By Experiencing Marina Bay Sands

Join this year’s Community Chest Heartstrings Walk, a 4km fun walk that will take you on a scenic tour around the Marina Bay waterfront circuit. The walk will involve thousands of fun walkers, competitive vertical marathoners, volunteers and beneficiaries – all in support of an inclusive nation

Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Event Plaza
Date: 9 Sep
Time: Flag-off at 8.15am
Admission: $10 (Registration fee includes a sponsored goodie bag)

Register to participate in Community Chest Heartstrings Walk here.

6. Race To The Sky

Want something more your speed – and by that, you mean faster?

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This September, let’s do some good for those in need!

Eat, play, and experience Marina Bay Sands while keeping the less privileged in our community in mind. While there, find out more about the charities and their causes; if their message speaks to you, find your own ways to help these people in your own time!

As cliched as it is, every little bit counts. So, do and give of what you can and it will be a huge blessing to those who truly need it.

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This Chinese New Year, Let’s Not Forget About The Less Fortunate

With Chinese New Year (CNY) on the horizon, what comes to mind is the abundance of food, the new clothes, and the joyous gatherings – all a display of wealth and fortune. Every year, we sit around a table with family and close friends, and dig into costly delicacies. These are but expected routines and traditions.

However, we forget that not everyone can afford such luxuries.

So while we’re about to celebrate this festive season, let us not forget the less fortunate, for whom these luxuries may not exist.

Here are 4 upcoming charity events that will make your CNY more meaningful this year.

1. AsiaMalls Food Collection & Distribution Initiative

In the spirit of inclusiveness, AsiaMalls has partnered Food from the Heart (FFTH) for a CNY food distribution initiative.

More than 150 volunteers will come together this month to pack and distribute over 500 bags of Chinese New Year goodies and AsiaMalls vouchers to the less privileged.

All food items will go towards supporting Food from the Heart’s 25,000 beneficiaries, especially those living in the surrounding areas of the malls.

Head on down to any of the malls below to donate goodies, volunteer to pack or distribute them!

Items to contribute include:

• Non-perishable food (Instant noodle, canned food etc.)
• Non-food grocery (Toiletries, detergent etc.)
• Condiments (Soy sauce, salt etc.)
• Instant beverages (Milo, coffee etc.)

AsiaMalls Food Collection and Distribution Initiative (in partnership with Food from the Heart)
Century Square: 13 – 19 Jan 2017, Level 1, opposite Universal Optical
Tampines 1: 13 – 19 Jan 2017, Level 1, opposite Sephora
Hougang Mall: 20 – 26 Jan 2017, Level 4, next to The Manhattan Fish Market
Tiong Bahru Plaza: 20 – 26 Jan 2017, Level 1, lift lobby.
Collection time: 11AM – 9PM, daily

2. Have A Reunion Lunch With Stay-Alone Seniors

The eve of every CNY sees members of the family, young and old, bond over a sumptuous meal that is the reunion dinner. But some seniors who live alone in rental flats don’t have anyone share this special occasion with.

GoodLife! Makan by Montfort Care is planning a charity CNY reunion luncheon for 80 to 100 stay-alone seniors in the Marine Terrace. There will also be games and activities, and a red packet for each senior for good health and luck in the new year.

Consider sharing a meal with these seniors in the afternoon before your own reunion dinner with family!

GoodLife! Makan
Address: 52 Marine Terrace, #01-189 Singapore 440052
Tel: 6702 0212
Email: [email protected]

3. Donate Your Pre-Loved Items To Salvation Army

While you’re in the midst of your CNY spring cleaning, don’t throw all your items out yet! Old clothes, toys, books, and even furniture can be given to someone who needs it more.

The Salvation Army is a good place to start. With more than 10 centres across Singapore, their programmes reach out to children and the aged who need care, families in material need, and other needy persons in society.

As long as they’re in good condition, drop your pre-loved items at any of their Redshield centres. Otherwise, if your item is bulky, like furniture or big appliances, you can arrange for collection at your doorstep.

The Salvation Army
Tel: (65) 6288 5438
Email: [email protected]
Address: 20 Bishan Street 22 Singapore 579768 (Open car park)
Operating Hours: Mon – Sun, 24 hours
Image credit: Choo Yut Shing[/caption]

Each wishing card costs $2 and all proceeds will go to the Kreta Ayer Seniors’ Activity Centre.

Also, read 10 Activities To Do During Chinese New Year That Doesn’t Involve Empty Malls