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Whether you have lived here 20 years or just a newbie off the boat, Singapore has something for everyone, albeit not as rampantly overwhelming as other countries, but we learn to make the most of what we have.
In a series of 5 articles our aim is to open the suggestion box and highlight things, and places to see and do to broaden your daily lifestyle choices. Please register as a contributor with us - and post your comments, votes and local experiences.
Tampines Regional Library
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Tampines has got to be one of the coolest libraries in Singapore with spacious sections, each one featuring cool add-ons like exercise bikes for reading and working out at the same time, free video editing and 3D printing services, cooking classes and storytelling sessions.
INFORMATION
a. 1 Tampines Walk, #02-01 Singapore 528523
w. www.nlb.gov.sg/VisitUs/BranchDetails/tabid/140/bid/335/Default.aspx?branch=Tampines+Regional+Library
s. www.facebook.com/publiclibrarysg/
Kitten Sanctuary
Image Credit: Kitten Sanctuary Singapore Facebook Page
Volunteer to pamper kittens at Kitten Sanctuary where they teach you how to feed, clean and make food for these tiny, adorable felines. The organization takes in rescue kittens and even helps find them a forever home.
INFORMATION
a. 737A North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198705
s. www.facebook.com/kittensanctuary.sg
The Moon
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The Moon brings you stories and books from emerging writers, writers of colour and queer writers while also striving to dissolve gender imbalance. You’d also love their cosy nook upstairs and their wonderful cafe where coffee, books and conversations keep flowing.
INFORMATION
a. 37 Mosque St, Singapore 059515
s. www.facebook.com/themoonsg/
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
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Take in the splendid beauty of Singapore’s first ASEAN Heritage Park Sungei Buloh and spot diverse wildlife - mudskippers, crabs, water snakes, shellfish, crocodiles; domestic birds like herons, bitterns, kingfishers, sunbirds as well as migratory whimbrels, sandpipers and plovers.
INFORMATION
a. 301 New Tiew Crescent 718925
w. www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-
Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club
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Like the chirping of birds first thing in the morning? Take it to another level as members of the Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club bring their feathered critters of various species to chirp together. The sounds are beautiful, one-of-a-kind and not-to-be-missed.
INFORMATION
a. Blk 159 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 560503
w. kebunbarubirdsingingclub.weebly.com/
s. www.facebook.com/Kebun-Baru-Birdsin
Hay Dairies
Image Credit: Hay Dairies Pure Goat Milk Facebook Page
Goats are adorable and coming down to Hay Dairies farm means getting acquainted to hundreds of them. Come here around nine in the morning and watch the milking process, feed them some hay and come back with fresh goat milk.
INFORMATION
a. 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4 718859
s. www.facebook.com/haydairies
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
Image Credit: Bishan - Ang Mo Kio Park Website
The splendid stretch of greenery at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park extends a warm welcome to you and your doggo for a brisk walk. With a dedicated area for your furry buddy and track segregation for small and big dogs, feel at ease and spend quality mornings with your best bud.
INFORMATION
a. 1384 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Singapore
w. www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/bishan---ang-mo-kio-park
s. www.facebook.com/BishanAngMoKioPa
Bras Basah Complex
Image Credit: Bras Basah Complex Merchant Association Facebook Page
Indulge in some serious book buying at amazing bookshops at Bras Basah Complex. You’ll find old gems like Basheer Graphic Books and Evernew Book Store housing amazing titles and second-hand books. Chatting up with like-minded readers and store owners is a fringe benefit.
INFORMATION
a. 231 Bain St, Singapore 180231
s. www.facebook.com/BrasBasahComple
Voices for Animals
Image Credit: Voices For Animals Facebook Page
Feel strongly about rescuing animals and finding them a happy home? Volunteer with an active organization like Voices for Animals and spend time in changing a dog's life for the better.
INFORMATION
a. 11 Pasir Ris Farmway 2, Singapore 519326
Sengkang Floating Wetland
Image Credit: Sengkang Floating Wetland Facebook Photos
Sengkang Riverside Park is absolutely breath-taking and its floating wetland is a hub for bird watching. Carry your binoculars and spot beautiful feathered beauties like Purple Heron, Little tern and Collared Kingfisher as well as colourful dragonflies.
INFORMATION
a. Anchorvale Street, Singapore 544834
w. www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and
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