I actually can’t remember the last time I watched a movie in a theatre – I think it might have been Ip Man: The Legend is Born. Work’s been crazier than usual so there’s been no time to get caught up with all the movies I want to watch, but I made time to catch Love Cuts in a charity gala screening last Saturday evening. I was involved in the pre-pro process right before I left HPB, and since the subject of breast cancer is one that I’m interested in because it was part of my portfolio at the Board, I was very keen to watch the movie to see how the final product turned out. In a nutshell, Love …
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PSA: Cycling seminar for YOG2010.
Singapore will host the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in August 2010. The organising committee, SYOGOC, is looking for Sports Specialist Volunteers for the cycling disciplines. Those interested in volunteering are invited to attend an introductory session on 9th January 2010 to understand the sport, expectations and roles and responsibilities, followed by workshops to cover the different disciplines. Be trained by professionals to graduate as a qualified Sport Specialist Volunteer! Get up close and personal with the bikes, bikers and the fantastic people that make this sport go round and round… When? Saturday 9 January 2010 What time? 9am-1pm Where? S2010 Hall (2nd floor SYOGOC, 1 Kay Siang Road) What’s happening? – Intro to cycling – History of cycling in the Olympic …
Free mattresses for Singapore's less privileged.
ADVERTORIAL On the few occasions we have thrown out old mattresses, they have always disappeared within minutes of us placing them downstairs near the garbage disposal, probably salvaged by someone in need of new bedding but without the means of buying it. I’ve always felt a little sorry for whoever picked up our mattresses, since used ones always come with soil, germs and bedbugs no matter how conscientious you are at keeping them clean. Now Beds.sg, a local online retailer of mattresses and bedding products, has started a charity programme for Singapore’s poor and needy, so that they need no longer go around picking up old mattresses to sleep on. The Free Mattress for Singapore’s Less Privileged scheme will give …
50 Strong Years.
ADVERTORIAL Do you still remember your first visit to the school dental nurse? Did you queue for nutritious food rations at community health clinics? Were you there when the Great Singapore Workout was launched? The Health Promotion Board celebrates 50 years of health promotion with an online retrospective and exciting contest. Submit your old photos showing your experiences with public health and you could win flat screen TVs, iPods and more! Simply scan your old photo or snap a picture of it using a webcam or camera and submit it online at 50strongyears.sg. Closing date is 27 July 2009.
