Limau Estate NC

MP House visit at Limau Estate - Jln Haji Salam

2012-02-13T11:43:00.005+08:00

We had an MP House Visit to Jln Haji Salam on Sunday 12th February 2012 from 4pm - 6.30pm. It was wonderful to meet and chat with so many residents during that time! Thank you to all who supported the walkabout, and thanks to our agency partners who turned up to take down the feedback from the residents for further action. See the photos uploaded - you might just spot your face in them! :-)

https://picasaweb.google.com/105231590400084312124/MPWalkaboutAtLimauEstate#

Looking forward to our next house visit!

Changi Point Coastal Walk

2012-02-07T13:19:00.007+08:00

9 residents and a dog named Maggie; that's the group that responded to a call for neighbours of Limau Estate to get together and do a short walk by the sea. We are flattered that a 80 year old plus lady was gamed to do the walk.

It all began at Creek Walk where bumboats were busying ferrying people to Pulau Ubin and other islands. The path is lined with flowers in yellow and white and before you know it , you are on the beach and and seeing sail boats and a Kelong.

Time for another photograph

On the way to Clift walk and Sunset walk

U turn and double back on the same trail and we have done a total of 4.4 km in 1.5 hrs! Good exercise for the day. And happy that we got to know a few of our neighbours. The last stop-load up at the Hawker centre close by.

Citizens on Patrol

2012-02-03T12:32:00.004+08:00

COP in Action

Citizens On Patrol in LENC was formed in October 2011, We have 21 members now. There are 5 groups headed by: Team Robert (group A), Team KeeCheok (Group B),Team Eugene (Group C), Team Norman (group D) and Team Albert (group E). Eash group has its own schedule on patrol. Purpose of COPLENC is to help keep the neighbourhood safe and report any abnormal matters to the relevant authority for action. At the same time, we reach out to neighbours who need help in anyway. Joining COPLENC is voluntary, members are driven by passion, love of the our neighbourhood and a strong desire to keep the place safe and clean. We enjoy the activities not only we contribute to the community, we also make friends and have fun everytime we do our patrol duty. You can see in the pictures that we even bring our dog to walk with us. Any one intersted to walk with us, not neccessary join us as COP memebrs, also welcomed. Please contact me, keecheok@gmail.com I am the co-rodinator of COPLENC.

KHOO KeeCheok

For pictures , please click on link below

[coplenc.blogspot.com]

EAST COAST MILE 2012

2011-12-27T09:47:00.000+08:00

Dear friends at Limau Estate,

The East Coast GRC is organising an event on 8 January 2012 Sunday, 8am to 1pm called

EAST COAST MILE 2012.

This is a community bonding activity, and we will like to encourage residents of our LIMAU ESTATE to join in the event.

The event will be held at ITE COLLEGE EAST, 10 Simei Avenue BUT all Siglap participants including

Limau Estate participants should start the event at Siglap Community Centre at 8am by doing either

Brisk Walking OR

Running OR

Cycling to ITE College East.

Our Adviser Dr Maliki will be accompanying the Brisk Walkers from Siglap CC to ITE College East.

During the brisk walk, participants can make friends with each other.

At the ITE College East, there will be a Fun Carnival with Games Stalls, Performances, Sandwich Making Competition, How to build a Terrarium in a glass bottle, Demonstration on how to make a scrapebook, sale of food and drinks, etc and also

the Formation of East Coast Community Wall with painted wall tiles.

Each wall tile ticket will costs $5.

All proceeds received from the sale of the wall tiles will be donated to CHARITY.

Admission ticket to the event costs only $2 per person and you'll get a goodie bag, a scarf and 8 game tokens to play at the carnival.

More importantly, this is a good opportunity to get to know the residents of Siglap and also the bigger East Coast GRC as we attempt to build a stronger and more cohesive community.

We will like to invite you, your family, your neighbours and their family to be part of this very meaningful event.

Tickets are available now. Please SMS Geok Eng HP 97492518 indicating your name, address and

number of tickets and Geok Eng will deliver the tickets to your doorsteps.

If there are about 40 participants coming from your street and neighbouring streets, we can arrange for a bus to ferry them from Limau Estate to Siglap Community Centre.

We look forward to your SMS informing the number of tickets you want to buy.

If you want more details, please visit the website http.//www.eastcoastmile.com.

Thank you.
LIMAU ESTATE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY

Trees of the World - Light Up . 3 December 2011 - 1 January 2012

2011-12-20T09:34:00.005+08:00

Trees of the World Light-Up 2011 is an event organized by the Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Parks Board, as part of the year end festivities and in celebration of the International Year of the Forest.

300 trees are adopted by embassies, schools, societies and other organisations and these trees are lined up from Tanglin core to Bukit Timah core inside the Botanic Gardens. They will be decorated and lighted up, creating a magical wonderland.

Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee, represented by the Limau Estate Gardening Club, is participating in this event; decorating and lighting up a tree. The theme of our display is the ALL CARE framework - which means incorporating all channels, all ages, all races and all estates in our constituency.

The event was launched on the 3 Dec with " Trees of the World, A musical celebration" .
at Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Palm Valley on 3 and 4 Dec 2011 and will be held till 1 Jan 2012

Go to the Botanical Gardens and look out for our tree!

Tree Planting Day

2011-11-10T17:37:00.005+08:00

Bat Plant

2011-10-14T16:59:00.022+08:00

Ever seen a Bat Plant?

Well it is in full bloom in a pot belonging to one of the member of Limau gardening club.

Very timely if you are one of those who observe Halloween.

Tacca chantieri “Black Beauty – Bat plant”

These fantastic tropical plants are not orchids The plants like heat and humidity (like Vanda and Phalaenopsis) and stand approximately 28 inches high!The flowers are deepest purple and are almost black and 8 inches across with 10 inch whiskers dangling down - super warm conservatory plants

Visit to Sr Mariamman Tample and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

2011-10-13T10:39:00.001+08:00

SIGLAP MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL CELEBRATION 2011

2011-09-15T14:52:00.002+08:00

Dear residents of Limau Estate,

Our annual Siglap Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration this year will be held on:
Date: 17 September 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Siglap CC Basketball Court
Price: Tickets sold at $3 each

All Siglap residents are invited to join in the fun! There will be game stalls, chinese calligraphy, tea appreciation, and lots of Siglap residents mingling and having fun together. There will also be a lantern walk so don't forget to bring your lanterns too!

See you there!

Warmest regards,
LENC

Mobile Traditional Chinese Medicine at Siglap CC

2011-08-22T10:50:00.005+08:00

Dear Limau Estate residents,

There will be a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Mobile service starting from 17 September 2011, Saturday from 7pm to 9pm. Subsequent sessions will be held on every third Saturday of the month at Siglap CC’s Car park (300 Bedok South Ave 3).
Each session is limited to the first 20pax.

This is free for residents who are 60 years old and above, and/or are physically disabled, and/or are on public assistance. Nominal charges are levied for others (please refer to poster below for further information).

Registrations for the sessions can only be done on the actual day of the service and not in advance. For more information, please refer to the attached poster.

Understanding the 7 Month Hungry Ghost Festival [Sat, 27 Aug 2011, 2 - 4 pm]

2011-08-19T09:56:00.004+08:00

Siglap IRCC will be organising a visit to the San Qing Gong temple on 27 Aug 2011 (Saturday) from 2pm – 4pm. All Siglap residents are invited to join. The event is Free-of-Charge.

Details of the planned visit is as follows:
Date: Saturday, 27 Aug
Time: 1.45 pm
Pick-up Point: Siglap CC (300 Bedok South Ave 3)
Free transportation and light refreshments will be provided.

Programme
The programme is as follows:
2:00pm – Arrival of Participants
2:05pm – Talk on Hungry Ghost Festival - Origins and Rituals
2:45pm – Q&A
3:00pm – Tour of temple
3.30pm- Light refreshments
4pm – End

If you're like to attend, please rsvp to Siglap CO at 64498040, or send an email to limaestatenc@gmail.com. Thank you!

Warmest regards,
Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee

SIGLAP NATIONAL DAY OBSERVANCE CEREMONY 2011

2011-08-08T11:03:00.005+08:00

Dear Residents of Limau Estate Neighbourhood,

You are invited to join the Siglap Constituency National Day Observance Ceremony 2011 at Temasek Primary School on National Day morning.

Date: 9th Aug 2011
Time: 0715hrs
Dress Code: Wear Red (and White if possible) in celebration of National Day! There will be a mass walk, so comfortable walking attire would be most suitable.

Please see the event flyer attached in English and Chinese for your information.
We hope to see you there! Looking for "Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee" members when you attend, so that we can also meet you!

Happy National Day to all!

Proper Waste Disposal

2011-08-05T13:29:00.005+08:00

Dear Residents

Recently, we noticed that bags of refuse were left along the pavement outside premises instead of being placed in the refuse bins provided. As a result, rodents were attracted by the smell of the food waste and were seen gnawing the bags to get to the food remains. Rodents can transmit infectious diseases. In addition, they can gnaw your household furniture, building structures a well as cables and wires which could lead to potential fire hazards.

Hence, we would like to seek residents’ cooperation to dispose of bags of refuse properly into the refuse bins provided by the Public Waste Collector (PWC) for collection. Should you need to dispose of any bulky waste, please contact your regular waste contractor or any of the PWCs listed on the “Guide to Proper Waste Disposal” flyer.

Let’s do our part to keep our environment clean and green.

We thank you for your cooperation.

This message is brought to you by Siglap Grassroots’ Organisations and the National Environment Agency (NEA).

Dog Poo

2011-08-05T13:21:00.004+08:00

A clean city is a strong reflection of our civic values. Every individual plays an important part in keeping the environment clean.

Recently, we received a number of feedback on dog owners leaving behind their dogs’ poo in public areas in Siglap Estate. Animal waste such as dogs’ poo, if left uncleared, will cause smell nuisance and may transmit infectious diseases.

It is an offence to leave behind your dogs’ poo. A first-time offender can be fined up to $1,000. We strongly urge dog owners and their domestic helpers to act responsibly, pick up their dogs’ poo and dispose of them properly into litterbins.

When walking your dog in public places, bring along a small plastic bag to clear your dog’s poo. You can also use a piece of newspaper for your dog to poo on so that you can conveniently fold and dispose of it into a bin.

Such considerate acts will help keep the environment clean and hygienic.

Let’s be responsible dog owners.

This message is brought to you by Siglap Grassroots’ Organisations and the National Environment Agency (NEA).

"National Day @ NEWater Visitor Centre"

2011-08-04T15:41:00.006+08:00

Dear Residents,

PUB would like us to convey their invitation to residents of Limau Estate to join in the celebrations of National Day on 9 August 2011. at the NEWater Visitor Centre .

Apart from going on their free guided tours where visitors can witness how NEWater is produced and learn about Singapore's water resources, they will be having a variety of activities throughout the day (details below).

Their centre is located at Bedok and is open from 9am – 5.30pm.

Thanks and see you there!

Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee

Get together 4 family members and

join us for the NEWater Scientist Family Challenge on 9^th August!

For more details and registration, email crystallearning@me.com

Join us for 1^st ever flea market at NEWater Visitor Centre.

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!

Do you have things to clear? Why don’t you sell them at the flea market? For more details, email pub_newatervc@pub.gov.sg. Hurry, limited places!

Getting There

Take the train to Tanah Merah MRT Station, where shuttle buses will bring you to the Visitor Centre.

The pickup times for the shuttle buses are:

8:45am	9:30am	10:30am	11:30am	12:15pm
1:30pm	2:00pm	2:45pm	3:45pm	4:15pm

If you’re going by car/taxi, take PIE exit 4A or ECP exit 2B

ONE COMMUNITY WALK 2011

2011-07-21T17:11:00.001+08:00

Come join the Siglap leg of ONE COMMUNITY WALK 2011 on 24th July 2011, at Siglap CC!
Siglap CC is at 300 Bedok South Ave 3 (opposite Bedok Court). See you there!

SIGLAP CLEANLINESS TASK FORCE

2011-07-21T12:06:00.002+08:00

Dear Limau Estate Residents,

The Siglap Citizen's Consultative Committee has set up a Cleanliness Task Force that engages the respective agencies of NEA, Npark and PUB regarding cleanliness issues especially in private estates like ours.

If you have any feedback about the cleanliness of your estate, in particular clogged or dirty drains, mosquito breeding or park maintenance issues, road sweeping issues, etc , please take a photo and email us with the date and location of problem, for us to inform the taskforce for further action.

If you are unable to take a photo of the problem, just send us as much information as you can about it, so that we can get it checked out too. Please email limauestatenc@gmail.com.

Let's work together towards a cleaner Limau Estate!

Community Emergency Prepareness Programme

2011-06-13T11:05:00.002+08:00

Hello Limau Estate Residents,

Do you know you can prepared for community emergency by signing up for the
CEPP modules 1-5? You will learn first Aid, cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation , fire safety,
evacuation and etc.

The best thing is.... Its Free.

Problems with DOGS?

2011-05-18T16:47:00.004+08:00

For those of us who are having problems with dogs, please tune in to watch the show "Dog Wisperer (S2)". It starts today on Starhub channel 411 - National Geographic.

There are 2 back to back shows tonight starting at 10pm then at 11pm.

On the 10pm show, Cesar Millan a.k.a dog whisperer will take on a dog obsessed with swimming pool and splashing water.

11pm - Cesar will address a Dashund with a broken leg that has turned aggressive and fearful.

Good shows to learn how to be the "Leader of the pack"

Cesar Millan " I rehabilitate DOGS and train human"

Scheduled MRT Track Maintenance Works

2011-05-06T13:17:00.005+08:00

Dear residents of Limau Estate,
Please be informed of the scheduled MRT track maintenance works to be carried out from 9 - 15th May 2011.

Put on your ear plugs if you are a light sleeper! :-)

DATE PALM TREE GROWN FROM ISRAELI SEED TO BE GIVEN AWAY FREE!

2011-04-26T11:48:00.006+08:00

Hello Neighbours,

A gardening club member wants to give away his Date Palm Tree. - FREE!
If you are interested, please contact him directly.

Extract from his email ......

Attached is the picture of our Date tree that we would like to give away instead of chopping it down, please help pass this info around. I can be contacted via email at jaysng@singnet.com.sg or mobile no 96728488.( Mr Ng ) The offer is good for 2 weeks ( till 8 May 2011) after which I will proceed to chop it down.

Background to this Date tree

This Date tree (palm) is about 5 years old and it is germinated from one of the seed in a pack of date fruits which was brought back from Israel by my wife during her pilgrim trip to holy land. This date tree is planted on our planter plot and as it sits on a higher ground than our rear neighbour's, so, as it grows bigger, chances it may topple over to our neighbour's backyard and damage the retaining wall.

Interested party need to do the tranplanting themself or engage a contractor to do this on their behalf.

Limau Estate Gardening Club
Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee

Community Service Message: Crime Watch

2011-04-26T11:05:00.002+08:00

This is a community service message for the residents of Limau Estate:

Police Professionalism

“Murder of a Male Massage Operator”

The foul smell of a highly decomposed body in one of the units at Blk 79 Indus Road which went undetected for ten days finally led to its discovery. With the cooperation from the Royal Malaysian Police, watch how the officers from the Criminal Investigation Department solved the case within 26 hours upon its discovery.

Appeal for Information

”Murder at Marina Boulevard”

On 18 November 2010, Wu Hui, a 36-year-old construction worker from China was found dead on a bench at Marina Boulevard. The victim worn an orange polo T-shirt and dark coloured pants. If you have any information on this case, please call the Police Hotline at 1800 225 0000.

Telecast Dates:

Tamil Version
-Vasantham: 26 April 2011 (Tuesday) at 9 pm

Mandarin Version
-Channel 8: 29 April 2011 (Friday) at 8.30 pm

Malay Version
-SURIA: 30 April 2011 (Saturday) at 8.30 pm

English Version
-Channel 5: 15 May 2011 (Sunday) at 9 pm

Food Fiesta At Bedok Ria Crescent !

2011-03-16T11:08:00.003+08:00

Meet your neighbours and your MP, AND Support Earth Hour 2011 at Limau Estate Food Fiesta on 26 March 2011!

2011-03-10T12:12:00.003+08:00

Calling all Limau Estate residents! Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee is organising a Limau Estate Food Fiesta at Bedok Ria Crescent playground, on the 26th of March 2011.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your fellow Limau Estate neighbours, chat up our Member of Parliament - Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, as well as support Earth Hour 2011 at the same time!

There will be dinner, fun and games, entertainment, as well as educational booths set up by our friendly neighbourhood police, Civil Defence, NEA, our gardening club, etc. There will even be door gifts and free tickets to the PCF Carnival coming up in April too!

So, turn off the lights in your home, bring your family, neighbours and friends and join in the fun!

The details again:

Date: 26 March 2011
Venue: Bedok Ria Crescent Playground
Time: 6.15pm - 9.30pm
Tickets: $10 per person.

For more details, please call Yongyang at Siglap Constituency Office at 64498040.

Library For Limau Estate Gardeners!

2011-01-15T16:49:00.003+08:00

Limau Estate Gardening Club is pleased to announce the formation of a library dedicated to all things gardening. The library is housed at 53 Bedok Ria Crescent. we currently have 11 books in the library and will add more books to the collection as we go along.

The library is open to all registered members of the Limau Estate Gardening Club. Some rules to be observed :-

A. Call Mr Wong Seng Chow at 91206070 to make sure the book you wish to borrow is available and make an appointment to collect the book.

B. Each member can only borrow one book at a time.

C. Each book may be borrowed for one month. However, if no one is on the waiting list for this book, it maybe extended for another month.

D. Members will be required to sign out for the book borrowed.

E. Members are responsible for the care of the book borrowed.

Books available now:

1. 1001 GARDEN PLANTS IN SINGAPORE.

This is a NPark’s publication and contains photographs of all plants listed. Besides photographs there are also notes on plants characteristics, habitats and care requirements.

2. TROPICAL GARDEN PLACES by William Warren

This book has many photographs of tropical plants. The photographs are larger than those in the previous book. The photographs also blends with other plants as it would in a garden. The plants are well documented.

3. THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF HERBS

A Reader’s Digest publication, this book list more than 100 herbs. Besides growing the herbs, it also describes the uses of herbs for health, beauty, cooking and crafts.

4. COMPLETE GUIDE TO ORCHIDS

5. ORCHIDS IN GARDEN CITY

6. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS

7. HOW TO GARDEN- Hamlyn

8. A GUIDE TO HYDROPONICS

9. A GUIDE TO FRUITS AND SEEDS

10. A GUIDE TO HERBS AND SPICES

11. A GUIDE TO COMMON VEGETABLES

The Librarian

MP Walkabout on 18 Dec 2010 (Saturday)

2010-12-20T13:43:00.008+08:00

We had an MP Walkabout led by our adviser, Speaker of Parliament and MP for East Coast GRC (Siglap) Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, last Saturday 18 Dec 2010.

We started the walk from Jalan Greja at about 9am, and proceeded through Taman Bedok, Pesari Walk and Bedok Place. It was a lovely morning for the walk, and many residents came out to meet their MP. It was very nice to see some streets with really closely bonded neighbours who are friends with each other and have been living harmoniously with each other for decades. They even came up with ideas together to beautify their environment as a group.

Many residents staying in this area have been staying their for a long time indeed. Their reasons for staying: good neighbours, convenient location, and peaceful environment. The latter two can be found in many places of our beautiful country, but good neighbours do make all that difference.

Thanks to all our LENC and Siglap volunteers, as well as the representatives from the Police and National Environment Agency who turned up for the walkabout last Saturday. Last but not least, a big thank you to all the residents who came forward to say Hello. The smiles and harmony of our neighbourhood certainly made it an even more beautiful morning indeed!

*Here are the photos of the walkabout!

Siglap Bowling Competition 2010 - LENC champions again!

2010-11-23T14:09:00.004+08:00

This year’s Siglap bowling championship was held on Saturday 20 Nov 10 and the guest of honour was Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, Speaker of Parliament, MP for East Coast GRC (Siglap)

In total 20 teams were registered and LENC was well represented by 2 teams.

The team members were:
LENC 1: Leon Lee; Jonathan Hong; Samantha Tan and Freddy Low.
LENC 2: Kevin Tan; Nicholas Tan; Mitchell Ng and Michelle Ng.

The tournament was based on the best of 3 game series. LENC1 was the reigning champion from 2009 and everyone was gunning for them.
After first game, LENC 1 and 2 stood at 5th and 4th position. At the end of 2nd game LENC1 improved to 2nd position while LENC2 slipped to 5th. In the last deciding game, LENC1 proved that they were indeed true champions and came from behind to pip the leading team by 14 pins to emerge champions once again. LENC2 also performed relatively well and ended in a commendable 8th position.

Thanks once again to the organizing committee spear-headed by Siglap Lucky Valley RC for a wonderful and enjoyable event.

Congratulations to both the LENC teams and thanks to all supporters who turned up.We look forward to next year’s event where we hope we can do a three-peat.

Siglap Tree Planting Day - 6 November 2010

2010-11-10T11:54:00.007+08:00

We are so blessed! No rain! Yesterday morning , it was raining cats and dogs
and the morning after the event, it was raining again.

The tree planting at Jalan Kasturi went on without a hitch. Four Salam trees were planted. And although the trees were already in the holes dug for that purpose, it was still very meaning to cover the trees with soil and then water them.

The party then proceeded to the Limau Manis Playground to launch the Limau Estate Community Lime Garden. Our Guest of Honour Mr Abdullah Tarmugi unveil the plaque.
and went on to inspect identification tags of all Limau plants. eg Limau Nipis, Limau Kasturi, Limau Bali and Limau Manis

The Gardening Club and Limau Estate NC members played host to all the guests at the function
and all had good breakfasts while making friends with one and all.

( See slideshow on the right hand column)

Siglap Tree Planting Day and Launch of Limau Estate Community Lime Garden

2010-10-26T13:56:00.003+08:00

Dear Residents,

The Siglap Tree Planting Day is here again!

Do you know that there is a tree planting season in Singapore? It all started when Mr Lee Kuan Yew first envisioned Singapore as a Garden City of the tropics and as a commitment to this cause, he has planted a tree every year since he launched the campaign in 1963. Former PM Mr Goh Chok Tong and PM Mr Lee Hsien Loong has carried on this tradition.

The first Tree Planting Day started in 1971 and is held every November as part of the Clean and Green Singapore (CGS) campaign.

In our Siglap event, to be held on the 6 November 2010 ( Saturday) at 8 am at Jalan Limau Kasturi, Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, Speaker of Parliament and MP for East Coast GRC (Siglap) will be planting four Salam trees. He will then proceed to Jalan Limau Manis playground to launch the new Community Lime Garden started by the Limau Estate Gardening Club members. Limau Nipis, Limau Kasturi, Limau Bali and limau Purut are the current species planted

See you there!!

Working on the Community Garden

2010-08-31T22:40:00.000+08:00

2010-08-31T22:28:00.003+08:00

Working on the Community Garden

2010-08-30T14:20:00.004+08:00

On a very hot Saturday afternoon, a group of keen Limau gardeners met and made their way to a nursery in Ang Mo Kio, well known for its wide selection of plants. Their mission; to buy one of every lime or limau plant species available and turn the Limau Manis Community Garden into a reference garden for lime plants.

As it turns out, they were only 5 types of lime plants at the nursery. Not discouraged, we bought the plants and headed back to the garden. Hard work awaits! Clearing the garden of weeds and preparing the ground took an hour and then we were ready for the next phase.

With tender loving care, we ensured the plants were transplanted properly. And sufficiently watered; not damaged, roots intact. The rest we leave it to mother nature.

We enjoyed the workout, friendship and neighbourliness. All present resolved to meet again at the garden next Sunday 5 September at 6 pm

SIGLAP NATIONAL DAY OBSERVANCE CEREMONY 2010

2010-08-06T10:56:00.003+08:00

Dear Siglap Residents

INVITATION LETTER

Chairman and members of the organising committee cordially invite you to Siglap National Day Observance Ceremony 2010 on Monday, 9th August 2010 at Temasek Primary School (Bedok South Avenue 3). 7.30am.

2 Mr. Abdullah Tarmugi, Speaker of Parliament; MP for East Coast GRC (Siglap); and Advisor for East Coast GRC GROs will be the Guest of Honour of the event.

3 We look forward to your attendance. Should you require any clarifications, please feel free to contact Mr. Tay Tze Yong at 6449 8040 during office hours

4 Thank you.

* Do appreciate your attendance and support to wear Red on the date of event.

Goh Geok Eng
Chairperson for Siglap National Day Observance Ceremony 2010

PROGRAMME

7-30am: Arrival of resident participants
Brass band performance.
7-40am: Student contingents to assemble.
7-45am: Arrival of Guest of Honour

8-00am: Flag Raising Ceremony & National Anthem
8-10am: Reciting of Pledge by 3 students
8-30am: A brief introduction of the Singapore 2010
Youth Olympics Games
Students to perform the YOG Cheer.
8-50am: Residents walk for the Nation
GOH to flag off walk from left exit of the assembly area
9-15am: Collection of Goodie Bags
9-45am: End of Programme

Siglap Torch Relay for YOG - CHEER THE FLAME!

2010-08-06T01:22:00.003+08:00

Dear Limau Estate Residents,

Singapore 2010 Youth Olympics “Cheer The Flame” Torch-Relay for Siglap would be held this Sunday from 5pm to 6.30pm, right past our estate! (see attached map of route)

Make history and get your family, neighbours and friends to be part of the inaugural YOG Torch Relay in Siglap!
Of the 5 torch bearers at this leg of Cheer The Flame, 2 are Siglap Grassroots Leaders - Mrs Devi Sambandan from Siglap CSC and Mr Abdul Majid Bin Sulaiman from Siglap CCC.

p.s.: Please park your car along Bedok South Road towards Upper East Coast Road if you are driving.
DO NOT park along Bedok South Road towards Bedok as this stretch would be used for the torch-relay run.

See you there this SUNDAY @ 5pm. Come and make it happen!

Double Awards - LENC Gardening Club

2010-07-27T20:50:00.010+08:00

At the recently concluded Singapore Garden Festival 2010, Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee Gardening Club received 2 awards from NParks.

The first award was for Community In Bloom (Gold Award) for residents of Bedok Ria Crescent who banded together to adorn the streets with orchids.

The second award was the Gardeners' Cup 2010 First Runner-up for the submission of a sensory garden called Sense Surround by group "Rasa Cinta" This was achieved by the combined effort of APSN (Association of Persons with Special Needs) , Laguna Park Condominium NC, Marine Crescent Ville RC and Limau Estate NC.

A very big 'Thank You' to all participants and keep up the good work of beautifying our environment.

Farm Tour @ Lim Chu Kang

2010-05-19T21:47:00.002+08:00

Nothing beats buying vegetables fresh from the farm!
And with that in mind, 40 residents from Limau Estate made their way to Kok Fah Technology Farm and bought all their week's requirements and more! It was fun and it was exciting doing things together. There was more shopping and tasting of mushrooms at another farm and before we know it , it was already time to have our lunch at Koufu Food Court at Woodlands before heading for home. Everybody was asking when is our next outing !

Siglap's New Photography Club

2010-05-04T14:45:00.001+08:00

Farm Tour To Lim Chu Kang

2010-04-30T13:55:00.002+08:00

Limau Estate Gardening Club is organising a
FARM TOUR this coming Saturday

Date : 8 May 2010 Saturday
Time : 8am to 2 pm.
Ticket : S$5 per person ( Mineral water provided)
Meeting point: Siglap CC at 8 am

We will be visiting the following places
1) Vegetables Wholesale Farm (Kok Fah Technological Farm)
2) Dragon Fruit Farm
3) Wheat Grass and Mushroom Farm (Kin Yan)
4) Farmart

At the end of the tour, the bus will stop at a Food Court for you
to have lunch before heading for home. ( Lunch at own expense)

Limited to first 40 participants who call or SMS Geok Eng HP: 97492518
giving name, address and the number going.

Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee

www.limauneighbour.blogspot.com

Let's Make Our World The Most Beautiful Home Music Video and Photo Contest

2010-04-27T13:22:00.002+08:00

Dear Residents,

NEA will be organising a CGS video and photo online contest on CGS
Facebook. You could submit videos related to the new theme song, or photos showing how you've been 'going Green'.

All participants who take part in the engagement activities can win vouchers from sponsors like Starbucks, McDonalds, NTUC, City Square Mall, Ikea and the like.

Perhaps you'd like to show the rest of Singapore how you Go Green in Limau Estate!

More information at: http://www.facebook.com/CGSingapore

Cheers!

Food Fiesta @ Kew Avenue Playground

2010-04-25T23:47:00.001+08:00

HELLO RESIDENTS!

The Food Fiesta @ Kew Avenue was succesfully concluded more than a month ago, on 13 March 2010. It was an all-encompasssing event filled with dance, song and food! With displays exhibited by the Singapore Police Force, the Civil Defence Forces and the NParks, residents had plenty to view and information to gain. In addition, photos of residents' gardens participating in in the Best Garden Award (Limau Estate) 2010 were on display.

At the same time, residents dine to a series of performance, including line dancing from the Siglap South WEC and hiphop dancing from students of Bedok South Secondary School.

The awardees of the Best Garden Awards:

Residents were treated to a serenade of classic and pop songs in various languages by the wonderful on-site DJ. This includes a special guest performance by Mr Abdullah Tarmugi!

In the meantime, we'll look forward to the next limau estate event! :)

Cooking Demonstration at A-ROY Thai Restaurant

2010-04-23T17:33:00.003+08:00

Watch And Learn

Chef Luyong Kunaksorn will be sharing tips in Thai cooking . Recipes include Tom Yum Goong, Salted Black Olive Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nahm Liap) and Thai Green Chicken Curry (Kaeng Khiaw Waan Gai).

Venue: A-ROY THAI restaurant , 81 Upper East Coast Road, Goodwill Court
Date : Sunday, 16 May 2010
Time : 3.00pm to 5.30pm
Price : $10 per person

Ticket Sales : Please call or sms Geok Eng Tel 97492518.

First come first served basis.
Transport : Will try to arrange car pooling

Why wait? Call Now!

Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee

Compost Sale

2010-04-22T14:58:00.004+08:00

Dear Residents,

The Limau Estate Gardening Club is organising a compost ( dried, no smell) Sale. The compost is ordered in bulk and you will have to shovel the compost into the bags (provided) yourself when the lorry arrives. That's the bit of work you have to do for getting compost at dirt cheap price! Details as follows

Price: $1.50 per Bag (10 Kg roughly )- Bag provided

Date : 15 May 2010. ( Sat ) Time 10.00 am

Location: Junction Jalan Limau Nipis/ Jalan Limau Manis Playground

To Place Order : Call 98504497

Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee

RSAF Flying Activities on 1st and 2nd May 2010

2010-04-22T12:35:00.003+08:00

Did you know: The SAF will be participating in a Five Power Defence Exercise, Exercise Bersama Shield 10, alongside Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom from 26 April to 7 May 2010.

Please note that there will be no night flying during this period. However, there will be a weekend flying on Sat, 1 May 10 and Sun, 2 May 10.

The aircraft may fly over the residential estates in the eastern region of Singapore as part of this exercise and there should not be any cause for alarm.

Our Limau Estate NC residents are probably used to planes flying to and from the Changi Airport, but in case you see some fighter jets / military aircraft, at least you'll know there's no need to worry!

Food Fiesta at the Kew Avenue Playground

2010-02-25T11:49:00.002+08:00

Hello all residents of LENC. The food fiesta series is on again. This time it will be held on Sat 13 Mar between 6-9 pm at Kew Ave playground.Tickets at $10 per head, children under 6 free!

Highlights of the event includes Line dance, school performance, exhibits and participation by the police, NEA , SCDF and Nparks. There will also be a "Best Gardens at Kew Vicinity" competition organised by the Limau Estate Gardening Club. You are automatically eligible to enter the contest when you purchase a ticket to the fiesta. Entry closes on 5 March 2010.

Get your tickets now from the Siglap CC ( 64498040) or call Geok Eng 97492518

Lunar New Year wishes - Orchid style

2010-02-01T16:23:00.002+08:00

Wishing all a Healthy,Happy and Prosperous Lunar New Year.

身体健康
shentijiankang

恭喜发财
gongxifacai

开花富贵
kaihuafugui

MP Walkabout @ Kew

2009-10-18T15:50:00.031+08:00

Rise & shine! Today, the LENC members woke up early to embark on the regular MP Walkabout. Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, Speaker of Parliament, MP for East Coast GRC (Siglap) and representatives from Siglap CCC, CCMC, LTA , NEA and NParks, visited the households in the Kew Estate. Though the morning started with a heavy rain, it soon subsided and we could continue with the scheduled activity. It was an excellent opportunity for the residents to meet Mr Abdullah and for Mr Abdullah to know more about the residents and their needs!

Well done everyone!

Hope to see you @ our next MP Walkabout! :)

Buying More Compost!!

2009-09-21T22:28:00.003+08:00

It seems like it is never enough; compost , that is! So on the 12 September, the Gardening Club ordered the equivalent of 1500 Kg or 150 bags of the stuff for re-sale to residents. Residents were waiting at two locations for the stuff to be unloaded. They were then committed to some hard work, shoveling the material into bags. All in all, it was a fun morning, a little tiring but satisfying.

Buying More Compost!!

2009-09-21T22:05:00.000+08:00

Pearl grass

2009-08-23T11:38:00.004+08:00

Hello members of LENC gardening club. Prince's nursery is located at Upper Bukit Timah road. To go to their website, click on the title "Pearl grass" above.

This is where some members have bought their Pearl grass. They can be bought at $2.50per square foot. Better to call them first and inform them how much you want so as to give them time to cut the grass in sq. ft block.

Delivery charge is $30 so best to drive over to pick up yourself. Road leading to carpark is just after the Indian temple. Do bring along newspapers to cover your car boot although they do provide canvas to carry the grass.

HOWEVER if any member has any other "lobang" do let all members know.

See before and after pictures below:

More pictures from Chek Jawa trip

2009-07-14T11:31:00.001+08:00

Chek Jawa trip

2009-07-13T21:22:00.008+08:00

Chek Jawa - Sunday 28 Jun 09

It was a beautiful and sunny Sunday morning when 30 residents gathered at Siglap CC for their trip to Chek Jawa.

After a bus ride, boat ferry and short van shuttle; we arrived at the Chek Jawa information kiosk where we were met by 3 guides from NParks. From there we were split into 3 groups of 10 and each group was guided by one of the knowledgeable guides From flora to fauna and all creatures on land as well as in the sea; participants were enthralled. The highlight of the trip was being able to go down to sandbank for a closer look at the various forms of sea creatures like sea-cucumber, starfish, sea-shells, crabs etc etc.

It was a very educational and well organized trip; thanks to Jake Tan and Emann.

Pictures show participants at the sandbank, old man selling durian and a Tongkat Ali tree.

Bedok Ria in Bloom

2009-07-01T20:41:00.007+08:00

Bedok Ria Crescent is now in full bloom. As of today, 9 households have completed planting orchids in front of their houses.

The orchids in full bloom have attracted much attention and residents have noticed drivers slowing down to admire the flowers.Some neighbours have also walked by to take a closer look.

In fact, the beauty of the blooms has also convinced 2 more residents to join in the Orchid project.

View slideshow on right panel for variety of Orchids grown so far.

Collecting Compost At Hoy Fatt Road

2009-06-30T11:13:00.003+08:00

The soil condition at our Community Garden at Jalan Limau Nipis can be improved, to say the least! The ground is hard, and waterlocked and plants are not growing as well as they should.

So it was a great opportunity to purchase compost cheaply when another Gardening Group was ordering the stuff in bulk and we pooled in our order.

Residents went down to Hoy Fatt Road and helped shovel the compost into bags and then carted them back in a rented lorry to the community garden and to other residents who have placed orders with us. It was a fun way to spend the morning!
View slide show on right panel.

LENC wins Siglap Bowling Championship - 2009

2009-06-25T12:38:00.008+08:00

The annual Siglap Bowling Championship organized by Siglap CCC and Siglap GROs for residents in East Coast GRC and grassroots leaders was held on Sunday 17th May at SAFRA Tampines Orchid bowl. Gracing the occasion was Mr. Abdullah Tarmugi, Speaker of Parliament and MP of East Coast GRC (Siglap)

During this same championship last year, LENC team came in 5th overall.
This year we managed to gather a youthful team to represent LENC; comprising Jonathan Hong (15yrs), Leon Lee (16yrs), Jevin Lu (15yr) and Ng Siang Min (14 yr).
Youthful but certainly not lacking in experience; they did us proud by emerging as the Champions again after we last tasted victory in 2004 and 2005. On top of this, our lady rep Siang Min also won the award for achieving the individual high game of 224 pins.

With this strong team we will certainly look forward to next year’s championship and hope that more residents will also come forth to join us for an afternoon of fun and competition.

For the Durian Connoisseur!

2009-06-19T21:32:00.001+08:00

CIB - Bedok Ria orchid theme

2009-06-18T20:45:00.008+08:00

Residents involved in CIB - Bedok Ria continued in their effort to complete the community project today. Residents made their way to the Orchid nursery to buy the Orchids of their choice. Thereafter since one of the resident already had the fencing done, it was decided that it would be the first household to have the orchids planted to serve as model for others to follow.

It was a hot day but eager residents were all at hand to observe how the orchids were planted and everyone was delighted with the outcome as shown on in the picture.

The rest of the residents involved are all excited and cannot wait for theirs to be completed come this Sunday.

Community in Bloom - Bedok Ria

2009-06-15T14:17:00.004+08:00

CIB - Bedok Ria officially commenced today. Contractor engaged by NParks came over to till the soil and removed unsightly plants as well as weeds.

As in the picture, poor quality soil were removed and new top soil were added to assist residents in growing their plants.

For those residents who have opted to grow orchids, plans are already in motion to select hardy and long lasting orchids to be planted in the designated spots.

Once all the orchids have been bought by the residents, the planting phase will commence.

Nature Walk @Chek Jawa (Pulau Ubin)

2009-06-11T00:08:00.003+08:00

The Gardening Club Meets Again!

2009-04-26T19:25:00.002+08:00

If you want to get to know your neighbours better, nothing beats being a member of the Limau Estate Gardening Club!

On the 18 April, garden enthusiasts from the Limau vicinity gathered at one of the resident's house to discuss gardening issues. So it was decided that the next road to go " Community in Bloom" would be Bedok Ria Crescent!

With help from Ms Eleanor Soh, (left, in green dress) Manager-Community in Bloom, Streetscape Division, National Parks Board, we are confident the street will be transformed.

Ms Eleanor also gave an interesting talk on "Plant diseases" and this was followed by a sumptuous high tea of Mee Soto and Durian green bean dessert prepared by our super host Ms Sapinah

The next meeting will be held on 13 June 2009.
If you are interested to attend, do call 65320443
Membership to the Gardening Club is free.

View The Fiesta@Eastwood 2009 On YouTube !

2009-04-20T15:17:00.003+08:00

Fiesta @ Eastwood 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RBK3pvtnAw

Fiesta @ Eastwood - Dance Performance by Bedok South Secondary School
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9yv9GthAWg

Fiesta @ Eastwood 2009 - Music Performance by Sheila Les Beat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gbahWUBNis

The Fiesta is here again!

2009-03-12T15:58:00.002+08:00

Limau Estate Gardening Club Meets

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Limau Estate Gardening Club Meets

2009-02-26T21:41:00.002+08:00

Once every two months , members of the Gardening Club of Limau Estate meet to discuss common issues and interests on gardening; be it the progress of our community garden at Jalan Limau Manis Playground or the next street to go "Community in Bloom" .

Discussions are followed by slide shows, visits to other residents house to view their gardens and herbs. If you are lucky, you may be rewarded with free seeds and plants!
Membership to the Gardening Club is free.

Limau NC Holds Annual Fiesta at Bedok Ria

2008-03-09T18:22:00.003+08:00

The annual fiesta held at Bedok Ria this year was a hugh success!

Organised by the Limau NC under the umbrella of the Siglap Citizen Consultative Committee, the event hopes to bring together residents from our neighbourhood and have some good fun together. Bedok South Secondary School, the Police and the National Environmental Agency were participants at the fiesta.

In attendance at this function, was the Speaker of Parliament, MP EastCoast GRC (Siglap), Mr Abdullah Tarmugi.

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Limau Estate is starting a Gardening Club !

2008-02-21T22:34:00.002+08:00

If you have an interest in gardening or just like to look at beautiful flowers and shrubs, beautify your garden, this is the club to join.

It costs nothing to be a member and more importantly, this membership provides you the opportunityto share this passion and socialize with your neighbours in the estate.

Activities would inlude:

- Getting started with the garden patch outside your home
(community in Bloom)
- Plants and seeds exchange
- Regular meetings
- Talks by experts
- Visit other gardening clubs
- Sharing ideas with your neighbours

Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee
e-mail: limauestatenc@gmail.com
Tel: 65320443

Limau Neighbours Visit Kranji Countryside, Feed Goats And Meet Bollywood Stars

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Police And National Environment Agency Joins Limau NC In Their Monthly House Visits

2007-10-06T21:29:00.000+08:00

The Limau NC visited 20 households today. These monthly visits are a way for the committee to get to know residents staying in their neighbourhood. They are joined by Police Officers who were on hand to disseminate information on helping residents detect and prevent crime.

The National Environment Agency also distributed brochures on the dangers of Dengue and how to wipe out mozzies. They reinforced the campaign line ; IF THEY BREED, YOU WILL BLEED

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The Community in Bloom Project takes off !

2007-09-21T14:55:00.000+08:00

The Community in Bloom project is set up by the National Parks Board to encourage collective gardening activities and to beautify the community space with flowers, scrubs and landscape gardens.

Roadside gardens can be set up in front of your homes and we have been working closely with the National Parks to make this a reality. The project in our estate first started along Kew Avenue and will now be extended to the whole Limau Estate. It will be implemented on a road by road basis.

If you would like to participate, please do let us know and the following will be done for you.

1. Mark planter beds, replace the soil within these beds with good fertile soil
2.Dig out and remove all your unwanted plants.

National Parks can also advise you on the type of plants to buy and the do's and dont's at a meeting we will arrange once we know how many people are interested.

If you need more information, please call 65320443

Limau Estate Neighbourhood Committee