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14CONTENTSFeatures Sparkles 7The Best Burgers... 10Fashion Show: The Great Photoshoot 14Making a Local Move 20Rawinala Foundation 25

regularsEditor’s Note 2Chairwoman’s Message 3Social Welfare Report 4Newcomers' Message 5Report back: February Coffee Morning 8 Newcomers' Orientation 9Restaurant reviews 12Book Reviews 13Recipes: Easter Recipies 16Weird & Wonderful News 18Expat Bloke: How to Hit the Road in Style 23Advice: Dear Anon 30Notice Board 31Classifieds 32

traVelThe Balinese Dancer: Ti Tin 26

FaMIlYEaster Crafts 28

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cover photo by Li-Ha Luu

EDITOR

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GrapevineMARCH 2015

soma Mitra-Chubblorraine gibbons, annali Kenchtamzin Bianchi, Miriam Bilalas, stephanie Brooks, Jackie Buchanan, lorraine gibbons, David Metcalf, annMaree thompson.

tHe GRAPEVINE teaM

This is my very last message as Grapevine Editor. After four and a half years, we are finally leaving Jakarta. It's been a great time for all of us, and I thank every single one of the Committee Members, both past and present, for their help and support over the years, in all of my varied roles. Thanks also to the Grapeviners who have kindly helped me to put this newsletter together for the past eighteen months.

This issue of Grapevine is the AGM issue – we have the annual report from both Elaine Tucker, outgoing Chair, as well as the Social Welfare report from Jackie Buchanan, Head of Social Welfare. In addition, we have all the usual features, from the monthly round up of BWA events to the travel and family features.

I am pleased to welcome Li-Ha Luu to the team; she has contributed this month’s cover image and hopefully, will carry on doing to for many months to come. A very big thank you to this month’s contributors, along with the proofreaders Lorraine and Annali. Any errors are due to my having sneaked in some last minute text after their eagle eyes had done their job.

I would also like to introduce you to Rabia Ahmed and Jhoomur Bose, two relative newcomers to the BWA. These bright, young and energetic ladies have agreed to stand as Co-Editors for Grapevine and I’m sure that the newsletter will be in good hands.

And finally, some very sad news. Last month we were shocked and saddened to hear that Esther Stokes had passed away. She was a regular around the BWA House, whether at babygroup, Mahjong or Canasta; a friend to many and a joy to be around. I had the pleasure of volunteering alongside her on the BWA committee as well as that of calling her a friend.

Esther, we will miss you.She leaves behind a husband and

two young children. Our thoughts are with her family.

FROM THE EDITOR

VICE CHAIRWOMAN

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Postal address: P.O. Box 7923JKSM Jakarta 12079email: bwa@bwajakarta.orgweb page: www.bwajakarta.org

B WAC O M M I T T E E

2014-2015

Honorary President

Chairwoman

Vice-Chairwoman

general secretary

treasurer

grapevine editor

social WelfareCo-ordinators

Newcomers’Co-ordinator

sponsorshipCo-ordinators

Bazaar Coordinator

Membership Co-ordinator

Food & Beverage Co-ordinator ProgrammesCo-ordinator

event Co-ordinator

Website &Communications Co-ordinator

general Members

This publication is the newsletter of the BWA, for the benefit of members of the British Women’s Association (BWA) in

Indonesia.

It is available online at www.bwajakarta.org/newsletter

The BWA and the Grapevine team cannot accept responsibility for unsatisfactory

service arising from any of our advertis-ing, or the misuse of this newsletter.

I would firstly like to thank the Committee for their support. They have worked extremely hard to manage the BWA on behalf of the members this past year. Special thanks go to the Treasurer who took on the mammoth task of getting the books in order. The PwC Accountant was very impressed with the professionalism of the accounts when he reconciled them this year. I would also like to say a special thanks to Soma, the Grapevine Editor and previous Chairwoman, who has worked tirelessly for the BWA in her time in Jakarta.

The financial management process was changed this year to follow a more logical format. From now on all BWA costs will be covered before funds are promised to Social Welfare. We are a non-profit organisation and as such all profits go to charity; however it made no sense to promise every penny of funds raised from the Fashion Show (our largest event) to Social Welfare and then have to borrow money back for rent etc. We have pledged all funds raised from the raffle and silent auction to go directly Social Welfare, with the remaining funds raised from ticket sales to go into the main account to cover BWA costs. Excess funds at the end of the year will be donated.

This change caused a lot of contention but was done with the unity and continuity of the BWA in mind. For several years now the Social Welfare and Fashion Show teams have been running as separate entities to the Main Committee and it was felt that this was detrimental to the Association as a whole. The Fashion Show would seek sponsorship, leaving less support for the less glamorous House Sponsorship.

Part of the new process means that the Sponsorship Team from the Main Committee seeks all major sponsorship and the package covers the BWA House and all events including the Fashion Show. So far thanks to the sheer hard work and determination of the Sponsorship Team, the new system regarding Sponsorship has worked very well and we have more cash sponsors than ever, which is excellent as it benefits the House as well as the Fashion Show.

The Fashion Show planning is well under way with a fabulous production team, choreographers and dancers all working very hard. Thank you so much to everyone involved. This year’s show will be amazing and I’m sorry I won’t be around to see it but wish everyone involved good luck for a successful show! Don’t forget tickets will be on sale here next week!

I wish the incoming Committee good luck and would encourage members to volunteer and get involved, if not in a Main Committee role, then volunteering to run activities, helping out with events or joining the Sponsorship or Newcomers team. It’s a great way to keep skills up to date and learn new ones. We never know when this expat life will end and we will need them again! Elaine

FROM THE CHAIRWOMAN

rachel Malik

elaine tucker

suki Brar Khangura

Debbie Baxter

Zem Chefeke

soma Mitra-Chubb

louise Macdonald& Jackie Buchanan

lorraine gibbons

sareena Barnesshweta Dakin

tess gunasekera

Jane Fraser

Vacant

Nell Costello

Berni Crockford

eszter redmond

Fiona Forsyth & amanda Hough

SOCIAL WELFARE

Throughout 2014 we have continued to regularly fund:• Four children’s homes • One feeding programme for the elderly • One home for paraplegic adults • The neo-natal ward at Cipto Hospital • Annual rent and one teacher's salary for an education programme in Puncak • Pre-school teacher’s salary in Kamal Muara • An HIV mobile testing unit On top of this we have sponsored 19 school children and six university students. These young people

would otherwise have been denied an education.Throughout the year we have also donated computers, school stationary, toiletries and food together

with items from the White Elephant. We are incredibly grateful to the BWA members who throughout the year have donated their unwanted items to Social Welfare. We distribute these either to our projects, use them for emergency aid such as flood relief or sell to raise further funds.

Thanks to the further generosity of some BWA members we were also able to take 20 children and two helpers from Yayasan Yakin to buy shoes. After which we took them to Laser Tag and bought them lunch; the smiles on their faces said it all.

This year we have taken on two new projects: the salary of a pre-school teacher in Kamal Muara which is a fisherman’s village in North Jakarta. Plus Yayasan Yakin which is a home in Pejatan for 21 boys and a Sunday drop-in centre for elderly ladies.

We do extensive checks before accepting or rejecting any new proposal. These checks often take months and several visits by different members of the committee. Once we agree to take on a project it is assigned to one or two coordinators who, where possible visit once a month and then report back to the committee at our monthly meetings. These lively meetings are usually held on the first Friday of the month.

At our last meeting we debated how we should spend the residue money from last year’s Fashion Show. The outcome of which was that we will use it in four different ways:

• Mary Cancer Kids: Currently we support the neo natal ward at Cipto Hospital. However changes in the BPJS system is affecting many of the patients. We have agreed therefore to donate money for the purchase of infusion lines and ventilator tubes.

• Carlo Centre: Currently our support is limited to their mobile testing unit. However they have expansion plans for the Centre in RS Carolus which will incorporate their own laboratory.

• Yayasan Yakin: This is a new project for us and our intention is to clean, repaint and refurnish as appropriate.

• BWA mobile library: Wisma Cheshire will make six portable book cases that we will fill with books in Bahas Indonesia. These will be loaned to our projects on a rotational basis to encourage reading.

Finally huge thanks to the whole amazing committee and especially to Tish O’Dwyer who had to step down as Social Welfare Coordinator after serving for three years in the position. A very hard act to follow but thankfully Gillie Watson brilliantly took over the role albeit temporarily. Sadly this year we will have to say some very sad goodbyes to some very committed members: Rachel, who has been our Treasurer, Lorraine our Secretary, Cilla with her vast knowledge having spent 23 years in Indonesia and Avril who we had only just welcomed back. Thanks to you all – we will miss you!

If anyone would like to join the committee please come to our next meeting on Friday 6th March. We really do have a lot of fun whilst improving the lives of many underprivileged Indonesians.

bwa social welfare annual report

NEWCOMERS

Message froM the Newcomers’ coordinator

Welcome to Jakarta. And an even bigger welcome to the British Women’s Association.

The BWA have some great sponsors, without whom we would struggle to raise the funds to keep our Association running and support of social welfare causes chosen by our social welfare team. Another way some of our sponsors support us is at our ‘New to Jakarta’ presentations, the most recent of which took place on Monday 9th February 2015.

In true Jakarta fashion, it was set to be ‘one of those days’. The skies opened early in the morning and didn’t close until lunchtime. Flooding, here we come…One of the speakers was so held up that they could not attend and, unfortunately, I did receive some last minute cancellations from attendees due to the inclement weather. It does cause massive delays and some of us share a car, so if it’s not back from the office, there goes your morning plans.

Our three speakers, that could make it on the day, were Hill and Associates, International SOS and Santa Fe. If you haven’t been able to attend one of these presentations, I’d highly recommend it even if you have lived in Jakarta a while. Hill and Associates give you an idea of personal safety and the current security level and why, currently, it is so high. International SOS covered the health issues we all face plus detailed their first aid and CPR training courses available for your staff. This was followed by an entertaining question and answer session run by the Santa Fe team. We discussed issues from household electrical surveys to how to deal with the great driver who suffers from flatulence. Very entertaining.

One of the issues raised was using reputable taxis. In Jakarta the biggest and most established company is Bluebird. I highly recommend the app that you can download to your mobile phone to order bluebird, silverbird and goldenbird taxis (standard, executive or multi-person larger vehicles). You can order days in advance or for immediate dispatch, see which taxi number is on its way and watch its progress on a map. It even gives you the option to contact the driver as you are given their mobile phone number. Just search for ‘Bluebird Jakarta’, visit their website and choose the operating system your mobile phone uses. One tip Hill & Associates gave regarding using taxis is to check that the photo ID on the dashboard actually matches what the driver looks like.

Please do contact me if you have any questions or need a chat. One of the Newcomers' team is at the weekly coffee every Tuesday morning. The BWA was set up to offer support to you. Please join us, get to know your fellow expats and how we can help.

Regards,

Lorraine GibbonsEmail: sheppardlorraine@hotmail.com Mobile: 08111 803 657

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Expats in Indonesia and across the globe are increasingly not prepared to pay crazy bank fees to transfer money overseas and to exchange currencies, according to one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

deVere Group, which has 80,000 mainly expatriate clients globally, reports that the days when banks could hit customers with sky high costs are over.

A spokesperson comments: “The financial world has changed since the global crash of 2008 and the ensuing economic uncertainty, and in today’s world, people’s expectations have, quite rightly, increased; they expect more ‘bang for their buck’ than ever before.

“Providing an average service is no longer enough. Those offering financial services are now compelled to offer a flawless service and demonstrate to clients that they are consistently receiving value for money.”

This is where the banks, the firm believes, are coming unstuck when it comes to forex.

Individuals, especially expats who perhaps generally might have more cause to use foreign exchange services on a regular basis than those living in their own countries, now demand a different kind of service.

deVere Group’s clients, who are typically expatriates and international investors, are increasingly not prepared to pay the crazy bank fees to transfer money overseas and to exchange currencies that they once did.

For instance, British expats in Indonesia usually earn dollars and have historically transferred funds using traditional high street banks. In recent times

more and more individuals say they resent banks seemingly using their positions of influence to impose unnecessarily high costs and commissions. And this is why they use deVere Foreign Exchange.

The company says: “The overarching focus of deVere Foreign Exchange is to help ensure clients get a better rate of exchange. Banks charge a considerable levy on all their currency transactions and deVere Foreign Exchange is determined, where possible, to beat this by a significant margin – typically up to 5 per cent better than the major banks.”

Clients will save on the rate of exchange on a variety of transactions - large and small, regular or ad hoc, and including mortgage payments, school fees, import and exports and investments.

It is a free service and it is easy to open an account.

Whatever the reason for making an international transfer, deVere Foreign Exchange's team of experienced FX traders will ensure that every individual has access to the full range of bespoke foreign exchange solutions and top level commercial exchange rates.To make an appointment with a qualified deVere Group independent financial adviser, call +62 877 805 38 276 or visit: www.devere-group.com

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expats reject traditional banks to save Money on foreign currency

exchange

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Sparkles are back! This time with cakes!

Pretty special cakes‏

Their motto is 'Really pretty, really yummy' and from my ex-perience, they are both! Pretty Special Cakes specialises in original designs, es-pecially those involving sugar flowers and fondant work. In consultation with the clients, they will create an original work of art where every single item -- from the smallest blos-som, to an Elsa figurine and box decoration -- is personally handmade by the artist, who is a fluent English speaker. What you can get:1. Customised cupcakes, cakes and cookies.2. Macaroons and hand painted chocolates to give as gifts…and to eat of course! 3. Dessert cakes for times when you just want to order a good cake and don't want anything fancy. 4. Dessert tables for events including birthday parties (chil-dren and adults), baby showers, engagements, hens and stag nights, they also cater for corporate events. 5. Party favours for hens nights, weddings, corporate events and birthdays. http://facebook.com/prettyspecialcakes

(Also on Instagram as Pretty Special Cakes)

And check them out at the upcoming Annual General Meet-ing on 3 March 2015!

THE BWA WELCOMES NEW SPONSORS

SPARKLES

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REPORT BACK

February CoFFee MorningTuESDAY 3 FEBRuARY 2015

On Tuesday, 3 February, the BWA members turned out in great numbers to hear Dr Steve Wignall from Ruang Carlo Community Centre. The Centre, one of the projects supported by the BWA, provides HIV testing and support to those at risk from HIV infection. Dr Wignall spoke at length about the need for more drop-in centres where young people can go for non-discriminatory support. He also thanked the BWA for our contribution – a mobile testing unit that can go to areas such as massage parlours, pubs and the like and test people on the spot.

It was a fascinating talk and people joined in with a volley of questions at the end. After the talk, there was our monthly raffle prize draw with a great range of prizes, announcements and a great buffet, enlivened by the presence of Tapas Movida, who kindly contributed some fantastic Spanish bites. Thanks to Irin and Tapas Movida – it did make a lovely change from the usual sandwiches!

The coffee mornings are a great way to meet people and to find out more about what’s going on in the community – why not come along to the next one?

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neWCoMerS' orienTaTion

MONDAY 9 FEBRuARY 2015IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY MORNING on Monday, 9 February as the BWA held its 'New to Jakarta' open morning. The Jakarta monsoon was in full flow, there were floods in the Dalams and some bright soul had decided to close down Jalan Ampera, cutting off access to anyone coming in from the Ring Road.

The morning kicked off with a talk on security issues by Nick Duder from Hills and Associates. He touched upon many issues including terrorism, ATM safety, personal safety, and various tips on how to reduce your chances of becoming of victim of the various scams operating in and around Jakarta.

Next up were Kathleen Bree and Jim Mayhew from International SOS who had a useful information on health aspects. Living in Jakarta means that you may not have access to the same sort of medical system as in your home country and the most important thing, as we found out, was to check your medical insurance in advance in order to know how to deal with any situations that might arise.

And finally, Doug Slusher and Teddy from the Santa Fe team gave a brief presentation on relocating issues, from conducting house audits before you move in to finding out if you are unwittingly supplying half the kampong with electricity.

The Newcomers sessions are a fabulous way for newbies to find out vital information about living in Jakarta. In addition, you get to meet a fair few people all in the same boat as you. To find out more about these sessions, or to register for the next upcoming session, please email newcomers@bwajakarta.org

Soma Mitra-Chubb

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This article had a fairly inauspicious start. We dispatched the Blokes to go off and sample as many burgers as possible with strict instructions to a) take copious notes, b) take pictures and c) not to eat too many burgers, for fear of blunting their finely honed taste buds.

Almost inevitably, the afternoon ended up involving more Heineken than hamburger, resulting in blurry pictures and strange stories of burgers being marked down for being “too good.”

Oh well, my motto has always been "if you want something done right, then do it yourself (yes, I do have a problem with delegation)." With that in mind, the Grapevine Top Tasting Team ventured out into Kemang in search of the best burger – in South Jakarta, at any rate.

Each burger was rated on taste, bun and condiments. And here are the results, rated on our very own Elvis Scale.

baconerie

Baconerie BurgerComes with: salad, onions, special sauce

and extra bacon inside.Tasting notes: The burger had a good

texture. Pink inside, but that was down to the 50% cured bacon. Tasted fantastic. The sauce was very tomato-y, Baconerie’s own special mix. However one researcher deemed the Brioche bun too sweet (it was) and very slightly greasy, which brought the overall rating down.

Baconerie burger (continued)Cost: Rp100,000

Rating: 4.5 Elvis'

largo bistrot

Largo burgerComes with: salad, chips, chilli oil; melted

cheese inside.Tasting notes: The burger was extremely

juicy and tasted very meaty. Mayonnaise/sauce makes it a bit sweet. (You may want to ask for it on the side) The bread came up trumps, though the chilli oil didn’t taste of much.

Cost: Rp 89,000++Rating: 4 Elvis

republic of burgerWe tried two of their signature dishes. Our

overall experience was slightly marred by the service; they wouldn't bring us more than one extra plate and a request for two pieces of paper for our two boys to scribble on resulted in a single A4- torn in half!

FEATuRE

THE BEST BURGERs... IN SOUTH JAKARTA

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Republican Monster

Comes with: potato waffles, sauteed onion, organic vegetables, chedder cheese, extra crispy onions on top.

Tasting notes: Somewhat disappointing. The multitude of ingredients didn’t quite fit together, the extra crispy onions weren't quite crispy enough and resulted in a slightly messy eating experience.

Cost: Rp 76,000++Rating: 3.5 Elvis'

Juicy Lucy Monster

Comes with: potato waffles, salad garnish; molten cheese on the inside

Tasting notes: The burger itself had a high proportion of black pepper (we liked it). Also, the burger bun was the best of all so far.

Cost: Rp 72,000++Rating: 4 Elvis'

urban bistro

Beef and Onion BurgerComes with: chips. And nothing else.Tasting notes. A solid burger, with

acceptable bread, but let down by the plastic cheese it came with. Fairly pedestrian.

Cost: Rp75,000++Rating: 3 Elvis'

The Grapevine Top Tasting Team were: Zem Chefeke, Kieran Chubb, Rohan Chubb & Soma Mitra-Chubb

IN SOUTH JAKARTA

RESTAuRANT REVIEWS

APPLEBEE'S Plaza Senayan, Lantai 5, Jalan Asia AfrikaT: (021)57906054Email: info@applebees.co.id

My hubby's love for American fast food took us to the newest joint in town, Applebee's. In my latest attempt to shed some pounds, I have been calorie counting zealously and a trip to Applebee's did not bode well for me. As we entered the spacious restaurant, located in Plaza Senayan, the staff were very courteous and welcoming. The ambience is casual and friendly, the menu is filled with variety with a low calorie section as well (thank Goodness). We ordered the buffalo bites (free if you post a photo of Applebee's on Instagram), mozzarella sticks and a burger, as well as fried fish for my toddler. The food arrived promptly; by going there for an early dinner we had beaten the ensuing crowd by about half an hour. Surprisingly, the service was flawless even after the restaurant was packed. My toddler ate her fish (win!) without any whining which is a miracle and maybe one of the major reasons I would go again. The burger had all the trappings of a Classic American Calorie Bomb but lacked seasoning. Buffalo Bites were delicious especially with the sauce and the moz-zarella sticks were obviously from the freezer as the cheese had barely melted.Hubby dearest had the sundae, which in his opinion was pretty good (pretty hard to go wrong with icecream right?) Overall, we had a pleasant experience although the noise level had increased by a few deci-bels by the time we were finished. Applebee's falls into the same category as Chilli's and Hard Rock Cafe and if you love classic American fare, do give it a try!

Mariam Bilalas

KOMuNAL 88Jalan Ampera 5-6, Pejaten BaratT: (021) 7197000

This newest cafe in South Jakarta is heavily French-influ-enced from the food to the coffees. We visited early one morning, and enjoyed the great pastries and tarts. The service, however, was patchy - they took our order multiple times and still forgot about two of the group who were left waiting for their lattes for over half an hour. However, as it is still in the 'soft opening' phase, I assume this will be worked out by the time they open officially. One of the nicer aspects of the menu was the 'make your own sandwich' option. You chose the fillings, and they make it for you. It wasn't cheap (at Rp65++ per filling) but the lady who ordered it pronounced it delicious. Although they claim to make all their pastries each day, my almond croissant didn't seem freshly baked; presumably that was down to the early hour of our arrival. Hopefully, the fresh stuff will be ready if you get there at a more sensible time.

Soma Mitra-Chubb

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BOOK REVIEWS

THE ROSIE PROJECTBy Graeme Simsion

THE CATALYSTBy Helena Coggan

Once upon a time, conditions such as autism/Asperger’s Syndrome rarely appeared in fiction: this was left to the realm of inspirational memoirs or autobiographies. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time was one of the first to feature a teenager on the Autism Spectrum and for a while, the only item on a hypothetical shelf labelled ‘narratives with ASD protagonists.’ Now, however, things are different: from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo to The Killing, we have seen a multitude of books with autistic/ASD pro-tagonists, where the autistic character’s ‘special’ skills gives them an edge

in crime fighting. Even Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock is regarded by some as being somewhere on the spectrum. The Rosie Project is very different from the above, though. It’s a comedy, set in Australia and its narrator, Dr Don Tillman is a middle aged autistic man who is attempting to find a wife. He approaches it in the most logical way – by creating a questionnaire and trying to get as many females as possible to fill it in, hoping to find the woman who is the perfect match for him. Interestingly, Tillman, is a professor of applied genetics and does not seem to know (at first) that he is in fact, on the spectrum. What follows may be somewhat predicable (best laid plans, etc) and ending is a bit too-easy, but it’s a hugely enjoyable story and a good read for a rainy afternoon.

This latest addition to the canon of Young Adult (YA) fiction is unusual in that it has also been written by a Young Adult. Helena Coggan is only 15 years old, and has already been published (putting us 40-year-olds with literary aspirations to shame).

The book does indeed feature a dystopian future (what YA fiction does not these days?) but set in a fantastical realm. It’s Earth, but with a difference; eighteen years before the book opens, an experiment goes very badly wrong, splitting reality and letting in other-worldly creatures called ‘Angels’.

Eighteen years on, humankind is now split into the ‘Gifted’ - beings with magic - and the ‘Ashkind’ - those without magic. There are inevitable tensions between the two groups and it’s this conflict which drives the plot. Rose, the protagonist, is a 15-year-old ‘Gifted’ and works with her father to keep the Ashkind under control.

Reviewer are divided on the pacing – it is, admittedly, uneven at times – and I personally felt the language was occasionally lacking, but it’s a great first effort and Coggan seems to be well worth watching.

Soma Mitra-Chubb

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Well, the day seemed to come around very quickly this year, but Photoshoot Sunday was upon us on 8 February.

This year over half of our models are new to the Fashion show so there was more than the usual amount of nerves on “what to wear” and how to get hair and makeup sorted!

The thought of a professional photoshoot is always a daunting prospect but the models were fantastic and the day proceeded without any hiccups.

Once again our photographer for the day was George Arif who was generously sponsored by Komunika.

Photoshoot preparation started early at 7am and by the time I arrived, the producers had supervised the erection of a stunning backdrop and our Space Odyssey theme was a reality.

Tamzin and Shweta had a specific vision for the way the Fashion Show 2015 Space Odyssey Beyond Sight and Sound programme would look. Each group was assigned a galactic theme and were asked to be imaginative and as usual their creativity was amazing.

Corrie Larson was the creative controller for the day and she oversaw all of the photos and once again, she easily made everyone look their best.

The first group were Corrie’s gang. Swathed in metallic tones, they were the first to practice with this year's photographic innovation, The Selfie Stick! Julie’s Moonbreakers looked amazing and almost unrecognizable in those white wigs, while Elhaq’s group followed looking a vision in sunny yellow.

Arianna’s girls arrived looking stunning in blue and they won the day for best props arriving complete with

chandelier and a ‘lute’! They had been given “Mercury” for their inspiration and appeared to

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channel a gorgeous medieval goddess vibe.

The brave teachers from British School Jakarta were given the theme of Black Hole for their inspiration and Helen managed to convince them to show some skin and wrap themselves together in fabric. The final look was inspired and was possibly the first time the BWA Fashion Show program will have sported bare chested men! That certainly sets a challenge for next year; perhaps we can produce a Fashion Show Calendar?

Bernie and Jane’s Toxic Dream team arrived looking a bit post apocalyptic, or maybe they all had a late night? They had been given “earth” for their inspiration and the earthy tone of green they used in their eyebrows brought out the best in them! They looked fantastic and really had fun with the brief.

Mad Scientist John surrounded himself with bespectacled lovely assistants in Red and they all were very much into the fun of the day.

The gorgeous committee photo completed the day. Rather a sad note as Elaine Tucker and Soma Mitra-Chubb will have left Jakarta before the show and will not see their hard work come to fruition. We thank them for their help and support and wish them the all the very best.

The committee is large this year but Corrie managed to sort us into an organised group photo that like the others then dissolved into a mob selfie fest….. Everyone wants to be a star!!

Congratulations to Tamzin, Shweta and Corrie, it was an enjoyable and stress free day for all and we cant wait to see the finished program on the night. And than you again to Kommunika.

Ann Maree Thompson

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RECIPES

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HOt CrOss BuNs

easter recipesEaster's coming up...so we've got some sweet treats for you. And since it's still officially Lent, there's a fish recipe as well!

From The Australian Women’s Weekly Muffins Scones and Breads

14g Dry Yeast55g Caster Sugar250ml Warm Milk600g Plain Flour5g Ground Cinnamon60g Butter1 x Egg, Lightly Beaten125ml Warm Water110g Dried Currants 40g Mixed Peel100g Dried Cranberries and/or Sultanas (Optional) I like mine with more fruit20g Apricot JamFlour Paste• 75g Plain Flour• 20g Caster Sugar• 80ml Water

Combine yeast, sugar and milk in bowl, whisk until yeast is dissolved. Cover and put in warm place until mixture is frothy. Sift flour and cinnamon into large bowl and rub in butter, stir in yeast mixture, egg, water and fruit. Cover and stand in warm place until mixture has doubled in size, approx 1 hour. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into approx 12-16 even portions and roll into balls, you can weigh each portion if inclined. Place into greased 23cm square slab pan or whatever you have that will fit them all! Allow to stand in

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warm place until dough has risen to top of pan, approx 20 minutes. Flour Paste – combine flour and sugar in small bowl and gradually add the water and blend till smooth. Put in piping bag fitted with a small plain tube. Pipe crosses onto buns.Place in oven between 200 – 2000C and bake for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 180-1900C for another 15 minutes.Turn out onto wire rackHeat jam and sieve before brushing it onto warm hot cross buns.Slather with butter and enjoy!

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CHOCOlate Balls PestO FIsH FINgers

Tam’s recipe3x Small to Medium Fish Fillets can be salmon as seen in picture, bass, dory or snapper150g Plain Flour20-40g Smooth Pesto, whatever flavour takes your fancy or you have in the cupboard2 x Eggs180g Fresh Bread Crumbs, really try this option as it makes a big difference to the result compared to if you use, say, the dried Panko styled crumbs!Small to medium handful parsley, chopped (optional and to taste) Small handful Basil, chopped (optional and to taste)Oil for frying

In a dish mix egg and pesto well. In a separate bowl add fresh herbs to bread crumbs and mixPlace flour on a large plate or dish, Set up a little production line of the flour, egg-pesto and breadcrumbs and have a clean plate at the end for the coated fingers.Chop fish into 4 or 5 “fingers” First, dust fish in flour.Drench in egg and pesto mix, allow excess to run off, but not for too long.Place in breadcrumb mix and press gently to coat.Put on plate and place in fridge for 15-20 minutes before cooking. Shallow fry till golden brown

This is an absolute favourite with two very small people in my house.

250 g Marie biscuits1 cup Coconut2 tablespoons Cocoa400 can sweetened Condensed MilkChocolate Sprinkles

Crush biscuits finely. Add coconut and cocoa and mix well. Stir in condensed milk. Form into balls and roll in the chocolate sprinkles.

Refrigerate for a couple of hours for best results.

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NEWS

WeIrD & WONDerFul NeWs

TEACHER CHANGES NAME TO ....WHAT?

WINSTON CHuRCHILL'S BLOOD TO GO TO AuCTION

COuPLE LEAVE PROPERTY TO MONKEY

A small phial containing a few drops of Winston Churchill’s blood is expected to fetch up to £600 when it’s put up for auction next month.

The sample, taken in 1962 when the 87-year-old Churchill was recovering from a broken hip, had been kept by a nurse who looked after the wartime leader at Middlesex Hospital. The tiny phial will be sold at Dorset auction house Dukes on 12March.

This is the 50th anniversary of Churchill’s death and for those who can remember, he once famously told uK Parliament that “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat."

However, this isn’t the oddest thing to go under the hammer. In the past, fans have paid for items as varied as Marilyn Monroe’s x-rays, Lady Gaga’s nail, Britney Spears’ chewing gum and Scarlett Johanssen’s used tissues – yes, really!

An Indian couple who were ostracised after their families disapproved of their wedding have decided to leave all their property to their pet monkey.

Brajesh Srivastava and his wife Shabista told BBC Hindi they were "lonely for many years" before they bought Chunmun the monkey in 2005 for 500 rupees (£5). The couple, who have no children, say they have raised him like a son.

Mr Srivastava is Hindu and his wife is Muslim, and inter-faith marriages are still controversial in parts of India. Mrs Srivastava says both their families shunned them after their marriage and that they were lonely until they bought the monkey.

"He was a baby then, less than a month old, and his mother had died after being electrocuted," says Mrs Srivastava. Chunmun has a room with an air-conditioner to keep it cool in the summer and a heater to warm it in the winters.

A Columbian teacher has spent two years trying to change her name - to ABCDEFG HIJKLMN OPQRST uVWXYZ .

The 36-year-old, who feels the need to constantly "redefine" herself depending on her mood, has a habit of regularly changing her name. But the latest move to call herself Abcdefg Hijklmn Opqrst uvwxyz has been her biggest battle yet.

The woman, who previously called herself Ladyzunga Cyborg, has finally been given approval after officials initially refused the unusual request.

She said: "I’ve changed my name so people wouldn’t know it’s me. I always wanted to bring an element of surprise.”

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WOMAN IN OZ HITS, JACKPOT, THEN HAS IT TAKEN BACK

IN KuWAIT, IT RAINS MONEY!

MAN WALKS THROuGH AIRPORT SECuRITY SCANNERS NAKED

In Jakarta it rains cats and dogs, but in Kuwait it rains money!According to a video filmed in the Al Murqab area, pedestrians

rushed into the road as hundreds of thousands of pounds rained from the sky, after being carried by strong winds.

Although locals have no idea where the cash came from, locals could be seen dodging traffic as they scrambled to picking up the notes. One theory is that there was a malfunctioning ATM which spewed out notes which somehow got caught up in a windstorm. Kuwaiti authorities have so far not released any information on the incident.

As World Party once said, there ain’t no sun at all in Kuwait City – it’s completely obscured by all those dinar bills!

We all know being asked to remove your shoes, belt and sometimes accessories can be a hassle going through airport security, but one passenger took it to the next level, stripping completely naked. At Pulkovo Airport, in St Petersburg, Russia, Georgy Myakinkin simply removed all his clothing to walk through the detectors, leaving only his socks on after being asked to remove his belt. Apparently, he was protesting the heavy handed security at the airport.

Myakinkin took off his trousers and placed them in the tray with the rest of his belongings like it was no big deal before

continuing to remove items one at a time before making his way through the metal detector. Needless to say, his exploit was captured on CCTV and is now all over social media.

It sounds like a Nigerian scam: a woman in Australia’s Gold Coast discovered that she had Aus $10million in her back account, only to have it disappear leaving huge debts behind.

Sue Lamb says she was worried she'd be targeted by kidnappers who would kill her if she kept the windfall that mysteriously appeared in her ANZ account. (She looks pretty happy in the photograph, though). However, the reality was a bit more prosaic: ANZ said that the balance wasn’t her money, just her available overdraft.

However, since contacting the bank, Ms Lamb said the money had just as mysteriously disappeared, along with $7500 of her own money as overdraft fees for two days. The bank have now

agreed to waive the fees.

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Making a local Move

Just because your next move is local doesn’t mean any less care should be taken when finding the right Moving Company. We have all heard stories of nightmare moves – and some of us may even have experienced one or two.

Most people get three quotes from moving companies before they sign a contract, but do you know exactly what should be included? Santa Fe Relocation Services provides some tips to assist in your next move.

pre-move surveyThe survey is the opportunity for a

salesperson to visit your home to estimate the size of your move and determine any special service requirements – this service should be free with all moving companies. It is best to start the pre-move survey walking room-by-room with the sales person indicating which items are to be moved. Also, when showing a survey consultant around your home prior to getting the quote, remember to show all your household items, including those stored under beds, in high cupboards and in a storeroom or garage. Take a moment to review the survey list from each moving company that provides you with a quotation.

Quotation and confirmationThe selection process is of course very

important. As well as making comparisons on price, it is important to consider the service quality each company is capable of providing. Remember that although you are

moving within the same city, as many things go wrong if you choose the wrong mover – as applies to an

international move. Above all, the moving company needs to understand that moving is a physical process, and their primary objective is to get your valued possessions to your new home safely. Feel free to call the companies to ask questions before you choose your mover – including about their insurance cover.

insurance coverMoving companies will quote insurance

cost as a percentage of your goods’ value. As each shipment’s value differs, you will need to complete a valued insurance inventory representing replacement cost at destination. You will normally be supplied with a proposal form breaking down items to be insured into various categories. usually this is done room by room with separate sections for such items as electrical components, clothing, china and glassware. The completed Insurance form should be provided to the moving company before packing, to ensure that you are properly covered. Insurance cover extends to loss or damage in transit. Also find out whether the insurance includes cover against mould and mildew, pairs & sets coverage and mechanical or electrical breakdown. Some companies will charge additional fees for these special covers. You should also check to see whether there is a deductible/excess applicable to any claim.

packing & loadingThe relocation provider you have chosen

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should carefully wrap all furniture items, listen closely to your requests and have a supervisor in charge of the packing process. They should number all items being moved, check the quantity at both origin and destination and ask for your signature for verification. Reputable relocation companies are happy to pack each and every item, however if you like to sort or pack personal things yourself, then they should oblige and arrange delivery of boxes in advance. Should you choose to do any self-packing, check with the moving company on the insurance rulings, as most will not cover items that are packed by the owner.

Prior to the movers arriving, pack your personal documents (e.g. Birth & marriage certificates, bank records, insurance records, wills); medicine & medical records, driver’s licenses; flight tickets; passports and other valuables in a safe location. You should also back up your computer and remove the toner cartridge from your printer before the move.

If it is not possible for you to be present throughout the packing and loading, you should arrange for a representative (e.g. domestic helper, friend, colleague or relative) to be present and ideally you should make arrangements for your children to be looked after by a friend or colleague during the packing and delivery.

Don’t forget to double-check each room after packing to ensure nothing has been left behind.

If your goods require storage, even if for a few weeks while on holidays, the moving company should pack the household goods using methods similar to those for international moves. Quality packing ought to be done using traditional materials such as strong cardboard cartons and protective corrugated paper. Some movers also have

air-conditioned storage available. If you have concerns regarding the quality of the mover’s warehouse, you should request an inspection to ensure that your valued possessions will be secure and safe.

deliveryupon arrival the crew should unpack all

the cartons and place the goods as instructed by you. As your taste for placement will be different to the crew, it is a good idea to let them know the basic positioning of your furniture. All furniture items should then be unwrapped and set up where you specify, packing debris should be cleared away and all items accounted for before the delivery truck departs. Most companies will return for the used cartons at a later date if there are some boxes that you want to unpack at a slower pace.

Although delivery of items locally can be arranged so that the major items such as beds can be picked up and delivered in the same day for sleeping in, it may be more comfor table and less stressful to arrange a night’s stay in a hotel.

Also some movers can arrange for a handyman to help hang up pictures & mirrors and to patch up holes in the wall at the old residence. Be sure to check with the mover whether they can provide this service.

And finally… remember to be a little flexible when conducting a move in Indonesia by factoring in a few spare days - as loading and delivery should be avoided at all costs when it is raining - and as you know, it rains a lot here!

santa fe provides high quality relocation services to private individuals and corporate clients. for more information call santa fe at (021) 2961 2990 or email at indonesia@santaferelo.com or visit their website www.santaferelo.com.

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EXPAT BLOKE

There comes a time in every expat’s life when they need to confront the inevitable and head onto the next place. I’m not being spiritual here- I really mean the next place you move to. Ok, this doesn’t necessarily apply to all of us. In every location, even in jolly Jakarta, you have that hardy minority who stick around for decades, with the main objective of reminding the rest of us that there really, honestly, used to be a time when Pizza Man wasn’t retro chic, roads were empty and traffic flowed freely. However, the rest of us have to accept that every so often, perhaps every three or four years, we are going to change countries.

Having done so myself on several occasions, and being about to head off once more, I have decided that there is a certain etiquette to moving and have taken it upon myself to set out a few pointers.

1. Don’t take too long about it Now, we’ve all seen that person who seems to take forever to depart. I’m not sure how long the optimum time should be between that first Facebook post telling people that “after x years the time has come for us to leave Jakarta blah blah blah” and finally hitting the airport. A month seems a bit short notice and leaves no time for a decent leaving bash. However, if the gap is anything close to six months then you’re risking burnout. Honestly, the first time you mention your departure, I’m thinking “Aw, we’ll really miss them”. You really don’t want that groundswell of love to morph into a feeling of “haven’t they bloody well left yet”? To be blunt- announce you’re going, spend a couple of months quietly organizing your move, throw a few parties then get into your airport Silver Bird cepat cepat.

2. Don’t sell your booze - drink it! My pet peeve must surely be those adverts posted by departing expats who are trying to sell absolute junk. Have you no dignity? Widescreen TV, pool table, double bed? Ok- those can be sold. However, in the name of all that is good DO NOT TRY TO FLOG ME YOuR DREGS! Now we all have this problem. You threw a party four Christmases ago and someone inexpli-cably brought a bottle of Cinzano. You drank some of it that night out of misguided politeness but, sadly, at no point in the intervening four years did you come home thinking “I could murder a Cinzano”. You are left with this bottle, alongside some grappa and a spare inch in the bottom of some indeterminate east European liquor vessel. There are only two options. You could pour it down the sink of course. However, it would be much more sociable to invite your mates round for a final Long Island Iced Tea. This consists of any mix of booze topped up with coke and will likely get you very drunk. You may lose some dignity but not half as much as if you try to sell me your manky leftovers!

3. Don’t overestimate the importance of your departure Ok, so this is a huge life changing moment for you and your family. Sorry to break it to you, but nobody else is really that bothered. Put simply, people come and go all the time. Remember that tearful lady who gave a leaving speech at the BWA last year? Exactly. This month it’s your turn. Do your bit, but don’t kid yourself that life in Jakarta will come to a standstill just because you’re leaving. It’s a sad fact of life that people will remember where they were when JFK was shot, but are highly unlikely to remember what they were doing when you left Jakarta. It was fun- enjoy say-ing goodbye, stay in touch with your best buddies and move on! No looking back and absolutely no carrying on with Jakarta politics- you’ve a new expat life to get excited about after all! Anyway, in the spirit of all that, and to keep to my word limit, I’ll sign off. We didn’t take too long to leave; we finished off all our booze in a big blowout party and I solemnly promise never to contribute as much as a semi colon more to Grapevine! It’s been fun but all good things come to an end!

Byeee…Expat Bloke

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Know your way around

Relocating means preparing everything, and everyone for a new home.

Relocating is a big change for most people.

It can be difficult and stressful, but it should be exciting and rewarding for everyone.

Our experience and knowledge, built up from nearly fifty years as a worldwide relocations company, is shared by all our people in more than 200 locations.

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Rotary Club Jakarta Cilandak Indonesia (www.rotaryclubjakartacilandak.com) is pleased to host its inaugural Rawinala Foundation Online Charity Auction 2015! The Rawinala Foundation (www.rawinala.org ) is a Jakarta based educational and care facility for multi-disabled visually impaired (MDVI) children. In 2011 Rotary Club Jakarta Cilandak undertook the financing of washroom renovations at Rawinala, making life just a bit easier for the children of Rawinala. In conjunction with Rotary Club Ayr Queensland (Australia), we also funded the overhead canopy covers on their outdoor walkways, making a significant contribution to ensuring children, teach-ers, carers and staff remain dry. Our next project is an ambitious one. We are in the planning stages for building a training centre based at their location. This training centre will be used to train teachers and carers from around Indonesia, who will be able to return to their communities to help the education and well-being of multi-disabled visually impaired children in their loca-tions. The ultimate goal is to provide access to help for as many MDVI children in Indonesia as possible. Currently there are only 5 MVDI schools in Indonesia caring for 200 children (less than 1% of estimated MVDI children in Indonesia). Funds generated from this auction will be 100% utilised towards this building project. No administrative fees are deducted from the proceeds of this auction. In addition to the funds generated from this auction, the Rotary Club Jakarta Cilan-dak also has many other charity events held throughout each year of which funds will also be allocated to this project.

Online bidding will run from 1 – 31 March 2015. You can register and place your bid for

room nights in Jakarta, Bali and elsewhere. The room nights are valid from 1 May 2015 for 6-12 months, though some blackout dates apply and bookings are subject to availability. Most of the major hotels are participating, such as Accor Group, Alila Hotels; Belmond Group; Dharmawangsa Hotel; Discovery Hotel Group; Grand Hyatt Hotel; Grand Kemang Hotel; Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel; Hotel Kristal; Hotel Santika; Intercontinental Hotel Group; JS Luwansa Hotel; JW Marriott; Le Grandeur Hotel Group; Le Meridien Hotels; Mesa Hotels & Resorts; Novotel; Nusa Dua Beach Hotel; Oakwood; Pan Pacific Hotels, Sheraton Bandung; Swiss-Belhotels; Sultan Hotel Jakarta and W Hotel Bali. Our thanks to these generous sponsors who have donated towards the inaugural auction. The bidding website can be found at http://www.biddingOwl.com/RotaryCilandak So feel free to visit the bidding site and place your bids! The highest bidder as at 31 March 2015 will be contacted to arrange payment and to be given the vouchers. This online auction will become a yearly event from 2015.

http://www.biddingowl.com/rotarycilandak

Know your way around

Relocating means preparing everything, and everyone for a new home.

Relocating is a big change for most people.

It can be difficult and stressful, but it should be exciting and rewarding for everyone.

Our experience and knowledge, built up from nearly fifty years as a worldwide relocations company, is shared by all our people in more than 200 locations.

We’ll always be there to help you get the most from your relocation.

Tel: +62 21 7588 2338 jakarta@crownrelo.com

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To watch a Balinese dancer perform is to glance at Balinese history and ancient rituals. When you are in Bali next, it is easy to get invited to a local temple and attend a ceremony. Often dancing is part of this. You simply ask the concierge of your hotel, your waiter, or a local driver where a local ceremony may be taking place, and they are sure to know of one. Most of the time, they will be very happy that you wish to see a cer-emony. It is a great honour for a Balinese that you show respect for their God and want to visit their temples.

To enter a temple, you need to wear a sarong, a sash around your waist and cover your shoulders. Balinese are very friendly, and you will no doubt get an invite plus an escort. I would highly recommend going with your new friend, as you will feel more comfortable, and you will have a more meaningful experience.

If you are interested in a prayer ritual, you can join. Balinese Hindus allow anyone of any religion or background to sit and pray with them. I have been to many ceremonies in Bali and every time, it feels very special and unique. There is no need to worry about what to do, or what comes next. The person next to you will give you a gentle nudge and indicate which flower you hold, or how to receive the holy water blessing.

It was at the local temple in Petemon Village, just out of ubud, that I met Ti Tin, the dancer. Her graceful movements and striking natural beauty combined beautifully, making for an iconic vision of Bali. I talked to her after the ceremony in the grounds of the 10th-century temple.

“I just love to dance,” Ti Tin said. "At the age of six, I started dance lessons in my village." She went on to explain dancing from the age of six is a big commitment and involves three hours of dance lessons twice a week outside of school hours. Ti Tin’s passion for dance and her dedication paid off, and she became a teacher, doing what she loves.

Ti Tin can perform many dances including the Legong, Rejang Dewa, Puspanjali, Kembang Girang, Margapati and more recently the Sisiya. The Sisiya is performed as part of the Calonarang Dance, which allows the bad spirits to be invited into a temple during a ceremony.

“It was a little scary performing the Sisiya,” Ti Tin explained, “It is possible to go into a trance when you perform this dance. Some of my friends have involuntarily gone into a trance state while performing, but I have not yet experienced this - yet.”

Ti Tin is 19 years old. She is in her first year

The balinese Dancer – Ti Tin

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of study at the Tourism School in Denpasar. It is her dream to work on a cruise ship. She still continues to dance at ceremonies and special events, but full-time study takes up most of her time now, and her teaching has taken a back seat.

Even though Ti Tin is an accomplished dancer, she has never had a desire to perform for tourists commercially. She very much believes in the Balinese concept of divine inspiration or taksu when she dances.

It is evident Ti Tin has this taksu. It is clearly seen, when she transforms from a quiet, shy 19-year-old into a dancer of extreme power, commanding a tremendous presence, which can mesmerize an entire audience. Ti Tin, like all traditional Balinese dancers, believes when she is dancing she is at one with the Gods.

To get the opportunity to witness a temple dance, especially by invitation, is simply an unforgettable Bali experience. It is a great testament to the spirit and magic of Bali culture, which is very much alive and ever-present. Make sure you talk to your concierge when you are in Bali next time.

Story by Stephanie Brookeswww.travelwriter.ws

Photos by David Metcalfwww.davidmetcalfphotography.com

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Bali Tour May 2015 http://www.davidmetcalfphotography.com/

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David Metcalf also offers half-day photo tours of Bali. You will be taken to traditional village ceremonies (by invitation) and venture into a world seldom seen by tourists. Photographic tips and guidance from masterclass photographer David Metcalf.

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easter Crafts

Easter isn’t until the 5th of April, but you’ll prob-ably want to get started on making these ador-able chicks well before that (or, at any rate, as soon as the children are off school). They are simple to make and can be tailored to all ages.

You will need:A cardboard egg carton, some felt, a pair

of googly eyes, white glue and a sharp pair of scissors.

Step one: cutting out. For very young children, you may have to

do this step yourself. Slightly older ones can help with cutting the felt. Much older ones can do all the steps by themselves!

You may have older children who think themsleves too old to mess around doing a Mr Maker. Simply convince them to help out a younger child with this and you've killed two birds with one stone!

Cut out one cup and one ‘point’ from the egg carton, shown by the black lines in the picture.

You should now have a piece of cardboard resembling this:

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Cut the beak, wattle and cockscomb from felt.

Step two: glue on the wattle and beak followed by the eyes and the comb.

Step three: pop in the egg, and you’re done!This ought to be enough for young children

with a short attention span. You can encourage slightly older ones to make it a bit more elaborate - by painting the egg carton, for instance; or, if they want to go the whole hog, making a beautiful peacock compete with feathered tail.

(I ‘borrowed’ the feathers from an old feather boa, but you can also buy them at craft shops such as Grammedia.)

eggsThese, too, can be tailored to a variety of

ages. For very young ones, simply boil an egg in food colouring, and get them to stick stickers on to make a pretty pattern. Older ones can be trusted with ‘blown’ eggs which can be painted, decoupaged or decorated with temporary tattoos for a cool effect.

Spotty eggsBoil the eggs in

food colouring – white eggs work best, otherwise you won’t see much difference. Boil till they’re hard boiled, then add 20 drops of food coloring and let them sit in the water for a while (anywhere from 5-15 minutes).

Hand your child some colourful stickers. We found some round ones, but you could use any shape you like. The smaller sizes work best, due to the curvature of the egg.

Let your child stick them on – voila!

Painted Eggsuse blown eggs.

Simply hand your child the egg, some acrylic paints and let them paint in in any way they like!

Decoupage Eggsuse blown eggs. This is one for slightly older

children; cut small pieces of colourful paper and apply one at a time. You can use small strips as well as cut out specific patterns. use lots of watery glue, as the paper needs to get soggy to curve round the eggs.

Soma Mitra-Chubb

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Dear anon,I have recently begun driving for a bule and I know his wife is not sure what to buy him for his upcoming birthday. I sometimes overhear him talking about wanting to visit third base with some of her girlfriends, so I think he may be getting interested in baseball. should I mention this to his wife so she can get him a present he’ll enjoy?I’d keep this quiet if I were you. One way or another I suspect he’ll be receiving a baseball bat from his wife sometime soon.

Dear anonI am leaving Jakarta soon. I have a number of items that I need to sell before I leave – some empty jam jars, a broken fan, some children’s toothpaste (it’s imported!) and an opened pot of Crisco. How do you suggest I price them?Tricky one this. Could I also suggest a few other items of similar value that you could use as a guideline. Personal dignity and self respect

IDR 500; Reputation among all friends receiving your advert IDR 750. Having said that, I do need a few capers for a dish I’m making tonight and really do not want to spend too much on a full jar. If you happen to have a jar containing no more than 8 capers, I’m willing to make a very reasonable offer.

Dear anonMy husband and I cannot agree on the colour of a certain dress we both saw online. He says it’s blue, I say it’s gold, Clearly, as a woman, I have superior colour discrimination skills, but how do I get him to accept it?For goodness sake get over it! I’ve not seen this level of fuss over a blue dress since the “happy ending” of the Clinton presidency. Just tell him that Kanye West also thinks it’s blue- he’ll change his mind soon enough!

Dear Anonymous

It's ticketing time!!On Tuesday, March 10th, an exclusive members-only coffee morning ticket sales starts at 9:00 a.m. at the BWA House.On Wednesday, March 11th, the BWA will host a guests and members coffee morning ticket sales, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the BWA House. For more information, please contact fstickets@bwajakarta.org

Make sure you book your tickets quickly: we have sold out for the past four years! An all-inclusive event that is not to be missed! Bring your friends and get your tables together. Save the date for this year's “Space Odyssey:” May 9th, 2015.

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INFORMATION FOREXPATRIATES IN JAKARTA

http://www.expat.or.id

YaYasaN WIsMa CHesHIre

A Home in Cilandak, South Jakarta for 30 paraplegics of both sexes and any religion. Wisma Cheshire is part of the British worldwide

Leonard Cheshire Disability organisation.

VOluNteers are alWaYs NeeDeDto help with Woodwork, Handicrafts,

stock taking and admin.

It need take no more than a few hours of your time each week and is rewarding and interesting work.

Please contact:Petty elliott 0816 922 099

What’s new? Latest business?Social & Sporting Events

http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com

tHe eXPlOrersat The Indonesian Heritage Society meet on Wednesdays for tours, talks, taking

part in Indonesian daily activities.Join one of several groups who meet

weekly, fortnightly or monthlyCan’t make Wednesdays? Explorers also has a monthly Saturday group.

Sessions start in september, February and June.

www.heritagejkt.org for more information

explorers@heritagejkt.orgor call 021 2572 5870

The IHS is a non-profit organization offering the opportunity to learn more about

cultural heritage of Indonesia.

Young children? Want to know… Schools and sportWhere can I buy?Keeping them busy

F a m i l y g u i d e t o J a k a r t a

is available as a book (great for the car)and now on the internet at

http://www.familyguidetojakarta.com

MONDaY : bahasa Lessons 9amtuesDaY : Coffee Morning 9.30amrusty racquets Tennis 8am WeDNesDaY : yoga 8.30am, Canasta 10.30am tHursDaY : Mah Jong 9.30am, baby group 9.30amWOulD YOu lIKe tO set uP aN aCtIVItY?Contact chairwoman@bwajakarta.org

MarCH 2015BWa aCtIVItIes

bali private villa in the ricefieldsVilla Damee, ubud is a splendid place to chill out and recharge the batteries. A private 3-brm 3 bath beautifully designed luxury villa set in the rice fields located in an ancient Ba-linese village and only 4.5 kms out of ubud. This beautiful villa comes complete with a villa cook, AC and WI FI. Breakfast included. The villa has a huge pool, free complimentary village tour and guided walk to the beautiful pristine river adjoining the villa with hidden temples in the rocks. http://www.villadamee.com

BWa serVICes / FOr HIreSupport BWA and its charities by renting the

’geraldine Johnson Wheelchair’ Also available at the BWA House are a pair of Crutches.

Contact BWA House or bwa@bwajakarta.orgBaby travel cot for hire

Rp200,000 donation per week or part of a week.

BWa HOuse HIre:Having a party? The BWA House is availabe to both mem-bers and non-members for a very reasonable fee. You get the use of the House, tables, chairs, napkins, crockery, cut-lery, and also staff to help with the cleaning up! Children's parties, evening events, all needs catered to. Please contact housemanager@bwajakarta.org

British Embassy, Jakarta 2356 5200

emergency NumbersPolice 110Fire 113Ambulance 118 / 119

MedicalInternational SOS 750 5973 (office)Jl Rambu 10, Cipete 750 6001 (24 hr emergencies)

Global Doctors 719 4565 Jl Kemang Raya 87, Kemang 718 2029 (24 hr call centre)

Rumah Sakit Pondok Indah 765 7525Jl Metro Duta Kav uE, Pondok Indah

Metropolitan Medical Centre 520 3435 (24 hrs)Jl HR Rasuna Said Kav C-21, Kuningan

Medic One 725 9111Jl Prapanca Raya 6A, Jakarta 12160

schoolsAustralian Independent School 717 90437British School Jakarta 745 1670Jakarta Intercultural School 769 2555

taxisSilver Bird/Blue Bird 794 1234

travelSoekarno-Hatta International Airport 550 5179www.jakartaairportonline.com

Information/Departures/Arrivalswww.jakartaairportonline.com/flight-status-arrivals-departures

airlinesAir Asia www.airasia.comAir France KLM www.airfrance.comBritish Airways www.britishairways.comCathay Pacific www.cathaypacific.comGaruda www.garuda-indonesia.comLufthansa www.lufthansa.comQantas www.qantas.comSingapore Airways www.singaporeair.comThai Airways www.thaiairways.comTurkish Airlines www.turkishairlines.com

gOt aNY ODDs aND eNDs? If you’re leaving and want to get rid of odds and ends which threaten to overload your container, do consider donating to the BWA. Items can either be sold in the thrift shop, at the White Elephant Sales or donated to one of the numerous projects that we support. We can always find a home for items in good condition such as used towels and bedding, clothes (sorted into male/female/adult/children), tinned or dried food, medicines, eyeglasses, hearing aids, toys, cleaning products, pots and pans and even old Christmas cards and foreign stamps. All proceeds go to the BWA and its charities.

Indonesian Yellow Pageshttp://www.yellowpages.co.id/index.aspx

tHe lOYal sOCIetIesJAVA ST ANDREW SOCIETY www.javastandrewsociety.comST DAVID’S SOCIETY janegllew@gmail.comST GEORGE’S SOCIETY www.stgeorgesjakartaST PATRICK’S SOCIETY www.stpatricksjakarta.org

JaKarta aNIMal aID NetWOrK (JaaN)JAAN works on Improving Animal Welfare in Indonesia through various Wildlife and Domestic Animal Protection, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Education Programs. If you’re interested in Adopting a stray dog or cat, Volunteering at the shelter, Sponsoring an Animal or making a Donation, please visit JAAN’s office at Kemang Timur 17A and/or website at www.Jakartaanimalaid.com. thank you.

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