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NEWS
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July14
MUMS
AROUND
THE
WORLD
While Singapore was lauded as the best
place in Asia to be a mother in
Save
The Children
’s annual report, spare
a thought for the 250 million children
under five who live in countries affected
by armed conflict. European countries
dominated the top 10 in the report,
while Australia sneaked in at ninth and
Singapore ranked 15th. The report uses
data on health, education, economics
and female political participation to
highlight where mothers and children
fare best, and where they face the
greatest hardships (in this report, sub-
Saharan Africa).
savethechildren.org
ARE YOU A
MUMPRENEUR?
Raise your hands all those dynamic
mumpreneurs who run businesses, raise
children, and pursue your passions? The
inaugural Mumpreneur of the Year award
celebrates the lives and achievements of the
remarkable women who finely balance work and
family, with spirit, style and spunk. Entries close
8 August.
singaporemumpreneur.com
LEAN IN,
LADIES
For women looking for encouragement and support in pursuing their careers and
achieving their professional goals, the
monthly Synovations Lean In Circle
group sessions provide coaching
aimed at helping individuals to reach
their highest potential. The sessions
include facilitated conversations,
dialogue and multimedia experiences.
They’re held on the fourth Saturday of
every month from 2pm to 5pm, and
the first Tuesday of the month from
7.30pm to 9pm.
synovations.com
Adults:
Outdoor Theatre at the Esplanade.
Fronting the waterfront along Marina Bay,
the Esplanade’s outdoor theatre hosts
regular performances, from music to dance
and theatre, all of which can be enjoyed by
hundreds of people under the starlit sky.
Search “outdoor theatre” to find weekly
events at
www.esplanade.com .Kids:
Marina Barrage. Fly kites (or
just watch), check out the Sustainable
Singapore Gallery or the Arts Trail, or get
wet in the fun water features. Take snacks
to eat on the roof at sunset and watch the
lights of the city go on. Many people ride
bikes to the Barrage, but it’s also easy to
drive, taxi or walk there from Gardens by
the Bay.
pub.gov.sg/marina
Almost free:
With a wave pool, a lazy
river, three big slides and a water play area
for little kids, the Jurong East Swimming
Complex is lots of cheap fun. Before
you go, check for lightning updates and
closures at facebook.com/jurongeastsrc.
21 Jurong East Street 31. Admission is $1
for kids and $2 for adults. 6563 5052.
Fun and Free
Singapore might be expensive, but there are plenty of free things to keep
you entertained. Following on from our last issue, here are some more
suggested activities around town that won’t plunder the purse.