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NEWS
26 November14
COMPETITION
YOUNG WRITERS
Kids are not forgotten at this year’s 10-day Singapore Writers
Festival, with a new Little Lit! children’s programme added to the
event. Writing workshops, creative story-telling, author talks and
hands-on activities are on offer to encourage children to write and
read. Visiting and local authors include Jacqueline Harvey, Sheila
Wee, Andy Chua and Rosemarie Somaiah. Until 9 November.
Check the full programme at singaporewritersfestival.com.
EDUCATION FOR LIFE
Boarding school is well known for preparing students for
university, and for life. For over two decades, The Association
of Boarding Schools (TABS) has brought together families and
boarding school admission directors from around the globe to
help families choose the best school for them. On 11 November,
children aged 10 to 17 and their families can gain direct access
to school representatives, advice about the application and
visa process, information about select summer programmes,
plus the official TABS directory and a map of 287 schools. 6pm
to 8.30pm. Free. Hilton Hotel, 581 Orchard Road. Contact Jen
Evans at ardingschools.com
BUY LONDON
PROPERTY
Barrington-Hill is an
independent buying service
acting for clients looking
for property in London
and England. The London
property market has cooled
down in the run-up to the
election, so this is a good time to search for
properties under £1.5 million. Their in-depth
knowledge and local contacts are built on years
of experience, which translates to make buying
a property less stressful. Start your search by
contacting Penny Saxby on +44 0 7850 878609
or email
KARTING THRILLS
Motorsport enthusiasts can get their
adrenaline fix at Singapore’s first permanent,
international-standard karting track,
now open at the Turf Club at Kranji. The
900-metre track is designed for karts to
reach up to 100km/h. kf1karting.com
Two VIP tickets
to world-class
football
Liverpool FC Legends are coming to
Singapore for The Castlewood Group
Liverpool Masters at Jalan Besar
Stadium on 15 November. The full
field, 11-a-side match features former
Reds such as Steve McManaman,
Robbie Fowler and Patrik Berger
against a top selection of local football
heroes including Fandi Ahmad and V.
Sundramoorthy. People who purchase
tickets (from $10) before 12 noon on
11 November will have the chance to
meet the players. See ticketbooth.com.
sg for tickets. To win two VIP tickets,
visit expatliving.sg/competition.