tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2018-11-20T12:56:25+08:00 Peatix All things Bukit Brown tag:peatix.com,2015:event-131344 2015-11-29T09:00:00SGT 2015-11-29T09:00:00SGT

Taking a short break from explorations of discovery of our heritage and history at Bukit Brown, Raymond Goh will conduct his last guided walk for this year. Come and learn about  his new finds and reprise some "old" ones , with a special descendant guest spot - a descendant with bloodlines from two prominent Tan and Lim families. Please note that there will be a film crew following this guided walk for a documentary on the Goh brothers for local television.cover image: Thanks to Bukit Brown Art Cemetery-------------------------------------------------------------------------The guided walk starts at 9am and will end at 12pmThe walk WILL BE CANCELLED if the 3-hour PSI reported at 7am  at http://www.haze.gov.sg/ is 101 or above (unhealthy range). No further notice will be sent out.Meeting Point: Meeting Point B. See map below (click on "Read More"). More instructions at http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=10124 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Difficulty: Average, some trekking requiredPlease do not wear short shorts as you will be walking through grass and hedges.Please bring umbrella or poncho / sun block / mosquito repellent.Please wear covered footwear.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Bukit Brown is on the World Monuments Watch list 2014 . Find out what makes this a heritage site worthy of preserving. http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=7930"We guide rain or shine"======================================Bukit Brown. More than a cemetery. More than a Chinese cemetery. Come discover our habitat, heritage, history. Exhumations have started. Many areas have been cordoned off. How to get there and handy tips here: http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=7250http://goo.gl/maps/qgKL8http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=1170http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/1.3354/103.8224Disclaimer: By agreeing to take this walking tour of Bukit Brown Cemetery, you understand and accept that you must be physically fit and able to do so.To the extent permissible by law, you agree to assume any and all risk of injury or bodily harm to yourself and persons in your care (including child or ward)Registration: Our weekend public tours are FREE …Optimally the group size is 30 participants (15 individuals/guide).Brownie Code: We guide rain or shine.Please take note:1. We will be walking through the undergrowth so dress appropriately, especially your footwear.2. Wear light breathable clothing. Long pants and long sleeves if you are prone to insect bites or sunburn. Bring sunblock and natural insect repellent.3. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as safety is important. Walking sticks are recommended.4. Do read up on Bukit Brown before going so you have a better understanding of the place (e.g. BukitBrown.com)5. Do bring water, light snacks, poncho/umbrella, sunhat and waterproof your electronics.6. Please go to the toilet before coming. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby.=======================================How to get there by MRT / Bus:Bus services available: 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855.From North: Go to Marymount MRT and walk to bus-stop #53019 along Upper Thomson Road. Take Buses 52, 74, 165, 852, 855Alight 6 stops later at bus-stop, #41149, opposite Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Walk towards Sime Road in the direction of Kheam Hock Road until you see Lorong Halwa.From South: Go to Farrer Road MRT and walk to bus-stop #11111 at Farrer Road, in front of Blocks 2 & 3. Take Buses 93, 165, 852, 855. Alight 5 stops later at bus-stop, #41141, just before Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Cross the bridge, walk towards Sime Road, follow the road until you see Lorong Halwa.By car:Turn in from Lornie Road, to Sime Road. Then, turn left into the second road, which is named Lorong Halwa, where parking is limited. Try to use public transport to get there.