The New World | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12018-11-20T12:56:24+08:00PeatixAll things Bukit BrownThe New Worldtag:peatix.com,2015:event-857732015-04-26T16:00:00SGT2015-04-26T16:00:00SGTSingapore
has seen vast changes over the years. Take a walk with us at Bukit Brown as
Simone share some stories of life in the past and the contrast to what we are
familiar with today. Guest starring Genine will be sharing a special segment of
this walk featuring the New World Amusement Park in conjunction of the
exhibition on this legendary park at City Square Mall. Simone is a volunteer at
the Bukit Brown Cemetery. Specialising in themed walks such as 'Ladies of the
Straits Settlements' and 'Back-to-Schools', she is part of an informal group of
volunteers and heritage enthusiasts, affectionately known as the
Brownies. Genine is
a curator and researcher who works locally and regionally on themes in visual
arts and heritage. She takes an-almost masochistic delight in sifting through
stacks of musty archival material in search of the weird and wonderful.Bukit
Brown is more than a cemetery. Come discover our
habitat, heritage, history. Exhumations have started. Many areas have been
cordoned off. Bukit
Brown is also on the World Monuments Watch list 2014 . Find out what makes this a heritage
site worthy of preserving. http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=7930------------------------------------------------------------------- Difficulty:
Average, some trekking required Please bring umbrella or poncho. Please wear
covered footwear."We
guide rain, shine or exhumations" ----------------------------------------------------------------------Tour
starts at 4pm and ends at 6.30pm. Registration:
Our weekend walks are FREE! Please also click ‘Join’ on the FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/888541011210581/, so that we can allocate enough Brownies for this walk (Optimally 1 volunteers to 15 participants). *Disclaimer:
By agreeing to take this walking tour of Bukit Brown Cemetery, I understand and
accept that I must be physically fit and able to do so.To the extent
permissible by law, I agree to assume any and all risk of injury or bodily harm
to myself and persons in my care (including child or ward) 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Meeting
Point: Main entrance gate into Bukit Brown at Lorong Halwa 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, 855 Alight 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 Lorong Halwa, where
parking is limited. Try to
use public transport to get there. How to get there and handy tips here: http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=7250 http://goo.gl/maps/qgKL8 http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=1170 http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/1.3354/103.8224