{"id":2777,"date":"2012-03-03T04:11:01","date_gmt":"2012-03-03T04:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/post-museum.org\/root\/?p=2777"},"modified":"2020-07-24T04:12:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T04:12:09","slug":"outpost-9-intro-to-bukit-brown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/post-museum.org\/root\/2012\/03\/03\/outpost-9-intro-to-bukit-brown\/","title":{"rendered":"Outpost 9: Intro to Bukit Brown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

!THIS EVENT IS FULL!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for a lovely late afternoon walk around Bukit Brown Cemetery! We’ll meet inside the old gates along Lor Halwa for a 1hr walk introducing you to Singapore’s first municipal cemetery. Enjoy the lovely serene environment, visit some of our forefathers and find out why we have to save this historical and natural treasure trove!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. RSVP is a must as we have only 15 spaces available. Please email admin@post-museum.org with name, tel and number of spaces required and we’ll get back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. This is a free event but contributions to Post-Museum’s capital is very welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. We will be walking mainly on paved roads. Rain or Shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Wear light breathable clothing. Long pants and long sleeves if you are prone to insect bites or use a natural insect repellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as some areas have lots of leaves, roots and stones, safety is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Bring water, light snacks, rain gear\/umbrella, a sunhat and waterproof your electronics and delicates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Do go to the toilet before. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Read up on Bukit Brown before going so you have a better understanding of the place (some websites are listed below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING THERE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* We will be there to collect signatures for the Open Letter to the Singapore Government to save Bukit Brown [http:\/\/sosbukitbrown.wordpress.com\/<\/a>]. You can also get some empty forms from us so that you can collect signatures from your family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So do join us. See you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW TO GET THERE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus services available: 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By MRT and Bus :
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From South: Go to Botanic Gardens MRT and walk to bus-stop #41121 at Adam Road, in front of Singapore Bible College. Take Buses 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855
Alight 2 stops later at bus-stop, #41141, before Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Cross the bridge and walk towards Sime Road in the direction of Kheam Hock Road until you see Lorong Halwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For general travel directions, go to http:\/\/gothere.sg\/maps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detailed directions and photos can be found at http:\/\/leonefabre.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/walk-thru-bukit-brown.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEBSITES ON BUKIT BROWN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– http:\/\/sosbukitbrown.wordpress.com\/<\/a>
– http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/<\/a>
– http:\/\/bukitbrown.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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