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CSC WALK @
PASIR RIS PARK:
A BREATH OF
FRESH AIR

17 April 2015

The lush landscape and Preceding the walk was a mass outdoor Yoga The mangrove forest is home to many species
verdant beauty of the session. The participants converged at the of birds and thus it has become a mecca for
71-hectare Pasir Ris Park vast green field, where the Yoga instructor led bird enthusiasts. The sound of bird twittering
beckoned on Friday, them through relaxing breathing and stretching was music to the ears of the participants.
17 April 2015. Over exercises. Leaves swaying in tandem with the
150 Public Officers from wind… the sun beating down… this relaxing Yoga Before they knew it, the participants had
different government session helped participants harmonise with reached the finish line where they collected
agencies came in their nature and find their inner peace. their fun packs. The lucky ones even got the
lightweight sportswear and chance to walk away with cash prizes at the
were eager to embark on Guest-of-Honour Mr Loh Yuh Por, CSC lucky draw!
a 5km walk. They headed Executive Committee Member, was on deck
towards the Native Lawn, to flag off the leisure walk. Participants started For Ms Chua, who works in the Ministry of
the starting point of the ambling down an asphalt path, which was Education, the walk was a great opportunity
walk. It was a welcome flanked by towering trees that blotted out for her to connect with her friends at the
respite from their busy the sun. end of a work week. She was not alone in
schedules! her sentiment. Mr Tay, who works in the
There was reward for those who pushed on: engineering industry, also savoured every
ushers were deployed at the halfway point to minute of the walk. “It was a unique experience
hand out the lucky draw vouchers! Participants as the organisers integrated Yoga into the
also had a chance to discover the coastal park’s warm-up session,” he said. “I would definitely
hidden gems such as the Mangrove Boardwalk. recommend this to my friends!”

Watermark Award Nominations Recognising outstanding
are now open. water contributions

T he Watermark Award recognises water stewards The Agent of Change
Ms Lim Bin, a Watermark Award recipient, actively engages her colleagues
for their outstanding contributions and commitment and youths in water-related programes to conserve, value and enjoy our water
towards protecting and raising awareness of resources. Her passionate efforts saw youths taking part in clean-up activities
Singapore’s precious water resources. and educational programmes which resulted to positive habits towards the
Nominate exemplary individuals or organisations with use of water.
extraordinary contributions towards Singapore’s water
sustainability for the prestigious Watermark Award.
Nominations open from 1 July 2015.
For more information, visit
www.pub.gov.sg/watermarkaward.