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This project is for children from severely disadvantaged areas. Mornings are spent developing preschool aged children as well as children who do not attend school. In the afternoons we do various sport projects with the children where we teach and play soccer, netball, cricket and other team sports which not only develops the children but is also a way for the children to be exposed to better role models and to be kept busy which serves an important role in lowering socio-economic problems which are often found in these settlements, such as teenage pregnancy, delinquency, petty crime, and which lowers their chances of getting involved in gangsterism and negative behaviour.
Project Highlights
- Experience township culture
- Spend most of your day outdoors whilst enjoying the sunshine
- Learn to assist in sport programs of varying age groups
- Skills developments for the children
- Experience the poorest of our settlements
- Help lower socio-economic problems and make a genuine difference
- Learning about South African cultures and way of life
- Develop new friendships
Project Details
- Project starts: Every Monday
- Location: Blaauwberg/Table View, Cape Town
- Minimum duration: 2 weeks
Volunteer Requirements
- CV/Resumé
- Police clearance
- Basic level of competency in English
- Copy of return flight itinerary
Project Wish List
- Soccer balls, cricket sets, bibs, soccer boots (and socks), uniforms, tog bags (for equipment)
- Fitness equipment:
- Skipping ropes, mini soccer cones, whistles, and stopwatches.
Volunteer Tasks
- Teaching kids sports
- Teach kids fitness and hygiene
- Helping with classroom activities in preschool
- Running fun days and sports programs
- Being a positive role model through behaviour on project
- Educating children in life lessons such as sex, drugs, etc.
- Some basic building projects such as fixing soccer posts, building new sport facilities
Volunteers will work 5 days a week with the children. Some days volunteers will work a full 8 hours and other days 4 to 5 hours, depending on the needs of the project. The volunteers' mornings are spent assisting in one of the schools and the afternoons are spent with the kids teaching them sport.
Winter in South Africa
Please note that May through to September are our winter months and it can get quite chilly with an average temperature ranging from 5 degrees Celsius at night to 15 degrees Celsius during the day. So, please make sure to pack enough warm clothes if you plan your trip in that period.
Holiday club is a fun and educational weekly programme that the volunteers do with the kids in the holidays when there is no school/classes.
The children on this programme range from 8 to 16 years old and live in a township in Cape Town, such as Dunoon, or a Settlement such as Wolwerivier. Most of them can speak English, yet their home language may be Afrikaans or Xhosa. The homes they live in are often built from scrap metal and second hand wood and usually do not have running water.
Please note: If a holiday club activity requires the payment of an entrance fee, volunteers have to pay for themselves! The programme fee is used to cover the entrance for the kids only!
Please note that during the holidays it is a time for the kids to have fun, so the programs are less structured and may change depending on the amount of children that arrive on the day. The first and last weeks of school are less structured. There are exams during the last weeks and the children are quite excited for the holidays. It takes a couple weeks for the children to settle back into the school schedule once the holidays are finished.
REMINDER: Projects will be closed from 25 December – 1 January
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What's Included
- Airport pick up
- 2 day Cape Town orientation
- Accommodation
- Three meals a day
- Weekly social events
- Transport to and from projects
- 24 hour support and supervision
- Donation to the project
- Certificate of appreciation
2 Day Cape Town Orientation
DAY 1: Friday
You are collected from the airport and taken to your volunteer accommodation. You will be shown around and given a map of the area. Depending on your arrival time, you will meet your volunteer leader and learn more about your project, if you arrive late you will be given a time that you will meet your leader. You have the day at your own leisure so you can explore the beach, shops, bars and restaurants. In the evening we have a traditional South African BBQ, called a braai, at the hostel.
DAY 2: Saturday
Start the day with breakfast and head to Saltycrax backpackers.
A SaltyCrax staff member will teach you about the bus system before you head out to Cape Town city centre.
You have two options to choose from:
1. Walking Tour:
Do a walking tour visiting historical sites like the Castle of Good Hope and the Grand Parade. Learn about life under apartheid in South Africa at the Parliament Buildings and the District Six Museum. Shop for African arts and crafts in Greenmarket Square and St George's Mall.
2. The hop on hop off bus pass:
Board this open rooftop bus that takes you to all the sites you need to see, such as Camps Bay, the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain… all from the comfort of your seat!
After one of the above activities you can take a bus or walk to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Sit back and sip a cocktail, enjoy some fresh fish and watch the ships in the busy working harbour or walk around taking in the shops, markets and musicians on the side walks. Alternatively, you can take the cable car up Table Mountain and enjoy breathtaking views of the city, or visit the famous Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held in prison during the apartheid era (own expense).
In the evening head back on the local bus to Table View where you can start planning your next day. We will help you book and arrange all that you need. Later, you can join the staff, guests and the locals at one of the restaurants or bars along the beach front in Table View – all within rolling distance from the hostel where you will be staying the night.
DAY 3: Sunday
You will have at your own leisure to relax and get ready before your projects starts.
Volunteers are responsible for keeping their own room and volunteer house tidy. Two to three times a week a cleaning lady will be there to clean the house and change linen. The volunteer houses are at walking distance from shops, restaurants, entertainment, bus stops and the beach.
Volunteers will receive 3 meals a day. This includes:
Breakfast consists of cereals, fruit, yogurts, toast and spreads
Lunch consists of bread, cold meats, salad, cheese, spreads and fruit
Dinner consists of a hot meal such as a traditional South African BBQ (braai) and stews (potjies) made with fresh vegetable etc. All dinners will include a meat, starch and vegetable.
A generous amount of food will always be served. If snacks are desired there are several grocery stores nearby.
There are refrigerators available for volunteers' personal food and soft drinks. Tea and coffee will be available, all other drinks will be at own expense.
Volunteers must inform SAVE of their dietary needs. We will try our best to accommodate this however you may need to supplement your own food.
Extras NOT included
Laundry service is available at an additional cost
Extra Surf lessons
Extra surf lessons are available at an additional cost. You can book the 3 day surfing bolt which includes:
- 3 x 2 hours professional surf lessons
- Surf photos analysis during 6 hours of lessons
Cape Town, mother city to the locals as well as everyone else around the world! Don't miss out on what's happening, join for one or many different types of activities offered in and around Cape Town.
Activities in Cape Town include
Surfing Lessons
A full day of surfing lessons at the sandy white beaches of Blouberg or Muizenburg.
Daily, weather permitting. Lunch included.
Kitesurfing Lessons
The ultimate power kite activity. Learn to speed across the water. Lessons are 4 or 6 hours long, from 10am to 2pm or from 10am to 4pm. Includes: boards, kites, harnesses, wetsuits, helmets and all appropriate safety equipment.
Daily, weather permitting.
Windsurfing Lessons
Head to Rietvlei, a fresh water lagoon, where a qualified instructor will teach you to windsurf.
Daily, weather permitting.
Cape Point Tour
Follow the scenic coastal roads of the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point, were you can hike or mountain bike through the nature reserve. Experience Cape Town at its best.
Daily. Lunch and entrance to nature reserve included
Wine Route Tour
Meander through stunning landscapes and wine farms. Stop at wine estates for tastings, and to appreciate the natural beauty and historical attractions of the region.
Daily. Wine tasting & lunch included.
Township Tour
Explore the culture and history of townships. Meet the locals, visit a crèche and drink home brewed beer. This is a must for anyone who wants an authentic view of South African life.
Township Tour & Robben Island
After spending the morning in the local townships, take the ferry from the Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island. Ex-inmates guide the tours and recount their experiences and hardships while imprisoned on the island.
Daily, weather permitting.
Kloofing (Cliff jumping)
A day of extreme adventures. Hike through Kamikaze Canyon. Those brave enough can jump down 3-22m from cliffs into crystal clear rock pools below. Abseil down a 65m cliff.
Wed, Fri, Sat. Min 4 pax. Breakfast and lunch included.
Quad Biking
After a short introduction, join a guided ride through the many tracks, trails or courses.
Abseil Table Mountain
Abseil 112m down the world's highest commercial abseil. Enjoy a wonderful view of Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean at 1000m.
Walking Tour of Cape Town
This 3 hour guided walk through the city centre focuses on the history of Cape Town from the days of Dutch settlement though the Apartheid years and into the time of the new nation. You will pass milestones like the Castle Of Good Hope, the District Six Museum and Company's Gardens.
Ostrich Ranch
This guided tour includes a 45-minute walk in which you will see a variety of ostrich species and other birds as well as a display room, a leather factory and a cactus garden.
Shark Cage Diving
See the Great White Shark face-to-face in its natural habitat. The experienced and specialised crew in Gansbaai will take you to "Shark Alley", the prime spot for shark cage diving.
Daily, weather permitting. Breakfast, lunch.
Do a tandem jump or take lessons and do a solo jump. During the 20 minute aircraft-ride, you will have an awesome view of the West Coast, Cape Town, Robben Island and Table Mountain. Then enjoy an exhilarating free-fall at 200kph followed by a peaceful parachute-ride.
Daily, weather permitting.
Take lessons or book paragliding tours and soar high above fantastic landscapes. No experience is required for a 15 to 25 minute tandem flight from Lion's Head, Signal Hill and Sir Lowry's Pass.
Daily, weather permitting.
Big 5 Safari
View South Africa's Big 5 in their natural surroundings. Join us for breakfast before the game drive in a four star private nature reserve. Later, we have a picnic in the park. The park is in a malaria-free area and offers a variety of accommodation and guided tours.
Daily. Breakfast, lunch and snacks included.
Sandboarding (Full day)
Learn sandboarding in a safe and fun-filled environment. You are provided with high quality equipment and experienced guides.
Daily. Lunch included.
Cape Town to Windhoek Overland Safari
This exciting holiday you will experience the best of Namibia. From Cape Town to giant sand dunes in ancient deserts, ancient rock paintings to incredible game viewing experiences in Etosha National Park – find those unforgettable memories. Embrace the magic of Africa with a tour that will leave you with an everlasting desire to discover more of this dynamic and diverse continent.
Included Highlights
- Cape Town Township Tour
- Fish River Canyon
- Sossusvlei, Dune 45
- Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings
- Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park
- Etosha NP, Game Drives
Intended Itinerary
It is our intention to adhere to the route described below but a certain amount of flexibility is built into the tour and on occasion it may be necessary or desirable to make alterations to the published itinerary. Please therefore treat the following as a guide only.
Duration: 12 Days
Countries visited: South Africa, Namibia
Day 1:
Cape Town – Western Cape, South Africa
Our overland safari begins with a guided township tour. This upbeat and informative tour will introduce you to the people, culture and pace of life of the Cape Flats, one of Cape Town's intriguing township areas.
After our tour, we leave Cape Town behind and make our way north over the Piekenierskloof, through the fruit growing area of Citrusdal to our camp overlooking the Cederberg Mountain range. Once we've settled in, we enjoy an optional wine tasting to sample some of the wines of the region.
- Distance travelled: +/-260kms
- Approx driving day: Half day
- Accommodation: Highlanders Camp – Camping in twin share tents with shared facilities
- Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
- WIFI: No
Day 2:
Western Cape – Gariep (Orange) River
Continuing north, we pass through the Namaqualand region, famous for its spectacular flower carpet that covers the land between August and September after the winter rains. Namaqualand hosts a whopping 4000 plant species with approx. 40% epidemic to the area. We set up camp tonight on the South African side of the Gariep (Orange) River, a stunning backdrop. The camp by night is showered with stars of the Richtersveld – a truly peaceful and tranquil experience.
- Accommodation: Umkulu camp – Camping in twin share tents with shared facilities
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- WIFI: Yes
- Distance travelled: +/-400kms
- Approx driving day: Full day
Day 3:
Gariep (Orange) River – Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Today, we have the opportunity to enjoy a morning canoe safari on the river, or simply relax on the water's edge. After packing up our camp, we cross the border into Namibia arriving at the breathtaking Fish River Canyon. At 161 km long, 550 metres deep and 27 km at its widest point, this stunning canyon is the second largest in the world – the first being the Grand Canyon. There are plenty of opportunities this afternoon for keen photographers to take pictures and enjoy a nice walk on the canyon edge.
- Accommodation: Canyon Roadhouse – Camping in twin share tents with shared facilities
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- WIFI: Yes
- Distance travelled: +/-180kms
- Approx driving day: Half day
Day 4:
Fish River Canyon – Sesriem
Further north, we continue through barren, rocky desert land to Sesriem, the gateway to the Namib Naukluft National Park. This magnificent park containing the world's oldest desert and highest sand dunes at 350 metres high. With an overall area of 49,768 km2 – containing part of the Namib Desert and the Naukluft mountain range – it is the second largest game park in Africa and the fourth largest in world. Once settled in, we enjoy the night around an open fire under the brightly lit starry skies.
- Accommodation: Sesriem Camp- Camping in twin share tents with shared facilities
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- WIFI: No
- Distance travelled: +/-600kms
- Approx day drive: Full day
Day 5:
Namib Naukluft National Park – Solitaire
Rising early, we enter the National Park and drive to our first stop – Dune 45. At 170m high, it's fascinating shape and accessibility makes it the most photographed dune in the world. We clamper to the top of the dune in time to watch the sun rise as the shifting colours move across the open desert. The spectacular view from the top is worth every energy-sapping step. After a nice warming breakfast, we join a 4×4 vehicle transfer which takes us deeper into the park for a walk at leisure to view Deadsvlei area and the surrounding dunes. Departing from the dunes, we make our way to Solitaire, the smallest registered town in Namibia and home to the best apple crumble.
- Accommodation: Solitaire Rest Camp – Camping in twin share tents with shared facilities
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- WIFI: Yes
- Distance travelled: +/-100kms
- Approx driving day: Short day
Day 6 – 7:
Solitaire – Swakopmund
Today we head to the Atlantic coast for two nights, stopping for a photo opportunity as we cross the Tropic of Capricorn and down through breathtaking mountain passes of the Gaub and Kuesub. Surrounded on 3 sides by the Namib Desert, and on the 4th by the Atlantic Ocean, Swakopmund is Namibia's largest beach side town and offers a huge array of activities, an interesting German heritage, palm-lined streets and seaside promenades. Some desert-based adventure activities are on offer if you so choose – quad biking, sand boarding, skydiving (weather permitting). For those not adventure minded enjoy what the town has to offer and indulge in the town's German café culture, museums, shopping and beachside strolls.
N.B: Swakopmund is time at leisure, so for the sake of practicality, meals in Swakopmund are restricted to breakfasts. Enjoy your days on the optional activities and sample the local restaurants.
- Accommodation: Amanpuri Dorm Bed (two nights)
- Meals included: Breakfast x 2
- WIFI: Yes
- Distance travelled: +/-350kms
- Approx driving day: Full day
Day 8:
Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe
Leaving Swakopmund we turn eastward through the endless dry plains to the beautiful Damaraland region and stop at Spitzkoppe, also known as the "Matterhorn of Namibia". This spectacular granite rock formation rises 1728 metres and is a part of the Erongo Mountains, which was created by the collapse of a gigantic volcano. Over millions of years the outer layer was carried off by wind erosion, until the granite intrusion was exposed. Take your time to explore the area and take in the impressive sunrises and sunsets as the shifting colours move over the rocks. This area also holds the most impressive bushman rock paintings which can be viewed with a local guide of the area. The Spitzkoppe Restcamp lies at the base of the mountain and we camp overnight.
- Accommodation: Spitzkoppe Bush Camp – Camping in twin share tents with shared facilities
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- WIFI: No
- Distance travelled: +/-150kms
- Approx driving day: Half day
Day 9:
Spitzkoppe to Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park
From Spitzkoppe we make our way to Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park (Otjitotongwe means Cheetah, Cheetah in the local language of Herero), home to a non-profit organization, aimed at conserving cheetahs in a natural environment. The farm comprises of tame and wild cheetahs that were brought to the farm to prevent them getting killed by local farmers for killing their livestock. We meet the tame cheetahs for a photographic opportunity and take a small game drive in the larger enclosure before returning at sunset to relax around the open fire, swim in the camp pool and enjoy a sundowner at the local bar.
- Accommodation: Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park – Camping in twin share tents with shared facilities
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- WIFI: No
- Distance travelled: +/-350kms
- Approx driving day: Half day
Day 10 – 11:
Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park to Etosha National Park
Heading North, we make our way to Etosha National park. Etosha – meaning "place of dry water" – is enclosed by a central salt depression or pan that seasonally fills with water. At 22,750 sq km, this magnificent park is home to 114 mammals and 340 bird species. We spend the next two nights here, making camp inside the park at one of the three main sites offering floodlit waterholes for night-time game viewing. Observers frequently see a range of animals congregating around the watering holes including elephant, giraffe, zebra, even lion, making it one of the most memorable wildlife encounters in Southern Africa. We have a short afternoon game drive upon arrival and a full day game drive the following day.
- Accommodation: Okaukuejo or Halai or Namatoni Camp – Camping in twin share tents with shared facilities
- Meals included: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
- WIFI: No
- Distance travelled: +/- 250kms on day 9 only
- Approx drive day: Full day including game drives
Day 12:
Etosha to Windhoek
Leaving Etosha, we make our way south to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Windhoek (Windy-corner in English) is characterised by German style buildings, a lasting reminder of Namibia's early colonial history and has a mere population of 200,000 inhabitants. Our safari finishes upon arrival in Windhoek.
- Accommodation: No Accommodation
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
- WIFI: No
- Distance travelled: +/-420k
- Approx driving day: Full day
Tour Information
TOUR STYLE: Overland Tour
This tour is a participation camping tour and your help will be needed by assisting (usually on a rota basis) with the various day to day campsite duties, such as shopping, setting up the camp, cooking and keeping the truck tidy. But don't worry it's not all hard work and it's a great way to meet the local people and get to know your fellow travellers. Your contribution benefits the success of the tour – most people find the greater their involvement, the greater their enjoyment of the whole trip.
All tour highlights and inclusions, 2- person dome tents, fully equipped safari vehicle, camping and cooking equipment, sleeping mattresses, service of two crew, all road and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, meals as indicated.
Local Payment, Activities and Excursions (optional), visa's, travel insurance, flight departure taxes, airport transfers, optional activities, tips, drinks, sleeping bag and items of personal nature.
Every Overland tour has a Local Payment amount which must be paid to your tour leader in Africa at the beginning of the tour. This is separate and in addition to the Tour Price which is paid before travel. Paid in the currency listed in the brochure or on the website (usually US dollars in clean un-torn post 2006 edition notes) that pays for food, park entries, activities and camping costs along the way with payment goes directly to the supplier. Please refer below to what is covered by the Local Payment.
These are optional activities that are paid directly to the provider while on tour and you are free to decide what activities you would like to do. Please see table below for prices.
We use 2-person dome tents with fly sheets, sewn-in groundsheets, zip-up insect screens and foam mattresses. We mainly use campsites, which usually have reasonable wash and shower facilities, electricity points and sometimes even a small shop, bar or swimming pool.
24-seater, self-contained, custom-built safari truck with onboard tables, plug sockets, freezer, water tank, library, i-pod jack, safety features and 70-litre individual lockers.
Please try to keep your luggage to a minimum, bearing in mind that most airlines impose a 20kg limit. It should be brought in a soft backpack or rucksack along with a smaller day bag. You will need to bring a mixture of lightweight clothing and warm clothing for the evenings and early morning game drives. You also need a sleeping bag (and small pillow if preferred). We recommended you pack a small torch or headlamp, mosquito spray and a money pouch/ belt that can be easily hidden. Please try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables and use your hotel safe to store the bulk of your money, passport, and airline tickets. A full 'What to Bring' list is included in our pre-departure booklet (online version), issued when you book.
The table below indicates the vaccinations suggested for travel on this tour but should be treated as a guide only. You should seek professional medical advice from your GP or clinic at least six weeks prior to departure.
Please be aware that some of the areas visited on this tour are malarial. We strongly recommend you seek professional medical advice for the appropriate anti-malarial tablets.
The table below indicates the visas required for travel to the countries on this tour but should be treated as a guide only. At least one month prior to travel seek confirmation from embassies or a visa specialist, that these requirements are still current. For UK citizens the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) offers free up-to-date travel info: www.fco.gov.uk For other nationalities a number of travel advice websites are listed on the Acacia website.
It is a booking condition of Acacia that you have full travel insurance valid for the duration of your tour to cover you for medical emergency and repatriation to your home country. Your guide will ask you for a copy of this when you join the tour. It is also important that you leave a copy of your insurance with the person nominated as your emergency contact. We can recommend a respected, specialist travel insurance provider for this tour.
Naturally you will require extra money for your own personal spending on the tour, for Activities and Excursions, snacks, drinks, souvenirs, tips and items of a personal nature. Everybody has different spending habits but as a guideline we suggest you budget South African Rand 150-200 per day (South African Rand can be used in Namibia). Also keep some US$ cash for relevant airport taxes and visas needed, optional activities and any additional accommodation before or after your tour.
Spending money Spending money is best carried as cash. South African Rand can be used throughout South Africa & Namibia and can be obtained from an ATM on arrival. US dollars (Us Dollars in clean, un-torn, post 2006 edition notes) is also accepted for many optional activities & at markets throughout Africa. We have an on-board passenger safe for security and your guide will advise how and when you can exchange money (US dollars, Sterling or Euro) to local currency throughout the tour.
- Currencies are as follows: South Africa – Rand; Namibia – Namibian Dollar. Please note that Rand is legal tender in Namibia at the same rate of exchange as the Namibian Dollar.
- ATM machines are found in Southern Africa. Please note they are sometimes unreliable (and therefore should not be relied upon)
- Credit cards can be used to pay for optional activities although charges may be may be high by western standards (+/- 5%)
- We recommend you bring your spending money in several different ways (some cash and some cards); your guide can best advise on what to use where.
This is always a matter for your own individual discretion but as in many areas where tourism is an important contributor to the economy, it has become customary to give a small gratuity to local staff, including your tour leader and driver, at the end of a tour if services rendered have been to your satisfaction.
We strongly believe that you get the most out of a journey by respecting the culture and people of the places you visit. On our tours we try to travel in a way that benefits the communities we pass through and minimises negative impact on the environment. This can be from ensuring the campsites we use are clean when we leave and dressing respectfully in conservative areas to getting involved with local charity projects. We ask that you are open to this when you travel with us. Being proactive in responsible travel helps develop cross-cultural understanding and friendships with the local people, and will greatly enhance your experience in Africa.
School holidays 2018:
First Term: 29th March – 09th April
Second Term: 23rd June – 16th Juli
Third Term: 29th September – 08th October
Fourth Term: 13th December – 08th January
2018 Public Holidays:
1. Jan. New Year's Day
21. Mar. Human Rights Day
30. Mar. Good Friday
2. Apr. Family Day
27. Apr. Freedom Day
1. May. Workers' Day
16. Jun. Youth Day
9. Aug. National Women's Day
24. Sep. Heritage Day
16. Dec. Day of Reconciliation
17. Dec. Day of Reconciliation Holiday
25. Dec. Christmas Day
26. Dec. Day of Goodwill
Due to Christmas and New Years celebrations, projects are very limited, however volunteers may still use the accommodation and food.
Holiday Program
School and educare project/settlement project/sports development project
For these children the holiday program is mainly run in the settlements/townships where they live.
– Children's ages range from 0 – 16 years.
– The program includes sports days, game days, outings to the beach or pools, etc.
– Working hours are generally from 8am – 2pm
Depending on the funds available you could also be involved in a building or renovations program (building educares, vegetable gardens, painting, etc.)
Adventure club/surf
We give these children an opportunity to experience new activities outside of their townships. Everyday is different, volunteers generally help one on one with outdoor and educational activities such as beach days, hikes up the mountain, visits to the museums etc.
– Children's ages range from 11 – 14 years.
– Working hours are generally from 9am – 3pm
* During examination times (usually a week before the school holidays the project maybe effected)
* During the holiday program volunteers will receive their normal surf lessons
Disabled school:
This school is closed during school holidays, volunteers on this project will assist with the other programs until it reopens
Please note that during the holidays its a time for the kids to have fun, so the programs are less structured and may change depending on the amount of children that arrive on the day.
Example Itinerary
A.M: Volunteer meeting
P.M: Office Day
Please Note: Mondays are Office Day for both new and old volunteers. New volunteers will receive their teacher training and additional information on our projects and the areas where they will be working. Volunteers who have been with us for more than one week will assist with planning for the week, equipment maintenance, re-organising storage spaces, donation sorting etc.
A.M: School assistance
P.M: Sport lessons with kids
A.M: School assistance
P.M: Sport lessons with kids
A.M: School assistance
P.M: Sport lessons with kids
A.M: School assistance
P.M: General duties
A.M: Off
P.M: Off
A.M: Off
P.M: Off


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Iran Says Nuclear Plans on Hold
Thursday, May 5, 2005
UNITED NATIONS, May 4 -- Iran has not made any decision to restart its nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said Wednesday, adding that his country does not want to jeopardize key negotiations with Europe or escalate tensions with the United States.
Kharrazi's spokesman had said on Tuesday that Iran was going to resume part of the program. Those comments set off deep concern that months of negotiations between Iran and European nations were in trouble. The Bush administration responded by preparing for the possibility of moving the issue into the U.N. Security Council, which could impose economic sanctions if Iran's program is seen as a threat.
But in a wide-ranging interview Wednesday, Kharrazi said that the announcement should be interpreted as "a message" that Iran is frustrated and wants to see results from the negotiations over the future of its nuclear program.
"We have insisted that we are looking for something tangible to convince our public opinion" of the worthiness of the European talks, he said. In November, Iran suspended sensitive nuclear work in an agreement with France, Britain and Germany that was supposed to yield economic benefits in exchange. The European trio has continued to hold out the prospect of lucrative trade deals but will not follow through unless they are assured that Iran's nuclear program is strictly peaceful.
Iranian officials insist that their nuclear program is designed to produce energy, not atomic weapons, and had originally envisioned three months of negotiations. They now find themselves deep in a presidential election season with little to show after six months.
"We are under heavy pressure from our parliament and media to show results for the time we spent on the negotiations," Kharrazi said. He said Iran's leaders were still mulling their options, including the possibility of going ahead with some part of the nuclear program. "A decision has not been made, and we are waiting for a decision to be announced, but we cannot wait forever and we have to take some measures toward the realization of our rights."
Several European diplomats said Kharrazi had delivered a similar message to German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer in talks at the United Nations on Tuesday. Kharrazi also told Mohamed ElBaradei, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, that Iran would notify U.N. inspectors before any change to the current suspension.
His explanations came after strong reactions in Europe and Washington to Iran's threats to terminate a suspension that has been holding since last November. White House spokesman Scott McClellan said that "a resumption of any enrichment and reprocessing activities would be contrary to that commitment that the Iranians made." Javier Solana, the foreign policy chief for the European Union, said it would be "completely unacceptable" to the Europeans.
The Bush administration has been eager to ratchet up pressure on Iran and won a pledge in March from the Europeans that they would support taking the issue of Iran's nuclear program to the Security Council if it breaks the suspension.
For now, Kharrazi said the suspension is holding as a good faith gesture. But Iran will not maintain that posture indefinitely. At the London talks, Iran offered a four-phase plan that would allow it to resume operating 3,000 centrifuges, equipment used to enrich uranium. That kind of industrial-scale capability could allow Iran to produce enough bomb-grade uranium for a single nuclear device within a year. Iran would need to jump other hurdles before it could build a weapon and, according to U.S. estimates, is five to six years away from being able to complete a bomb.
Kharrazi said the machines would enrich uranium to a level sufficient only for operating power plants and would operate under 24-hour surveillance by U.N. inspectors.
A European official familiar with the offer called it a "subjective guarantee, not an objective one," because it would leave Iran with the ability to make bomb-grade uranium.
In a speech Tuesday at a conference here to review the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Kharrazi said Iran is determined to hold on to all aspects of its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment, a process that can produce fuel for nuclear energy or bombs.
Under the terms of the nuclear treaty, Iran and other countries that forgo nuclear weapons are eligible for sensitive nuclear technology as long as it is used for peaceful energy programs. Iran maintains that it is adhering to that arrangement. But the Bush administration said earlier this week that Iran should not be allowed to benefit from it any longer because it spent 18 years building nuclear facilities in secret.
Iran's main nuclear site was exposed by a dissident group in 2002, fueling suspicions about the Islamic republic's true intentions and setting off a two-year investigation by U.N. inspectors. The inspectors have said they have found no proof Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons. But the Bush administration has not accepted those findings or Iran's assertions.

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The economic success of modern Singapore is largely built on cheap land, immigrant labour, rapid adoption of powerful technologies and highly-educated/skilled workforce. However, during the past 30 years, these low-hanging fruits have started to disappear. Now, we are plagued with dangerously-low birth rate, an aging & shrinking workforce, escalating business costs and a lack of economic growth drivers.
Fortunately, the Budget 2016 did address some of these problems by offering short and medium-term solutions. However, in terms of a more deep-rooted, comprehensive and long-term framework, we still need to wait for the newly-formed 'Committee on Future Economy' (CFE) to release their work by the end of 2016. The areas they will be working on are:
- corporate capabilities and innovation
- future growth industries and markets
- connectivity
- urban development and infrastructure
- jobs and skills
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Singapore has run out of low-hanging fruits
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IMO maintaining the FW levy increase for services and construction makes no sense since thsee are jobs that truly no Singaporeans would do. Implementing a strict local to foreigner ratio for PMET postions would be a much better way to stimulate the economy. We, or rather the government, must realise that trickle down economics has never worked.ReplyDeleteReplies
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I agree. Singapore's domestic economy is simply too small for positive 'trickle-down' effects to be significant.
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Apparently, Santa helps children even before Christmas Eve in Santa Barbara. Jose Gonzalez, head of SantaBarbaraActionPro.com, a marathon runner, triathlete and coach, is the brainchild of this year's second annual Santa Barbara Santa Claus Run set for Dec. 8 in support of pediatric cancer research.
"I had been wanting to put something together like this in our community for awhile. Last year I finally got it off the ground with 300 Santas running for a good cause," Gonzalez said. "It's all about helping kids, and who helps kids more than Santa?"
The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara is the benefactor of the race's proceeds, earmarked specifically for pediatric cancer research.
The race will start at 8 a.m. Dec. 8 and will finish at La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara (rain or shine). Runners can register by clicking here. Late registration will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Guest Services office in La Cumbre Plaza Mall, in the building behind Starbucks halfway between Macy's and Sears (closest parking is Lot P4).
All participants will receive a race T-shirt as well as a Santa hat and a finishing medal. There will not only be a 5k but also a children's one-mile fun-run.
It's encouraged that runners wear full Santa apparel. That's right, runners are expected to run wearing the garb of St. Nick himself. And, if you do, there are cash prizes for the top three best Santa costumes.
Learn more about the second annual Santa Barbara Santa Run or get your questions answered by clicking here. You can also contact Gonzalez at [email protected] or 805.845.0119.
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Could Immigration Reform Solve The Construction Industry's Skilled Worker Shortage?
Congress is expected to once again try and tackle the issue of immigration reform in 2014 and the construction industry will be keeping an eye on its progress. The Senate finally passed S.744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act last June and the House introduced H.R. 15 Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act last October and is currently sitting in Committee. It's unlikely the House bill will make it out of Committee and even more unlikely that it will get passed.
Even if the House bill were to pass and then get reconciled with the Senate bill in a Conference Committee it would have little impact on skilled worker shortages currently facing the construction industry. One of the biggest items in the proposed legislation is allowing the 11.7 million undocumented people in this country to receive Registered Provisional Immigrant (RPI) status which would allow them to legally work. In addition to allowing undocumented workers to gain legal status the proposed reform would also seek to eliminate the unethical practice of hiring undocumented workers and paying them under the table, often at rates much lower than legal workers. Employers would have to use an electronic verification system as well as withhold payroll taxes, pay competitive wages and provide other protection to workers with penalties with employers who don't comply.
The main problem with both immigration reform bills is cap on the number of guest worker visas allowed for the construction industry. For the construction industry these "W visas" will be capped at 15,000 per year with no more than 7,500 for any six month period. No other industry has an arbitrary cap set like the construction industry. Also in order to be applicable for a guest worker visa the employer would be required to recruit U.S. workers first, attest that working conditions for U.S. workers will not be affected and that no U.S. worker that applied for the job was qualified to do the work. These guest worker visas would also not be available if unemployment for construction in the metropolitan statistical area was above 8.5 percent.
According to one report the construction industry will face a skilled worker shortage of 2 million by 2017. If the bill were enacted and the full allotment of 15,000 visas were issued each year for the construction industry that would only add a grand total 45,000 construction workers. That only leaves a shortage of 1,955,000 workers in the industry. Even if the limit was increased to 200,000 "W visas" a year starting in 2015 there would still be a deficit of 1.4 million workers by 2017. (The total cap could reach 200,000 after the program's fifth year but the construction industry will still only be limited to a maximum of 15,000 of those visas.) Clearly immigration reform in its current proposed state will not be the sole answer to the skilled worker shortage facing the construction industry.
One thing the construction industry as a whole could do is to petition Congress to change their position and allow labor market demands dictate what the visa cap should be for construction or do away with a cap altogether. Another approach would be to reach out to the undocumented people who are granted RPI designation. Granted not all 11.7 million currently in the country will be eligible and a large number are already working in the construction industry illegally and will probably continue to do so once they are granted legal status. Employers should focus on those that are either currently unemployed or working in other industries illegally. The construction industry also needs to do a better job of reaching out to and attracting more women, minorities and veterans to careers in construction. Employers also need to look at recruiting early at the middle school and high school levels to get young people interested in a possible career in the construction industry.
The current proposed legislation would at best give legal status to undocumented workers already in the construction industry which isn't adding any workers it's just changing their status form illegal to legal. The guest worker visa program at best would add 45,000 workers over three years but that number would be probably be much lower since the total cap for the first year is 20,000, 35,000 in the second and 55,000 in the third of which the construction industry would have to compete with all other industries and would still be capped at 15,000. Again there is no guarantee that any of the proposed legislation on immigration reform will be passed. Even if by some miracle there is legislation passed this year it won't be the magic-bullet solution to the skilled worker shortage in the construction industry.


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FLINT, Michigan — Mott Community College won its third consecutive game on Saturday afternoon, but the Bears didn't look good doing it. Mott (15-4) managed only 23 points in the second half, while still easily putting away hapless Alpena, 69-45.
Mott led by 22 at the half after struggling through the game's first 10 minutes. Alpena actually had a lead, 14-13, midway through the first half. Fortunately for Mott, sophomore Malik Albert was simply unstoppable. Albert led all scorers with 32 points on only 18 shots.
It's strange to think any team could "win ugly" by 24 points, but that's exactly what happened. As a team, Mott only tallied 10 assists to 15 turnovers. That's bad, certainly, but it actually compares favorably to Alpena's almost impossible 1-to-12 assist-to-turnover ratio (2 assists, 24 turnovers).
Mott made only five field goals in the second half, but the game was already well in hand. The team's struggles are due, in large part, to its inability to finish on the break — something like I've never been able to say about a Mott team. It didn't help that starting guard Devin Foster, one of Mott's most talented players, had five more fouls than he did points.
Freshman Marcus Johnson was the only other bright spot for Mott on Saturday, scoring 17 points with two assists.
Kharri Dailey and Stephen Shepherd led Alpena (4-12) with 11 points apiece.
The Bears will have to get it together, and fast, as the meat of the schedule approaches. Mott will face Delta on the road at 7 p.m. Wednesday night before playing Henry Ford (home), St. Clair (away), Wayne (home) and Oakland (home) in four of the next five games. Those games are all winnable, and losable.


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How so? Because now they will not have to spend four years explaining what Mitt really meant or apologising for his bonkers and bizarre decisions as President.
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-- $658,000 is the average amount Boomers feel they each need to have for retirement, but the average amount they have saved is $228,000 -- They want to retire at age 59 but believe that they will need to work until 63 -- Part-time jobs and selling their homes and cherished possessions are among ways they expect to earn extra cash to make up for the financial shortfall
-- $658,000 is the average amount Boomers feel they each need to have for retirement, but the average amount they have saved is $228,000
-- They want to retire at age 59 but believe that they will need to work until 63
-- Part-time jobs and selling their homes and cherished possessions are among ways they expect to earn extra cash to make up for the financial shortfall
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 28, 2013) - According to a study released today by the BMO Wealth Institute, Canadian Baby Boomers are significantly unprepared financially for retirement. The study has revealed that Boomers are currently, on average, more than $400,000 short of their individual retirement savings goal.
This is particularly concerning given that the oldest of the Boomers (defined as those born between 1945 and 1964) turned 65 in 2010 and many others are just a few years away from retirement age.
According to Statistics Canada, the average senior couple spent $54,100 in 2009. "Generally speaking, if a typical middle-class retirement costs in the area of $54,100 or so a year for a couple, they will need to determine how much they need to have saved and how much they can withdraw in order to sustain that retirement lifestyle," said Chris Buttigieg, Senior Manager, Wealth Planning Strategy, BMO Financial Group. Mr. Buttigieg added that, based on historical returns and a four per cent withdrawal rate, retirement nest eggs should be approximately 25 times the size of annual withdrawals. This would mean that, to be able to generate $54,100 in retirement income a year, a retired couple would need to have saved roughly $1,352,000.
According to the BMO Wealth Institute study:
"As Canada's Baby Boomers prepare to head into their retirement years, many are discovering they don't have the funds they had hoped would be available and now face the reality that they have little time to play catch-up," said Mr. Buttigieg. "However, it's encouraging to see that they are being realistic about their retirement needs and are considering other ways to manage the shortfall."
How Boomers plan to make up for their lack of retirement savings?
In addition to delaying retirement, the study also found that Canadian Boomers plan to generate income in a variety of other ways:
"The study's findings should send an urgent message to younger Canadians that they have to think beyond their immediate day-to-day financial needs and always have an eye on their future, particularly their retirement," said Mr. Chris Buttigieg.
Mr. Buttigieg concluded, "The game plan for young Canadians is clear: imagine what you would like your retirement to look like, work with a financial professional to develop a straightforward financial plan that aligns with your goals and objectives, open an RRSP or TFSA as soon as you start your first job, and start putting money aside from an early age. By doing so, they can help ensure that their financial transition from work to retirement is easier than the situation many Boomers are facing today."
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Dogs are the best kind of pets who take care for you at all the time. Most of the houses don't treat them as pets but as best friends of them. If you are about to give the best present for your dog, then dog pajamas could be the right thing to do. The pajamas are the right ones which can surely protect your dog from the cold weather without any shivering. The Cute dog with pajamas are made up of wool and other materials which can keep your pet so safe.
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The dog pajamas can surely help the pets to stay safe even on the chiller nights. Don't you think just the fur is more than enough to cover up the little pet of yours? If you are thinking then you are wrong. He or she out there can get chiller body so it is better to give him the most comfortable pajamas which will never disturb their physical activity.
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It is always better for pets to stay with the pajamas on because it can protect their hair from falling all around the houses. The hair can keep on falling from dogs and pajamas can surely help with controlling the hair fall messing your classic carpets and fantastic tiles. Make sure the pajamas which you are getting for your pet is on right size and perfect fit. Don't give him the tight ones because that can make him uncomfortable at most of the times.


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Research Fellows are engaging in independent, full-time research in the University of a very high calibre, at a level that appropriately reflects the current stage of their academic careers. They also play an active role in the social and intellectual life of the College, serve on Committees and undertake College duties such as advising students (and attending collections). Election is normally for three or four years and is renewable.
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Dr Mara Airoldi, PhD (LSE), MSc (Hons, LSE), BSc (Hons)
Departmental Lecturer in Economics and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government
Dr Amir Amel-Zadeh, PhD, MPhil
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Dr Ben Goldacre, BA (Hons Oxf), MA (King's College London), MB, MD (University College London Medical School)
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Dr Janey Messina, PhD (North Carolina), MS (Illinois), BA, (UCLA)
Associate Professor, School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies
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Dr Rasmus Nielsen, PhD (Hons, Columbia), MA (Hons, Essex), MSc, BA (Copenhagen)
Director of Research, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
Editor in Chief, International Journal of Press/Politics
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Associate Professor of Finance, Saïd Business School
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Robert Turner Research Fellow
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Professor Stephen Reese, BS (Tennessee), MA, PhD (Wisconsin at Madison)
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism; Jess H. Jones Professor, School of Journalism, University of Texas at Austin
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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
Dr Rebeccah Slater, BSc Imperial College of Science, MSc, PhD UCL
University Lecturer in Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, John Radcliffe Hospital
Professor Mónica Herrero Subias, MSc (Scotland), PDG (IESE Business School)
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism; Associate Professor of Media Management, School of Communications, University of Navarra, Spain
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Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism; Senior Lecturer, School of Communications, Dublin City University
Dr Martin Williams, PhD, MSc (Oxf), MA,
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Does your life currently contain a hobby or two? Do you like to cook, garden or knit? Perhaps you like to work on cars or build model robots. No matter the hobby, or if you're currently searching for one, the tips in this post can help you make the most of the experience and maybe show you new hobbies too. Remember this the next time you've got some spare time.
A hobby can help you deal with work-related stress. Remember that you are not necessarily looking for a career path, so you can choose something your professional skills aren't in.
When the end of the day sees you feeling overwhelmed with stress, a hobby could be the perfect prescription for relieving that anxiety. Understand that hobbies do not have to be taken seriously like your job. As long as it is something you love to do, and does not harm others, it is a great thing to do.
Try to go fishing if you want a relaxing hobby. Find a spot to fish and get some fishing supplies. Of course, you must be sure you are fishing in an approved area and have all proper permits. Fishing is a great way to wind down from everyday life.
Find a relaxing hobby through sculpting. Molding clay with your hands is a wonderful feeling, especially when you learn to produce extraordinary pieces. You should not start out as a beginner sculptor alone. Find a class in your area that will teach you basic sculpting skills, and bring a friend along with you!
Sculpting is a hobby that can be relaxing. There is nothing quite like the sensation of holding clay and making into something great. Never sculpt by yourself! Get yourself enrolled in a class and take along a friend.
Depending on where you live, you might be able to go caving. Preparation and a little knowledge are important when it comes to spelunking. Having a guide can help you and be the safest option.
Share your hobby. This can make each day a little more special. These things could be a part of your hobby. Let others look at what you're collecting, making, or follow you. Show everyone what you enjoy. This will make it easy to make friends and gain opportunities.
Share your hobby with others. These little things can make your life special. Most of the time, these moments involve fun hobbies that you share. Let other people experience your hobby as you do. Let everyone know what takes up some of your time. It will also help you to create friendships with like-minded people.
Go outside and take up gardening. Some people find it to be drudgery, but others enjoy it. Plant some seeds in springtime, nurture them through the summer, and harvest the produce when fall comes. You can even save on buying food while you use what you know about gardening outside.
Have several hobbies. Having diverse interests will make you a more interesting person. Why not chose a different hobby to suit each season!
Think about collecting as a hobby. Today, the Internet can help you determine value, so you can find out what you need to get the most return on any investments. You can even buy, sell and trade items on eBay and other sites.
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A fun way to enjoy a hobby is with a parent. Think about signing up for a cooking class with her. You don't have to cook well – in fact, learning to cook is the point! Your relationship will surely benefit from a bit of fun competition. You can locate cooking classes near you by searching online.
Gaming online is a growing hobby that many are passionate about. It is easy to lose your reality when you join some of the games online these days. You may enjoy gaming online if you have a lot of spare time in your day to day life.
If you love to read, but find your home is being overtaken by books, why not consider taking some of them to the second-hand book store. You will not only free up space at home, you can use the store credit from the book you sell to look for new ones. Reading is something that can relax you and anyone can enjoy reading once they've found good books they enjoy.
You can improve your handwriting by taking up calligraphy as a hobby. All you need is proper paper and pen and an instruction book to get started. You can learn through doing it yourself, or there are many calligraphy classes you can take. You will like being able to do something with your handwriting.
Have a garbage can nearby if you take up crafting as a hobby. By keeping the work area free of clutter and filth, you can stay productive and enjoy the activity more. It is also the safe thing to do. You could hurt yourself if something is hiding in all that clutter.
If you travel frequently, you could start a collection of items from your travels. It might be that you end up collecting pottery, wine, postcards or just about anything that strikes your fancy. No matter what your collection is, it can serve as a reminder of places you've visited.
Stress relief is easy with a hobby. You might get burned out at your job. Following a day of hard work, hobbies give you something enjoyable in which to engage. Find a hobby that is interesting and relaxing.
One fun and easy hobby is collecting seashells, which might make for great seaside memories. With seashells you'll be able to teach kids about what kinds of animals are in the ocean. You'll also be able to display what you get in different ways which can give you something to do when you get home from your trip.
Make sure to collect everything you need for your hobby. If you don't, you may have a hard time doing things or you may put your safety in jeopardy. Learn about what you need and stock your activity area properly.
Try to collect something if you want an interesting new hobby. It is so much easier in today's world to determine value and assess collectibles on the Internet. Check out sites like eBay and sell to your highest bidders.
Baking is a fun hobby you can enjoy with friends or family. There are many different things you can bake, from cakes to cupcakes to breads or muffins. Turn what you bake into meals and boost your family's nutritional meals.
Try to avoid drinking alcohol when you are working on your hobby. Alcohol can have a negative impact on your body and mind, leaving poor judgement and uncoordinated movements behind. It's often best to abstain because of this. You will enjoy yourself more and practice your hobby better without excessive alcohol.
Try new hobbies every once in a while. There are times when you can use a break, and finding a new hobby helps. If you have lost interest in your hobby, think about trying something different for a while. It could be exactly what you need.
Keep a trash can around when doing crafts as a hobby. When the area you work in is organized, you'll find you become more productive. The area where you will work will be much safer, too. If you have knives covered by trash, you could possibly cut yourself.
Don't begin working on a hobby that costs you a lot just to begin doing it. It's imperative that you don't waste money on a hobby you aren't going to enjoy. Usually, you will not get back this money.
Think of what you enjoy when you're looking for a hobby. What do you like to do? What skills do you have? For example, if you know you watch movies, you can start making your own, or maybe begin a movie club.
Keep your money in mind when you are indulging in your hobby. It's not hard to get carried away when you love to do something. Be sure to set a reasonable budget to avoid overspending. You need the opportunity to do the things you enjoy, just remember that money needs to go to other things, too.
Start blogging. Many people utilize blogging for a number of reasons. Some use them to promote their businesses; however, others simply use them as a journal. This is a very therapeutic way to end your day, and you blog might be very popular. You may even find new friends or an additional income stream if you set it up right.
Do not allow extraneous things to disrupt the hobbies you love. It is all to easy to cancel a trip or skip a class. Having said that, you don't want to go overboard and spend too much time with your hobby. Enjoy your hobby often.
Research any organizations or groups that are based on the hobby you love. This is great for meeting other members and obtaining relevant information and news. This is also a great way for you to stay informed.
Get a pad and charcoal pencils to start. You can learn techniques which better your skills. Drawing is great for anxiety and you can express yourself. You can practice this hobby nearly everywhere.
Hobbies are wonderful ways to relax and pass time. If you are at a loss as to what your hobby should be, look online for inspiration. It is possible to talk to others who have more experience to get answers to questions about expense, difficulty level and time involvement.
Growing flowers around and in your home is a hobby that creates a beautiful home environment. There is a lot of information out there on growing flowers, and quite a few plants can be brought in during the colder months to be grown indoors. Growing flowers indoors improves the indoor atmosphere with both beauty and oxygen.
Some children will love to partake in the same hobbies as their parents. Come up with ways to incorporate kids into hobbies if they seem interested. Find hobbies that your children can enjoy doing too.
You may really enjoy boating as a hobby. It will get you on the water, allow you to fish for food or recreation and give you opportunities to swim or scuba dive in new areas too. Renting or buying a boat are both doable if you think boating could be your thing.
Photography is an enjoyable and useful hobby to pursue. With the right eye, equipment and knowledge you can take pictures of your loved ones, landscapes and other things that are sure to impress. Also, if you are a great photographer, then this is an opportunity for you to make some extra money.
When looking for a hobby, use the Internet as much as you can. You can locate a lot of valuable information on hobbies, and forums are available when you narrow your choice. The resources are typically free, allowing you to look at lots of information before making a final choice.
Do you really like listening to music? If so, maybe you should take music lessons and learn to play an instrument, whether you choose the piano, violin, guitar or whatever your favorite instrument is. You can jam out to your favorite song when you hear it come on the radio. You can even make your own band with others. You may find that you have more talent than you ever imagined.
Try to learn about penny stocks. You could make yourself some money from this hobby. There are a lot of places online where you can learn how to do this. Penny stocks have the thrill of a game, but involve actual money. It can be a thrilling hobby to have.
When faced with some free time, it can be a blessing to have a good hobby. However, it's not the easiest thing to get all you can from your hobby. The information here should help you out.
Why not choose a musical instrument to try. It's not a prerequisite to learn an instrument while you're young. Learn to play some basic songs and move up to making your own, eventually. You can try to learn your favorite ones and play them for all your loved ones, too.


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Villa Nirvana is a beautiful villa set in the hills of the private Santi Thani Estate. The villa has been cleverly designed to incorporate a wealth of advantages including light, airy rooms, cool dispersal of breezes throughout the house, stunning views over the Gulf of Siam, plenty of different areas for people to sit and relax and a general feeling of ease.
It is a very welcoming villa and is extremely popular with people who have visited in the past, as can be witnessed from the many enthusiastic 'write ups' in the guest books. There are stunning unspoilt beaches minutes away from the villa by car. On these beaches there are several restaurants serving both delicious Thai and International food.
There are also food and clothes shops, open markets and supermarkets within 10 minutes of the villa.
Whether you are looking for a quiet 'chill out' holiday, romance or sporting fun, you will find that the villa supports your mood and is always a welcome home to walk into.
Restaurants: There are many excellent Restaurants on the island from the cuisine of hotels and sophisticated continental restaurants to the many smaller restaurants and the Thai restaurants. Just at the bottom of the hill you will find several beach restaurants serving both International and Thai food. These are excellent for breakfast, lunch or dinner or will serve you with take away food if you just want to chill out at home.
In the small town of Maenam there are Italian Restaurants as well as Thai Restaurants on the Beach.
In the villa you will find Restaurant guides, but if you don't want to go far you can go to the fisherman's village of Bophut 12 minutes away where you will find a wonderful selection of restaurants and bars, some with live music and most stay open until the early hours.
Golf /Tennis/Activities: Golf.
The Santiburi golf club is a challenging 72 par course. It is about 10 minutes away from the villa. You can play 'twilight' there after 3.00pm for a reduced rate. It is worth getting there early enough for a beer and a club sandwich in the impressive clubhouse and then hitting practice balls before your tee off time. Also it is certainly worth doing a bit of putting on the practice green. The greens are like quicksilver and hard to read! You can hire clubs.
The Santiburi Hotel has floodlit Tennis Courts and you can book these. We like to play early in the morning, but have played in the evenings and then used their smart changing rooms for showers and gone on out for the evening. You can hire rackets and balls.
The Zazen Hotel just past Maenam has windsurfers for hire, as do several of the Hotels locally and in the Town of Chaweng.
Spas, Massage and Yoga: There are many excellent Spas on the island.
Several of the smaller boutique spas are also worth a visit, and we can arrange massage for you at the villa.
There are several Thai massage spas in Maenam (less than ten minutes away from the villa) and you will find information about these at the villa. In many of these you can also get manicures, pedicures and beauty treatments. There are also two well know Spas within four minutes of the villa, one of which we have discount arrangements for Villa Nirvana Guests.
We are a family of six with four grandchildren.
We live in Somerset in South West England in the country.
We play golf and spend alot of time trying to get to grips with our garden!
We try to get out to the villa twice a year but normally only go once a year in February/ March.
The kids all try to get out there as often as they can as do friends.
Julia Skinner purchased this villa in 2005
Quite simply, we went on holiday to Koh Samui to meet our daughter in her gap year, and we fell in love with the island.
I looked up properties for sale when I got home and it went from there!
I flew out for three days to see propertioes, but as soon as I saw Villa Nirvana, I knew it was the one for us.
The villa has fabulous views and is incredibly peaceful. Guests all comment on how much they love the villa and how it is impossible not to completely unwind there.
There is a lovely sense of space and calm at the villa. In fact several guests have said that the only problem they had there was dragging themselves away from the vila to see other parts of the island!
Jan 16, 2014 A TripAdvisor Member
We stayed with our two year old son three weeks in this beautiful villa according to photos. It is very well located, quiet. The garden is very beautiful, clean. There are no mosquitoes. We highly recommend this villa which has no disadvantages but only advantages.
We were a family of four who very much enjoyed our stay at Villa Nirvana. After long days of beach and excursions, it was great to enjoy the private pool and terrasse. We used the pool mornings and evenings. It was great! Lovely views of the mountains and ocean. Spacious air conditioned rooms and well appointed living and outdoor dining area. Good service from Au, the property manager and Emma who made arrangements for our rental car. Practical pick up and drop off at the airport.
Kitchen and bathrooms could use an uplift but still very functional. Clothes dryer would be a true asset since nothing dries in such humidity. Our mistake not to take our clothes to the laundry mat.
Good restaurants along the beach and pretty easily accessible by car although some good hills. Driving on the left side was a bit of a challenge at first (mostly because of the numerous scouters) but it worked out fine.
Thank you Julia and Richard for your lovely home.
We stayed at Villa Nirvana for almost two weeks in early January and loved every minute of it! Julia was exceptionally wonderful to correspond with, the house was absolutely lovely and comfortable, and the house manager was very sweet and helpful and became an instant friend. We hired the chefs several times and really enjoyed the delicious Thai food they cooked, but our children thought the pool was the best part. The property is far enough away from the hubbub to feel extremely peaceful, but close enough to easily go for a day or an evening out. Our only regret was that we did not stay longer!
Visit August 2008
As part of a family holiday cum wedding trip we had the fortunate experience to stay in this delightful villa. We had been in Bangkok for a few days so it proved a welcome respite from the bustle of the big 'city'.
The villa itself is in a superb position. Very quiet spot but with fantastic far reaching views. Internally the rooms are spacious and airy, providing everything you need for ease and comfort. Outside there is an impressive infinity pool with jacuzzi and large relaxing patio area. All surrounded by well kept landscaped gardens.
Nearby is the town of Nathon for shopping including a Tesco - you can even get clubcard points !. There are local restaurants within easy reach too. We also used the services of Poo for deliveries to the villa. Certainly service with a smile !.
We must mention Emma, the manageress, who proved to be excellent with her help and advice. Much appreciated.
All in all - a wonderful villa in a wonderful setting.
Thank you so much Julia and Richard.
Beverley, Philip, Matthew, Stella and baby Edward.
Villa Nirvana 22 Feb – 29 Feb 2008
We stayed at Villa Nirvana for a week in Feb 2008. I really would just echo all the other glowing comments left by other guests! The villa is absolutely beautiful, everything you could possibly need has been thought of and is there, down to hairdryer and slippers!
Richard and Julia you have done yourselves proud! There is heaps of information for guests on the island and loads of recommendations of restaurants, and tours and things. We listened to the advice, and we can consequently add our praise to Sunshine Gourmet (Poo is so sweet!), the Ocean Lounge, the little Italian place on the main road through Maenam (I can't remember its name but there are a couple of business cards for it in the info folder!), and if you want a posh night out Villa Bianca in Fishermans Village is beautiful and they have a very extensive cocktail menu!
I loved Fishermans Village, we went back there for a walk most days – even in the rain, which we had an awful lot of for the time of year! It didn't stop us seeing the island though, we just pottered around in our little car – you can drive all the way round the island stopping off in towns and going off up little lanes in an afternoon!
We didn't do any tours as such, we went ourselves to see the Big Buddah, and took ourselves to the towns and beaches. We did loads of shopping, and bartered like mad – I think Dan increased his wardrobe twice over! Dan went fishing, and had a great day (even with the sunburn he came back with) – he just went to Fishermans Village and used a little tour operator there just to the right of the lifeboat pier as you get to the main street.
The wildlife around the villa made me laugh – the little ghekos that came into the kitchen every night were cute, with their little clicking noises at each other as they got territorial over the ceiling… and the bigger ones outside freaked Dan out with their much louder noises!
The staff that tend to the villa are great – they smile and bow, and make you feel like royalty as they sweep and clean, and leave flowers on the bed for you.
Overall, a beautiful island, beautiful people and a fabulous place to stay. We will recommend Villa Nirvana to friends looking for a wonderful place to base themselves in order to experience Koh Samui fully. The temptation with all inclusive resorts is just to stay there the whole time – this way you make yourselves leave, and explore!
Dan and Beccy
Devon, UK.
The town of Nathon is ten minutes drive from the house where you can go to local markets and find clothes shops, arts and crafts stores as well as chemists and a Tesco store.
Five minutes away from the villa by car you can find seral small 25/7 shops which sell all essentials and wine and cigarettes.
five minutes by car from the villa you have a choice of several beachside Restuarants.
these sell both Thai and International food and are very reasonable and delicious. you can also order take away meals form these restaurants if you fancy an evening in.
Whether you play golf or not the Santiburi Golf Course, 20 minutes away from the villa, is worth a visit for a drink or meal. It has stunning views.
if you do play you can hire clubs and play as a guest.
Please look in the guest book for ideas from other guests
Ten minutes in the opposite direction there is the small town of Maenam where there are many restaurants and small shops as well as the Maenam beach on which there are plenty of bars and restaurants. There are also fresh food markets here as well as small supermarkets where you can buy most essentials.
The nearest night spot to the villa is the fisherman's village of Bophut (15 minutes drive) which is full of bars, restaurants and shops. Bohput stays open until the early hours.
In the villa you will find information about all the things you can do and see as well as restaurants and previous guest's tips for a good holiday in the guest book
Other Activities: Elephant trekking, jungle swinging, kite boarding, yoga, spas, shopping
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Although this park is primarily a wildlife refuge, it can be a personal refuge - a place to relax and collect shells along secluded, pristine beaches. Accessible only by private boat, Egmont Key has a unique natural and cultural history, including a lighthouse that has stood since 1858. During the 19th century, the island served as a camp for captured Seminoles at the end of the Third Seminole War and was later occupied by the Union Navy during the Civil War. In 1898, as the Spanish - American War threatened, Fort Dade was built on the island and remained active until 1923. After touring the historic sites and trails, visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. Located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach.
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