JC3

Great Notabot. I'm glad you found something.

You might also like to know about the Christmas shopping event below that I have copied from a SpiralSynergy email newsletter I received in the last day or two. Sounds interesting....

Spiral Synergy is Penang based and organises lots of tours and things aimed at expats. It's run by a very nice British lady named Michelle. I've been to this shop (named 5.4º North) before. Good quality things there, but IMHO a bit pricey.

JC3


Countdown to Christmas

10 December 2015 (Thursday)

11am to 8pm

5.4º North,

24 Lorong Kinta, Penang

A chance for some last minute festive shopping at 5.4º North!

Whether you need stocking fillers, decorations or even a new dining table (!), find one of the most stylish selections of gifts and homewares in Penang.

Unique candle holders, European-style Christmas decos, some of the best decorations from Allison's Place, mosquito coil holders, Malaysian-collectibles from Gadis Manis, even a selection of Mantra bands (that were so popular at our June SSS) plus German stollen & cookies by Inge and hand-made chocolates by Rachel Chocolates. Drop by for a coffee or mulled wine anytime between 11am and 8pm.

Notabot

Thanks JC3.
Sounds like something to go have a look at although I probably don't need anything. Since I can't get the Internet folks to show up until that afternoon it will get me out before I succumb to an evening glued to a computer after two weeks of spotty phone service to look things up.

bakedbean

For those that bought stuff at the exhibition AND the art club stall at the Charity Bazaar, AND walk-ins at the studio, a total of RM 1,425.00 was raised for Charis Hospice Penang. I think there were at least 1 or 3 BE posters who contributed so well done folks. Good on ya.

InVinoVeritas

Excellent, well done BeeBee!

columbine

‘Special Hands: Empowering Abilities’
https://m.facebook.com/events/1157483154279982
About
Special Hands is a brand of products produced by a community of people with different abilities at the Stepping Stone Work Centre.

Stepping Stone Work Center in collaboration with Think City aims to showcase the abilities of the community behind Special Hands, and will be bringing you an interactive exhibition at The Star Pitt St. this November 23rd till December 20th.

This month-long event will feature an exhibition, handicraft workshops, movie screening and talks in conjunction with the International Day of People with Disability, December 3rd.

Stay tuned for more information on the exhibition, talks, workshops and film screening.
More from: http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2015/12/09/special-craftsmen-display-their-skills/
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Special craftsmen display their skills

BY LOGEISWARY THEVADASS







Syarifah (left) helping Mariam to weave a scarf during the Special Hands: Empowering Abilities Exhibition at The Star Pitt St. in Penang.
Syarifah (left) helping Mariam to weave a scarf during the Special Hands: Empowering Abilities Exhibition at The Star Pitt St. in Penang.

MARIAM Ismail was in deep concentration while weaving a cotton scarf using a traditional hand-weaving loom.

The family of the 38-year-old Down Syndrome patient almost gave up on her when she was young.

Mariam, a trainee with Asia Community Service (ACS)’s Stepping Stone Work Centre in Balik Pulau, had also never been to school when she was young.

Syarifah Saad, a staff member from the centre, said Mariam’s family was afraid and did not know where to send her.

“Five years ago, she joined this centre and now she can easily make a scarf on her own in just three days,” said Syarifah.

She recalled how quiet and moody Mariam was when she first joined the centre.

“She rarely spoke to anyone and used to be cranky but now she is enjoying herself and even jokes around with the other trainees,” she added.

Mariam is among those with special needs who are showcasing their talents at the Special Hands: Empowering Abilities Exhibition at The Star Pitt St.

The exhibition is held in conjunction with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and organised by Stepping Stone Work Centre, in collaboration with Think City Penang.

The disabled craftsmen present at the exhibition, which will end on Dec 20, are displaying some of their handicrafts such as handwoven scarfs, batik paintings, handmade paper and soap at the event.

The centre’s chief executive officer Khor Aina said the month-long exhibition was aimed at showcasing the disabled group’s skills to give hope to their families besides empowering and recognising disabled craftsmen with different abilities.

“We are also organising a number of activities such as forums, workshops and film screenings to raise awareness and demonstrate the abilities of people with special needs,” she said.

Also present were Pulau Tikus assemblyman Yap Soo Huey, ACS chairman Datuk Gillian Teh and Think City Penang chairman Datuk Anwar Fazal.

The screening of ‘Home of Acorns’, a Japanese anime movie based on a true story depicting the struggles of a family with a disabled child, will be screened tomorrow at 7pm at Level 1, The Star Pitt St.

For details on the exhibition and workshops, visit ‘Special Hands: Empowering Abilities’ Facebook page.

InVinoVeritas

Just discovered the 2015 Dragon Boat Race Event is being held this weekend at Batu Ferringhi on the reservoir. Sunday morning is favourite to avoid the traffic!

Welcome to Penang Dragon Boat

NeonHippy

Bummer, we have been watching one of the teams practicing daily for a couple of weeks from our balcony but will miss the racing. I was looking forward to that.

InVinoVeritas

You didn't miss much, I was totally underwhelmed
Watching from the dam, the action takes place some distance away plus the Dragon Boats are not at all authentic.