Sept 3rd: B.C.L Coffeplus Talk on Women’s Gynaecological Health

Date: Wednesday, 3rd September 2008
Time: 9:30am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel, Berakas
Presentation by: Dr. C.Y Lim
About:
Up to date information on cervical cancer
What is cervical cancer? How is it treated? Why should you be concerned about cervical cancer?
Find out the answers to these questions and others regarding prevention, occurrence, effects and treatment of cervical cancer Read On!...

July 2nd: BCL Coffeeplus

Date: Wednesday, 2nd July 2008
Time: 9:30am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel, B.S.B
What's there:
MINERAL MAKEUP - Founder of PlatinumSkin Co, Syahidah Alfaiz will be presenting the only patented oxygen skincare range available
Syahidah will give a brief overview of the products and the benefits of using them
Glominerals is a great product for all skin types as it doesn't contain talk nor any chemical additives
Admission: $7 (This includes light refreshments) Read On!...

May 7th: BCL Coffeeplus - Scrapbooking

Date: Wednesday 7th May 2008
Time: 9:30am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel, B.S.B.
Admission: $7 includes light refreshments
About Scrapbooking: A creative way of displaying photos and mementos
What's there:
Come and listen to avid scrapper Boel Watson who has developed her hobby into her greatest passion
She will talk about how she got started and showcase some of her favorite layouts
The presentation will also include scrapbooking history, scrapping basics and different techniques used
There will be stalls to browse through
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April 2nd: BCL Talk on Secret to Writing CV

Date: Wednesday, April 2nd 2008
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel, Berakas
Conducted by: Jayne Gordon
Other Info:
Admission of $7 includes refreshments
As always there will be stalls and the book swap Read On!...

March 5th: BCL Coffeeplus - "FAD DIETS - WHAT'S THE REALITY?"

Date: Wednesday, 5th March 2008
Time: 9:30am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel, Berakas
Admission: $7 including refreshments
Talk conducted by: Rozanna M Rosly - dietitian at JPMC
Talk about:
Nutritional value of local foods we see and get here
Other interesting tips and ideas
About Rozanna:
Has conducted TV interviews on various healthy eating topics e.g.diabetes, heart disease, childhood food allergies
Contributed articles in various health magazines

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Feb 6th: Bodyshop at BCL Coffeeplus

Date: Wednesday 6th February 2008
Time: 9.30a.m.
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel
Entrance Fee: $7 inc. refreshments
What's there:
Demonstrations and advice on the best colours for you and how to keep your skin in perfect condition in a tropical climate
Learn how to enhance your appearance with the latest make-up
3 baskets of Body Shop products to give away
5 ladies will get a makeover by Body Shop
AGM so if would like to join the BCL team please come along

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Dec 5th: British Community Link (BCL) CoffeePlus Special

Date: Wednesday, Dec 5th 2007
Time: 9:30am
Entrance Fee: $7 (inc refreshments)
Other Info:
Members are advised to bring along a gift worth at least $10 (not less than $10), nicely wrapped
The gifts will be exchanged amongst member in the form of a game, which will be played on the day itself
All who bring a gift will leave with a gift
There will also be stalls to browse and books to swap

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Nov 7th: BCL 9th Annual Festive Fayre

Date: Wednesday 7th November 2007
Time: 10a.m. - 4p.m
Venue: Cesar Grand Hall, Orchid Garden Hotel, Berakas
Entrance: $3.00

Other Info:
Over 30 stalls to solve all your gift problems or just buy something nice for yourself
Come along and do all your festive shopping and then for a small fee have tea and a chat with friends
All proceeds go to charity
For further information on renting a table, please email: heatherwilson06@hotmail.com
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Oct 3rd: B.C.L Coffeeplus - Benefits of Yoga

Date: Wednesday 3rd October 2007
Time: 9.30a.m
Venue: 1st Floor Orchid Garden Hotel, Berakas

Entrance Fee: $7.00 inc. refreshments
Conducted by: Mrs. Patricia Siva,M.D. Studio Scene, Kampong Kiarong
About Yoga:

• Yoga is the oldest exercise system
• It is gentle and relaxing yet will strengthen, stretch and tone our bodies
• Also reduces stress and can help your child at exam time

Other Info:

• Patricia will be showing us simple yoga moves that we can all do
• Come along to watch and listen, or, if you wear the right gear get some on the spot instruction from Patricia
• As always book swap and stalls

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Sept 5th: BCL Coffeeplus - Cosmetic Surgery

Date: Wednesday 5th September 2007
Time: 9:30am
Venue: 1st. floor, Orchid Garden Hotel

Talk by: Dr. C.Y. Lim - MBBS university of Melbourne and Fellow of Faculty of Medicine Australasain College of Cosmetic Surgery
About: He will explain some of the popular procedures such as Botox, Fillers, Intense Pulse Light, Microdermabrasion, Thread Lifts and Liposuction
Entrance Fee: $7 entrance inc refreshments
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Aug 8th: BCL Coffeeplus Tastebuds Treats & Secrets

Date: Wednesday 8th August 2007
Time: 9:30am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel
Entry: $7 inc refreshments
Special Guest: Chef Nusrul Ismail
About Chef Nusrul Ismail:

• Spent 15yrs in the Orient
• Has an extensive knowledge of European Cuisine
• Will give a special domonstration and answer questions on local and international ingredients Also will explain methods and the time saving techniques we can all use

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June 6th: BCL Coffeeplus

Date: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel, B.S.B.
Admission: $7 (includes light refreshments)
What's there:

• Ancient art of the Japanese Tea Ceremony performed by Yuri Aoki
• Beautiful art form of calligraphy demonstrated by Mayumi Tono
• Various stalls and don't forget to bring book to swap

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May 2nd: BCL Coffeeplus hosted by Virginia H Benavidez

Date: Wednesday, May 2nd 2007
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel
Talk by: Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Virginia H Benavidez
About:

• Fond memories the ambassador has of Brunei and its people
• Discover the profile of the different members of the Filipino community and the contribution they make to Brunei.
• Answer any questions on the Philippines after her presentation
• Give a taste of Filipino cuisine by sharing her favourite Filipino vegetable springroll (Lumpiang Sariwa)

Admission: $7 (inclusive of refreshments)
Other Info: There will be stalls to browse through and remember to bring along a book for swapping Read On!...

April 4th: BCL Coffeeplus - Having Fun in BRUNEI!

Date: Wednesday 4th April 2007
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel
Admission: $7 which inludes refreshments
About this month's Coffeeplus:

• Jenny Law will be sharing her considerable knowledge through pictures and talk
• Find out about trips and activities to entertain visitors in this beautiful country - who to contact for that ultimate water village trip or jungle walk and where the best beaches are
• She will also give us an insight into organising these activities for ourselves

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March 7th: BCL Health & Fitness Coffee Plus

Date: Wednesday 7th March 2007
Time: 9:30 am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel
Admission: $7 admission (includes light refreshment)
Presented by: Fitness instructor Rebecca Lee
About Presenter:

• Been in Brunei for the last 3 ½ years
• Has worked 16 years as a fitness instructor

About Talk: Various aspects of health focusing on diet & heart disease, benefits of exercise, weight control and the family, tips to help you lose weight and keep it of, hydration, sugar: fact and fiction, and motivational tools required to get started with a healthy lifestyle Read On!...

Feb 7th: BCL Coffee Plus

Date: Wednesday 7th February 2007
Time: 9:30am
Venue: Orchid Gardens Hotel
Admittance: $7 (includes light refreshments)
Info:

• Jan Murphy will present a travelogue of Cambodia and show how some visitors help the villagers to change their lives forever
• Don’t forget to bring a book to swap!

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