【推荐1】Discover incredible London wildlife, beautifully designed gardens and of course, plenty of space for summer picnics and walks in London's parks! As well as being perfect for relaxing, London's parks offer people plenty of things to do and activities to enjoy, not to mention some of the most breathtaking views. Below are some of London's biggest and best parks.

Regent's Park

Stop and smell the roses in the beautiful gardens at Regent's Park. Covering about 166 hectares, Regent's Park was mainly designed in 1811 by the famous architect John Nash. Alongside extremely attractive formal gardens, this park has a boating lake, playgrounds and the largest outdoor sports area in London, plus the Open Air Theatre.

Victoria Park

Head to Victoria Park, or Vicky Park if you ask a local, to explore the canals, ponds and pavilions in the capital's first public park. Near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, you'll find plenty of places for sport, plus you can dance to live music at All Points East festival each summer.

Greenwich Park

Stop off in London's oldest Royal Park, Greenwich Park, for breathtaking views over the River Thames and the City of London. The former hunting park is still home to a small herd of deer, as well as the Prime Meridian Line, Royal Observatory, and several cafes.

Clapham Common

Jog around one of London's largest flat open spaces, Clapham Common, or simply relax in the sun by one of the three ponds. Check out the skate park, cosy pubs, tennis courts, grass grounds that keep south Londoners occupied. Clapham Common also hosts the annual dance music festival South West Four.

【推荐2】Amsterdam is known for brownies and Van Gogh, but here are four unique museums in Amsterdam that should be on your radar.

Kattenkabinet

If it wasn't for the black-and-white sign hanging above the door of Herengracht 497, you might easily walk past the Kattenkabinet, a museum dedicated exclusively to the role of cats in art. Situated in a stately 17th-century house, the museum was founded by Bob Meijer. He purchased and renovated the mansion in 1985 and opened the museum five years later in honour of his cat.

Fashion for Good Museum

Fashion for Good is more than a museum. Opened in 2017 and situated on Rokin 102, it's a platform for innovation and collaboration seeking solutions to steer the fashion industry away from the "take-make-waste"pattern which has hugely impacted our environment. At their interactive studio, you'll even get the chance to design the world's most sustainable T-shirt.

Houseboat Museum

Originally built as a freighter in 1914 and moored (停泊) on Prinsengracht since 2007, the Houseboat Museum gives visitors an idea of what life is like on one of these floating homes. Step inside and marvel at the surprisingly spacious interior furnished with a charming wood burning stove and old-fashioned kitchenware.

STRAAT

Since its opening in October 2020,STRAAT,the world's biggest museum for street art and grafiti, has made it its mission to showcase the diversity of talents, backgrounds and stories of what can rightfully be called one of the century's leading art forms.

【推荐3】Here are four less well-known sites in Britain.

The Giant’s Causeway

Located on the northern coast of Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is a natural phenomenon that consists of thousands of interlocking basalt (玄武岩) columns. The columns were formed by an ancient volcanic eruption and now create an unforgettable landscape that looks like a path built by giants. Visitors can walk along the Causeway and take in the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Avebury Circle

Avebury Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in Wiltshire, England. It is the largest stone circle in Europe, with stones up to 30 feet tall. The circle was created by Neolithic people around 2500 BC and is a proof to their engineering skills and cultural practices. Visitors can explore the circle and learn more about this ancient monument through guided tours and exhibitions.

Dartmoor

Dartmoor is a national park located in Devon, England, and is one of the most unspoiled (未被破坏的) places in the country. The park is famous for its wide-open spaces, rocky outcrops, and ancient stone circles. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching in Dartmoor, which is also home to an abundance of Dartmoor ponies, foxes, and peregrine falcons(游隼).

The Minack Theatre

The Minack Theatre is a unique open-air amphitheater (圆形露天剧场) located on thecliffs of Cornwall, England. It was carved out of the rock face by Rowena Cade, who transformed her garden into a theater for performances. Today, visitors can attend professional productions at the Minack Theatre, which offers unforgettable views of the Atlantic Ocean and Porthcurno Bay.

【推荐1】Hi Singapore First Aid Training Center!

I am Nivashini Kaliaperumal, a research officer working at the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology (IMCB). Under the coaching of both you and Mr Jason Sim, I was certified (证明) to be a first aider yesterday.

Coincidentally (恰巧), my first aid skills were put to test today. While returning to work with my workmates after lunch, we noticed a small crowd gathered around a 4D shop. Surprisingly, they weren’t buying lottery (彩票) tickets. Instead a pale looking aunty seated on the step of the shop had attracted a crowd around her. We immediately rushed to the scene.

I introduced myself as a certified first aider, which put her mind at rest. Though feeling weak, she refused to lie down. I realized that she was in a poorly ventilated (空气流通不好的) area as many were frequently walking past her. My workmates and I moved her to a well ventilated area. Some kind onlookers bought her mineral water. She felt better after resting and drinking some water.

A bleeding wound was noticed on her neck. She had been injured during her fall and was feeling weak. Thankfully a medical shop was nearby and necessary first aid items were bought. While dressing the wound, I collected necessary information (name, health problems, medicine, etc) about her. She is a patient with high blood pressure who takes her medicine regularly. A complete head to toe examination was performed. No further sign of bleeding was observed. We encouraged her to see a doctor before she left for home.

Being trained with proper first aid knowledge and skills allowed me to help Aunty Sally today. Thank you for taking the time to teach us these lifesaving skills. It has given me confidence to reach out to those in need and provide proper care. Special thanks to the First Aid Team for making a difference in our lives.

Best wishes,

Nivashini

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