Spiral Synergy Sdn Bhd



News for Penang & Beyond

 Heading for the Holidays                                                       5 June 2015 

   

Thanks to everyone who came along to Super Stylish Shopping a couple of weeks ago at the E&O Hotel - the surprise hit of the event was new vendor Sangeet with her simple but stylish Mantra bands (modelled by one happy shopper - left) so hope to see her back at Super Stylish Shopping soon.

Thanks also to everyone who came to our first Secret Antique & Collectibles Fair in KL last weekend - and lovely to see some familiar faces who had travelled down from Penang to visit us! Thanks once again to Allied Pickfords - The Careful Movers for their support - if you are moving this year, there's still time to contact them on 03-6253 6553 or enquiries@alliedpickfords.com.my to see whether they can help you too.

We are winding down our programme of activities as we head towards the summer holidays though we still have spaces on our Magical Firefly trip on 12 June 2015. And we have had some requests for another Historic House Tour so we will see if we can fit that in too.

Apart from that, we have had some enquiries as to whether we will be arranging any children's activities over the summer - and I'm afraid the answer is no! But if you know of activities or are arranging anything, we are happy to share them with our subscribers so do send us details and we will help to spread the word.

Finally, there are more new Items For Sale this time so if you are reading this on a smartphone, don't forget to download the rest of the message so you don't miss out!

Hope to see you soon!

Michelle
0164570221

PS Here's something arty for the weekend - if you are free this Saturday evening 6 June 2015 from 8pm, then head over to 90A Lorong Macalister for the Grand Opening of the Little Art House, a community project and gallery led by a team of volunteers to promote artistic communication & collaboration between the various communities that live in Penang. 

See exciting new works by selected local & international artists including Ernest Zacharevic, Lusy Decoursey, Esther Geh, Winnie Cheng & Marysol Doege amongst others. 

The LAH team will be collaborating with other businesses in Lorong Macalister to create a street party so drop by to support them and enjoy art, live music and a great atmosphere.

PPS. For those staying in Penang during the summer, one of the highlights is the month-long George Town Festival during August. Featuring art, theatre, dance, music, photography, comedy, local & international culture the festival is going from strength to strength. 

Early bird tickets with 20% discount are now on sale for selected shows - go to http://georgetownfestival.com/highlights to find out more.
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Events for 2015
Firefly
Magical Fireflies
12 June 2015 (Friday)
5.00pm to 10.30pm
Pick up Tanjung Bungah, Gurney Drive and by arrangement

Picking up in Tanjung Bungah, Gurney Drive or by arrangement in our air-conditioned minivan or coach (depending on numbers), we head across the bridge to the mainland before heading south. Stopping on route for seafood dinner (chicken & veg options for non-seafood eaters), we then head to the jetty where we board our boat to see the truly Magical fireflies (life-jackets provided & compulsory).

RM140 per adult, 
RM80 per child to include transport, dinner & boat ride.

Contact us on 0164570221 by Tuesday 9 June 2015 if you would like to join us


Special Offers for Spiral Synergy Subscribers

50% Off - Low Season Special at Bon Ton & Temple Tree Resorts, Langkawi 
Looking for a few days away - then why not check into the Bon Ton or Temple Tree resorts in Langkawi with low season special rates from RM350 nett until 31 July 2015. Sister properties of the iconic China House and regularly voted amongst Asia's best boutique hotels, this is a great opportunity to experience the ambience of old Malay houses with all mod cons (Bon Ton) or an eclectic set of Malaysian houses filled with unique furniture & accessories (Temple Tree). Profits from both properties support LASSie - the Langkawi Animal Sanctuary - so don't be surprised to find a pet cat has adopted you and is sleeping on your balcony!

Call 049556787 or 049553937 or info@bontonresort.com.my to book - and if you quote "Spiral Synergy" on booking, you will be given a free Margarita on arrival!

Fly with Firefly, Malindo or AirAsia - you will be there in no time!

in association with 
we bring you a special Subscriber Discount on the upcoming "Learn with Audrey" series of classes.
Audrey is an amazing pastry chef, trained at Cordon Bleu Japan and Sugar are offering 20% discount to subscribers who book quoting "Spiral Synergy".
Dates & classes include:

Chocolate Mousse in a Cup - 31 May 2015
Caramel Chocolate Banana baked cheesecake - 7 June 2015
Peach Almond Tart - 14 June 2015 
Chicken & Mushroom quiche - 20 June 2015
Red Velvet Cupcakes - 19 July 2015

Classes are RM110 each except the Velvet cupcakes which are RM100 per class and the chocolate mouse which is RM120 per class (before discount).

To book or for more details contact Ween on ween@sugar.com.my or call 0124318005

Business News - Working in a Multicultural Context
Working in a Multicultural Context - Workshop
27 June 2015 (Saturday)
8.45am to 5.00pm
46 Jalan Phuah Hin Leong

This workshop is presented by Marie Tseng, a French native, married to a Taiwanese, who has herself lived and worked in 8 countries over the last 25 years.
Her consultancy, Cultural Impact, provides support to businesses & individuals through workshops, training and personal coaching, focussing on the impact of culture on business performance.

She will help workshop participants to understand cultural practices in Malaysia and how this affects business & personal performance with tips on communicating, leading & managing and team dynamics.

To know more about this open session - or to arrange a private session for your company or team, contact Marie on info@culturalimpact.org 

Fully Furnished Apartment To Let
 
Spacious 3 bedroom apartment to let - Tanjung Bungah area with sea view

Fully furnished 2800sq ft apartment in low-rise block with beachfront location available for rental in move-in state includes fully fitted kitchen, utensils, cutlery, crockery, cookware, 2 refrigerators, oven etc.

Large open-plan living/ding room, dining kitchen & wet kitchen, 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms plus store and 2 designated car parking spaces

RM5000 per month, negotiable.

Call 0164570221 to be put in contact with the owner - we had several enquiries last time but no confirmed tenant so there is still time to take a look at this one!

Please note: Spiral Synergy Sdn Bhd is not an estate agent, neither do we act as an estate agent. Our service is limited to advertising properties belonging to private landlords or owners and introducing prospective tenants. We will not show the property, nor be involved in any rental negotiations. We make no guarantee regarding the property or the accuracy of the description, neither do we vet or offer any guarantees regarding prospective tenants.  Landlords and tenants should seek their own legal advice.


Community Corner 
Penang Book Group

The next Book Group meeting will be on:
 
16 June 2015 at 7.30pm

when the group will be discussing The Narrow Road to the Deep by Richard Flannaghan. For venue & more details call Sarah on 0195273223.

Tip for Book worms
If you are a keen reader and don't already know about Leo Books, then head over to Island Plaza where they have their lair. Not only do they have a wide variety of books in a small space, but they will buy back undamaged books once you have read them! 
The perfect solution for those who don't want to buy more book racks!
Service with a Smile


If you happen to be in the Tesco, Straits Quay or Island Plaza neighbourhood and need to get your car washed, vacuumed or waxed, then look out for Butler Wax, tucked away in the Tesco car park. On weekdays, they will happily drop you off at Straits Quay or Island Plaza so that you can shop or lunch while they polish your car to a shine.

And then they will pick you up again afterwards!


Can't find them or to make an appointment - call Michael on 0124998908


Casting Call for US TV show
Casting Call for US TV Show 

We've had a mail from a gentleman called Joe Pinzone who is casting an international travel show about expats moving abroad. He would love to film in Malaysia and wants to find expats who have moved here within the last 15 months or have been here for 3-4 years, but recently moved into a new home. The show documents your move to a new country - you could be from the US or elsewhere and it doesn't matter whether you are young or old or have relocated for work, for study or to retire.

If you'd like more information, please email  joepinzone@leopardusa.com

 


Items for Sale

How it works.....
Items below are offered by individual sellers so if you like something, call or sms 016 4570221 or email us for the seller's contact details. You then need to call up the seller and arrange to buy the item or for bigger items, go to view. Though we check our emails & sms to forward offers on a first-come, first-served basis, it's up to you to call the seller quickly. Please use sms or email rather than Whatsapp as the Whatsapp messages take time to pop through! We normally pass on the seller's number to the first 3 or 4 callers in case the first person to call changes their mind, doesn't call up, or the item doesn't suit. Some items are always more popular than others so if you really like something, please call quickly! 
 
We encourage our sellers to price things reasonably so if you are thinking of making a much lower offer than the price stated here, please let us know to spare embarrassment all round!

Cars For Sale
 
Last chance - now reduced
Toyota Camry 2.0E

Registered 2007
143,000km
Accident free

RM64,000 or best offer
Unexpectedly reoffered
Ssangyong Rexton II 2.7 XDI
Registered 2004
155,000km
Full service history 
With Front & rear parking sensors

Now RM23,500
Kia Sephia Automatic - now reduced


Registered 1999
120,000km




Was RM9,000 now RM8000 or best offer
Perodua Kancil EX (4 door)

Registered 1998
296,000km

Serviced regularly and with new battery & tyres
Great runabout  - available NOW

RM5000 or best offer



Items For Sale - New this week

Nordic Track T17.2 Treadmill

 

18months old - motor & frame still under guarantee & original receipts can be provided.

Folds flat for storage - owner leaving Malaysia hence reason for sale

Cost RM7990      Now RM4000 or best offer
Gorgeous Solid Wood dining table
with natural edges.

180cm x 85cm

Only 3 months old - now sadly leaving Penang :-(


Cost RM3500  Now RM1850
All weather rattan patio/balcony set - as new

Bought from Creative Furnishing
Table & 4 chairs

Cost RM2700      Now RM1400 
Bronze Buddha head

Cost RM800 Now RM500
Ikea Hemnes 8 drawer chest


RM400
Ikea Brimnes Queen-size Headboard 
 with storage (bed not included)

RM350 
Pair of shoe racks




RM250
3 Ficus trees

RM250 for 3
Ikea Kallax Storage/display Unit - still in box 



RM400 (can be delivered but requires assembly)
Sofa & chair set

RM450
Standing lamp with glass shade


















RM250
Filing drawers - fits under desk or table




RM150
Ikea Tarno Table & 2 chairs set

Brand new - surplus to requirements

RM140
Parasol base
 



RM80

Previously Offered

Casio electric Practice piano PS-20 

with seat & pedal - in good condition & working

RM2000
Mothercare Painted Hardwood Cot/Bed

With sliding side panel - converts to toddler bed for age up to 5 years. 

RM1450 - many optional accessories available
Bedroom set with queen size bed, 2-door wardrobe, double dressing table with mirror and pair of bedside tables (shown right & below)

Bed - RM800

For sale separately or RM1800 the lot 
Wardrobe (part of bedroom set left)






RM400
Double dressing table with mirror 
 (mirror not shown)


RM350
Pair of bedside tables

 


RM250
Pair of Wood Framed Single beds

"Regus" brand with slatted base & mattress
 - used twice so as new

RM500 each for sale singly or as a pair (RM1000)
Pair of Butterfly stools



Were RM1200 Now RM1000
37" LG LCD TV

Was RM800   Now RM600
Sofa bed (with or without throw)

Was RM300    Now RM250
Antique Indian Chest

RM5000 or best offer
Bosch Super Silence Dishwasher - 9 months old
RM3500 with 5 year warranty
Electrolux Intuition Diswasher
Was RM2300   Now RM2000
Baby Car seat
Newborn up 9 months. Bought for visiting grandchild - as new!

RM300
Ikea Ektorp Footstool





RM225
Black Storage/seating bench
with padded top


RM150
Pair of Ikea table lights


Cost RM240 the pair
Now RM120 the pair
Pair of crutches - as new
RM80
Baby bath

RM30


Our service

Do you have items you would like to sell?

Our space is available for private sellers - especially those who are leaving Penang and have items they need to sell before they leave.

We have a high degree of success in matching buyers and sellers so we ask that you don't advertise elsewhere at the same time as you advertise with us as it is time-wasting for us and frustrating for our buyers if items have been sold before they appear in our newsletter.

If you have many items to sell, we can help to arrange a Garage Sale for you - give us a call on 016 4570221 to discuss which option best meets your needs.

Events by Friends of Spiral Synergy 
French Art & Film Festival - continues
4 June 2015 (Wednesday) to 14 June 2015
GSC Cinemas, Gurney Plaza

The French Art & Film Festival continues with another selection of the best contemporary French movies. Check the calendar at French Art & Film Festival Schedule  for details of movies & showtimes.

Slow Fish dinner - by Chef Matthijs Nanne
11 June 2015 (Thursday)
7.30pm
Chulia Court, Chulia Street (ample parking at rear)
RM75+ per person

Enjoy a specially prepared dinner menu using locally sourced fish, seafood and other ingredients preceded by a short talk on the preparation & benefits of "slow fish". Will appeal to foodies and those who enjoy great company. Limited seats & prior booking required - contact Matthijs on matthijsnanne@gmail.com or call the restaurant on 04 2613809 to reserve your seat.  

Chambering with Musica Sinfonietta - in collaboration with Penang PAC
20 June 2015 (Saturday)
8.30pm
Stage 1 Penang PAC (Straits Quay, 4th Floor)

An enchanting evening of chamber music for wind & strings featuring Bach's Oboe & Violin Concerto and many other favourites. Tickets at RM35 from the Penang PAC Box Office on 048991722 

A Recital for Bassoon & Piano - Lim Teng Aik & James Kirby
28 June 2015 (Sunday)
3pm
The Star at Pitt Street

Entry passes RM30 per person - available from Bentley Music at Gurney Paragon. 
Call 042622233 for details

Grease (is the word!)
2 & 3 July 2015 (Thursday & Friday)
7.15pm
The Atrium, Tenby Schools Penang
Tickets - RM15 each 

After their exciting performance of We Will Rock You last year, the students from Tenby take on the classic musical Grease this year. Great singing, dancing, acting - and everyone having a fantastic time. Tickets are on sale now and everyone is welcome to attend - you don't need to know any of the students or have any connection to Tenby - just a love of music & amateur dramatics! Call 048927777 for details or buy your tickets from the school, Bentley Music in Gurney Paragon, Evolution Music in Gurney Plaza or Digital Music in Prima Tanjung.

Bye for now
Hope I've remembered everything I should have mentioned - if I forgot your item or event, apologies and please send me a reminder and I will include next time.

Have a great week and see you soon!
Michelle 
0164570221