2017 Events
24
Jan
2017
Pioneering Climbing in Alaska: the first alpine ascent of Mt McKinley, the World’s Tallest Mountain
Tuesday, 24 Jan 2017
Simon McCartney, Winner of the Boardman Tasker Award 2016
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Membership: Mr T Pierson-Smith. Please note that no denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club
21
Feb
2017
Hunting with Eagles
Tuesday, 21 Feb 2017
Palani Mohan
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Macquarie Securities, Level 22, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
23
Feb
2017
Follow the Frontier: A 1,000 mile walk along the USA-Mexico Border, where President Trump has now promised to build a Wall
Thursday, 23 Feb 2017
Tom Fremantle
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
1/F, Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Please note that we are requesting pre-booking; please click here or reply to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating the number of attendees who wish to book for the event. Please also note that no denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club
28
Feb
2017
A British 'Musical Soiree'
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2017
6.00pm Welcome Drinks; 6.30pm Performance; 7.30pm Drinks and Canapes
The British Consulate-General, 1 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
1
Mar
2017
New Extraordinary Wildlife in Madagascar: Diving into unknown Madagascan Caves
Wednesday, 1 Mar 2017
Pierre Constant
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Ming Hua College, Glenealy, Central
2
Mar
2017
Rhino Revolution: How to Save the Rhino from Extinction
Thursday, 2 Mar 2017
Jennifer Fox
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
9/F Wheelock House, 20 Pedder Street, Central
9
Mar
2017
Our Climate: a 22,000 Year Journey through Climate Change
Thursday, 9 Mar 2017
David Saddington, Youth Climate Change activist and Enviropreneur
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Macquarie Securities, Level 22, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
13
Mar
2017
China at Fifty: To Know the Will of Heaven
Monday, 13 Mar 2017
Geremie Barmé
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
6/F Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen's Road East
16
Mar
2017
Helicoptering Africa
Thursday, 16 Mar 2017
Ben Simpson
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
21/F Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark, Central
a Lucky Draw for a Three Day Safari at Solio Lodge, Kenya for two, generously donated by Jacada Travel. All attendees are also invited to dinner with Mr Simpson. If you are interested, please kindly write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
22
Mar
2017
The BBC: A Study in Imperfect Nobility; Post Truth & Digital Chaos
Wednesday, 22 Mar 2017
Mark Damazer CBE, Master of St Peter’s College, Oxford, Former Controller of BBC Radio 4 & 7
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.00 pm
30/F Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Road, Central