Past Events
26
Mar
2019
Across Ancient Ethiopia: Retracing a Victorian Expedition
Tuesday, 26 Mar 2019
John Pilkington, "Britain's greatest teller of travellers' tales"
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
UBS, 52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central
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25
Mar
2019
Totally Tandem: 23,000km from Canada to Chile
Monday, 25 Mar 2019
Emma Cary
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Grappa's Cellar, LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central
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23
Mar
2019
Field Trip: "Dapeng Fortress"
Saturday, 23 Mar 2019
lead by Stanley Shea
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20
Mar
2019
Walking with Dinosaurs: A History of a Lost World
Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019
Stephen Brusatte, Celebrity dinosaur author and TV presenter
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
UBS, 52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central
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13
Mar
2019
Uncovering Ancient Australia: 65,000 years of Indigenous History
Wednesday, 13 Mar 2019
Dr Billy Griffiths
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Level 43, Champion Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central
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12
Mar
2019
Film Screening "Spitsbergen Retraced: A Journey Across Time and Ice" with Excelsior Hotel Farewell Drinks
Tuesday, 12 Mar 2019
James Lam, Expedition Leader and Producer
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Gloucester Room II, 2/F, The Excelsior Hotel, Causeway Bay
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6
Mar
2019
Overland: Through the Middle of the World
Wednesday, 6 Mar 2019
Alexander Pflaum
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
2/F, Duke of Windsor Building, 15 Hennessy Road (please note that this building is 5 minutes from Admiralty MTR or Pacific Place, next to the HK Police HQ
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5
Mar
2019
What are the biggest Geopolitical Issues facing the World
Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019
Sir Alan Collins
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Jardine Penthouse, 48/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Road, Central
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27
Feb
2019
Wild Encounters Around the Globe
Wednesday, 27 Feb 2019
Paul Mckenzie, Four-time World Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
UBS, 52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central
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26
Feb
2019
Saving Sumatra's Orangutans: Asia's Great Apes
Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019
Dr Ian Singleton, Director of Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Hill Dickinson, Suite 3205 Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
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24
Feb
2019
Choreography Walk through Central: Urban dance hike with local and international dancers through the famous sights of Central from Hollywood Road to Victoria Harbour
Sunday, 24 Feb 2019
a post-event talk by Justine Chambers, Choreographer, and drinks at Café 8
11.00 am to 2.00 pm
Central
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19
Feb
2019
Field trip "Behind the Scenes" of Hong Kong International Airport
Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019
Please note this event is full.
13
Feb
2019
Field trip: A Visit to Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl)
Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019
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13
Feb
2019
The United States links with Hong Kong; the First 175 Years and Beyond
Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019
US Consul General Tong
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
JC Cube, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
This event requires pre-registration and pre-payment
1
Feb
2019
Additional talk on The Salvage of the Century
Friday, 1 Feb 2019
Mike Stewart
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Ming Hua College, Glenealy, Central (it is opposite to the Fringe Club)
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31
Jan
2019
The Salvage of the Century
Thursday, 31 Jan 2019
Mike Stewart
Complimentary Drinks and Canapes Reception 6:30pm, Talk 7:30pm
The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Kellett Island, Causeway Bay
This event is full
27
Jan
2019
Field Trip: "A Visit to Ma On Shan Iron Mine"
Sunday, 27 Jan 2019
Leader: Jackie Chu
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26
Jan
2019
Field Trip: "Dapeng Fortress"
Saturday, 26 Jan 2019
Leader: Stanley Shea
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15
Jan
2019
Chungking Mansions: a Ghetto at the Centre of the World
Tuesday, 15 Jan 2019
Professor Gordon Mathews
Session 1: Drinks Reception 5.30 pm; Talk 6.00 pm. ; Session 2: Drinks Reception 7.30 pm; Talk 8.00 pm.
JC Cube, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
The two sessions are full.
17
Dec
2018
Shackleton Film Screening and Exhibition Tours with Festive Drinks
Monday, 17 Dec 2018
7 pm Complimentary Christmas Drinks Reception with mince pies
The Haven, 29/F, Wyndham Place , 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
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17
Dec
2018
Annual General Meeting
Monday, 17 Dec 2018
Meeting begins at 6.30 pm
The Haven, 29/F, Wyndham Place , 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
12
Dec
2018
Sailing to the Edge of Time - a Lifetime at Sea
Wednesday, 12 Dec 2018
John Kretschmer, Sailor and Bestselling Author
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
The Haven, 29/F, Wyndham Place , 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
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11
Dec
2018
Film Screening: "The Great Wall: The Greatest Views"
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2018
introduced by William Lindesay, OBE
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Film Screening 7.30 pm
The Haven, 29/F, Wyndham Place , 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
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