Past Events
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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10
Dec
2018
Christmas Party and the talk "Following the Line - Triathloning along the Border between Asia and Europe"
Monday, 10 Dec 2018
Charlie Walker
Festive Drinks Reception 6:30pm, Talk 7:30pm
The Haven, 29/F, Wyndham Place , 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
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5
Dec
2018
Wildlife Trade in 2018: is CITES Still up to the Task?
Wednesday, 5 Dec 2018
John Scanlon, Secretary-General of CITES 2010-2018 (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
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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3
Dec
2018
Cave Detection from Space and the Future Exploration of Mars
Monday, 3 Dec 2018
Dr Judson ‘Jut’ Wynne
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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28
Nov
2018
Exploring the Limits - The Pole2Pole Expedition Circumnavigating the Globe
Wednesday, 28 Nov 2018
Mike Horn, Laureus Action Sportsperson of the Year
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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23
Nov
2018
Global Trends in Impact Investing
Friday, 23 Nov 2018
Professor Alex Nicholls, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Said Business School, University of Oxford
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6 pm; Talk 7 pm
The Haven, 29/F, Wyndham Place , 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
Please note the change of time. Pre-payment. Please scroll down.
21
Nov
2018
ICRC Humanitarian Operations in Iraq and Iran
Wednesday, 21 Nov 2018
Pierre Dorbes, Head of International Committee of the Red Cross for East Asia
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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14
Nov
2018
A Walk on the Wild Side – with Maasai Rhinos and Elephants
Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018
Daniel Ole Sambu, Maasai Warrior, & James Mwenda, Rhino-keeper
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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13
Nov
2018
Annual Dinner Koh-i-Noor: the World's Most Infamous Diamond
Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018
William Dalrymple
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Four-course Banquet Dinner including Western and Indian food options 7.30 pm; Talk thereafter
Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Causeway Bay
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12
Nov
2018
A Gala Evening with Dr Jane Goodall: "Where Wall Street meets Wildlife"
Monday, 12 Nov 2018
Jockey Club Lecture Theatre, 2/F, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay
The event is full.
8
Nov
2018
Film Screening: "Yasuni Man – Conflict in the Ecuadorian Amazon"
Thursday, 8 Nov 2018
introduced by Ryan Killackey
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Screening & Talk 7.30 pm; End of the Screening 9.30 pm
The Haven, 29/F, Wyndham Place , 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
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7
Nov
2018
Crossing the Empty Quarter of Arabia by Camel
Wednesday, 7 Nov 2018
Mark Evans
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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6
Nov
2018
Filming Extreme Trekking in the Mountains of the World
Tuesday, 6 Nov 2018
Ryan Pyle
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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31
Oct
2018
Film Screening Vanishing Kings II – Desert Lion Legacy
Wednesday, 31 Oct 2018
Dr Philip Stander and Emsie Verwey, Director and Producer
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
Oct
2018
Bhutan - Where Monarchy has brought Development and Democracy
Thursday, 25 Oct 2018
Dr Francoise Pommaret
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
HK Club Member: Mr Timothy Peirson-Smith. Pre-payment. Please scroll down. Please note that no blue denim, T-shirts, flip-flops or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club. For further details, please go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9lZnFcbD4arPUGqIYtQxJBWybAwEGPAW-Wggesz2XY/edit
24
Oct
2018
Edinburgh: Through the Eyes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Wednesday, 24 Oct 2018
Ann Treherne
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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23
Oct
2018
Retracing the Steps of Shackleton: The Shackleton Memorial Expedition
Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018
Neil Laughton
Complimentary Drinks Reception 5.30 pm; Talk 6.00 pm (please note the change in time)
The Haven, 29/F, Wyndham Place , 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
Please note the change of time for this talk. Pre-payment is required. Please scroll down.
23
Oct
2018
Nurturing the Spirit of Adventure: from Multiple Marathons to Volcano Climbing
Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018
David Fox-Pitt
Complimentary Drinks Reception 7.30 pm; Talk 8:00 pm
The Haven, 29/F, Wyndham Place , 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
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20
Oct
2018
Boat Field Trip to Tolo Channel and Double Haven North East New Territories including the famous natural arch of Ap Chau
Saturday, 20 Oct 2018
Leader: Dr Jason Ali
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14
Oct
2018
Field trip to the Silver Shadow
Sunday, 14 Oct 2018
the Ship's Officers
This event is full