SAI KUNG BUZZ

Brickbats from Buzz to all of you who missed a magnificent concert

27 February 2017 rsbradbeer 4

The jazz concert at the temple forecourt on February 25 managed to be both magnificent and disappointing. Crazed but rhythmic hip-hoppers, a solo saxophonist, a lovely Canto popstar and a jazz band who belted out […]

Two-seater trainer crashes near Sai Sha Road after mechanical problem turns it into a glider

27 February 2017 rsbradbeer 0

The aircraft pranged at Garden Farm Golf Centre is Hotel November, a two-seater Cessna 152 trainer. This aircraft has a more than 40-year history at the Hong Kong Aviation Club and has seen countless student […]

Gordon’s wood gallery struggles on, hidden in alley

25 February 2017 rsbradbeer 1

For retailers struggling with small businesses and little or no capital the Sai Kung market may reasonably be described as cruel. Gordon Chan, proprietor of The Wood Gallery, has down-sized and moved, and down-sized and […]

Doors of town's main stationery shop closed: owner Agnes explains why

25 February 2017 robbibradbeer 2

Interview held on January 18, 2017, just before the shop closed. Q: How long have you been running this shop? Agnes: At this location … 21 years. Q: Where were you before? Agnes: We were […]

Doors of town’s main stationery shop closed: owner Agnes explains why

25 February 2017 rsbradbeer 2

Interview held on January 18, 2017, just before the shop closed. Q: How long have you been running this shop? Agnes: At this location … 21 years. Q: Where were you before? Agnes: We were […]

Killing of dogs by government has dropped to under 2500 a year, but activists say catch and kill policy must go; there is a better way

25 February 2017 rsbradbeer 1

Dogs trapped by AFCD white van men and killed by government vets now number under 2500 a year, SPCA Deputy Director Dr Fiona Woodhouse said. This is a dramatic improvement, because government euthanasia of dogs […]