ENVIRONMENT
Misery and mayhem lie ahead of us as global warming tightens its malicious grip
Trevor Bailey explains why he has changed his mind about climate change. […]
Articles by rmedcalf
BOOKS
As we age what happens to our brains? If over 70, you won’t like this
Trevor Bailey takes a look at a book on how our brain ages as we grow old….. […]
BOOKS
Kids struggling at school should emulate Winston; he had to battle too
Trevor Bailey delves into a classic and finds some lessons for those finding school difficult. […]
EDUCATION
If you send your child to Hong Kong Academy how much will it cost: $112,200 to $254,000
Hong Kong Academy, Sai Kung, have just published their 2024-25 rates…… […]
CHARITY
Biggest charity event on Sai Kung calendar set for 19 – 20 October at Yacht Club
Sai Kung’s biggest charity open-to-public event, the 24-Hour Dinghy Race at Hebe Haven Yacht Club, will be staged on 19 – 20 October this year. […]
ENVIRONMENT
186 species of butterfly found by admirable Green Power in survey
The conservation group Green Power has just announced its most recent survey found 186 species of butterfly, 27 of which are very rare and 32 rare. Hong Kong has a total of 260 species of butterfly. […]
BOOKS
Scandalous tales unfold as young policemen, new to the East, discover Popeye Bar and Red Lips Bar
Roger Medcalf reviews a recent book written by a novice policeman in Hong Kong in the 1970s. […]
ART
Do you like to ogle inky characters? Get along to Convention Centre from 4 October
If you think tattoos are an art form beautifying the human body beyond nature, get along to the Convention and Exhibition Centre on 4, 5 or 6 October. […]
BOOKS
How to understand the lion in your living room, by a vet psychiatrist
“A house cat is not really a fur baby, but something rather more remarkable: a tiny conquistador with the whole world at its feet.” Trevor Bailey looks at a new book that’s a must-have for all cat-lovers. […]
COMMUNITY
Evening of music, dancing, partying and mingling with Commonwealth Society set for 17 October
Royal Commonwealth Society Hong Kong organises a gala dinner for 17 October. […]