BOOKS
“Tales From A Barren Rock” is selling well, publisher and Bookazine owners say
The new book with a strong Sai Kung connection, “Tales From a Barren Rock”, is selling well, according to publisher. […]
Articles by rmedcalf
COMMUNITY
Is a resurgence of the pandemic looming? Let’s hope not, but worrying signs have emerged
Is coronavirus undergoing a resurgence in Hong Kong? After two friends came down with covid in two weeks, we began to wonder. […]
BOOKS
“So long, it’s been good to know you”: Sing a sad song to the bees, birds and butterflies
If you have a garden in Sai Kung, don’t you notice how rarely you see a bee, bird or butterfly? Trevor Bailey ponders the fate of our species, and all the others, on this planet. […]
BOOKS
If your child is young, take away that smartphone, give them a dumbphone
Trevor Bailey takes a look at a new book by American academic Jonathan Haidt addressing the problems of todays teenagers and their interaction with smart devices. […]
COMMUNITY
Slithery, wriggly and scary: Burmese python encountered on Sai Kung waterfront near hotel
Trevor Bailey gets a shock whilst walking along the Sai Kung sea front. […]
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. […]
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. […]