BOOKS
Marvellous Sai Kung history, lovely animal stories, heroic derring-do and Mr Shufflebottom
Roger Medcalf reviews Guy Shirra’s new book taking a further look at tales from long ago. […]
Articles by rmedcalf
SPONSORED FEATURE
Biggest and best classic car show yet: 150 on display at picturesque club by the sea
SPONSORED FEATURE: The Classic Car Show at The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club on 1 December will be the biggest and best so far. This year there will be 150 cars sparkling in the sun. […]
BOOKS
At 738 pages, Boris Johnson’s memoir is daunting, but persist for wit, erudition and insight
Boris was most popular for his leaving. So he tells us in his self-serving, but witty and well-written memoir, “Unleashed”, says Roger Medcalf in his review of Johnson’s latest book. […]
ANIMAL WELFARE
Blessing of the pets at Sacred Heart Church, Sai Kung
Sacred Heart Church in Sai Kung held a pet blessing on 27 October. […]
ACCIDENTS AND CRIME
Jamie Chapman: Only third European charged with murder in city in nearly 60 years
A European charged with murder in Hong Kong is most unusual. Jamie Chapman is only the third. […]
BOOKS
Celebrate things Indian: get along to literary discussions at Asia Society this Sunday
Three literary sessions featuring conversations with internationally acclaimed authors take place at The Asia Society on Sunday 10 November. […]
HEALTH
‘Climb every mountain’: Sai Kung hills will be alive with sound of running feet
On 15 to 17 November the hills of Sai Kung will be alive with the sound of running and tramping feet. Oxfam Trailwalker will be on again with nearly 2000 stout souls taking part. […]
ENTERTAINMENT
Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell to amuse us next month in H.K.Players panto
“Peter Pan: Return to Neverland” will be staged at Hong Kong Arts Centre from 29 November to 8 December […]
ENTERTAINMENT
Hands up all those who hate Halloween; what do the kids say, Boo!
As Sai Kung prepares for Halloween Trevor Bailey takes a look at the festival and how it’s changed over the years. […]
COMMUNITY
COVID seems to come back every few months, but infections are generally mild – Professor
“COVID seems to be coming back every few months with new Omicron subvariants,” Professor Ben Cowling, head of epidemiology at HKU, tells Sai Kung BUZZ. […]