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. […]
Articles by rmedcalf
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. […]
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. […]