2015 Events
18
Jun
2015
A Celebration of the 800th Anniversary of the Signing of the Magna Carta
Thursday, 18 Jun 2015
The Honourable Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma, GBM QC SC
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
The Function Room, LRC Club, 10 Old Peak Road, Mid Levels
In view of the likely popularity of this event, pre-registration is requested. To reserve seats, please reply to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., stating the names of attendees who wish to book; there is no need to pay for your tickets in advance.
22
Jun
2015
Lecture on "I Chose to Climb": Celebrating 65 years of Climbing the World’s Greatest Peaks
Monday, 22 Jun 2015
Sir Chris Bonington, CVO the World’s Most Famous Mountaineer
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Jockey Club Lecture Theatre, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay
In view of the great enthusiasm from RGS-HK Members for the Gala Dinner with Sir Chris Bonington on 25 June 2015, Sir Chris has most kindly agreed to give a lecture, so that more Members are able to participate.
25
Jun
2015
20th Anniversary Season Gala Dinner: "I Chose to Climb": Celebrating 65 years of Climbing the World’s Greatest Peaks
Thursday, 25 Jun 2015
Sir Chris Bonington, CVO, the World’s Most Famous Mountaineer
6.30 for 7.30 pm Drinks & Banquet dinner with address by Sir Chris Bonington
The Fooll Club, 1 Sports Road, Causeway Bay
29
Jun
2015
Operational Command: Commanding International Armies in East Timor, Sierra Leone and Afghanistan
Monday, 29 Jun 2015
General the Rt. Hon Lord Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB; Commander of NATO Afghanistan & Former Head of the British Armed Forces
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Jardine Penthouse, 48/F Jardine House, One Connaught Place, Central
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17
Jul
2015
Field trip Visit to Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl)
Friday, 17 Jul 2015
2pm to 5.30pm
17
Jul
2015
HK Book Fair: Sir David Tang Authors' Forums
Friday, 17 Jul 2015
Forum with Dr Simon Sebag Montefiore, FRSL; Alain de Botton, FRSL; Carol Thatcher
5.00 - 7.00 pm
Theatre 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai
18
Jul
2015
Jerusalem: Prize of Empires and Shrine of Faiths
Saturday, 18 Jul 2015
Dr Simon Sebag Montefiore, FRSL
Drinks Reception 5.00 pm; Lecture 5.30 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Please note that no denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club. In view of the likely popularity of this lecture please reply to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., stating the names of attendees who wish to book; there is no need to pay for your tickets in advance.
18
Jul
2015
HK Book Fair: Sir David Tang Authors' Forums
Saturday, 18 Jul 2015
Dr Simon Sebag-Montefiore, FRSL; Alain de Botton, FRSL and Carol Thatcher
10.30 am -12.30 pm
Loke Yew Hall, 1/F Main Building
26
Aug
2015
The Herschel Space Observatory: Exploring the Origins of Stars and Galaxies
Wednesday, 26 Aug 2015
Professor Matthew Griffin
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
2/F, Duke of Windsor Building, 15 Hennessy Road
Please note that this building is 5 minutes from Admiralty MTR or Pacific Place, next to the HK Police HQ
1
Sep
2015
Filming the BBC's "Wild Burma: Nature's Lost Kingdom"
Tuesday, 1 Sep 2015
Mark Roberts
6.30pm Drinks Reception; 7.30pm Lecture; The Function Room, Ladies' Recreation Club, 10 Old Peak Road, Mid Levels