2016 Events
9
Dec
2015
Climate Change Visions 2100: Stories from Your Future
Wednesday, 9 Dec 2015
John O’Brien
Registration & Signing 7.00pm; Event 7.30 pm
Ming Hua College, Glenealy, Central (this convenient location is situated opposite the Fringe Club)
Members who wish to have a drink prior to the lecture may wish to go to the Fringe Club or Wilbur’s Bar, both opposite the venue
28
Jan
2016
Field trip to the Silver Shadow
Thursday, 28 Jan 2016
Led by Ship's Officers
berthed at Ocean Terminal
This field trip is full. In view of the limited places, early booking is advised. To reserve places, please email the RGS HK on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You'll then receive from the RGS booking instructions, a booking form and detailed joining instructions. Please note that this field trip must be pre-booked.
2
Feb
2016
Mind over Mountains: From International Rugby to the Seven Summits
Tuesday, 2 Feb 2016
Richard Parks
Book Signing & Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Pier 8, Central
4
Feb
2016
The Seven Great Swims: Man vs Ocean
Thursday, 4 Feb 2016
Adam Walker
Book Signing & Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
The Function Room, LRC Club, 10 Old Peak Road, Mid Levels
16
Feb
2016
China’s Foreign Places: The Foreign Presence in China in the 19th Century
Tuesday, 16 Feb 2016
Robert Nield
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
8/F Prince's Building, Central
18
Feb
2016
The Struggle for Hong Kong’s Heritage
Thursday, 18 Feb 2016
William Meacham
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Member: Mr A K Nigam; please note that no denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club
29
Feb
2016
A Decade of Adventures: 25 non-motorised expeditions of 1,000 miles each
Monday, 29 Feb 2016
Dave Cornthwaite, Holder of Nine World Records
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
21/F Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark, Central
1
Mar
2016
Free to Run: Keeping Sport Going During War
Tuesday, 1 Mar 2016
Stephanie Case
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
11/F, Two Exchange Square, Central
6
Mar
2016
Field Trip Lantau Island Glories of the Lantau Trail with a private visit to Lung Tsai Ng Yuen Chinese landscaped garden
Sunday, 6 Mar 2016
Lead by Marco Foehn
8
Mar
2016
3,000 km by horse along the Old Silk Road from China to the Caspian
Tuesday, 8 Mar 2016
Jonny Bealby
Session 1: Drinks 5.30 pm; Lecture 6.30 pm; Session 2: Drinks 7.30 pm; Lecture 8.00 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Member: Mr Arun and Mrs Christine Nigam; Please note that no denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club