2017 Events

24
Jan
2017

Pioneering Climbing in Alaska: the first alpine ascent of Mt McKinley, the World’s Tallest Mountain

Tuesday, 24 Jan 2017
Simon McCartney, Winner of the Boardman Tasker Award 2016
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Membership: Mr T Pierson-Smith. Please note that no denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club
21
Feb
2017

Hunting with Eagles

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2017
Palani Mohan
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Macquarie Securities, Level 22, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
23
Feb
2017

Follow the Frontier: A 1,000 mile walk along the USA-Mexico Border, where President Trump has now promised to build a Wall

Thursday, 23 Feb 2017
Tom Fremantle
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
1/F, Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Please note that we are requesting pre-booking; please click here or reply to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating the number of attendees who wish to book for the event. Please also note that no denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club
28
Feb
2017

A British 'Musical Soiree'

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2017
6.00pm Welcome Drinks; 6.30pm Performance; 7.30pm Drinks and Canapes
The British Consulate-General, 1 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
1
Mar
2017

New Extraordinary Wildlife in Madagascar: Diving into unknown Madagascan Caves

Wednesday, 1 Mar 2017
Pierre Constant
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Ming Hua College, Glenealy, Central
2
Mar
2017

Rhino Revolution: How to Save the Rhino from Extinction

Thursday, 2 Mar 2017
Jennifer Fox
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
9/F Wheelock House, 20 Pedder Street, Central
9
Mar
2017

Our Climate: a 22,000 Year Journey through Climate Change

Thursday, 9 Mar 2017
David Saddington, Youth Climate Change activist and Enviropreneur
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Macquarie Securities, Level 22, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
13
Mar
2017

China at Fifty: To Know the Will of Heaven

Monday, 13 Mar 2017
Geremie Barmé
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
6/F Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen's Road East
16
Mar
2017

Helicoptering Africa

Thursday, 16 Mar 2017
Ben Simpson
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
21/F Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark, Central
a Lucky Draw for a Three Day Safari at Solio Lodge, Kenya for two, generously donated by Jacada Travel. All attendees are also invited to dinner with Mr Simpson. If you are interested, please kindly write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
22
Mar
2017

The BBC: A Study in Imperfect Nobility; Post Truth & Digital Chaos

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2017
Mark Damazer CBE, Master of St Peter’s College, Oxford, Former Controller of BBC Radio 4 & 7
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.00 pm
30/F Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Road, Central
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