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RCS Cricket Cup | 20 Nov 2020 November 22, 2020 Children from Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities who are struggling with language benefit from charity cricket event News from South China Morning Post This article was originally published on South China Morning Post  [View the original post →]

Shakespeare evening | 5 Feb 2020 February 6, 2020 RCS, Hong Kong Branch organized a Shakespeare evening for 30 fellows on 5 February at the Hong Kong Club. The dinner theatre included a Bard’s Quiz, first prize of which was a free birthplace tour kindly donated by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust at Stratford-upon-Avon. Here actor Daniel Foley is seen giving a Shakespeare masterclass to Consul General for Canada, Jeff Nankivell.

Burns Supper | 26 Jan 2019 January 28, 2019 RCS HK Branch celebrated their traditional Burns Night Supper on 26 January at the Ladies Recreation Club. Around 80 guests enjoyed the Address to the Haggis, Toast to the Lassies and Reply from the Lassies. At midnight all sang Auld Lang Syne before departing.

Remembrance Sunday | 11 Nov 2018 November 11, 2018 Exactly one hundred years after the Armistice in 1918, Mr Peter Mann, Mrs Joan Campbell and Dr Verner Bickley lay a wreath on behalf of RCS, HK Branch at the Cenotaph. RCSHK Chairman and Council members

Obituary: Sir David Tang, KBE August 31, 2017 Royal Commonwealth Society, Hong Kong Branch is deeply saddened by the passing, aged 63, of our President, Sir David Tang. Sir David was a great supporter of RCS over the years, generously providing hospitality at the China Club and recently addressing our Commonwealth Day Reception in March. A successful businessman and philanthropist, and grandson of Sir Tang Shui-kin, Sir David was a flamboyant entrepreneur who founded fashion house Shanghai Tang and the unique China Club. Friend of the Royal Family, witty author and FT columnist, he was an art, cigar and wine connoisseur. A larger-than-life character, he was knighted by the Queen in 2008. Sir David is survived by his mother and brother, his wife Lucy and a daughter and son from his first marriage.

Mrs Joan Campbell MBE June 13, 2016 We are delighted to announce that our past Chairman, Mrs Joan Campbell, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her services to dance in Hong Kong.  

Celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday | 21 Apr April 22, 2016 Celebrated in style in Hong Kong with 74 guests and Consuls-General, including a crown cake and champagne toast. SPEECH OF MR. PETER MANN, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE RCS, HONG KONG BRANCH Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today is the 90th birthday of her Majesty, the Queen. She is not only the longest-reigning monarch in British history but also the Head of the Commonwealth. Moreover, she is the Queen of Australia, Canada and New Zealand and 13 other countries. She is a much loved and respected figure around the world and is well known for her capacity for hard work and her sense of duty. On her 21st birthday, she announced to the public: ‘My whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service.’ And it certainly has been.  Apart from making 114 state visits over the last 63 years, receiving innumerable heads of state, opening hospitals and schools, she has connections with over 600 charities, professional bodies and public service organisations. The Queen has always taken a great interest in the Commonwealth and shared its core values of peace, democracy and equality. On Commonwealth Day this year she gave a speech which emphasized an ‘inclusive’ Commonwealth.  What will the Queen do today? She will go for a walkabout in Windsor on a new trail called the Queen’s Walkway, which links 63 points of interest (one for each year of her reign) and there is a plan to have 100 similar walkways throughout the Commonwealth by 2018. She has also started an initiative called the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a network of forest conservation areas, including Epping Forest and commitments from Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, Belize, Sri Lanka and Zambia. In the evening, she will light a beacon which will set in train a series of 900 beacons across the country and worldwide.  I’m sure you would all like to wish the Queen a Happy 90th Birthday and Many Happy Returns (glasses/toast) Her Majesty the Queen!

Year of the Monkey Charitable Dinner March 7, 2016 On 5 March 2016, RCS and Por Yen Charitable Foundation held a joint event t the China Club to raise money for 15 scholarships in Business Administration at the Institute for Vocational Education (IVE), part of the VTC Group. RCS Council members will attend the interviews to ensure that the scholarships go to deserving students. The 36 guests were treated to a delicious Chinese banquet and enjoyed Chinese music and dance. Thanks go to our patron, Dr Aron Harlilela, the Por Yen Foundation and other guests for their generous donations.  

Reception & Dinner Hosted by Patron Dr. Aron Harilela | 17th Nov November 25, 2015 RCS Fellows had  a wonderful evening full of warmth and hospitality at the Harilela Mansion by gracious invitation by RCS Patron  Dr. Aron Harilela and his wife Mrs. Laura Harilela on 17th November. Mr. Peter Mann, RCS Chairman, thanked Dr. Aron and the Harilela family for their kind invitation.  He spoke of the great support that Dr. Aron’s father, Dr. Hari Harilela, had given over many years and the loss to both RCS and the community at his passing in late 2014; and what a great honour it was that Dr. Aron has agreed to support RCS as Patron.  Also noted was the number of Young Fellows in attendance. Dr. Aron spoke of his commitment to RCS and that he intended to take an active role, particularly inviting RCS Fellows to his home on an annual basis and his support with ongoing RCS initiatives. Peter Mann presented a bouquet of flowers to Mrs. Laura Harilela. After an extremely convivial cocktail reception, guests made their way to the dining room and terrace for an al fresco buffet dinner and lively conversation in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Sincere thanks go to the Harilela family for their hospitality, their warmth and wonderful arrangements, particularly to Dr. Aron and Laila Harilela who made everyone feel so welcome.