Royal Commonwealth Society, Hong Kong Branch, organized a charity concert on 9 November at the official residence of the Canadian Consul-General. Operatic bass, Dr Derek Anthony, performed a medley of songs and $40,000 was raised to fund a choral scholarship at the Academy for Performing arts to help train a local singer.
RCS Forum: Brexit, a Commonwealth Opportunity | 3 Nov 2017
Our RCS Forum: Brexit, a Commonwealth Opportunity held at the Hong Kong Club on 3 November was a great success. Attended by around 80 people, the keynote address was given by the Rt. Hon. Lord Howell of Guildford (Chairman of the House of Lords International Relations Committee and President, RCS, London) followed by a Panel […]
RCS Evening of Music and Fun with Neville Sarony | 18 Oct 2017
On 18 October 2017, around 60 fellows and guests enjoyed a Musical Evening in the Hong Kong Club with Neville Sarony, barrister, author and son of legendary variety artist, Leslie Sarony, including songs from the first British musical, Show Boat.
Commonwealth Summit 2018
52 Member countries. 2.4 billion citizens. Towards a common future. Find out more about the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) hosted by the UK next April: www.chogm2018.org.uk #Commonwealth
BREXIT, A COMMONWEALTH OPPORTUNITY?
BREXIT, a Commonwealth Opportunity? BREXIT Forum at 4pm on 3 Nov, please save the day! BREXIT, A COMMONWEALTH OPPORTUNITY? Could the Commonwealth become a powerful economic force in the world once again? How might Hong Kong benefit as an ‘associate’ member and how would China likely react to a new economic force? (October 12, […]
A Celebration of the Life of Sir David Tang
Readings from his books…… Drinks and snacks will be served, members only. Register here (MEMBERS ONLY)
Obituary: Sir David Tang, KBE
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 […]
‘Policing 20th Century Hong Kong’ by Guy Shirra
Speaker lunch at the Hong Kong Club at 12:30pm on 13 Sep.
Cheque presentation to China Coast Community
Chairman, Peter Mann, presents a cheque for $206,000 to Mrs Michele McGregor of the China Coast Community, being a donation raised at the annual Charity Ball held on 20 May.
Mentor’s reception | 27 May 2017
On 27 May, RCS organized a Mentors’ Reception at the Helena May. Around 15 Mentees from City University and 15 RCS Mentors enjoyed snacks and drinks at the Helena May. It was the first time any of the students had been inside a heritage building in Hong Kong. Over the next year, mentors will arrange […]