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June 2024

Exploring Chi ma wan peninsula

SCENIC BEAUTY, ECOLOGICAL HIGHLIGHTS AND THE STRANGEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN HONG KONG Nestled deep within Lantau South Country Park in the southeastern corner of Lantau, Chi Ma Wan Peninsula is a remote and seldom-visited outcrop replete with secluded bays, white-sand beaches, untamed hinterland and towering peaks. The scenery is seriously majestic and, since there are no roads to speak of, the best way to see it in all its glory is on foot. A hiking… Read More »Exploring Chi ma wan peninsula

She’s Got Game

TUNG CHUNG RESIDENT SABAY LYNAM HAS HER EYES ON COMPETING ATTHE RUGBY WORLD CUP NEXT YEAR – BETWEEN CLASSES. ELIZABETH KERR REPORTS “Yeah, cats are tricky, especially when they’re not used to a lot of movement around them,” says 20-year-old Sabay Lynam, via Google from the clubhouse in her apartment complex in Tung Chung. Sabay is currently a University of Queensland student, studying veterinary technology, and my initial hope was that she’d share some tips… Read More »She’s Got Game

Out & About: What you’ve been up to!

CELEBRATING HELPER APPRECIATION MONTH Helper Appreciation Month enables the DB community – individuals, schools and businesses – to give of their time to ensure that DB helpers feel the love and have some well-deserved fun. A series of empowering, free events were provided in May. [PHOTOS COURTESY OF DB DadBods – www.dbdbtraining.com & by Richard Gordon – www.richardgordonphotography.com.] AT THE TAVERN QUIZ NIGHT The bi-monthly quiz nights at The Tavern Gastro Pub in Tung Chung… Read More »Out & About: What you’ve been up to!

Happenings & events: stuff to know in June!

SAFEGAURDING THE PUI O WETLANDS Living Islands Movement (LIM) has campaigned for many years for adequate legal protection of the Pui O wetlands’ unique ecosystem, including initiating a Judicial Review in 2016 on the then government’s failure to take action against suspected illegal landfill. The greater part of the Pui O wetlands finally gained full statutory protection under the new Regulated Area regime on September 1, 2023. LIM is now pleased to report that the… Read More »Happenings & events: stuff to know in June!