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The really useful magazine AUGUST 2014
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PEOPLE 4 Snapped! Sai Kung’s social life.
14 What’s going on? In your backyard.
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6 Happening in August Summer Shark Fever and more. FIVE MINUTES WITH... 10 Mr Freeze Wicky Pok comes in from the freezer. COUNTRY PARKS 11 Stop smoky boats Paul Zimmerman’s polluting shipping spotters. LETTERS 12 Have your say The latest from our readers.
16 How green is our valley? What’s happening in Pak Kong? VINES IN SAI KUNG 18 Build first, permit later Stephen Vines questions developers’ tactics. FEATURE 20 Readers’ Choice Awards And the winners are... TRAVEL 38 Kings of swingers Holiday with orangutans. SPORT 40 Ray Sting says thanks Sponsorship matters.
BIG DAY OUT 42 Let’s Rock Exploring Tung Ping Chau. HEALTH & BEAUTY 46 Banyan Tree bliss Five-star pampering in Macau. PETS 48 Sally reflects The reality of dog rescue.
ON PATROL 59 Safe as houses Holiday security starts at home. BUSINESS DIRECTORY 60 All you need to know Numbers that make life easier. SAIKUNGMAG 62 Reader Instagrams Your photos here!
HONG KONG CREATURES 49 Golden orb-weaver spider On the web. MARKETPLACE 50 Your guide to shops and services Cool stuff to buy and do. CLASSIFIEDS 58 Loads of random useful local stuff.
Cover illustration by Kelvin Lau
“Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” - Dr. Seuss
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planner UNTIL OCT 5 Transformers 30th Anniversary Expo Admire the seven-metre Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, play in the laser area and view 400 limited-edition Transformers figures. Tickets $100 (children $80) from The Venetian Macao, www.transformers30.com.
AUG 1-10 Hong Kong Restaurant Week Discounted special menus at 70 restaurants across Hong Kong, including DiVino Patio, Azure, Wooloomooloo Steakhouse and more. Details at www.restaurantweek.hk.
AUG 1-SEP 9 Elephant Parade A hundred five-foot painted elephants invade Pacific Place, Cityplaza and Citygate in aid of Asian elephant conservation, www. elephantparade.com.
UNTIL AUG 24
Summer Shark Fever
Watery fun at Ocean Park. Don’t miss the new Shark Mystique, with more than 100 sharks and rays, and the summer school. Ocean Park Road, www.oceanpark.com.hk.
UNTIL AUG 17 International Arts Carnival Annual children’s arts festival, including theatre, dance, circus, music, puppetry and an amazing black-light theatre. The International Children’s Film Carnival includes golden oldies, live action and modern animations. Details at www.hkiac. gov.hk. Tickets from www.urbtix.hk.
UNTIL AUG 30 Chinese Opera Festival Get to grips with Chinese traditional culture and music. Details at www.cof.gov.hk.
UNTIL AUG 12 Snoopy Artland Exhibition
UNTIL AUG 31 Gromit Unleashed
Learn to draw Snoopy, bake Snoopy cookies or meet your favourite beagle at Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, www.harbourcity.com.hk.
More than 70 giant Gromit figures designed by local and international artists go on display. Cracking! Elements Mall, Kowloon.
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AUG 1, 8, 15 Free wine tasting Sample fine wines from the master wine list at Hebe Haven Yacht Club. 6pm-8pm. Members and guests only. Pak Sha Wan, 2719 7915, www.hhyc.org.hk.
happening in august AUG 12 Ellie Goulding Live She’s gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn… Star Hall, KITEC, Kowloon Bay. Tickets $540-$640 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.
AUG 14-18 Hong Kong Food Expo Food and drink from around the world, plus cooking demos and a night market (7pm-10pm, Aug 14-17). Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, hkfoodexpo.hktdc.com.
AUG 17 Andy McKee Fingerstyle Guitar Concert YouTube sensation Andy McKee performs. Drama Theatre, HKAPA, Wan Chai. Tickets $300-$550 from www.hkticketing.com.hk, 3128 8288.
AUG 2 SPCA Flag Day
AUG 8-9 Franz Harary Mega Magic
AUG 18 Back to school
Sell a sticker, save a puppy. The SPCA is looking for volunteers to help raise $2 million in its territory-wide flag day. 7am-noon. Register at www.spca.org.hk.
The world-class illusionist returns to the City of Dreams, Macau. Tickets $530-$1,230 (children under-12, $430-$990) from www. cityofdreamsmacau.com, 800 900 783.
Autumn term begins at ESF schools.
AUG 3 Sports for All Day
AUG 9, 16 Summer in Pink by Schmidt Vinothek
Public campaign to get people moving with free access to indoor and outdoor LCSD sports facilities all day. Book at www.lcsd.gov.hk.
AUG 7-8, 10 Timber! Canada’s Cirque Alfonse fuses acrobatics with lumberjacks: think juggling with axes, somersaulting over log saws and clog dancing. Sha Tin Town Hall and Yuen Long Theatre. Tickets $120-$300 from www.urbtix.hk.
AUG 7 Agua Plus Quiz Night Welcome the new quiz master. 8pm, Agua Plus, 72 Po Tung Road, Sai Kung, 2791 2030.
Pick up a pink balloon in Sai Kung and swap it for a free glass of rosé wine at Schmidt Vinothek (below Wellcome), 16 Chan Man Street, Sai Kung, 2792 6113, www.schmidtvinothek.com.
AUG 24-31 Hong Kong Squash Open 2014 See the world’s top players compete. Hong Kong Squash Centre, Garden Road, Central, www.squashopen.com.
AUG 30 Hong Kong Spring Wave Music and Art Festival
Chinese opera, street-side bonfires and offerings feed the hungry ancestral spirits.
Taiwan’s largest outdoor music festival makes its Hong Kong debut, with a seven-hour event featuring Khalil Fong, JJ Lin, BY2 and MC Hotdog. 4pm-11pm, West Kowloon Waterfront. Tickets $330-880 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.
AUG 9-10 Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Live
AUG 31 Lawn Bowls Fun Day
First Asian tour for this circus on wheels – BMX, motocross, skates and a 50-foot Gigant-A-Ramp. Va-va-vroom. The Venetian Macau. Tickets $280-$1,280 from www.venetianmacao.com.
Annual public sports event, including competitions and instruction by professional coaches for the over-eights. Enroll by Aug 17. Hong Kong East Island Sports Centre, Sai Wan Ho, 2504 8249, www.hklba.org.
AUG 10 Hungry Ghost Festival
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Book now SEP 1 Alex Goot & Against the Current Live YouTube million-hit sensation Alex Goot tours with his new band. MacPherson Stadium, Mong Kok. Tickets $350-$550 from www. cityline.com.
SEP 8 White Party Dress in white for this moon festival party with electronic music spun by international DJs and guests. W Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tickets $580$1,280 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.
SEP 23-28 Potted Potter All seven Harry Potter books and a live Quidditch match in 70 minutes. Drama Theatre, HKAPA, Wan Chai. Tickets $395$550 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.
SEP 24-Oct 22 Mamma Mia! Your ABBA favourites plus a big fat Greek wedding. Lyric Theatre, HKAPA, Wan Chai. Tickets $395-$896 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.
SEP 26 Electric Pet Shop Boys Live 1980s pop sensations live at the AsiaWorld Arena, Lantau. Tickets $480-$1,280 from www. hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.
OCT 2 Run for Your Lives race Join the zombie obstacle race (as a zombie or a survivor), or hide out in the “safe zone” with live entertainment, music, food and drinks. Participants must be 12 or over. 9am-9pm, West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade. Tickets $369$659 from www.runforyourlives.asia/hk.
OCT 9-12 Dr Bunhead’s (Don’t) Try This At Home Wacky experiments with the Blue Peter and Brainiac science guy. Drama Theatre, HKAPA, Wan Chai. Tickets $195-$435 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.
OCT 9-12 The Cotai Jazz & Blues Festival The third annual festival and competition at The Venetian Macau, www. bluesasianetwork.com.
OCT 17-19 Stick Man The favourite children’s book live on stage. Drama Theatre, HKAPA, Wan Chai. Tickets $195-$435 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.
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five minutes with...
the big chiller
Mr Freeze Frozen-meat supplier Wicky Pok comes in from the cold. By Melody Liu. to my customers. I never looked back. There are now 10 people working for me. I have noticed people prefer the supermarket to wet markets now. The biggest difference is not only the environment with fullblast air-conditioning, but it’s a one-stop shop for busy people. However, I don’t let the competition from supermarkets stop me from providing service to my loyal customers. My sister handed over the company to me when she retired more than 10 years ago. Our family business started many years ago as a small poultry shop in the market, selling fresh meat to locals. When I took over, I saw an opportunity to sell frozen meat and other goods
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Our products are well-loved, including beef tenderloin, turkey, lamb rack, Cumberland sausages and tiger prawns. More and more people are asking about organic products, such as organic whole chicken, so I go out of my way to help them find whatever they want.
My customers include restaurants based in Sai Kung (I help more than 100 restaurants across Hong Kong), as well as walk-in customers – on a good day I get around 70. Working in Sai Kung is a pleasure. I love the down-to-earthness and warmness of the people living here. Trust and networking are a big part of being in business in Sai Kung. People come from Tung Chung and Hong Kong Island to buy from me through their friends’ suggestions. Sometimes, they even cook the meat they get from me and bring me some. My favourite is definitely leg of lamb. Sun Fa Frozen Meat, stall M1, G/F Sai Kung Market, 67 Yi Chun Street, Sai Kung. Wholesale at 18 Tak Lung Back Street, Sai Kung, 9450 5087, 2792 5022 / 2792 6248.
save our country parks
news from the green front
Air pollution mayday Paul Zimmerman tackles smoky boats.
As the battle over development in country parks has shifted to the courts, let’s look at another environmental issue: air pollution from shipping. Unlike Europe and America, where vessels are required to use low-sulphur fuel on entering local waters, the Hong Kong government only requires vessels to use low-sulphur fuel at berth ahead of a delta-wide consensus on further restrictions. But we have found an opportunity to reduce pollution in the shipping legislation, under which “smoke in such quantity as to be a nuisance” is an offence.
My constituents in Pok Fu Lam have a great view of the East Lamma Channel – and its smoky ships. The community has joined a campaign photographing excessive smoke and sending the picture, time and location to the government at tellme@1823.gov.hk. More than 100 reports have been filed. We are also receiving reports about offenders in Victoria Harbour, including some casino cruise liners. (An amendment of the shipping legislation on smoke emissions is currently being debated by Legco, with the government seeking to change the offence from “nuisance” to a colourbased criteria. We have asked for a chart to aid the community in their spotting.) The Harbour Patrol Section of the Marine Department is usually quick to act. A typical response reads: “We asked the master of the subject vessel to provide us with an explanation in response to the incident. The master explained [the problem] giving the visible smoke. We reminded the master to take all necessary
actions, including [adjusting the vessel’s speed to avoid smoke emission when entering the waters of Hong Kong] in the future.” The next step is to push for prosecution of repeat offenders. This is more demanding than sending a picture, requiring witnesses to testify in court why the smoke caused a nuisance. There is no need to show mercy: lowsulphur fuel is available. Become a “smoky vessels spotter” and send your pictures to tellme@1823.gov.hk. Copy in my office at info@paulzimmerman.hk so we can track the follow up, and publish a report on smoky vessels. More information and presentations to the District Council and the Legislative Council can be found at www.paulzimmerman.hk. Paul Zimmerman is the CEO of Designing Hong Kong, a Southern District Councillor and the co-convenor of Save Our Country Parks alliance.
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letters Tree gets the chop I live on Fuk Man Road, near Maxim’s cake shop, where there are two trees stand I believe are more than 30 years old. The trees are about five stories tall, sturdy and healthy. The Urban Council and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department people trim them from time to time. On June 26, I noticed a sign on the tree: “The tree has no immediate danger but poses potential danger, it will be chopped on July 2”. I was shocked. I called the number on the sign and the person who answered explained the Home Affairs Department had received complaints from residents to chop down the tree because it poses a danger in high wind. It had already gathered public opinions on this. I live right across from the Home Affairs Department and have never heard of this. Is chopping it down really the only solution? Chow Chung-lin Sai Kung
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each participant and fines of $100 imposed for every 5km skipped. The Final Streak took place at the Hong Kong Stadium, followed by a prize-giving party at Steamers. A total of $30,000 was raised for Cancer Research. Many thanks to our sponsors, AMO Sunglasses and Steamers. And well done to all our streakers! Janine Canham ANTS’ Running Streak A group of 53 runners led by the ANTS running club, mostly from the Sai Kung and Clearwater Bay area, took part in a “Running Streak” in May. This involved running a minimum of five kilometres a day for 31 consecutive days. To add to the challenge, runners had to reach a total of 200km over the month. A sign up fee of $100 was collected from
Marine Police call out Sunday is a family day for most people, however, my routine as a Marine Police Officer is quite different. One recent Sunday, a swimmer was reported missing off Tsim Chau, near Tai Long Wan. My crew and I immediately rushed to the scene. The informant said in panic that her friend had gone snorkelling alone three hours previously and still had not returned.
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I collected the details of the missing swimmer – including his clothing, age, name and where he was last seen – and conveyed it to my crew for an immediate search. Three more police launches, one diving boat and two support launches from the Fire Services Department and a helicopter from the Government Flying Services were summoned to the scene within an hour. We conducted a coordinated search in the surrounding waters for three consecutive days, but the missing swimmer was not located. When my colleagues and I distribute leaflets at Sai Kung Public Pier to remind the public to be aware of their safety at sea, they often ignore us or throw our leaflets to the ground or even into the sea. I feel frustrated not because the public does not appreciate our efforts, but because I do not want tragedies like the above incident to happen again. When you see us distributing leaflets, please take a look. It may just save your life. Joey Leung Woman Inspector of Police, Marine East Division
On your mind More than 500 people responded to our Readers’ Choice Awards, and at least a third of you commented on the traffic. Here’s a sample of what you had to say.
evenings, especially weekends. The seafood valet parkers are some of the worst when it comes to speeding, no respect for the rest of Sai Kung. Where is the law?” Thomas Desouches
“Make the Highways Department do its job and coordinate roadworks. Turn the main road at the roundabout by Fai Tan Car Repair into a one-way system: send vehicles north to the roundabout by the beach hotel then down past HKA and out along one-way Fuk Man Road. This would make a large loop and clean up the traffic jams on the weekend.” Alisa Lauder
“Seriously, there should be a limit to numbers [of people] coming to Sai Kung during weekends/ holidays. It’s ridiculous that you can’t go in or out on these days.” Allie Wong
“The morning bus journey for many is a nightmare. For instance the 1A and 101M fill up in Sai Kung and then the many people standing at bus stops all along the road to Ho Cheung is awful. More empty minibuses should set off dedicated to those stops.” Lesley Croft “Control traffic around Man Nin Street. People drive too fast. Parking is out of control in the
“Do something about the weekend traffic. Please!” Angela McGlynn “Introduce golf carts for easy transportation.” Aisyah Ashrafswandi “Only allow buses and cars that belong to residents of the area. Build a cable car from Hang Hau to the pier for tourists.” Sujata Visaria “More carparks or less traffic. It’s a nightmare at the minute and cannot sustain the amount of traffic every weekend.” Arabella Lambe
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Toys R US gets tech Big things are happening at one of the world’s largest toy franchise. Toys R Us has launched a new app for its summer collection as well as a traditional toy catalogue. Children and parents can download the app and explore the top 10 toys for the season through their mobile devices. Hunt in store or learn about them at home. Download the free Toysrus Summer Fun app from the app store or visit www.toysrus.com.hk.
D’Oli changes ownership
Boinggg!
Sai Kung old town French deli, D’Oli, is now under new ownership. Previous owners Dolly and Olivier have literally sailed away from Hong Kong on a new adventure, and their former business is now being run by their friend, J.C. Radaelli. “It was a coincidence,” he says. “I have a French shop in Stanley called Le Magasin, and was originally looking to buy this exact spot. I
Ryze Trampoline Park, Hong Kong’s first, is now open in Quarry Bay. Boasting 7,000 sq ft of bouncy fun, it’ll have kids jumping for joy. It has more than 40 trampolines, including angled wall trampolines and launching decks to help you take off. Try trampoline dodgeball, slam dunk a basket or dive into the large foam pits (we hear they’re easier to get into than out of). Go after 9pm on Friday and Saturday for the over-15s laser show and black light parties. One-hour tickets $125 MondayThursday, $150 Friday to Sunday. 321 Java Road, 3/F, Quarry Bay, 2337 8191, www.ryze.info.
met the owners and after they decided to set sail they asked me if I wanted it.” Raedelli, who has lived in Clearwater Bay for six years, says D’Oli will undergo a facelift and be renamed Le Magasin. As well as wine, cheese and deli goods, it will also sell a wide range of new products, including tableware. Look out for the soft opening in early September. Le Magasin, G/F 21 Sai Kung Tai Street, Sai Kung.
Five go to Sai Kung
Go wild Have you seen this zebra? Spotted out and about in Sai Kung recently, the wild look is a design by local sisters Melissa and Kira Albarus to promote their face-painting business, Penguin Paint Force. As well as zebras, the pair (who attend SCAD in Hong Kong) have appeared as lizards and other creatures with more designs coming soon. Don’t be afraid to approach them to paint faces at your next party or function: these animals don’t bite. For details, email penguinpaintforce@gmail. com or visit their Facebook or Instagram pages.
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A sweet little cafe, Five Coffee Company, has opened in Sai Kung old town, near AJ’s Sri Lankan. Bright and breezy, it has a few wooden tables inside and even an alfresco space out front. It specialises in locally roasted coffee plus cappuccino, latte and latte macchiato, and staff are dab hands at drawing pictures in the milk froth (leaves, hearts, Japanese manga characters). Also on the menu are fresh juices including Mango Fizz and mint lemonade, and a selection of hot dogs with toppings such as tomato salad, onions, kimchi and eggs – sunny side up, naturally. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm. 3 Hoi Pong Street, Sai Kung, 2613 1010.
Psychological barrier for rock carving Hong Kong’s oldest-known rock inscription is to be protected by a “psychological barrier” of cobblestones. Located in Joss House Bay, the carving is dated to July 20, 1274, and is rare hard evidence of salt production in the area during the Southern Song Dynasty. The rock inscription is currently protected by a perspex screen, erected in 1977 to prevent weathering. But, according to the South China Morning Post, experts believe the screen alters the microclimate around the rock surface, while reducing visibility. It will be replaced by a visitorfriendly landscape barrier (3 sqm of cobblestone flooring), which will keep visitors at bay while still allowing them to read the inscription. However, the former chairman of the Hong Kong Archaeological Society, William Meacham, told the SCMP that inscription should be protected behind glass. “The biggest threat is human. What is needed is a physical barrier, not a psychological barrier,” he said.
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Unhappy valley
Construction has already begun on a new petrol station (above), the Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy towers sit behind (below).
Tall towers, 100 new apartments and a petrol station are turning rural Pak Kong into an eyesore, writes Tim Ma. Sai Kung residents are up in arms about development in formerly peaceful Pak Kong valley between Pak Sha Wan and Sai Kung town. Fourteen tall metal towers have been erected to hold nets for a golf-driving range – part of the new Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy under construction at the back of the valley – and, nearer Hiram’s Highway, tonnes of concrete have been poured for a new Sinopec petrol station and access road. “It was a surprise to see such industrial structures go up in the middle of a nice valley and residential area,” says civil engineer Stephen Grogan, whose home on Po Lo Che Road overlooks the site. “And sure, it may be okay in the long run and good for people of Sai Kung, but who knows at this point? It’s a real shame the way in which [the towers] have gone up without a concern for the area and those living here. Because, ultimately, they’re an eyesore. Maybe if we had known in advance we would not have been so shocked.”
The Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy is being built by New World Development, and a spokesperson says it will operate as a private club, offering training courses and facilities for members. New World is also building 100 apartments on the site, which it says will serve as overnight accommodation for the academy. The project is due for completion at the end of 2015. A large area of grassland, formerly a garden centre, between Che Keng Tuk Road and the New World site has also been cleared for storage for the academy
construction site, according to workers. On the side of Hiram’s Highway, construction of the new Sinopec petrol station is being overseen by Mr Yip, who told Sai Kung Magazine the site would include a filling station, plus a proposed roundabout and two one-way access roads. He said the station would be completed by autumn. “So following on from the golf and tennis academy, we now have a petrol station being built near KK Garden Centre. How do these companies obtain planning permission without anyone knowing about it until they are half way through construction?” one resident commented on Facebook. When contacted by Sai Kung Magazine, the Sai Kung District Office was unable to comment, saying it had little information about the developments in Pak Kong or plans to accommodate extra traffic. Likewise, the Transportation Department could not confirm any plans for altering Hiram’s Highway.
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Fate accompli Stephen Vines questions developers’ tactics of building today and asking permission tomorrow. Build first, apply later – it’s the new policy In some ways this is good news, but in others it’s pretty alarming. We are back to the destruction of the historic Hakka house at Pak Tam Chung in Sai Kung Country Park, which was illegally demolished and replaced by a structure now taking shape behind drapes, presumably because the owner is “ashamed” of what he is building. A number of Sai Kung residents have asked officials how this was allowed to happen and why the owner is getting away with it. Local resident David Newbery, one of the more persistent enquirers, has now received a response from Chiang Wai-leung, a senior professional officer at the Buildings Department, basically saying that – as the new structure seems to conform to the right dimensions for a village house and because there is no on-site danger – the owner can retrospectively apply for permission to build his house. Presumably, therefore, any other resident can now look forward to applying for permission from the Buildings Department in an entirely new light. All that’s needed is to go ahead with whatever you have in mind and, should there be any problem, consider writing a letter on the following lines: Dear Sirs, I am in receipt of your letter dated … in which you draw attention to an alleged infringement of the buildings regulations. However, I understand that it is no longer government policy to require advance notice of changes to buildings governed by the Buildings Ordinance because you are happy to grant retrospective
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permission. May I refer you to your file number: EBN/9003/12/VH/C39 (H14) in which this policy was elaborated in a letter to Mr David Newbery. I trust this policy is not exclusively designed for the benefit of well-connected New Territories’ residents but applies to all without exception. Thank you so much for your cooperation Yours etc. Well, it’s a worth a try, is it not? The rising towers of Sai Kung Unfortunately, we are not quite done with new structures yet. As everyone in Sai Kung knows, a set of massive towers is rising out of the ground at Pak Kong, between Pak Sha Wan and Sai Kung town. These sci-fi eyesores form part of the new tennis and golf academy being built by New World in an area zoned for recreation and agriculture. This blot on the landscape is bad enough, but there is more, because New World also has permission to build 100 apartments that it claims will be used only for overnight accommodation. That sounds about right. To put it another way: who ever heard of a Hong Kong property company developing housing that it does not hope to sell? It’s in their DNA. Once these apartments have been built it seems highly likely the developer will seek to do what developers always do when they build new properties and apply for a waiver of the land grant restrictions, aided and abetted by highly paid lawyers who eat dumb bureaucrats for breakfast. Meanwhile, we are stuck with a group of
new structures that are about as compatible with the local environment as a McDonald’s joint inside the Sistine Chapel. Here again we are likely to be witness to a policy proclaiming that no natural habitat is too fine to destroy. Making a pig of things Finally, I can’t help feeling sorry for Shing Winbui, who was convicted of mistreating a pig after adopting it as a pet and naming it Little Tommy. Shing was arrested after taking the pig for a walk on a chain along the Sai Kung waterfront (okay, I know it’s odd). He claimed he adopted it after finding the pig covered in dog bites and clearly in need of care and attention. Shing was arrested after the boar bit a passerby in Sai Kung, I imagine he did so because he was scared of the people on the waterfront. The thing about pigs is they are intelligent creatures who respond well to human kindness, but boars are basically wild animals that tend to thrive in their natural environment. So there’s a bit of a problem here. The fate of Little Tommy is unknown, but hopefully he is back where he came from. Why the police thought it was worth going through the whole paraphernalia of arresting Shing is quite a mystery. Surely there was a better way to handle this, but perhaps the constabulary is somewhat underworked at the moment. Who’s bacon were they really saving? Stephen Vines is a journalist, broadcaster and entrepreneur. He is the former editor of the Eastern Express and Southeast Asia correspondent for The Observer.
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the results are in
Readers’ Choice Awards 2014 A few of your favourite things…
Best annual event
Sai Kung Dragon-boat Festival First across the finish line this year is your favourite annual event: Sai Kung’s dragonboat races. Every year, thousands of Sai Kung residents and visitors crowd the waterfront to cheer on the dragon-boat crews, eat roast pig and watch the lion dances in searing heat. It’s the culmination of months of training for the local crews, many of whom can be heard out on the water in Port Shelter and Shelter Cove at all hours, training to the “yat yee” beat of the drummer. More and more expat teams are taking on the Sai Kung locals, with a friendly rivalry springing up. This year, 35 events attracted more than 180 teams, including local favourites Blue Sky, mixed team the Aguaholics and ladies’ team Blazing Paddles. “There were around 2,800 racers,” says organiser Alan Tam, CEO of the Sai Kung District Community Centre, which has been organising the races for about 30 years. Sai Kung District Community Centre, 8 Mei Yuen Street, Sai Kung, 2792 1762, info@ skdragonboat.org.
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Best restaurant & Best petfriendly restaurant
Jaspa’s
Jaspa’s is a long-time favourite among our readers, winning in a number of different categories over the five years we’ve been running the Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, it picked up both the Best Restaurant and Best Pet-friendly Restaurant awards. Here’s a sample of what you said. “Where else do staff greet your children by name, anticipate their order (chicken fajitas and strawberry milkshake, anyone?) and have patience in bucket loads?” — Ellen Hobson. “During hot summer days, the ice-cold towels given out makes a huge difference.” — Faye Elizabeth Lai. “This has been an all-time family favourite. Casual dining with a homely atmosphere and reasonably priced fusion food.” — Reena Eser. “Very friendly staff, always recognize their regulars and always have time for a chat. Not to mention the Jaspa’s bottomless glass of wine!” — Louisa Bench. “No fuss outside space is so easy to tie your dog up by the table.” — Peter McGarrity.
Best new bar or restaurant
Casa
Casa’s relaxed attitude, contemporary decor, good food and reasonable prices have made quite an impression since the tapas bar opened near the waterfront last year. Frequently packed to the rafters at weekends, it’s no surprise that this friendly spot has picked up the prize for Best New Bar or Restaurant. Casa, which means “home” in Spanish, continues to evolve and innovate. Recent developments include new benches in the large alfresco area – we’re also reliably informed that fans are on their way – and tweaks to the menu, which just seems to get better and better. Don’t miss the mouthwatering beef tenderloin, $140/120g, sourced from Australia and cooked to pink perfection. “We want to bring the right concept of tapas food. It is a type of drinking food, social food; a sit-down-and-talk-with-yourfriends experience,” says British owner James Bradshaw. Open daily, 8am-midnight. Shop 1, Sai Kung Hoi Pong Square, Sai Kung, 5594 0007.
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13 Sha Tsui Path, Sai Kung, 2792 6388.
From top: Casa’s alfresco terrace; the Casa crew; beef tenderloin; roast garlic and feta salad.
Crowdpleasing dishes such as fajitas (above) are served by friendly long-serving staff including Uncle (left).
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Best coffee
Classified
“Great coffee and always a yummy cake to go with it.” — Joanne England “Coffee is great: big sizes, reasonable prices and you can meet a few friends, not feeling squashed!” — Dayle Haigh-Smith “Never had a disappointing cup of coffee.” — Fiona Williams “Freshest coffee in town.” — Gareth Stubbings “Always perfect cafe latte.” — Danni Booth 5 Sha Tsui Path, Sai Kung, 2529 3454. Classified is your favourite place for a cup of Java.
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Best pizza
Paisano’s Pizzeria Sai Kung just can’t get enough of the foot-long slices of pizza heaven served up by Paisano’s, which picks up its fifth Readers’ Choice Award – its first was way back in 2010, when it won for Best New Restaurant. Since opening in 2009, owner Al Morales has turned his little Sai Kung takeaway into a Hong Kong-wide brand, with six branches across the territory and more to come soon in Mong Kok
and Causeway Bay. Since opening, the original Sai Kung premises has doubled in size, with a substantial sit-down restaurant area as well as the takeaway service. On the wall is a lengthening list of diners who have successfully taken the Paisano’s Pizza Challenge: eating the signature 24-inch cheese pizza in less than 20 minutes. It’s not a case of quantity over quality, however. The dough is made to Morales’ secret right in the kitchen, with toppings added at the counter. Shop 27, Chan Man St, Sai Kung, 2792 6388.
Best bar
Steamers
Steamers continues its winning streak, picking up the award for Best bar for the fourth time in five years. “It’s because of our good service, our friendly faces,” bar captain Ricci says. He says the bar has become more family friendly since moving to its current location in 2008. Upstairs event space Zest is now home to the monthly pop-up market, Sai Kung Sampler. And Ricci says the menu has something for everyone, young and old. Customer favourites also include chilli garlic prawn pasta, cajun chicken pizza and pies. Its summer menu also includes cooling dishes. But if you really want to beat the heat, of course, order a cold beer from its prime selection of popular drafts. Cheers! Shop 5, G/F, 66 Yi Chun Street, Sai Kung, 2792 6991.
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Behind the counter at the expanded Paisano’s Pizzeria.
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Best online F&B delivery service
South Stream Seafoods
When we called South Stream Seafoods to deliver the news, manager Bradley White couldn’t talk as he was up to his knees in wild salmon. Which seemed fitting, because it’s such quality produce that earned your votes for best online F&B delivery service. As well as wild-catch fish and other seafood, the company offers a wide range of organic meat and vegetables. It was established in 1990 as a
wholesale importer and has been delivering to homes across Hong Kong since 2004. “We work really hard at providing the best service we can,” White said. “We offer a wide range of products now, but we always keep an eye out for products which will enhance everyday dining for our customers. Thank you so much for your vote of confidence and continued support. We’re feeling the love!” For details, please visit www.south-stream-seafoods.com.
What cuisine would you like to see more of in Sai Kung? Mexican
Japanese
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Korean
Vegetarian
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Greek
Vietnamese
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Middle Eastern
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Best workout
Outdoor Fitness When it comes to getting fit, Sai Kung Magazine readers are hardcore. You voted with your feet (and your pens) for the great outdoors in the form of Dayle Heigh-Smith’s Outdoor Fitness boot camps. Hosted on weekday mornings in Sai Kung Stadium and at Wai Man Soccer Pitch, the classes are a mixture of circuit training and cardio, with Heigh-Smith adapting the workouts depending on who is in the class. When she started in 2012, Heigh-Smith struggled to get four people together. But now business is booming and she is taking on a second trainer to meet demand. “It’s really going well – I’ve been so lucky,” Heigh-Smith says. “People are so supportive. I can’t believe I’ve got such a variety of amazing and talented people, it keeps boot camp fun.” Readers even voted Heigh-Smith as “Sai Kunger of the Year”. “Dayle is amazing, a really fantastic
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workout,” reader Jane Niles says. “Regardless of the size of the class she always manages to give you the personal attention you need. Flexibility of packages, no need to book and you pay only when you go. No need to pay for missed classes.” Sai Kung Stadium or Wai Man Soccer Pitch, 9043 4674, www.outdoorfitness.hk.
Best hairdresser
Tala’s Hair & Beauty Tala’s owner Mojdeh Kazemi thinks she knows the secret to the salon’s continuing popularity: “We guarantee the most qualified, most capable hairdressers in town,” she says. “We stress customer care.” She says Tala’s stylists also have good knowledge of new styles and products, and listen to what clients want. Professionalism is essential, which is why Moj provides all her hairdressers with extra training to keep up with the latest services and techniques, such as the latest keratin treatment by Goldwell. For August, promotions include discounts of 10 per cent off hair extensions, $200 off keratin treatments, and 10 per cent off a hydrating hair mask by Pureology. As
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Best mani-pedi, Best spa experience & Best beauty treatment
Sense of Touch
“They can do everything, from eyebrows and lashes down to your toes!” reader Kate Leung said of Sense of Touch. The Sai Kung branch of the multi awardwinning spa certainly lights readers’ candles, picking up three awards this year. Owner Angela McGlynn recently invited all her regular customers to celebrate the spa’s third birthday, with a big party and free treatments. It’s the little things that make it special, such as the lavender scent that wafts through the open door, the friendly smiles and the confidence in the quality of service from its skilled professional therapists.
Its popular services include deep-tissue massages, couples’ indulgence packages, body scrubs, massages and facials. Look out on Groupon for great deals and check the website for monthly promotions. Open Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm. G/F, 77 Man Nin Street, Sai Kung, 2791 2278, www.senseoftouch.com.hk.
always, Tala’s guarantees its service for 10 days, with no extra charges for touch-ups. Open Mon-Sat 9am-7pm. 56 Po Tung Road, Sai Kung, 2335 1694, www.talashair.com.
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Best home-furnishing shop
TREE
Sai Kung Magazine readers have made TREE their favourite furniture shop for the fifth consecutive year, voting for the ecofriendly homeware store long before it opened a branch on the waterfront three years ago. Ticking your boxes are the solidly made contemporary furniture ranges using reclaimed or recycled wood and Forest Stewardship Council-certified teak. “[We have] very natural products, eco-friendly which goes well with that Sai Kung feeling,” says staffer Dana Abdelmutaal. “It’s very suitable for the nature around here.” Open Mon-Fri, 10.30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-8pm. 116 Man Nin Street, 2791 2802, www.tree.com.hk.
Best hotel
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin When it opened in February 2009, the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin upped the ante for hotels in the New Territories and brought international hotel-style services to Sai Kung’s doorstep. Feel the Hyatt touch at its Chinese restaurant Sha Tin 18 (recommended in the 2014 Michelin Guide), multi award-winning Melo Spa and 25m heated pool. “I would like to thank all readers who voted for us, as well as those who have been visiting us since our opening,” says general manager Wilson Lee. “We will continue to uphold our service standard and create more new experiences for our guests to rejoice and relax.” Until August 31, the Family Summer Getaway package includes breakfast, two drinks in the pool bar, two hours of bicycle hire, complimentary parking and either an hour at Camp Hyatt or a minimanicure for the under-15s. This month, Melo Spa is also offering the Summer Pleasures of Fruit an 80-minute fruit-inspired treatment. 18 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin, 3723 1234, www.hongkong.shatin.hyatt.com.
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Favourite shop
Shun Kee City Houseware Good old Harrods. Like the London department store it’s nicknamed after, Shun Kee City Houseware has everything for everyone (more or less). And we’d argue Sai Kungers are even more attached to Shun Kee than Londoners are to the original. Reader Ann Youl summed it up when she wrote: “Everything you need you can find there – somewhere – you just have to ask. I have never walked out empty-handed.” Manager Mr Wong (below) reveals Shun Kee City Houseware has been a family business for more than 60 years and three generations. “My father passed it on to me,” he says. “My staff have worked here for more than 20 years, we get along well. Our clients are really nice and friendly, it’s our honour to serve them. “We take care of what our customers really need. Sometimes if they can’t find any products they want in our store, we are more than happy to introduce them to my friends who have different professions or local stores nearby.” It’s an attitude that wins hearts – and votes. 8-10 Yi Chun Street, Sai Kung, 2792 9850.
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Best kindergarten or preschool
SKIP
Established in 1989 by a group of local parents, and still run with a lot of parent involvement, SKIP was the first play-based preschool in the area. It still follows a learning-through-play philosophy in both its kindergarten (for one- to three-year-olds) and preschool classes (three- to six-year-olds). Located in a tradtiional onestorey village house, it has extensive outdoor play areas for running around, gardening and bicycles, as well as a well-equipped classroom. “Being a small, community school means we get to know the whole family, as well as the individual child, and we have an open-door policy encouraging parents and visiting family members to join in,” office manager Claire Ford says.
Best children’s activity
Sai Kung Stingrays
Here come the Sai Kung Stingrays! With its first cohort of mini-rugby players graduating to the adult game, the Stingrays have set their sights on the 2016 Olympics, which will include rugby sevens and women’s rugby for the first time. In just a few years, the club has become one of the largest mini rugby clubs in Hong Kong with about players in the mini, youth and senior teams.
159 Che Keng Tuk Road, Sai Kung, 2791 7354, www.skip.edu.hk
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Best children’s shop
Treasure Island With its colourful window display, quality products and magical atmosphere, new toy shop Treasure Island is proving a popular addition to Sai Kung. Small children can often be seen dragging their parents inside to look at European toys not available elsewhere in Hong Kong. “We are very, very happy. It is an early unexpected recognition,” says owner Tibor Huber of the award. “We are happy to help customers if they cannot find anything they want. Just let us know.” As well as toys and puzzles, it stocks colourful tableware, children’s party supplies, cards and wrapping paper, canvases, candles, backpacks and more. Parents help to coach and run the club, keeping costs to a minimum and following an inclusive philosophy that sees children of all abilities given a chance to play and be part of a team. Training sessions are held primarily at Sai Kung Tang Shui Kin Stadium on Sunday mornings, when children of all ages flood into town in the club’s familiar navy, pink and white strip. Go Stingrays! For details, please visit www.saikungstingrays.org.
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Best place to take kids on Sundays Winner: Tseung Kwan O Bike Path Runners up: Tai long Wan Sai Kung Square Po Lam Playground Jordan Valley Park
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Best place for a picnic
Sai Kung Country Park
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Runners up: Clearwater Bay Country Park | Lions Nature & Education Centre | Trio Beach
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Best beach
Tai Long Wan
“Remote, few people to spoil it.” June Trevisan “Just so beautiful and the waves are great for the kids. The location makes it seem more of an adventure too.” Oonah Buist
“Great views, crystal-clear water and white sandy beaches.” Nicolaus Strozeski “Tough to get to, so [it has] fewer people and great sand quality.” Thomas Schmidt
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Best pet supplies & Best vet
Pets Central & Dr Mike
Best dog walk
Sai Kung Waterfront
When it comes to pets, your votes go to long-time Sai Kung vet Dr Mike Muir and Pets Central. “I would like to thank my whole team,” Dr Mike says. “Winning again reflects how hard we’ve been working.” Pets Central manager Nida puts the organisation’s success down to a friendly, helpful attitude. “We always take care of what clients need and even go an extra mile to look for items which we don’t have here,” she says. And you show your appreciation in all sorts of ways, including cupcakes and cookies. “We are planning to expand a little bit. We are trying to increase the number of vets and groomers. Owners can’t even recognise their own pets after grooming!” she says. Open daily 9am-7pm. G/F, 66 Yi Chun Street, Sai Kung, 2792 0833.
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Awards 2014
Learn to sail with this year’s grand prize, a five-day course for two people at Hebe Haven Yacht Club. www.hhyc.org.hk WINNER: Lesley Croft 15-minute helicopter trip with Heliservices, $8,500. www.heliservices.com.hk WINNER: Eric Van Der Hoeven
Wine workshop for four people with Amber Wines, $4,000. www.amberwines.com WINNER: Jo Crimmins
Melo Spa package and afternoon tea set for two at Hyatt Regency Sha Tin $2,330. hongkong.shatin.hyatt.com WINNER: Emma Burns
Afternoon tea for four at The Langham Hotel, $2,000. www.hongkong.langhamhotels.com WINNER: Dean Beard
Gail Turner photography package $4,000. www.thegailturner.com WINNER: Ailsa Lauder
Dinner for four at Hebe One O One $2,880. www.hebe101.com WINNER: Alvin Cheung
Party for 10 from Pole Paradise Studio, $2,800. www.poleparadisestudio.com WINNER: Alison Oliver
Signature spa body treatment at The Peninsula, $2,200. www.hongkong.peninsula.com WINNER: Sandy Cheung
Three-hour sailing trip for two with Hong Kong Yachting, $2,000. www.hongkongyachting.com WINNER: Aixa Mazariegos
Gift voucher from The Australian Shop, $2,000. www.theaustralianshop.hk WINNER: Robert Fleck
Food and wine at The Dutch Cheese and More, $2,000. www.thedutch.hk WINNER: Cynthia Chung
Hot ’n’ Sexy Haircut at TONI&GUY $2,000. www.toniandguy.com.hk WINNER: Tina Okbo
Dinner at Steamers Bar and Cafe $2,000. www.steamerssaikung.com WINNER: S Levine
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The IB results are in ITS Educational Services takes a closer look at this year’s diploma achievements. The 2014 IB diploma exam results were released in early July to more than 3,360 students in 22 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. In Hong Kong, 29 secondary schools offer the IB diploma, including three that are authorized but do not yet have graduates (ELCHK Lutheran Academy; German Swiss International School and St Stephen’s College). Students can score up to 45 points in six subjects, and need to receive 24 points to pass. This year, students from Hong Kong achieved a mean score of 35.63 points, well above last year’s worldwide mean score of 29.9 points. Among the ESF schools, 911 students were awarded the diploma, up from 831 students in 2013. The highest average score among ESF schools was 35.6 points, achieved by students at King George V School (the Hong Kong school with the largest single cohort sitting the diploma at 184 students), followed by 35.4 points at
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West Island School, and 35 points at Sha Tin College and Island School. The first cohort of 49 students at Discovery College received an average score of 31.8 points. The highest average score in Hong Kong was 40 points achieved by students from St Paul’s Coeducational College, followed by 38.6 points by ISF Academy, 38.4 points by Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Logos Academy, 38 points by both Singapore International School and Diocesan Boys’ School, and 37.1 points by Li Po Chun United World College. Students from Canadian International School, Chinese International School and French International School all achieved an average score of 36 points. The IB Diploma Programme is presented as six academic areas with a central core. Students study two modern languages (or a modern language and a classical language), a humanities or social science subject, an experimental science, mathematics and either a creative art or another science or
humanities/social science subject. In addition, all students complete three core requirements: a 4,000-word Extended Essay based on independent research; a Theory of Knowledge course critically examining different ways of knowing and kinds of knowledge; and Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) requiring students to engage in arts, sports and community activities. Today’s IB diploma graduates can be confident that they possess the skills needed to excel in an increasingly international world, with students uniquely poised for success both at university and beyond. ITS School Placements provides an education consulting service that works with families and employers to find the right schools for individual children in Hong Kong, from nursery to secondary schools. ITS also offers research, policy and advisory services for corporations. For more details, contact es@itseducation.asia, 3188 3940 or www.itseducation.asia.
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Improve your photography and help save the orangutans
Holiday with orangutans on a photography tour with Jackie Peers. It’s five years since I first went to Camp Leakey and the Orangutan Care Centre in Kalimantan, Indonesia, with my Sai Kung-based friend, Mara McCaffery of Orangutan Aid. The aim was to photograph some of the hundreds of orangutans for which she raises funds in Hong Kong. As a portrait photographer, I was immediately hooked by these playful, social and photogenic creatures. They are just so human-like. Ever since, I have been running photography tours to the region. There are more than 330 orangutan orphans at the care centre, which is part of the Orangutan Foundation International. Some are former pets, either confiscated or voluntarily handed over, others were rescued from plantations or fires. Of these, 60 little ones live
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in the nursery “pondok” where McCaffery is based on her visits. Baby orangutans have four dexterous limbs. I know this because within moments of entering the orphan pondok, I have young primates climbing up my legs, crawling over my back and grabbing my camera. Their favourite method of identifying me is to twist my hair around their fingers and remove it from my scalp. No wonder volunteers are not normally allowed direct contact with the orangutans. My way of trying to help these animals, and the people of the forests of Kalimantan, is through photography tours into the jungle of the Tanjung Puting National Park. Money raised goes to Orangutan Foundation International to buy blocks of land to give the survivors
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Jackie Peers (far right) and Sai Kung-based Mara McCaffery (second right) lead tours to Kalimantan.
additional habitat. We base ourselves in the park, staying onboard a local river boat, or klotok, and at an eco lodge. On the water, we get up early every morning and breakfast to the dawn chorus and the plaintive cry of gibbons and resident macaques as we float along the gentle Sekonyer River,
trailing troops of proboscis monkeys on the river bank. It feels very far from Hong Kong. Most trips attract a mixed group of people from all corners of the globe, with the common ground of cameras and animals. The groups always work easily together. We have long days with workshops on different topics throughout
the day. Having established my clients’ skill levels, I give them sufficient one-on-one attention to move them on with camera knowledge and skills. Everyone comes from a different camera background: some just want to be out there taking images and being part of a group. McCaffery also joins the tours, bringing further understanding of orangutans. These tours introduce visitors to a special world and increase awareness of the orangutans’ situation. There are an estimated 40,000-60,000 orangutans left in Borneo, putting them on the endangered list. Logging, uncontrolled wildfires and, primarily, palm oil plantations are destroying their habitat. Mining and road construction is fragmenting the rainforest, making human contact hard to avoid, and poaching for the wild animal trade or bushmeat is common. This wanton destruction is the orangutans' tragedy. If we don't do something, there may be no wilderness left to which the care centre’s orphans can be returned. Jackie Peers runs tours to Kalimantan in May, at the start of the dry season. For details, visit www.jackiepeers.com.
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sai kung stingrays
Sponsorship matters Ray Sting gives thanks to the club’s sponsors. The new mini-rugby season is almost on us and I would like to thank the companies who sponsor the Sai Kung Stingrays. When I asked why he supported us, longterm sponsor Wayne Parfitt, Sai Kung-based restaurateur and owner of Pepperonis and Jaspa’s, summed it up perfectly. “The Stingrays rise has been amazing to watch and is a credit to all those that have grown it from the first idea not that many years ago,” he said. “Having had my boys play junior rugby in Hong Kong – and just recently Michael was captain of the Hong Kong under-20s side – you realise what an important role mini-rugby plays in kids’ social development. “I am honoured to be given the opportunity to be a sponsor of our local rugby club. I look forward to many more years supporting the hard work of the parents who make our club so special – it is really those parents that should be thanked for their dedication and commitment. Go the rays!”
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We are proud to support the development of rugby in Hong Kong... The rugby spirit brings everyone together
Cathay Pacific noted that “Stingrays is a great family club”. Likewise, Clifford Chance said: “The Stingrays is a great communitybased grassroots club started by parents who want their children to be active and healthy, and we're pleased to be a part of that.” The Executive Centre also emphasised the importance of family: “The Stingrays club is one of the most heavily ‘parent-involved’ clubs in Hong Kong. It's a wonderful thing to see so
many Stingrays parents out on the pitch every weekend. Not only do our kids get to play and make new friends, so do the parents.” Securitas highlighted the characteristic of rugby itself. “We are proud to support the development of rugby in Hong Kong through the teams in both the domestic league along with the Sai Kung Stingrays minis and youth rugby. The rugby spirit brings everyone together.” And long-time youth rugby supporters Borelli Walsh noted: “It’s a valuable opportunity to help develop the next generation of players.” New sponsor Sodexo simply said: “We are delighted to be able to help.” While another new sponsor, Robert Walters, said: “We wanted to support the No. 1 club in Hong Kong and the rugby stars of the future.” Also sponsoring Sai Kung Stingrays for the second year is Dickie Toys – thank you, we’ve become rather fond of the little red hippo on our sleeves.
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big day out
Above: the pier at Wong Ye Kok. Below: a screwpine or pandanus.
It’s sedimentary There’s more to Tung Ping Chau than great strata. By Nigel Griffiths. Closer to China than Hong Kong, the crescentshaped island of Tung Ping Chau is the territory’s remotest outpost. It makes for a fantastic family day out, rambling the footpaths, relaxing at the shoreline and swimming or snorkelling in the beautiful waters. It was once voted the most scenic natural place in Hong Kong in an AFCD competition. Tung Ping Chau is in Mirs Bay, in northwest Hong Kong, just 3km from the Chinese coast. It’s part of both Plover Cove Country Park and the Hong Kong Global Geopark of China. With some of the only sedimentary rocks in the territory, it is a mecca for local geologists. About 50 million years ago, the area was a quiet lagoon. Over millennia, sunlight and rain
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eroded the surrounding mountains, washing plant debris, mud and sand into the lagoon where the layers of sediment built up and eventually compacted into rock. Changes in sea level, compression and further erosion has created strange formations out of the layers of siltstone and mudstone, which have an irregular clumpy structure or regular reticulated cracks. The strata are arranged horizontally like a layer cake or distorted and tilted by geological forces. Striking cliffs line the island’s west and south coasts. Tung Ping Chau was once home to a bustling island community, with a population of more than 2,000 in 10 villages, mostly focused on fishing for abalone, sea urchins and fish,
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Layers of sedimentary siltstone and mudstone make this a geologist’s mecca.
The strata are arranged horizontally like a layer cake or distorted and tilted or growing peanuts and sweet potatoes. But by the 1970s, only a few elderly people remained, living on earnings from the sale of dried cuttlefish and sea-urchin cream. The island has no potable water or electricity supply, so villagers built a reservoir at the back of the Tin Hau Temple and, today, generators provide much needed power for weekend visitors.
The island has a chequered history, with early tales of pirates and smuggling. During World War II, it was used as a storage facility for petrol and other dangerous goods. And in the Korean War, following the United Nations’ embargo on China, the island was a favourite base for smuggling goods across the border, including kerosene, oil, rubber and cotton. With the end of the war in 1953, the island returned to tranquillity. Today, weekend ferries dock at Wong Ye Kok Pier, where maps display suggested hiking routes.
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The island’s Tin Hau Temple is 250 years old.
Confusingly, the AFCD maps indicate the footpath is closed at certain points owing to land disputes, but ignore these as the way has been cleared. Heading north from the pier, follow the paved footpath or beach to Chau Mei Kok. The far end of the beach has wonderful examples of rock strata and wave-cut platforms. Continue
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up the footpath to Cham Keng Chau and its famous sea stack, a 10m-high, 20m-long landform separated from the island by a channel that you can walk down to the beach. After about 250 metres, a footpath to the left runs through the deserted village of Chan Uk to Tai Tong, which has a few basic restaurants. To circumnavigate the whole island,
continue straight instead of turning left to Tai Tong, for fantastic views of the shoreline rock formations. At Chau Pui, another footpath on the left leads to A Ma Wan via the Tam Kung Temple and 250-year-old Tin Hau Temple. Those who continue to the island’s southern tip will find fishermen angling in one of the two designated areas.
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The island’s famous sea stack
Tung Ping Chau is famed for its biodiversity. The sea is rich in fish, coral, seaweed beds and algae. It is possible to rent snorkelling equipment for about $60 a day at the shops in Tai Tong Wan and A Ma Wang. Inland, the pond at Chau Tau attracts birds, insects, dragonflies, butterflies and the golden orb-weaver spider. Flora includes the screwpine or pandanus and
coastal plants such as morning glory, vitex, papaya and cactus with delicate flowers. Saturday visitors can stay overnight either in their own tents (permission from AFCD is required) or in basic dorms at Tai Tong Wan or A Ma Wang (book in advance with Mr Yan, 9208 3063). Groups of seven or more pay $380 a night each, including three meals.
Ferries from Ma Liu Shui Pier, near University MTR Station, depart on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 9am, returning at 5.15 pm, with an extra trip from Ma Liu Shui at 3.30pm on Saturdays. The trip takes an hour and 40 minutes and costs $90 return (for details, call 2527 2513). Arrive at the pier 20 minutes before departure.
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health & beauty Bliss out in Macau Cherrie Yu samples the best of the Banyan Tree Spa. It’s 20 years since the first Banyan Tree hotel opened in Phuket, dreamed up by former journalist Ho Kwon-ping at his home on Lamma Island and named after Yung Shue Wan (Banyan Tree Bay). Without a beachfront at the Phuket site, Ho came up with a creative solution to attract well-heeled tourists: the now world-famous Banyan Tree Spa. Reinventing traditional treatments in a luxurious contemporary Asian setting, it upped the ante for five-star hotel pampering to a whole new glorious level. The Banyan Tree Spa Macau is celebrating the brand’s 20th anniversary with special rates for the Haven of Tranquility package, a compilation of some of its signature treatments, including a 30-minute chrysanthemum rainmist and body scrub, 60-minute Island Dew massage and 30-minute head massage. The spa lives up to its “sanctuary for the senses” billing as a therapist leads me down
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a corridor lined with living bamboo and into a skylit courtyard with a stone bridge across a reflecting pond. It’s very zen. And then we entered a treatment room. A pebble path under a skylight leads into a deluxe suite lined with plants like a bamboo grove. Built for two, it includes a washroom, shower room, steam room, lounge, Jacuzzi and a starlit ceiling over a pair of massage beds. It has the wow factor in spades. You can even choose the music. Wrapped in a cuddly cotton robe, the treatment starts in the lounge with an express foot scrub. Next we move to the steam room for the deliciously scented orange-flower body scrub and rainmist shower – my favourite part of the treatment – which surges onto shoulders, back, leg and feet. There is a choice of aromatherapy oils for the full body and head massage – rose, lavender or mint. I fell asleep to soothing long palm strokes and thumb pressure that left my skin
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pets Time to reflect The deaths of two dogs give Sally Andersen pause for thought.
I’ve been writing a daily blog since 2009 – that’s five years and almost 2,000 entries. My favourite stories are about adoptions. Re-homing is the reason for this work, with fundraising and events playing a supportive role – without the funds, nothing else could happen. The lovely stories don’t always involve dogs: they can be about volunteers, kids raising money for HKDR, our workshops and school visits, and all sorts of other happy things. And then there are days when the other aspect of rescue work overrides everything else. After so many years in dog rescue work, starting about 20 years before the formation of Hong Kong Dog Rescue, I’ve had to deal with a lot of deaths, which I reflected on last month. Most of those have been puppies that succumbed to the common diseases of parvovirus and distemper, but there have been many adults too. Some were victims of the same two viruses, because dogs that have never
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been vaccinated are also vulnerable. It’s doubly upsetting when that happens because you don’t expect it, just as you don’t expect bloat, snake bites, freak accidents and illness. Although you never become immune to the sadness of any death, you have to come to terms with it and accept every life will come
The happy stories and endings are what keep us going to an end sooner or later. In the background of HKDR’s work is the knowledge that thousands of nameless unwanted dogs and puppies are systematically killed every year. They are victims of a world and society that turns a blind eye. However many deaths I have witnessed, from time to time there are cases that affect me deeply, and last month there were two within a few days. I needed to mourn these two dogs,
and all the others for whom I held back my tears. The hardest thing is knowing there will never be an end to the situation: there will always be thousands of lives created for nothing, puppies born to die as babies or as unwanted adults. I wonder what is the point of trying to save a few lucky ones? They are a drop in the ocean compared with all those whose lives end unnoticed and with no meaning. We are struggling to take care of the dogs in our care, both financially and in terms of space and manpower. Every day, I wonder how much longer we can keep going as emails about puppies and surrender requests pour in. How can we take more when there’s just no more space or money? The happy stories and endings are what keep us going, the lives we save and change, but is it enough when nothing is done to stop the breeding of dogs at one end and the mass killing at the other? I really don’t know.
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hong kong creatures Golden orbweaver spider Aka Nephila maculata
Saturdog Night Fever Hong Kong Dog Rescue’s annual gala dinner takes place on Saturday, September 13 at Aberdeen Marina Club. This year’s theme is “Saturdog Night Fever”, and guests are asked to dress accordingly. There will be cocktails, dinner, wine, fabulous live entertainment courtesy of The Venetian Macau, and lots of prizes, gifts, games and auctions to keep the party going. For details and tickets, please email events@hongkongdogrescue.com.
Sally Andersen is the founder of Hong Kong Dog Rescue, a charity that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes unwanted or abandoned dogs.
The golden orb-weaver spider is common throughout rural areas of Hong Kong, where they are often spotted in vegetation weaving a large sticky web of fine silken strands in which they trap insects. Typically black and yellow in colour, female spiders can have a body length up to 40mm and a leg span of 10cm-14cm; males are only a 10th of the size. The female buries her eggs, using her strong mandibles and legs to dig a shallow hole in the ground, which is then lined with woolly silk. She lays her eggs on the silk, covers it with another woolly layer then covers the whole assembly with camouflaging debris and soil. Laying can take four hours. Spiderlings hatch with their egg yolks still attached and before fully developing mouthparts, venom glands, digestive tracts or spinning organs. They may stay together at this stage, but disperse
when they are fully developed or they will cannibalise each other. Golden orb-weaver spiders feed on whatever gets caught in their webs: small insects, large butterflies, grasshoppers and even praying mantis. Its venom is a neurotoxin similar to that of the black widow spider, but far less powerful. Its bite causes local pain, redness and blisters, which usually disappear within a day or two. The spiders are best viewed at a distance, but if left undisturbed they pose no threat. Nigel Griffiths
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classifieds LOCAL PROPERTY DETACHED PRIVATE GARDEN HSE SOLE AGENT HKD $85K Ref~SK200 Stylish Décor. 4 Beds (2 Dble En-Suites), Open~plan. Designer Kitchen, Lge Living/Dining Room, Lots of Storage, Helper Q, Shared Pool. Mountain views. 2 c/p, Convenient for Shops & Restaurants. The Property Shop 2719 3977 www.thepropertyshop.com.hk (Eaa License C-027656) HEART OF SILVERSTRAND HKD $70K Ref~CWB366 3 Bed Family Home with Terrace & Roof Garden. Spacious Floor Plan, Fitted Kitchen. Popular Location, Convenient for Beach, Shops & Public Transport. Sea Views, Shared Pool, Garage & Good Management. The Property Shop 2719 3977. www.thepropertyshop.com.hk (Eaa License C-027656) DUPLEX WITH DECKED ROOF GDN SOLE AGENT HKD $14.8M Ref~CWB104 Light & Bright 3 Beds Open Plan Kitchen. 2 c/p Convenient yet Quiet Location, Mountain Views, Stroll to SIlver Strand Supermarket, Beach & Public Transport, 10 mins walk to MTR. Rare on the Market. The Property Shop 2719 3977. www.thepropertyshop.com.hk (Eaa License C-027656)
Property for Rent SAI KUNG LUNG MEI HOUSE FOR RENT HKD $55,000 Lovely warm 2100 sq ft semi detached house in Sai kung for rental from end May available on market. Sea view with 2 ensuites, 2 bedrooms, 1 storage room, 1 helper ensuite, 2 carpark space, and landscaped garden. House is nicely decorated with wooden floors with both hot and cold AC. Water heater by Stiebel Eltron. 15 minute walk to Sai Kung Town. Please call owner if interested at 90490978. HOLIDAY LET IN SAI KUNG HKD $650 Can’t accommodate your visiting relatives or friends? A cosy fully furnished two bedroom apartment within walking distance to Sai Kung Town is available. Rental from $650 per night. Minimum two weeks stay. Please contact owner for details: wing_lin8898@yahoo.co.uk Call 6573 2716.
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SAI KUNG VILLAGE HOUSE FLOOR 3 RENTAL HKD $16,000 Sai Kung village house, 3rd floor, 3 bedroom, rooftop, enclosed balcony. 16,000 HKD/month. Available August 20th. Call 2792 7217.
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CARS & BOATS BMW 325i HKD $16,000 Reluctant sale of excellent family car. Black with black interior. 46,000kms Recently serviced. Tyres, brakes and battery changed. For more information please contact 9186 3859 JAGUAR X-TYPE WAGON HKD $68,000 2004 Jaguar X-type 2.1 estate. sunroof, memory leather seats, immaculate condition, MOT passed. More cars selection: www.bettermotors.com.hk M.BENZ E280 FOR SALE HKD $160,000 2007 M.Benz E280 facelift, sport version, 7 speed auto, navigation system, bluetooth phone system, front & rear fty parking sensors, Zungfu car. Call 9485 2103. BMW SERIES 525i HKD $120,000 2005 BMW 525i E60 with 130k kilometers on it runs great. Purchased at BMW Company with brand new condition at year 2005 Dec. Maintenance is kept up very well. No any modifications. We are the first registered owner. In silver gray with veneto beige interior. Leather memories seats, sunroof, original front and back packing sensor. 6 speed automatic transmission with steptronic (automatic shirtable mode). Equipped with IDRIVE system, climate info, heat and AC error code displays on screen for maintenance schedule and personal settings. Original sound system. With original bridgestone run-flat tyres. Call 5905 3816
SERVICES NATIONAL HARBOUR RENOVATIONS Home and office reno upgrades. Plumbing, electrical and handyman services. Call Charles 90851886. info@ nationalharbour.com.hk. www.nationalharbour.hk CAMBRIDGE WEIGHT PLAN - NUTRITIONAL WEIGHT LOSS PLAN CAMBRIDGE WEIGHT PLAN is in Sai Kung & Clearwater Bay Balanced and nutritional weight loss plan with support and motivation. Contact Jean 9045 5942 Jean@cambridgeweightplan.hk or Alison 9618 1777 alison@cambridgeweightplan.hk
TAROT AND NUMEROLOGY READINGS FROM LADY SUZZ HKD $900 Newly launched Tarot and Numerology reading service by Lady Suzz who hails from Singapore and Shanghai, have been helping people find the right path and answers in their Career, Love and Life journey. Each session includes a numerology analysis of your Destiny and detailed Tarot reading. Introductory rate only available from now till end of August. Please call (5136 2808) or email (mysticcats.lady@gmail.com) to make an appointment with Lady Suzz. Full address will be provided. NEWBORN OR FAMILY PORTRAIT HKD $3,800 Thinking of what to do in the school holiday? Come and book a photographing session, your children will love it! We take maternity, newborn and family photos! Book us before 30 Sep with code “summer love” and enjoy 10% off our session fee ! www.dadiprecious.com JUNGLE PARADISE AERIAL ACROBATICS STUDIO HKD $220 Our Sheung Wan headquarters has expanded! We have opened a Jungle Paradise Studio branch in Sai Kung, and we are teaching kids all about the fun of flying like a bird. There are classes for “toddlers,” these are children between 2 – 4 & 4 – 6 years old. For the slightly older kids, from 6 – 10 & 10 – 15 years old, we have the “junior” classes. The “toddler” classes are more focused on following directions for stretching, tumbling and imagination play. The “junior” classes are basically the same as the adult classes. However, we will give the junior’s twice as long to develop their skills. Adults can still enjoy taking our classes in both locations. If you have any questions or comments please call us at 2603 2618 or visit our websites at http://www.jungleparadisehk.com. Or for adult classes please visit us at www.poleparadisestudio.com
Tuition CHAT IN CANTONESE HKD $250 Learn to chat in Cantonese with REAL people & REAL Hong Kong. Lessons are available for beginners. Please contact me by email cantonesechat@yahoo. com.hk FB page “Cantonese Chat”.
random but interesting SPANISH CLASS JULY & AUGUST Intensive Spanish Classes, all native teachers. Playgroup (3-5) 10-11am and 15-16pm Mon-Wed or Tue-Thurs. Kids 11-12pm and16-17pm Mon-Wed or Tues-Thurs. Teens and Adult classes by request. Fridays and Saturdays. 16 lessons 3000HKD. For more information call 3958 2823
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Safe as houses Janet Chan recommends some holiday security measures. Since July, I’ve been noticing more groups of teenagers on the streets, waiting at the pier for boat trips and carrying camping gear – the school holidays have arrived. Many families use this time to go on overseas vacations. As well as packing your passport, camera and money, consider registering your contact details and itinerary at the Registration of Outbound Travel Information to receive government alerts and emergency assistance. You should also properly secure your home before you leave. Although the number of burglary cases has significantly decreased in recent months, in our experience the summer holiday is a busy season for burglars. The risk of being discovered is lower when the household is away, so burglars do not need to rush when ransacking a house. They also can
carry out observations and choose their targets in peace. To reduce your risk, follow these tips. Place valuables in a safe place. Use a safe that is tightly adhered to a floor or wall. Or keep them in a bank vault. Ask someone to take care of your home. Inform a reliable relative or friend about the dates of your trip and if possible, get them to check the house regularly, or even housesit for you. Install anti-theft devices or CCTV. More households are installing CCTV and antiburglary devices, some of which connect to a security company who inform the police when the devices are activated. Please check they are working and remember to switch them on.
Close curtains and blinds. Burglars typically carry out observations of a property and the movements of its inhabitants ahead of a breakin, often targeting homes with expensive decor. Closing curtains makes it harder to ascertain the layout of the house and its contents. There are many other measures you can take to protect your home. If you think of something special, please let me know and I can share with other Sai Kung residents. Meanwhile, enjoy the rest of your summer holiday. Janet Chan is the ADVC OPS for the Hong Kong Police Sai Kung Division, tel: 3661 1630
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The Property Shop 2719 3977 www.thepropertyshop.com.hk
Food & Beverage South Stream Seafoods Units 202-204, Lai Sun Yuen Long Centre, 27 Wang Yip St East, Yuen Long, N.T. Hong Kong 2555 6200 fish@south-stream-seafoods.com www.south-stream-seafoods.com The Australian Shop 5509 7993 info@theaustralianshop.hk HK Caffe www.hkcaffe.com Hebe One O One 2335 5515 | info@101.com.hk www.hebe101.com Sai Kung LifeStyle 5990 2588 saikunglifestyle@gmail.com Schmidt Vinothek 2792 6113 www.schmidtvinothek.com Steamers Bar & Cafe 2792 6991 gm@steamerssaikung.com www.steamerssaikung.com Sweets Of Singapore +852 6191 9669 sweetsofsingapore@yahoo.com www.sweetsofsingapore.com The South African Shop 9457 0639 info@thesouthafricanshop.com Thiackery Group 5990 2588 thiackery@gmail.com
Community Services The Mandala Group 9634 5848 | themandalagroup.org SPOT Centre 2807 2992 | contact@spot.com.hk www.spot.com.hk
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Financial Services NTR Metals 3153 2865 www.ntrmetals.com.hk
English for Asia 2392 2746 bianca@englishforasia.com www.englishforasia.com ESF Educational Services Sports Programme 852 2711 1280 Sports@esf.org.hk www.esf.org.hk Everest Education 6013 7827 | mdrin1998@yahoo.com Hong Kong Academy 2655 1111 | office@academy.edu.hk www.hkacademy.edu.hk Jumpstart Mandarin Learning Centre 2791 4838 | jumpstart@netvigator.com www.jumpstartmlc.com Kaplan Higher Education 2836 0332 - info@kaplan.edu.hk www.kaplan.edu.hk Kellett School, The International School in Hong Kong 3120 0700 www.kellettschool.com Mills International Preschool 2717 6336 preschool@millsinternational.edu.hk www.millsinternational.edu.hk
Hotels & Private Clubs The Venetian Macao +853 2882 8888 | www.venetianmacao.com
Animal Emergency Centre 2915 7979 www.animalemergency.com.hk Homevet 9860 5522 pets@homevet.com.hk www.homevet.com.hk Animal Behaviour Vet Practice 9618 2475 | smillie.cynthia@gmail.com www.petbehaviourhk.com Ferndale Kennels 2792 4642 | boarding@ferndalekennels.com www.ferndalekennels.com Mega Pet 2626 0818 | admin@megapet.com.hk www.megapet.com.hk
Services and Professionals
RDI Ltd 2992 0133 | info@rdihongkong.com www.rdi.co.uk Sai Kung International Pre-School 2791 7354 | skip@skip.edu.hk www.skip.edu.hk Sai Kung Tutors 5321 4400 | info@saikungtutors.com www.saikungtutors.com Woodland Pre-Schools www.woodlandschools.com Yew Chung International Children’s House/ Kindergarten 2338 7106 | enquiry@hk.ycef.com www.ycis-hk.com
Parties & Entertainment Rumple and Friends www.rumpleandfriends.com
Life’s A Breeze Ltd 2572 4000 www.lifesabreezehk.com Life Coaching Academy +07 5574 3995 info@lifecoachingacademy.com.au www.lifecoachingacademy.com.au Marco the Contractor 6190 8051
Pets & Vets
Nord Anglia International School 3107 8158 | www.nais.hk Norwegian International School 2658 0341 | office@nis.edu.hk www.nis.edu.hk
Expert-Transport & Relocations Warehouse 2566 4799 www.expertmover.hk Indo Handyman 2578 1865 | sales@indohandyman.hk
ITS Education Asia 2116 3916 | es@itseducation.asia www.itseducation.asia
Services and Professionals
Mills International Preschool 2717 6336 preschool@millsinternational.edu.hk www.millsinternational.edu.hk MODULNOVA HONG KONG LTD. 3741 2000 Professional Wills Limited 2561 9031 | www.profwills.com Village Holdings Insurance www.villageholdingsinsurance.com Urban Entertainment Ltd 3417 8000 | hr-hk@urban-ent.com
Children’s Toys & Supplies Bumps to Babes 2552 5000 (Ap Lei Chau Main Store) 2522 7112 (Pedder Building Branch) www.bumpstobabes.com
Toys R Us www.toysrus.com.hk
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Onsite Computer and Internet Services Co 23976418 enquiry@microtechhk.com www.microtechhk.com ALFA Design Limited 9536 2324 alfamail@alfadesign.hk.com www.alfadesign.hk.com Annerley www.annerley.com.hk Best United Eng. Ltd / Lawnings, Roll Shutter & Insect Screen 2344 9028 | info@bestunited.com.hk www.bestunited.com.hk Crown Relocations (852) 2636 8388 www.crownrelo.com
Easy Peasy Services 2468 3749 www.easypeasyservices.com ask@easypeasyservices.com ESF Educational Services Sports Programme Sports@esf.org.hk 852 2711 1280 www.esf.org.hk Grand Piano Ltd 9222 2064 www.grandpiano.hk Lighthouse Playroom 2791 2918 info@lighthouseplayroom.com www.lighthouseplayroom.com Stage Right 9199 5900 | info@stageright.com.hk www.stageright.com.hk
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