NEWS

New 60-kilometre cycling track

For the two-wheel fanatics out there, there is a new cycling track to explore this autumn as a 60-kilometre bikeway between Tuen Mun and Ma On Shan opened to the public last month. While sections of the New Territories biking route have already been in use, the newly opened 11-kilometre trail connecting Yuen Long with Sheung Shui marks the completion of the It’s been more than eight months since most of us have been able to travel. If you’ve been longing to get out of town, now is your chance. The government has announced that Hong Kong and Singapore agreed in principle to establish an air travel bubble between the two cities. This means that visitors will not be required to undergo quarantine or at-home 60-kilometre cycling backbone. The new section traverses various scenic spots including Kam Tin River in Yuen Long and Long Valley Wetland in Sheung Shui; as well as cultural attractions like Tai Fu Tai and Man Tin Cheung Park in San Tin. Ancillary facilities – such as rest stations, bicycle rental kiosks, tuck shops, first aid stations and toilets – are also available en route. isolation when travelling between these two destinations.Before boarding the flight, visitors will be required to get tested for the coronavirus in a facility recognised by both governments. The test results must come back as negative before visitors are allowed to travel. As of time of print no confirmed dates have been mentioned for when the travel bubble will be launched.

Kellett appoints new Head of School

After a rigorous selection process, British international school Kellett School has appointed Samantha Steed as the new Head of School for the Kowloon Bay Prep School starting the end of this academic year. Steed holds a Master’s Degree in Education and has over 20 years of Primary and Early Years education experience, including three headships in international and UK schools. She began her teaching career at Holy Trinity School in London and was appointed the Deputy Head at Prospect School in Putney, Head of Haresfoot Preparatory School in Hertfordshire and Head of Berkhamsted Pre-Prep, where her

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husband Mark Steed was Principal.

Sea safety

With lock down measures relaxing and borders still closed, Sai Kung has seen an influx of visitors over the last month, especially on beaches and at sea. This has led to a series of watersporting accidents and rescue missions for the Marine Police East Division. In order to promote more sea safety, the division has called on their Guarding Angels, a team of young and keen officers, to help promote sea safety awareness in the

Donate-a-meal

This month restaurants across the city will be adding a voluntary $15 donation to each bill from November 1 to 30. The donation goes towards the Donate-a-Meal campaign to raise much-needed funds for Feeding Hong Kong, Impact HK and Christian Action, who are providing emergency food for vulnerable families in Hong Kong. 26 restaurants will take part including local favourites such as Momentai, The Picture House, Singaling, The Conservatory, 2085 and Jo San. For the full list of restaurants visit donate-a-weal.org waters of Sai Kung by hosting open days at the Marine East Operational Base, handing out leaflets and conducting sea safety patrols where necessary. The Relations Bureau will also prepare a series of sea safety videos to promote sea safety via different social media platforms including the police website, Facebook page and YouTube channel, as a means to reach out to different sea activitygoers from a variety of approaches.

Out of this world

A two metre long piece of metal washed up on the shores of Pak Lap Wan beach last month. Police believe the fragment belonged to the Chinese Long March 5 rocket, identifiable by the Chinese characters, serial number and blue logo printed on the sheet. It is believed that the rocket fell into the Pacific Ocean earlier this year and the parts gradually drifted to Hong Kong waters. Many space enthusiasts and local residents gathered at the beach to see the unique fragment. The rocket fragment has since been taken to Marine Police East Division.