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Sai Kung Cub Scouts farewell to retiring Akela and Grizzly

Caps off and a deep bow to Sai Kung Cub Scout leaders Clare “Akela” Fisher and Ellen “Grizzly” Hobson, who are retiring after six years leading Sai Kung’s scout group.

To mark their departure a traditional “Wolf Howl’’ was held at twilight by the flagpole overlooking Hebe Haven. A new leadership team continues the work: including Kathy Brewin, Gill Prior, Linsey Irvine and Catalina Abel, Shermon Joy, Ged Finlay, Aaron Goach, Sean Prior, Winnie Chan and Delian Gaskill.

Sai Kung’s 299th East Kowloon scouting group was established way back on 1st November 1979. The group provides weekly outdoor adventuring and hall activities for youth members aged from seven to seventeen years old: 20 Beavers, 28 Cub Scouts and 40 Scouts. It is based at the Pak Sha Wan scout centre.

The volunteer-run scout group has flourished over the years, leading activities ranging from camps, climbing trips, beach clean up’s, trail hike support and other community service as well as international expeditions to far flung places such as Nepal and the Lake District.

“Nothing beats toasting smores over an open fire in Sai Kung’s great outdoors!” said outgoing group scout leader, Ellen “Grizzly” Hobson. “Scouting embraces outdoor activities, physical pursuits, endurance, confidence, kindness, and an all-important service to the community.” For membership enquiries, contact Winnie Chan at

299membership@gmail.com

$2.5m Yim Tin Tse conservation project goes ahead

What was life like on Yim Tin Tse island? The Rural Conservation Funds is giving $2,600,000 to Chinese U researchers to find out.

The money will be spent on amassing records, maps and materials provided by the villagers and locals with researchers hoping to build up a clear picture of what life was like on the tiny island. The grant is another victory for village head, Colin Chan, who has been working since 1998 to turn his birthplace from an abandoned island into a “living museum”. The project starts Jan 1 2022.

Wanna take a look yourself? Catch a ferry to Yim Tin Tsai from Sai Kung waterfront. It’s HK$60 return.

God’s House

Two local churches are set to be recognised as historical monuments by the The Office of Antiquities and Monuments.

The 121 year old Chapel of the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady in Pak Tam, and 103 year old the Nativity of Our Lady Chapel in Long Ke, are both set to be rated as thirdclass historical sites.

You can’t buy happiness but you can buy a boat. Or failing that, you can now buy Cruising Hong Kong, the definitive coffee table book by Sai Kung’s very own Guy Nowell.

The lavishly-illustrated book is packed with practical information on destinations, regulations, anchorages, history, geology and much, much more. It is the first guide book to the watery delights of the Hong Kong coastline since Richard Hownam-Meek’s ‘Afloat in Hong Kong’, published more than 40 years ago.

“We sold out of the first edition,” said Guy, who runs Asia Yacht Press with Suzy Rayment. “We were still being asked for copies, so we thought we’d better go back to the printer!”

The second edition includes more maps and more photographs. Cruising Hong Kong is presently available direct from the publishers (Asia Yacht Press +852 9680 7063, guy.nowell@asiayachtpress.com) and at RHKYC Shelter Cove, the RHKYC Ship Shop (Kellett Island), and Club Marina Cove. HK$460.

PS. ex-Hongkongers love it too - post early for Christmas!

Iconic Hair Stylist Mojdeh is Leaving Hong Kong

After 25 years, Sai Kung’s hair and beauty queen is leaving Sai Kung to join her family overseas.

“It has not been an easy decision,” said Moj. “But it is time. I have grandchildren in America I have to spend time with.”

This means that Tala’s Hair and Beauty Centre is for sale. “I’m selling the business as a turnkey operation,” said Moj. The wellestablished and highly renowned enterprise includes staff, hair products, salon equipment and all colour formulae for existing clients, salon and registered business name. The price? “Very reasonable,” says Moj.

Tala’s is well known amongst clients for its exceptional customer care and outstanding service quality, and with an extensive clientele. More information and contact t details can be found on Talas Hair and Beauty website or WhatsApp Moj on 6777 1500.

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