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Cycle for Millions 2015 – 12 April, 2015

Cycle for Millions 2015 - 12 April, 2015

Organised by Pok Oi Hospital the Pok Oi Cycle for Millions 2015 will be held on Sunday, 12 April 2015. Now in its sixth year, over 6500 cyclists are expected to participate in this year’s ride which will be held on Stonecutters Bridge and pass through the Nam Wan Tunnel.

The ride route is approximately 13km, starting on the Tsing Sha Highway. Participants will ride through Nam Wan Tunnel and onto Stonecutters Bridge. Passing the turning point on Ngong Shung Road, riders will then return to Tsing Sha Highway and hit the finishing line.

Pollution permitting, the route across Stonecutters Bridge – the world’s second longest cable-stayed bridge – offers a magnificent view over Rambler Channel, while riding through the Nam Wan Tunnel offers something new.

The Pok Oi Cycle for Millions 2015 is the biggest cycling event in Hong Kong with participants divided into two categories – individuals and corporate teams. As it’s a charity event and money talks those raising a significant amount of donations will be rewarded with gold, silver or bronze ‘awards of donation’. Awards will be also given to the best dressed participants and those with creatively designed bicycles.

Enter online at www.cycleformillions.com on a first-come-first-served basis. The minimum entry ‘donation’ is $680 for individuals and $28,000 for teams.

Pok Oi Cycle for Millions 2015
When: 7am, 12 April 2015 (Sunday)
Where: Tsing Yi
Entry fee: $680 (individuals), $28,000 (teams)
More info: www.cycleformillions.com

Letter to Hong Kong String Orchestra, re your patron CY Leung

Dear Ms Jue Yao, Prof. Anna Pao-Sohmen, Dr. Dame Rosanna WongYick-ming

As founding members of the Hong Kong String Orchestra I’d like to congratulate you on what you have achieved. bc magazine has given the orchestra lots of free coverage, listings and write-ups for your concerts over the years.

However, yesterday we received an email asking for free coverage of your upcoming charity concert – regrettably bc magazine will not be giving exposure to your concert, however noble the cause.

The recent speech by the HK String Orchestra’s honorary patron CY Leung that those Hongkongers who earn less than $14,000/month should be considered second class citizens and have no say in the future of Hong Kong is deeply offensive.

The median monthly income in Hong Kong is $14,000 and a couple of million people work hard long hours doing jobs vital to Hong Kong every day. Every one of those would love to earn over $14,000 – they don’t – but without them Hong Kong ceases to function.

The people CY Leung insults and degrades with his comments are the heart of the orchestra that is Hong Kong, The soloist or conductor are often changed – but without the violin section, or the cellos the music cannot be performed and enjoyed as the composer intended and the soloist is exactly that… solo, alone playing for herself.

Would you have a violinist on stage purely because they were rich, even if they couldn’t play a note and their inability would destroy your performance?

Your charity concerts claim to help those in need or is it purely the charity of the rich ‘be grateful for what we give you’ so you the donor can sleep better at night? Think on this, I expect most of those your charity performances ‘help’ earn less than $14000/month – are their opinions about Hong Kong and it’s future (or on any subject) irrelevant because they are old, sick, victims of crime or abuse… Or will you only give them charity if they mindlessly think and act as you tell them?

While CY Leung is the HK String Orchestra’s patron, I regret to inform you that bc magazine cannot write about the orchestra or its concerts – with all your wealthy financial backers, I doubt you’ll care what one English language magazine does. But if your charity comes from the heart, rather than from selfish need, perhaps you should. Hong Kong has thrived because each person matters, and will continue to thrive if we remember that.

Regards

Simon Durrant – Editor

www.facebook.com/HongKongStringOrchestra

www.stringorchestra.org.hk

Lamma Fun Day – 1 November, 2014 @ Tai Wan To Beach

Lamma Fun Day - 1 November, 2014 @ Tai Wan To Beach

Now in its 14th edition, this year’s Lamma Fun Day’s takes place on Tai Wan To (Power Station Beach), Lamma Island on Saturday 1st November 2014. The all-day event starts at noon and includes food and market stalls, a licensed bar, arts & crafts and kids’ activities, as well as live music on the beach until 10pm.

Established to raise money for development projects in Nepal run by Child Welfare Scheme (CWS), this year’s Lamma Fun Day will support a new CWS project in Nepal that works with children and young people rescued from corrupt or fake orphanages. CWS provides protection, health care, education and much needed counseling to those rescued with the main emphasis on family reunification.

“Live music is at the heart of every Lamma Fun Day and this year’s line up is truly awesome with everything from electronica and heavy metal to country music and indie rock, performed by a multinational cast,” says music coordinator Dave Wilkinson. “The event is growing from strength to strength every year thanks to the great support we get from local musicians and live music venues in Hong Kong. And what could be better than drinking a cold beer for charity on the beach in the autumn sunshine listening to some of the very best bands in Hong Kong.”

The evening line-up features metal heads DP, the return of show stoppers Shotgun Politics, indie mavericks New Tonic Press, the melodic voices of Dark Himaya and country outfit The Curs. On stage in the afternoon is the irrepressible Dr Eggs, acoustic guitar impresario Todd Warner Moore, soulful electronica hip hop trio The Anello, kids’ favourites The Hairy Family Jam Band, Pink Floyd cover band Brain Damage and kicking off the day the fascinating soundscapes of Mogulogeek. Add to this a couple of sets from sensational drumming troop Salvaje. DJ Gramophone will be spinning 78s throughout the day while DJ Barnaby Bruce rounds up the entertainment programme after dark.

Bands and musicians all donate their time for free, so the majority of money raised on the day is through sales at the licensed bar, which offers draft beer, house wines and soft drinks. There are also food stalls, donations and a charity auction that runs through the afternoon. “Come along, have fun and enjoy a great day out for charity!” says event organizer Sonya Yeung. “Our sponsors and supporters are very generous so there are always some great items to bid on in the live charity auction on the day, from original artworks and spa sessions to hotel nights and specialty wines.”

Lamma Fun Day
When: 12noon-10pm, Saturday 1st November 2014
Where: Tai Wan To Beach, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island
How Much: Free
More info: www.facebook.com/LammaFunDay

Hong Kong Marathon 2015

Hong Kong Marathon 2015

Race organisers the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association have announced that the Hong Kong Marathon 2015 will take place on Sunday 25 January 2015. Explaining the new date the HKAAA said “We believe by moving the event from the post-Chinese New Year period to an earlier date runners can benefit from the generally more favorable weather conditions in January. “Run for a Reason” will continue to be the theme for next year’s Marathon”. Race information and registration will be announced in late August on www.hkmarathon.com

Hong Kong Marathon
When: 25 January, 2015
Where: Hong Kong
More Information: www.hkmarathon.com

Walk in Her Shoes – 8 March 2014

Walk in Her Shoes - 8 March 2014

There’s an old saying: “Don’t judge a man until you walked a mile in his shoes.” Using this adage, Frank Baird created “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” in 2001, and what started out as a small group of men daring to totter in heels around a park so as to understand women’s experiences has grown to become a world-wide movement with tens of thousands of men raising millions of dollars for local rape crisis centers and sexual violence related services.

The first Hong Kong “Walk in Her Shoes” will take place on the 8th March on the Peak to raise public awareness towards gender violence and sexual violence, as well as to raise funds for the Hong Kong rape crisis centre.

Walk in Her Shoes 2014
When: 3-5pm, 8March, 2014
Where: Hong Kong Trail, The Peak
How Much: Free
More info: 2392 2569 [email protected] http://www.walkamileinhershoes.org/

 

Kung-Fu for Haiyan Relief

Support the relief effort in the Philippines at Pangea on Saturday 16th November 2013 between 1pm and 5pm enjoy some Filipino food and a Wing Chun Kung fu class.

All donations got to UNICEF for the relief effort in the Philippines

We Look forward to seeing you this Saturday!!!
Heather, John, Kaming, Nima, Seb and the Pangea Family

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Kung-Fu for Haiyan Relief
When: 1-5pm, 16 November, 2013
Where: Pangea – PFS Wing Chun, 8/F On Lan Centre, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central
How Much: Donation to UNICEF for the relief effort in the Philippines
More information: www.facebook.com/events/620282158014601/
or call – 61846447 or email : [email protected]