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August 24th 2022

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The Melbourne Cup is back! 
 
Join us at the traditional Australian Melbourne Cup event in Hong Kong and the ONLY event with live betting on the big race! Gather a table of 8 (maximum) for a return to a BBQ Buffet luncheon with free-flow package and After Party

Doors will open at 10am on Tuesday, 2 November and will include your usual favourites like Fashions on the Field with prizes for the best-dressed attendees and for the best hat or most fascinating fascinator. Tickets are limited, so Book Now to secure your place at the starting line for the Australian Association's Melbourne Cup Long Luncheon & After Party. 

For corporate table enquiries, email: events@ozhongkong.com

Covid-19 check-in regulations apply - please click on link for more details.
Membership number is required for purchase of members priced tickets.

 
 


 

Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir Guided Tour

15th September

We have one date left for a visit to the hard to access Bishop's Hill reservoir, the site that was saved from demolition. The first date is now completely full, but we still have a few spaces on Thursday 15th September. Sign-up so not to miss out!

Open to members and non-members for registration now.

NB: The route to the reservoir consists mainly of narrow trails and stairs and certain effort will be required. Guests should have a good level of fitness to join the tour. We have been advised that the site is very open with limited shade, so please wear comfortable clothing, and we advise bringing parasols, water and other any other cooling devices if it is a hot day!

Dinner at Tim Ho Wan in Sham Shui Po at own expense afterwards.


 

All-Star Comedy Night

16th September

Come with us to the All-Star Comedy event at Take Out Comedy club, featuring the best of the best comedians working in Hong Kong, including sell-out Australian stand-up, Ben Quinlan. Best of all we have secured a discount for our members to experience this headline show of the year!

Tickets includes entrance to comedy club only. Drinks are BYOB, no food is allowed at the venue:

Member: $218
Non-member: $300

Dinner in Soho from 7:30pm ahead of the event at member's expense, contact Joanna 9823 2608 or Amy 90155307 if you would like to join.


NEW!! Book & Film Club

Starting 20th September
What story will inspire you next? Join other literary and movie enthusiasts at our new Book & Film Club. Whether you're after stimulating conversation about your favourite novels and films or just a means to fuel your love of both, you can combine reading and screenings with wine and enjoyable chatter. Typically covering a wide range of international books and films, and tapping into the Hong Kong International Literary Festival. Led by committee member Edmund Morley every third Tuesday of the month. Every quarter will be a film screening at a different location.

First Novel: Midnight in Peking: How the Murder of a Young Englishwoman Haunted the Last Days of Old China by Paul French

Sign-up below!



 


AFL Grand Final Party 2022 

12:00pm - 4:00pm, 24th September

And don't forget about this years Grand Final party which will be full of the excitement, fun and general good times you would expect from the OZHONGKONG!

Ticket price includes free-flow drinks for three-hours and appetisers*

Additionally we will have a bunch of games and prizes for you to participate and enjoy.

Member: $558 Non-member: $658

Location: Flaming Frango, 55 Elgin Street, Central

*over-18's only

Kowloon Koffee meets at Le Pain Quotidien at Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, Shop G38, G/F, 66 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui (Google Maps) every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Contact our new hosts for more information: Joanna 9823 2608 or Amy 90155307.


Cooee Coffee returns at the same location but with a new host. If you're new to Hong Kong or just seeking to make new connections, feel free to drop-in any Friday at Oolaa Petite in Wanchai (Google Maps). Contact Jakki Vella for details: Email: cooeefridaycoffee@gmail.com
 

Mahjong is up and running at the Dynasty Court Function Room, last week we had a record turn out! Feel free to join from 10am. Some say that laughter is actually the second best medicine, and Mahjong is the first! Join us each Monday for this lively social gathering to play the ancient Chinese tile game 10:00am - 1:00pm. More more details, contact Lynne Stewardson

We're serving up fun and fitness every Tuesday. Meet at Victoria Park Tennis Centre, 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay (Google Maps) from 9-11 AM. The cost is $40 for members, $60 for non-members (whether you play 1 or 2 hours, the fee is the same). Priority for members to play and check with your event leader on any weather restrictions. CONTACT: Linda Lee

 
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