Hobby Clubs

Asian & Hong Kong Dachshund Society

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.lapcheung.org
term: 
Charities & Non-profit Groups

For all dachshund-related issues. Membership is free if you have a dachshund. Aside from sponsoring regular events, AHKDS also rescues dachshunds and places them in homes. Volunteers welcome for all kinds of activities, including photographing and caring for the dogs.

address: 
402-3 Winning House, 10-16 Cochrane St., Central
phone: 
6173 5268

Hong Kong Amateur Radio Transmitting Society

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.harts.org.hk
term: 
Hobby Clubs

HARTS is a member of the International Amateur Radio Union, representing Hong Kong's amateur radio operators for more than 70 years. It aims to promote the science and practice of amateur radio communications and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas. The society maintains repeaters on Tai Mo Shan, Tate's Cairn, Victoria Peak and Tin Sui Wai for voluntary radio support services and emergency communication. It meets once a month, check website for details.

address: 
GPO Box 541, Central

Hong Kong Chess Club

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.hkchess.org
term: 
Hobby Clubs

Part of the Hong Kong Chess Federation, the club provides a place for members to play social chess and attend regular meetings. Members can use its facilities at any time and enjoy free entry to its competitions. It meets each Thursday.

address: 
Queen Elizabeth Stadium, O i Kwan Rd., Happy Valley

Hong Kong Contract Bridge Association

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.hkcba.org
term: 
Hobby Clubs

Formed by a group of enthusiastic bridge players, the HKCBA is the official representative to World Bridge Federation. It hosts international, national and interclub bridge tournaments, and runs classes and talks in association with the Leisure Services and Cultural Department.

address: 
GPO Box 1445, Hong Kong
phone: 
3413 3039

Hong Kong Philatelic Society

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.hkpsoc.com
term: 
Hobby Clubs

Established in 1921, the HKPS is the oldest philatelic organization in Hong Kong and currently has more than 350 members. As one of the founding members of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately and a member of the Federation Internationale Philatelie, it organized the first international stamp exhibition in 1997, and national exhibitions such as Hongpex and Hong Kong Stampex. Members meet once a month at their club house and library in Wan Chai, where the society also holds postal auctions.

address: 
GPO Box 446, Central
phone: 
2847 7865

Hong Kong Railway Society

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.hkrs.org.hk
term: 
Hobby Clubs

The society offers a place for railway fanatics to gather every month to share their assembled treasures and insights about railway collections. Learn more about railways by attending seminars, or sign up for visits to railway-related firms in China. Times of its monthly meetings are posted on the website.

address: 
Room 903, Lemmi Centre, 50 Hoi Yuen Rd., Kwun Tong

Royal Geographical Society

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.rgshk.org.hk
term: 
Hobby Clubs

Explore the world of geography, exploration and environmental conservation by joining the society's regular lectures - often by world-famous international and local speakers and experts - events and field trips.

address: 
GPO Box 6681, Hong Kong
phone: 
2583 9700

The Society Of Children's Book Writers And Illustrators

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09
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url: 
www.scbwi.org, www.hkscbwi.org
term: 
Hobby Clubs

The SCBWI is a support group for those writing or illustrating for children's books. The local chapter arranges talks and workshops, and the critique group meets monthly to fine-tune members' work. Members receive bi-monthly bulletins on latest market trends and writing/illustrating tips. Contact the regional advisor at miodebnam@gmail.com.

phone: 
2869 4254
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