by standrews | May 6, 2023
When Ken Buchanan took on Ismael Laguna in the cauldron of a summer’s afternoon in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1970, few expected him to win. Buchanan was Scottish, Laguna, the world lightweight champion, was Panamanian — and the extreme temperature greatly favoured the...
by standrews | Sep 25, 2022
Dear member and good friends, First off, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that came along to the Chieftain’s Gathering welcome event a couple of weeks ago at the splendid Bobby’s Rabble. There was a great atmosphere on the night, and it seemed like...
by standrews | Sep 9, 2022
Dear member, We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96 in her Scottish home, Balmoral Castle. Her Majesty visited Hong Kong on two occasions. The first was in May of 1975 – which was the first time a...
by standrews | Aug 28, 2022
Dear member, I am delighted to inform you that our first Chieftain’s Gathering will take place on Thursday, 8th September at Bobby’s Rabble. This event will be a great opportunity to catch up with fellow members, friends and familiar faces following the summer...
by standrews | Aug 21, 2022
Dear memberIt is my great honour and privilege to be able to write to you as the new Chieftain of the Hong Kong St Andrew’s Society. On behalf of the committee, I want to thank you for your continued support throughout these extraordinary times.Like many of you, my...
by standrews | Jan 25, 2022
The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men gang aft agley.’ I was reminded last week, by a former Chieftain, about this line from To A Mouse. Had everything gone to plan, I would be sending you this message on the back of two successful Burns Suppers and on a night...
