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GATHERING
Regular
"Happy Hours" is held on the last Friday of each month from
1830 to 2100 hours. This function is well known by members both local
and overseas, it creates a focal point for members to meet old friends
and updating information. The turn out of this activity is always good.
ANNUAL
DINNER
The celebration
of the anniversary of the Association is regularly to be held in March
every year. This function is supported by the HK LEP Trust. Over 500
members, local and overseas, friends and families, plus VIPs from UK
attend this function. The attendance is growing every year.
CHILDREN
SUMMER CAMP
The Camp
is held annually with the aim to allow children of LEPs to enjoy outdoor
activities during their summer holidays. This is one of the most popular
events of the Association, well support by members and their families.
The camp is subsidised by an annual grant from the HK LEP Trust.
POPPY
DAY
Poppy Day is the Flag
Day (to be held on second Saturday in November every year) of The
Royal British Legion (Hong Kong & China Branch) and is the only
day during the year that the Legion raises funds from the Public assisted
by the The Hong Kong Ex-Servicemen's Association. The Royal British
Legion (Hong Kong & China Branch) is a Charitable Institution
in Hong Kong. It was established for the purpose of providing assistance
to ex-servicemen and women and their dependants who fall on hard times.
As many of the former servicemen are aging, the call for assistance
increases.
REMEMBRANCE
SUNDAY
After the return of
sovereignty of Hong Kong to the PRC, our Association has great pleasure
and honour to organise the Remembrance Ceremony (to be held on second
Sunday in November every year at 11:00am).
The participants
include Councilors of Executive and Legislative Council, Consuls-General
in Hong Kong, representatives from Community organisations, veterans,
members of ex-service associations and representatives from disciplined
services who have members killed in both World Wars.
OTHER
REMEMBRANCE/MEMORIAL CEREMONIES
During the year, the
Association takes part in many remembrance ceremonies, namely the
ANZAC Day in April; the Victory Day in August; the Government's memorial
service to war deads in October and the Canadian memorial service
to their war dead in Hong Kong in December. On behalf of all members
of the Association, the Chairman lays wreath at the Memorials to honour
those who gave their lives during both World Wars.
OUTING
Outings, either local
tours or weekend trips to the Mainland, are very popular events in
the Association. Members and their families enjoy trips that are organised
by the Entertainment Committee.
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