Police Boxing Night
There were five fights scheduled for this year featuring a mixture of boys from the Breakthrough Boxing Club (in blue) and two officers (in red)fighting for the newly formed Police Boxing Club. Their opponents came from a mixture of other boxing clubs in Hong Kong and this saw a departure from previous years where the fighters had all fought from within the same club. The event was once again hosted by the irreplaceable David Williams who had the crowd rolling in laughter from start to finish with his uncanny resemblance to Austin Powers.
The Breakthrough boys acquitted themselves well by winning two out of their three bouts. Once again Mr Ngan Wing-yiu took the Hoggard Cup for overall best fighter. Next up was Senior Inspector Mark Mak Man-yu in his first fight and pitted against a much younger boxer from the Box for Fun club. Mark put in a gritty performance and no doubt his superior fitness gave him the winning edge.
The final fight of the night was the much talked about and long-awaited bout between Yuen Long Divisional Commander, Superintendent Mr Danny Lawley, fighting in competition for the first time in many years and James Woods, a towering lawyer who also plays for Hong Kong in rugby. This was James's first fight and although he put in a plucky performance he was no match for the superior boxing skills and ring-craft of Danny who won all four rounds much to the delight of the (admittedly partisan) crowd.
Robbie McRobbie, the Assistant Manager of the POC, continues to receive plaudits from those who attended and no doubt the whole event reflects very favourably on the Force as a whole and will be a permanent feature on many a social calendar to come. See you next year!
POC News
A very Happy New Year to all our Members! This year we plan to hold a major social function every month, with lots of extra promotions and entertainment in between to look out for -- so get ready for 'A fun 2003 down at the POC'. Plus, please keep your comments, suggestions, and donations coming -we want to hear what you want. And finally, if you wish to receive Club news by e-mail, please send me your address to asst-manager-poc@police.gov.hk
Application forms for the Lunar New Year Fireworks Dinner, on Sunday February 2, are available now on Noticeboard, at Club Reception, or we can fax/PEN to you. The price is $2,888 for 12 person Chinese Dinner, and $238 for adults for Western Buffet ($188 for kids). Application forms must be returned to us by January 19 -so hurry, hurry, hurry!
TSK Hall
*On Friday January 10 join us for a great BBQ Dinner Buffet, with grilling on the balcony and singing and dancing inside - fantastic value at just $138 per adult and $90 per child. Book now on 2891-4128.
*Why not slip down to the Club on Saturday January 18 for another of our popular Snake Banquets -$1,800 for 12 persons or $1,200 for 10 persons. Book now on 2891- 4128.
Beat Cafe & Verandah Bar
*Special Chinese New Year dishes now available at lunch and dinner
*The Coffee Promotion continues with an unbeatable price of $10 per cup, while the Carlsberg Promotion also runs throughout January.
David Williams had the crowd rolling with laughter
Breakthrough Boys Mr Ngan Wing-yiu claims the Hoggard Cup for the second year in a row
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