With the support of the Civil Service Bureau and the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), the CEDD Volunteer Team collaborated with the Hong Kong Chinese Church of Christ - Grace Neighbourhood Center and the Land Registry Volunteer Team to take 30 children from grassroots families in Homantin to the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course on 5 May this year to experience golfing. The Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Fong Hok-shing, and Land Registrar, Ms Tam Wai-yee, also attended to support the event.

Do you remember the weather conditions on 4 May? Continuing heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides in many areas of Hong Kong, including 12 flooding cases in Sai Kung and Tseung Kwan O. Volunteers from the CEDD demonstrated their professionalism and kept close contact with the Hong Kong Observatory to confirm if the weather would be fine the next day. Luckily, it turned out to be a sunny one and everyone enjoyed the event under comfortable weather.

The children participating in this activity ranged from 6 to 13 years old, and this was their first encounter with golf. They learned how to swing and putt under the guidance of professional coaches. Some of them even made a “hole-in-one” and received special awards from the coaches. At the end of the programme, the children enjoyed lunch buffet offered by the HKJC. Mr Fong and Ms Tam distributed gift bags to the children. The event was filled with laughter and songs, and everyone enjoyed it very much.

This volunteer event not only let children learn about new sports, but also promoted collaboration among volunteer teams of different departments, reflecting the love and care of the Civil Service Volunteer Teams for the community.