Update for 2009 and 2010. Click here to view

Richard Tsung Meng took delivery of his graduation present - a Porsche Cayman S! Click here to view

Mei Ching was awarded her MRCS at the Royal College of Surgeons of England on 10th July 2007.  Click here to view pictures.

Richard Chang graduated MB BS and is now a bona fide doctor.  Click here to read more and view pictures 

Chang's Grand Tour of China 2007. Click to see more.

Mum and Dad celebrated 90th Birthday in Kuala Lumpur. Click to see pictures

Hua Ching's Wedding in October 2006.  Click here for pictures

Clan Chinese New Year Lunch at Stephen's February 17, 2002
Another big gathering of the clan to celebrate Chinese New Year took place at Rosemullion, Chislehurst this year.  Click here to read more and view pictures

Mei and Richard back in London after a week in Saudi Arabia - 10th Feb 2002

Helen's had the big 40 on 2nd February 2002
Click here to read more about it and see the pictures

Robert had his 4th Birthday - 15 Jan 2002  Click here to read more

Liang Ching's Wedding Announcement
Liang Ching and Ashby Coleman Robertson are getting married on 9 September 2002 in Virginia, USA.  There will be a Chinese dinner in Singapore in the early part of December 2002 - date to be announced.

Stephen's New Kitchen
In 2001 Stephen has splashed out on his passion for cooking - a brand new kitchen with a price tag beyond the reach of most of us.  The old kitchen has been extended and now has a utility room and all the modern gadgets you can think of. The piece de resistance is his new cooker.  The cooker has SIX gas hobs, a special hob for cooking fish, and a barbecue hob.  There are two ovens and grills!!!  He has also installed a steaming gadget that will steam sea food among others ingredients.  All you have to do is add water and then turn a timer dial and voila you have the most exquisitely steamed sea bass! Click here for pictures
He has also extended the first floor of his house which now has a new shower and a walk-in wardrobe.
(Pictures of the kitchen when the web photographer gets an invite.  I understand that a grand Chinese New Year bash has been planned.)

Christopher got excellent GCSE Results
Christopher got excellent GCSE results and is now in the Sixth Form at Warwick School.  He is studying Maths, Economics, History and Computing.

Hua's New abode
Hua has moved into her new flat during 2001.  She is starting to settle in.  We are looking forward to an invite.

Michelle's 21
Michelle celebrated her 21st birthday at Stephen and Bernice's on October 7. Cousins and aunts were in attendance.  Food was a plenty and there were 3 cakes! Click here for photos

Richard comes of age
Richard had his 18th birthday on October 6.  He will be able to vote at the next election.  He had organised a party in the park for his friends - inclement weather relocated the venue to a bar.

Stephen's firm Morison Stoneham makes history in the City with Tenon
The Financial Times 09/09/2000 reported that Tenon, a shell company set-up to buy smaller accounting firms, yesterday announced its first acquisition - Morison Stoneham the city accounting firm whose Chairman is Stephen Chang. 

Tenon, which floated on Aim in March, plans to offer services such as corporate finance and tax advice as well as e-commerce and internet consultancy.

The group has bought the non-audit businesses of Morison Stoneham, a private partnership based in London's Finsbury Circus, for Pounds 10.3m in cash and shares.

Stephen, who for many years led Morison Stoneham as the Managing Partner and recently as its Chairman said, "Our vision for the future of business services coincides with that of Tenon. As a forward-looking practice, we are excited by the prospects of providing enhanced services to benefit our clients. The resource and support available within Tenon will enable us to do this."

This is a very innovative deal and Morison and Stoneham is the first accountancy firm to be quotes on the Stock Exchange as a result of this deal.

Stephen led Morison Stoneham to diversify from an accounting and audit firm to one that provided a whole range of services including corporate finance, consultancy, personal financial planning, outsourcing and internal audit and recruitment advice to its clients ("the General Practice") and specialises in taxation, corporate recovery and insolvency. There are nineteen partners and 142 staff operating out of four offices, one in each of the City of London, Chelmsford, Guildford and Swindon. Over the two financial years since 30 April 1998, the turnover of Morison Stoneham has increased by 25% from £7.9 million to £9.8 million and the operating profit by 131% from £1.4 million to £3.1 million.

For full Financial Times report click here

Yen and Mike wedded
It was a splendid wedding with ALL that made up a wonderful occasion - the setting was beautiful, the decorations and trimmings lavish and detailed, the bride sparkling and radiant, the groom brimming with happiness, the bridesmaids pretty and chic, the parents transparently proud and happy, the speeches excellent, the wines flowing, the food delectable, the atmosphere was one of happiness and warmth, joy and laughter, a relaxed family occasion in the midst of all the splendid elegance. This is just an encapsulation of a day that Yen is so deserving of (as her Papa said so well in his speech) and which Bernice and Stephen have given so much love and attention to achieve and which we are so happy to have attended. Very many thanks. Many congratulations to Yen and Mike and proud parents Bernice, Stephen and Barbara!  Click here for wedding photos.
By proud auntie Rosa

Birth Announcement
Baby has been named - Sebastian John Han-Jin Kilmartin - 11/09/20000
On behalf of David, Jo, Tristan and Jordan, Cheng Hai and I are very pleased to announce the arrival of Baby Kilmartin, a healthy, handsome boy, on 2nd. September 2000, at approx. 1.43 am., weighing 2.49kg ie 5.8lbs. and 47.5cm. long.( We were asked to make the announcement as David's monitor has busted, he is on leave and it's also the weekend).

He is not at all wrinkly when we saw him at 11.30am this morning. He looks more like Tristan, his mouth especially, but has quite a high nose like Jordan's. He didn't open his eyes when we were there but certainly has very deep double eyelids.

Jo was very tired but her pelvis is not as bad as when she had Jordan as this baby is fortunately very small, however she isn't very mobile and is given a walking frame to help her walk to the toilet. Definitely no visitors this weekend, only family (adults, so the boys have not seen their little baby brother ). Oh yes, David said both of them cheered when told they have a little brother.

I made her double-boiled chicken soup for lunch and I'm bringing her more soup, chicken in ginger and wine and rice for her dinner. Very fortunately, David's firm made some of the workers take voluntary holidays and so he has the next two weeks off. While Jo is in hospital,
I told him to drop by at my house in the morning to take soup and lunch for her after he has dropped the boys off at school.

When Jo and baby get discharged, they'll come to my house and since it's still my school term, David will drop in to heat up and serve the pre-cooked meals and help out with the baby. I told him he will have quality time with his wife and new baby as no-one will be around!! He  can bring the boys over after school. Anyway we can work out a happy arrangement to make sure that Jo has plenty of rest, good food and help during her confinement.

The baby is very clever as it is very good timing. By the time David's 2 weeks' leave is over I'll have my 2 weeks' holiday and this covers the whole month. Couldn't have ask for better!!.
By proud grand mother Angeline

Richard back from Himalayas
Richard returned from the Himalayas on August 13, 2000.  It was an excellent experience. He made it to over 5,800 meters but could not get to the top of Pisang Peak as he couldn't breathe.  He had to wait on a ledge for four hours until the others returned from the top.  It was already too high for him to go back to High Camp on his own.  Of the 20 boys that started only 12 left Base Camp.  Altitude sickness was a major problem.

JO, David and the two boys have arrived safely in Singapore at  8.00am(local time) July 20, 2000.
I just spoke to Jo on the phone and she said she didn't sleep much on the plane but slept and rested in their friend Terry's house. They had dinner at home cooked by Terry's Mum who lives with terry.
They will be having dinner with Justin on Saturday. News Flash from Angeline

Richard to Himalayas
This afternoon, 17th July 2000, Richard left on his school expedition to the Himalayas. Some 40 boys and teachers make up the expedition.  Richard will be one of the 12 boys who will climb the Pisang Peak (6091 m) one of the mountains north of the Annapurna range.  A special web-page will follow his progress. Click for the Himalayas page.

Robert visits the London
Robert went on board the London, a yacht in which Elaine will sail round the world in the Times Clipper 2000 race in the autumn.  The yacht sailed in to St Katherine's docks last week.  Click here to see picture.

Mei's returning from Berlin
Mei is returning from a short holiday in Berlin this evening (July 4, 2000). 

Michelle and Jacqueline to Malaysia for holiday
Michelle is going back to Malaysia for her summer holidays.  She is departing on Thursday, July 6, 2000.  You can still catch her in UK till then.  She is all excited and looking forward to the Foo--ooooOOD.
Jacqueline will going back for her holidays at the end of July.  She hopes to come back and do more work experience as she find the work very interesting and useful.  She is currently working in the area of Family Law.  Jacky will come back if she she can extend her student visa.

Kilmartins left for Australia
The Kilmartins left for Australia via Canada and Kuala Lumpur in July.  Bon Voyage.  Incidentally, David and Johanna are expecting their third child in September.  Congratulations. 

News from Olivia and Victor
Olivia left on Sunday afternoon (July 2nd) for her 27 hr flight from Melbourne to Stockholm via Singapore and London. She should be in Stockholm right now carrying a backpack which together with her still weighs altogether less than me (Victor)

I (Victor) am working this week at the Australian Linguistics Institute annual conference. This gets me free registration and also provides me with useful experience should I get into the furniture removals industry. I am still also working for a catering company feeding hungry pensioners on weekends.

Olivia would like her name removed from the Chang mail list while she is away. If anyone wishes to send her a personal email please feel free. Please do not include Victor's address on the mail list either as his account is the same as that for the family - to avoid two sets of emails.

Mei's has been awarded a BSc(Hons) Upper II today (26/06/2000).
The result was announced today.  She has spent the past year doing her intercalated BSc in Infection and Immunity.  The course involved lectures and a practical project.  In her project she had to change the genetic make up of certain strains of tuberculosis bacteria and study the effects.  The idea being these experiments is that in order to develop better drugs, it is necessary to know which bits of the 'bug's' genes is responsible for producing resistance to drugs.  With her degree under her belt, she will be proceeding to her clinical studies this autumn.  Congratulations and Well Done Mei!  

Yen on SpR rotation
Yen has won a place on the North Thames SpR rotation in Clinical Oncology coming first despite of intense competition.  This means that unless she has a major f...-up her place as a Consultant in Clinical Oncology is assured.  Congratulations and Well Done!  You can really enjoy your wedding now

Yen and Mike Wedding
Yen and Mike's wedding on September 1, 2000 has been announced officially.  The invitation cards have been sent out.

Richard passes Driving Test first go
Richard passed his driving test at the first attempt and now can be seen driving around in his sleek black Golf.  He is now cooler than cool.

Tai Yee's 90th Birthday
The Chang Clan gathered in KL to celebrate Tai Yee's 90th birthday on April 22nd, 2000.  It was a very good opportunity to meet up with family members from the UK, Canada, Australia, Malaysia and Singapore.  Some of us of not met for nearly 20 years.  The young Changs had a great time partying and doing fun things led by Michael.

The celebration was held at the Equatorial Hotel with over 100 family and guests attending.  The dinner was preceded by a traditional tea ceremony where Tai Yee was honoured by having tea served by members of the family.  It did cost her as she had to give Ang Paos to everyone.

There was a lovely birthday cake with 90 candles.  It was quite an achievement that they were put out by obe big breath.

There were  impromptu speeches during the dinner.  One of the most amusing and memorable was that by Rosa.  She reccounted that her earliest memories of her mother was that she was almost constantly having morning sickness!

There were so many Chang's staying at the Shangri-La Hotel that it was renamed Changri-La for the duration of the celebrations. 

Robert at Disneyland Paris
Robert went to Disneyland Paris for his 2nd birthday which was on 15th January.  We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel from 14 to 17.  It was freezing but he loved every minute of it.  He had breakfast with the Disney characters and thoroughly enjoyed meeting them (wasn't afraid).

Margaret Genling
Margaret Genling and Eric Ho were in the UK for Christmas this year.  On arrival from Toronto, Canada, they stayed up near Sheffield with Rosa and Chris.  They came down to London together with the Kilmartins to join Stephen Chang's for the seasonal celebrations.  The younger ones went into London for the Millennium celebrations.  René, Helen and Robert missed everyone as they were down with flu and housebound.

Helen the postman
Helen has just returned to London having had a long week end in Birmingham and Stroud (in Gloucester).  She took Robert to see his great grand parents and then went on to Stroud to see Libby (Helen's sister) and Richard and Sam and Jessica.  Jean went to Gloucester as well.  Helen thus delivered people and well as presents.

Mei and Richard having X'mas in Saudi
Mei and Richard left for Saudi with their Mum on Saturday the 18th to spend X'mas and to greet the New Millennium in Saudi Arabia.  They get to do quite hip things out there such as attending the Embassy Ball, etc.  Mei will be back on January 6, 2000 and Richard on the 9th.  Mei is back early to attend a class mate's 21st birthday party.

Michael Fox passed his Final MRCS exam
Michael Fox who is engaged to Yen Ching recently passed his Final MRCS at the first attempt.  This is an outstanding achievement and we like to congratulate him on his success.  This means that he is well on his way to get a Specialist Registrar training post to be trained as a surgeon.

Hua Ching's got wheels
Hua Ching went up to Doncaster four weeks ago and bought a Ford Orion.  It is ten years old but has done only 20,000 miles.  A friend who works in a Used Car Show Room spotted the car as a good buy for her.

Far East Tour
Stephen and Bernice have just returned from a Far East trip when they visited Myanmar (Burma).  Stephen attended a conference at Yangon (Rangoon) before visiting Mandalay and to the Shan state where they saw the lovely Lake Inley.  According to Stephen, Yangon was rather boring but Lake Inley was beautiful and interesting.

Holiday in Brittany
Between 21st August and 4th September,  Rene, Helen, Mei, Richard, Robert and Jean (Helen's Mum) and Tony, Lulu, Christopher, Joanna and Dolly (Lulu's Mum) and Jenny, Daniel and Elaine stayed in a chateau in Brittany.  The gang went in 3 cars and were joined at various times by friends of Mei, Richard and Helen.  There was a swimming pool where Robert had his first swim and a billard tables on which much time was spent.
The food was good, Tony and Rene being the chefs - Tonyn usually in the kitchen and Rene at the barbecue.
The beaches were lovely.  Richard, Christopher and Daniel had much fun digging holes.
Much sea food was consumed, including 4 dozen osters at one sitting at Concale.

Mei Ching's 21st Birthday Party
Mei Ching had her 21st birthday party at the Princess Garden restaurant at Mayfair on the 18th September 1999.  All the Chang's in the UK attended except Rosa and Chris Goldthorpe.  Tai Yee (Stephen's Mum) who is 89 and on a visit to the UK was also there. Johanna and her husband David and Tristan and Jordan drove down from Sheffield.  Mei Ching had a table for the 15 to 25 - her friends from school, Jenny and Julie and from medical school - Seema and Kiri.  Andrew Connelly, a friend she grew up with in Saudi was also there.
Highlight of the evening was a slide show of Mei Ching's photographs through the years.
The 18th of September was also Bernice's birthday.

Richard's GCSE results
Richard got his GCSE results when he was in Brittany - 2 A*s (History and Art), 7 As (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Literature, Design and Technology) and 1B (French).  We are all very proud of him.  Richard has started his A levels reading Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Art.
Early in the summer, Richard had two week's work experience at Goldman Sachs.  He is now our expert on Bonds, commodities, etc

Update on Robert
Robert is now 21 months old.  He can walk and run and is learning to hop.  He has started to say a few words - more (food), cat, car, bye bye and tractor.  He has been saying dat - universal term for anything he wants for the past 6 months. He is a sloppy kisser and has a passion for cars, books and Jungle Book video.

Yen Ching passed MRCP.
On Friday 29th October 1999, Yen Ching received news that she is now a member of the Royal College of Physicians.  This is a major step in her medical career and she will now have to think about working for her MD!

Hua Ching has her first teaching post
Hua Ching started her first teaching post at the beginning of this term.  Since her return from South Africa early this year, she had been a supply teacher.  She obviously did very well, as she was invited to take up her present post at Wyborne School, New Eltham.  She is saving hard to buy herself a car.

Michael Chang in London for a week
Michael, who is now based in Singapore, visited London for a week in September.  He stayed at Stephen's.  He visited Robert during his stay.  Robert was very taken by uncle Michael as he pushed Robert on his baby Porsche Boxter car round and round the lounge.  At the end of the evening there was a very happy Robert and a very tired Michael.