Category: News

There are at least two FaceBook pages/groups related to the Association. The “official” one can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554107793748

Then there is the “Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham (1960s)” group which is an “unofficial” group. This can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/248952745141810

Anthony J. Sargeant who was at School from 1955 -1962 has a wonderful series of Blogposts that can be found at:

https://tonysargeantshropshire.wordpress.com/2017/03/31/haberdashers-askes-hatcham-boys-school-school-captains/

It is well worth following the links on these posts as they bring back memories and have a great wealth of detail about the school and life in those days. Imagine teenagers going to a party wearing jackets with a collar and tie!! It really happened and there are photos to proof it.

Sadly there are parts of school that were less than perfect to say the least. The account below happened in eighties; but I know of abuse (not to me) that happened in the sixties. You can find out about the less savoury parts here:

https://oldaskean.wordpress.com/

The minutes of the meeting will be posted here when they are available, in the meantime some thoughts on the meeting.

A pity that a few more members could not make it. The meeting was well run, the main news being that the revised Rules of Association were passed without dissent.

Our new president, Peter Ayling, was installed in office as was our Senior Vice President, Steve Homewood

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After the formal proceedings members and guests enjoyed an excellent meal together. A great time was had by one and all.

You will be pleased to learn that the Old Askean Annual Lunch was a great success. Although there were fewer people than usual dining, just under forty, it was a very convivial occasion. Sadly President Garry Bunce was unwell and so Senior Vice President Peter Ayling hosted the meeting.

We were pleased to be able to welcome Christopher Hardie, Master of the Haberdashers Company as our guest of honour. he spoke warmly of the School and of the Old Askean Association is his speech.

After the meal some of the members and wives stayed for a few hours drinking and reminiscing in one of the bars.

Menu

Cream of Leek & Potato Soup with Chive Créme Fraiche

Roast Breast of Chicken, Mushroom, Asparagus & Tarragon Veloute sauce with French Beans & New Potatoes

Vanilla & Raspberry Crème Brûlée served with a Lemon Sable

Vegetarian option available

Tea, Coffee & Petit Fours

The numbers at the last gathering the City Diners were somewhat reduced, there just being a “Magnificent Seven”! Sadly we were too busy talking, drinking and eating to take any photos. I can assure you that it was a splendid occasion and this Old Askean thoroughly enjoyed himself. The soporific effects of beer and wine almost caused me to miss my train station on the way home, but I awoke in time – just!

Do come along and join us next time as there is plenty of money in the wine fund!!! Barry Mellish

Dear all,

If you are a member of the Old Askean Association you should have received the latest edition of the OAA Magazine within which is my request for your contributions. 

It had been produced just before the sad news broke of the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth so you will notice it was lacking any reference to her, but I was hoping you could help me fill the pages of the next edition with any personal stories, photographs etc of any experiences you may have had with this remarkable lady.

As a general guide for this, or any contribution, ideal article length would be between 180 (half page) and 720 (two pages) word count.  This is a guide and not a rule so if you have something which is a little more lengthy to submit please feel free.      

Many thanks in advance,

Gary Bunce, (Editor of the the Old Askean)