- City Diners is Back !! 28th March 2025 at the MudlarkWE’RE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! OLD ASKEAN CITY DINERS advise news of their passing is as accurate as Elvis being found on the Moon!!!! Having not met in 2024, I am pleased to advise …
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- Informal Drinks Friday 25th April 2025The fourth “Informal Drinks” gathering will take place at the Mudlark Pub by London Bridge on Friday 25th April from about 3pm until ………………………..! The Mudlark, Montague Close,London, Greater London, SE1 9DA …
- Old Askean Association AGM – Saturday 5th AprilThis year we will be holding our AGM at Royal Blackheath Golf Club on Saturday 5th April. We will be holding it in conjunction with the Hatcham Association. They will hold …
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- Old Askean Association Ramble 8th JuneOAA ramble starting from London Bridge, the ramble is open to all members of the Association and their friends and partners. For your info we will be meeting at 2 o’clock …
- Old Askean Association Annual Lunch – 12 JuneOLD ASKEAN ASSOCIATION President STEVE HOMEWOOD THE OLD ASKEAN ANNUAL LUNCH The Clarendon, Montpelier Row, Blackheath Village, SE3 0RW Thursday 12th June 2025, 12 noon for 1.00pm Tickets £40.00 (three courses), £35 …
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- ROGER PAWLEY – the Askean connectionRoger was at Haberdasher Aske’s school in Hatcham from 1949 to 1954. I had commenced two years before that so we did not have close association at School – rather like …
- Advent Lunch 2024As is our custom this years Advent Lunch was held in the palatial surroundings of Chislehurst Golf Club. The food was very good, as per usual. The company, well as there …
- Les Needham – ObituaryThe following appeared in the Daily Telegraph on 10 November 2024. Leslie Needham, who has died aged 102, was one of the last surviving members of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) …
- Les Needham RIPDear Old Askean Assocation Member, I have sad news that Les Needham, our most senior Association member, died on 28 September at the grand old age of 102. I give you …
- Derek Goddard RIPDear Old Askean, I am sad to have to tell that Derek Goddard died last Monday, 16 September. I have asked the family whether they would like Old Askeans to attend …
- Dermot Poston in the Press – In 1953!
- Just Unearthed – More caving stories from long ago!
- Haberdashers Church Service of Commemoration & Rededication followed by the Autumn Garden Party
- Funeral details of Graham BriggsDear Old Askean, I recently circulated the sad news that Graham Briggs has died. I can now tell you that his funeral will be on Friday, 4 October, 1.45pm at Bluebell Cemetery, Halstead, …
- Graham Briggs RIPDear Member, I’m sorry to have to tell you that Graham Briggs has died aged 74. Information about the funeral will be circulated as soon as it’s known. Kind regards, Alan …
- Old Askean Advent Lunch – Thursday 21st November 2024 at Chislehurst Golf Club21st November at Chislehurst Golf Club. Details to follow nearer the date, please reserve it in your diaries
- Old Askean Association AGM and Dinner 11th July 2024The Association AGM and Dinner took place on Thursday, 11 July 2024 at the Royal Blackheath Golf Club, Court Road, Eltham. It’s was that time of the year again and when …
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- Informal Gathering at the George Inn, SouthwarkOur second informal gathering of the year took place at The George Inn, Southwark on Friday 5th July from 3pm onwards. Sadly there were only eight of us present, but we …
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- Informal Drinks at “The George” SouthwarkThe Old Askean Association are having an informal get together on Friday 5th July at the George Coaching Inn, 75-77 Borough High Street, SE1 1NH We will be there from 15.00 …
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- Roger Pawley – Funeral ArrangementsRoger Pawley’s funeral will be on Friday 24th May at 10.00 a.m. at Beckenham Crematorium, Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 4TD. The wake after to be held at Dulwich And Sydenham Golf …
- Roger Pawley RIPIt is my sad task to tell you that a former President of the Association, Roger Pawley died on Sunday 28 April 2024. His good friend Dennis Johnson writes: Thank you. …
- Funeral of MC Black, Thursday 8th February at Waltham Abbey Jewish Cemetery at 11:45amDear Friends and Associates of MC Black, I’m writing to inform you that MC Black’s body has been released by the Hertfordshire Coroner, and we have permission to bury him. The …
- MC Black RIP
- Informal Gathering at the Barrow Boy & BankerOur first social occasion of 2024 took place on Friday 26th January from 13.00 at the Barrow Boy and Banker pub located on the south side of London Bridge.It was a …
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- Tony Coffey RIPFor those who haven’t heard, Tony passed away late last year. Many included in this email will have played with Tony and even gone to school with him at St Mary’s …
- Terry Harris RIPI am very sorry to let you know that sadly, Terry passed away on 14th December 2023. Terry’s funeral was held at Honor Oak Crematorium, Brockley Way, London, SE4 2LJ on Tuesday 9th January …
- Barry Ash RIPIt is my sad duty to inform you that our former president for 2010, Barry Ash, died recently. His funeral will be on Tuesday 30th January at Beckenham Crematorium at 11:00am. …
- John Rowswell RIPDear Alan, I am writing to tell you that my husband, John Rowswell OA passed away peacefully on 19th July 1923. aged 95 years. He will be greatly missed by all …
- Askean Rugby Club AGM 5th August at 4:00pmPlease see details below of the AGM for Askean RFC to be held on Saturday 5th August 2023 at 4:00pm. This will be followed by the 100 Club Draw (you’ve got …
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- Graham Evans RIPFor those who have not already heard, I have the sad news to pass on that Graham Evans passed away on 16th July. Many of you will not have known Graham …
- Askean Rugby Club – Former Players LunchFollowing on from my earlier e-mail reporting the sad passing of our ex-player Graham Evans, people always say “Why do we only meet up at funerals?” Well, now is your chance …
- Old Askean Association AGM 5th July 2023 at Royal Blackheath Golf ClubThe 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 …
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- Pauline Martin RIPI send you the sad news that Pauline Martin has died. For many years she ran the catering at the Broad Walk sports ground. Her late husband, George, was involved for …
- Mike Nicholls Funeral, 20 April at 11am at Kemnal Park CemeteryKemnal Park Crematorium was filled to overflowing for the Mike’s funeral. The chapel was packed with his family, work colleagues and friends from all walks of life. There were plenty of …
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- Old Askean AGM Thursday 7 July 2022 at Royal Blackheath Golf ClubThis was a splendid event. The AGM was chaired, with his usual efficiency and aplomb, by our president Andy Jordan-Smith. The meeting was concluded by his successor, our incoming president Gary …
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- Annual Lunch Friday 21 April 2023 at the RAF ClubYou 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 …
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- The Magnificent 7 Dine at the GeorgeThe 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. …
- Funeral of Brian Burgess – 31st August at 10:15am UPDATEThe funeral service is at Randall’s Park Crematorium, on Wednesday 31st August 2022 at 10:15 am. The family ask attendees to arrive by 10:00. there is ample parking on site. A …
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- Old Askean MagazineDear 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. …
- City Diners – Small but perfectly formed!There were just the eight of us that gathered at George Inn on Friday 16th September for our luncheon with invited guests. There would have been two more, but they arrived …
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- David Coleman Funeral DetailsNameDavid ColemanLocationNorth East Surrey Crematorium – Cremation ChapelDate & TimeFriday 12/08/2022 10:40RequesterCatherine Chester – Co-op Morden Use the PIN number below to access your webcast Webcast Login PIN285-5417https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view Webcast Viewing Instructions …
- David Coleman RIPI regret to report the passing of David Coleman, he started at Aske’s in 1947 .Dave had been in hospital for 5 weeks after a fall and was discharged after a …
- Brian Burgess RIPRandalls Park Crematorium was standing room only for the funeral of our much loved former Association Secretary and avid rambler Brian Burgess. Brian’s wife Carol had informed the Association that Brian …
- Askean Rugby Making the Press
- City Diners Plus Male Guests – Friday 27 January 2023Twelve of us greeted the New year in typical City Diner fashion, good food plus beer and wine, for some of us lots of beer and wine! Our venue was our …
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- At Long Last! Together again at the 2021 Advent LunchAt long last after a hiatus of some 20plus months we could gather in person again. The occasion was the 2021 Advent Lunch held on Thursday 18th November at Chislehurst Golf …
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- OA Links with the SchoolOur President, Andy Jordan Smith, has been communicating with the School in particular our liaisons following the decision by the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Trust to drop the Aske part of the School’s …
- Name of the AssociationAt the last Old Askean Association committee meeting it was decided that our name should be unchanged. It was noted that the “Haberdashers Schools” have removed the name Aske where this …
- Statement from the Haberdashers’ Academies Trust SouthStatement outlining the outcome of the Robert Aske Legacy consultation Robert Aske (1619-1689) was a silk trader, merchant and Master Haberdasher and one of this Trust’s greatest benefactors. Thanks to the …
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- ‘Friends of Askean RFC’One of the big big events at the Askean Rugby Club Dinner will be launch of a new charity ‘Friends of Askean RFC’, which has been created to support the rugby …
- Askean Rugby Club – Change of VenueWe are now permanently based at The Rectory Field in Charlton Road, SE3 8SR (satnav, use SE7 7EY). We have a Pre-Match Buffet on Sat 18th September, cost £10, for our …
- Fifty Years On2009 was 50 years on since I started at Aske’s, along with a large bunch of other “weeds”. I thought of organising a reunion on Founder’s Day 2009. Reunions can be tricky things, …
- Old Askean AGM 8th July 2021 – Draft MinutesMinutes of the 134th Annual General Meeting of the Old Askean Association held by Zoom on Thursday 8th July 2021. The President A.T. Jordan-Smith took the chair and opened the meeting at 6 …
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- Pete Collison RIPIt is with deep sadness that we have to announce the death of Pete Collison who died a few days ago. Pete was at Aske’s from 1959 – 1966. Pete lived …
- Coronavirus UpdateAlong with many other organisations, we have had to cancel some up and coming events, of which I am sure you will, not only be unsurprised by but will also be …
- ANNUAL LUNCH CANCELLEDDue to the Coronavirus this years Annual Lunch planned for the RAF Club is cancelled
- FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER – 4 NIGHTS – GROVE HOTEL BOURNEMOUTH with the OARCSee their website: thegrovebournemouth.co.uk Only 9 members travelled to support this event, the 10th year that we have carried it out. The Friday arrival was distinguished by torrential rain and busy roads, …
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- Grove Hotel Bournemouth – Sponsored Walk 25th Oct 2019 for four nightsGet it in your diary!! This opportunity is open to all OAA members, not just the Rambling Club Since my wife Margaret died of ovarian cancer in May 2009, I have …
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- Rambling in Action 30 June 2019The Rambling Club had a splendid if rather warm walk on Sunday 30 June. The attached photo shows the merry band enjoying a well earned rest.
- Old Askean Annual Lunch, RAF Club, 2nd May 2019 –The Old Askean Association Annual Lunch was held at the RAF club on Thursday 2nd May 2019. Some 50 members and guests enjoyed a splendid meal, an interesting talk from the …
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- Old Askean Golf Day – 4th June 2019 – Rochester & Cobham Golf Club CANCELLEDThis years Golf Day will take place on Tuesday 4th June, Tee Off 11:am, cost approx £50. Contact Roger Goodman for further information and to book in.
- View from the Heights – May 2019The Heights Hotel overlooks Chesil Beach and Weymouth Harbour. Since the rambling club was last here in 2006 the Olympic Rings had been constructed because, in 2012, some sailing competitions took …
- Pilgrimage to Faversham
- Funeral of Dave KingstonSome 150 plus people crowded in to the North Chapel at Eltham Crematorium on Thursday 6th September 2018 for the funeral of Old Askean Dave Kingston. There were many Old Askean …
- Thames River Cruise Sunday 22 July 2018Forty-one landlubbers were aboard the Thames Barge “Lady Daphne” on Sunday 22 July 2018 on a trip organised by Roger Pawley. It was a splendid day in all senses of the …
- OAA AGM 5th July 2018Some 25 plus members attended the AGM in the lovely setting of the Royal Blackheath Golf Club. Andy Jordan-Smith was elected President for the coming year. After the meeting the members …
- City Diners 2nd March 2018This date was bedevilled by bad weather and snowfall, causing all kinds of travel disruption. However, it went ahead, producing : “This time last week there were thirty eight of us due …
- Updated Rambling Club WalksGrove sponsored walk, 4 nights in Bournemouth on 19th Oct: I have cancelled one room and there are now 7 booked, those being Carol and Brian, Hazel and …
- Rambling Club Walk 25 NovemberA Walk kindly offered by Pat and Mike Nicholls from their house in Petts Wood. Full details from Dennis Johnson. We walk towards Chislehurst and then stopping at some places of …
- Federation Winter Fair – 1st December 2018Local arts and crafts, festive food, mulled wine and lots more.
- Federation Carol Concert, 3 December at Southwark Cathedral (CofE)The service will be held at Southwark Cathedral at 2pm. If you intend going please respond to FederationCarolService@haaf.org.uk so that suitable seating arrangements can be made.
- Captain’s Walk, Sunday 9th DecemberCaptain’s Walk, Sunday 9th December Be at the Captain’s Cabin from Noon onwards, for a winter warmer before starting a short local walk around 1pm. We are invited back afterwards to …
- College Christmas Concert – 11 DecemberTuesday 11th December 2018 Great Hall, Goldsmiths’ College at 7.00 pm Tickets: £5.00 each (free entry for children under 10) We have pleasure in inviting you to this year’s College …
- Old Askean Annual Winter Lunch Jan/Feb 2019Annual Winter Lunch: Contact : Roger Pawley ((hazelandrogeratwaitrose.com) Sydenham and Dulwich Golf Club
- Aske’s Annual Lecture at Haberdashers’ Hall in January 2019
- Visit to Shepherd Neame Brewery, Thursday 7th March 2019 at 11:157th March 2019 – 11:15am – Tour of the Shepherd & Neame Brewery in Faversham, followed by a 2 course lunch at The Phoenix Tavern (2 min walk) cost approx £35. …
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- Hatcham Association AGM and Dinner Royal Blackheath Golf Club 29th March29th March 2019 – AGM and dinner at Royal Blackheath Golf Club, AGM,5.45 pm Dinner, 7:45 pm
- Founder’s Day – 21st June 2019This year Founders Day will take place on Friday 21st June at 11:30am at The Church Of All Saints, New Cross Road. This will be followed by a buffet lunch at …
- College Speech Day – 26 June 2019Further details to be announced.
- Henley Regatta Wednesday 3 July
- Old Askean AGM and Dinner Thursday 4th JulyThis will take place at Royal Blackheath Golf Club starting at approx 7pm OLD ASKEAN ASSOCIATION Founded 1879 Formally known as The Old Askean Club Annual General meeting & dinner …
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- Hatcham Association Summer Reunion at the College 13 July 201913th July 2019 – Summer Reunion at the College, Jerningham Road site – from 2.00 pm.
- City Diners – 26 July 2019, The George at SouthwarkOnce again I have awaited the fairer weather to appear before setting the date for this year’s Old Askean City Diners Summer Ladies’ Lunch. We will be revisiting The George Inn …
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- College Opera – July 2019
- Advent Lunch at Chislehurst Golf Club on Thursday 21st November 2019Dear Fellow Old Askean, The Advent Lunch will be held in the Napoleon Room of the Chislehurst Golf Club (Camden Park Road, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5HJ). The Club is located at …
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