- 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, …
- 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
- Rambling Club Dates for Early 20192019 Wednesday July 10th – Evening walk
- 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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