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
The 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 live stream of the service will also be available, details to follow.”
If you intend to be at the funeral it would be appreciated if you could let Toni know, to help re numbers. tonic1641@hotmail.co.uk
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.
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 24 hours early and could not be bothered to wait! (They could have joined the queue to see Her Majesty and then come back to the George!) After the Old Askean Grace we stood for a minutes silence in memory of our fallen sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
The food, as always at the George was good, wholesome and very tasty. Beer battered fish Goujons (almost a main course in itself) were followed by British Steak & Ale Pie with seasoned greens and Triple Cooked Chips. Only one of the party could manage the desert of afternoon cheese cake with Clotted cream cheesecake, strawberry jam, scone pieces, strawberries. As per tradition the food was accompanied by lashings of wine and beer.
An excellent repast and a chance to renew the acquaintances of our youth. Many thanks to Mr Homewood for organising. I for one will be the there, God willing, for the next meeting of this august group.
I 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 hip replacement. However he passed away soon after on 30 June.
Dave had been a very active Member regularly attending social events and both he and his wife had been regular walkers with the Rambling Club. His many friends will be saddened by his passing and he will be missed at future OAA gatherings. His funeral is Friday 12 August 10.40 am at North EastSurrey Crematorium, Lower Morden Lane, Morden SM4 4NU. The funeral will be live streamed via the following link. Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:36:08 +0000 Subject: Webcast Confirmation – Event 1110048 – David Coleman
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Randalls 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 passed away late on Thursday night 21st July, probably of a massive heart attack.
Brian was a good friend of the Association and the Rambling Club and until a few years ago both he and wife Carol were very active walkers in the Rambling Club. They were keen supporters of the charity walks for The Grove, Bournemouth. Brian often led walks for us too.
It is hoped to be able to publish the fulsome tribute that was paid to Brian by his son Stuart.
Twelve 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 regular Nation Trust haunt – The George Inn at Southwark. It was a great to gather again and have a good chat about the past, the present and the future. Hopefully next time we meet on the 31st March our numbers will be greater.
Further details of our next gathering will be available shortly.
At 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 Club. Some 40 plus members and guests including the Head Boy, Oisin Murcott, and Head Girl, Elize McDonald, of the School and a senior master, Glenn Hancock, met in the Napoleon Room and enjoyed a good meal and each others company. Glenn Hancock is Head of Enrichment!! This covers sixth form sports, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and the like. Judging by the dinner conversation the school is in good hands.
Glenn is also the first person that I have met to have played for “my” rugby club – Mellish RFC who play in Midlands 3 East(North) which sounds more like a map reference or postcode rather than a Rugby Football Union league.
Head girl Elize McDonald drawing the first raffle ticketA motley crew singing the Sandbin at the end of lunch
It was a really splendid lunch. Perhaps it was the effect of having been away from each other for so long; but it was the most enjoyable Advent Lunch for many years. A massive thank you to Roger Goodman, our Social Secretary, for organising it all. I for one cannot wait for our next social.
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