The Old Askean Association
Some 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 plus guest enjoyed a very pleasant meal. A more detailed account of the meeting will appear shortly.
This 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 to be dining at The George Borough High St; in the event there were a hardy eleven us that sat down at the only surviving galleried London coaching inn. We tried valiantly to ensure that the bar takings were the same as if the thirty-eight were there, but sadly we failed although it were not for want of trying!
Many thanks to our gallant leader Steve for organising today’s event, the fish menu was excellent as was the wine and the company.
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That drank with us at The George Inn this day.”
Organiser for City Diners is Steve Homewood, who was stuck outside Lewisham station for two and half hours on his way home, – and no access to a toilet on the train…..!!!
Grove 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 Roger, Bob Nason, Pam Hudson, Beale,
Barbara Bloomfield and Ann and I. (10)
I am not certain there would be a room still available, but if anyone wishes to join us please let me know. Tariff is £55 pppn, no single supplement. Sponsorship of at least £50 per room has s been agreed with the charity.
Sunday 4th Nov. Roger has arranged for us to join a joint walk with Blackheath Ramblers, as follows. NOTE 10AM START
Ravensbourne Valley and Blackheath. Meet New Cross station 10am. A short walk that first traces the River Ravensbourne through picturesque Brookmill Park, climbs slowly to the heights of Blackheath. Ends at Blackheath Station. 3.75 miles, about 2.5 hours.
Sunday 25th Nov at 1.00pm
A Walk kindly offered by Pat and Mike Nicholls from their house
28A Birchwood Road Petts Wood ORPINGTON BR5 1NZ
We walk towards Chislehurst and then stopping at some places of interest. Back a slightly different way and stopping at two memorials in the Willett woods. It will take about 2 hours and maybe a little muddy in places but not hilly. Pat would like to do tea for the walkers at our house. Sandwiches and cake.
The Captain’s Walk will be on 9th Dec.
2019
Sunday Jan 13th – Ramble – Leader Dennis Johnson
Sunday Feb 3rd – Ramble
Sunday Feb 24th – Ramble
Sunday Mar 17th – Ramble
Sunday Apr 7th – Cotmans Ash walk
Sunday Apr 28th – Ramble
Sunday / Monday May 12th or 13th, five night break
Sunday June 9th – Ramble
Sunday June 30th Picnic (at Linkhorns to be confirmed)
Wednesday July 10th – Evening walk
A 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 interest. Back a slightly different way and stopping at two memorials in the Willett woods. It will take about 2 hours and maybe a little muddy in places but not hilly. Pat and Mike would like to do tea for the walkers at their home, Sandwiches and cake.
Local arts and crafts, festive food, mulled wine and lots more.
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 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 enjoy each others company as a prelude to the Christmas period.
It would be helpful for our hosts to know roughly how many will be there, so kindly inform them by e mail or tel 020 8693 5660.
Tuesday 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 Christmas Concert. Included in the programme are items performed by all of our talented musicians. Those performing will include Those performing will include the College’s Intermediate Choir, Vocal Consort, Gospel Choir, Senior String Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra, Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra.
We do hope that you will be able to join us. Please indicate how many tickets, priced at £5.00 (free entry for children under 10) each, email by Thursday 6th December. a.stuart@haaf.org.uk
Refreshments will be available during the interval.
Please note that, unfortunately, there will be no parking available for guests in the Goldsmiths’ College car park.
Annual Winter Lunch: Contact : Roger Pawley ((hazelandrogeratwaitrose.com) Sydenham and Dulwich Golf Club