Category: News

Dear Member

I am very pleased to announce details of our next luncheon. It will be held on Friday 19th June and will be at the historic Mudlark, Montague Close, SE1 9DA, in the shadow of Southwark Cathedral.

This will be our Ladies’ Lunch so please feel free to invite wives/girlfriends or male guests to join you, the more the merrier. The meal will be 2 or 3 courses selected from the menu detailed below and will include wine. The cost is £43.00 for 2 courses or £50.00 for 3 courses

STARTERS

Roasted Garlic Mushrooms on toasted ciabatta

Smoked Scottish Salmon with toasted bread

MAINS

British Steak & Ale Pie with mashed potatoes & carrots

Pan-roasted Salmon Fillet with crushed baby potatoes & broccoli

DESSERTS

Zesty Lemon Tart with berry coulis & whipped cream

Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream

Please send your selections along with the name of any guests to me at Homewood.steve@yahoo.co.uk and make your payment to

Barclays Bank

A/C Name Old Askean City Diners

Sort Code 20-20-62

A/C Number 23060004

Reference Your Name

I look forward to seeing many of you for another enjoyable gathering and a chance to catch up on news.

Yours sincerely,

Steve Homewood

Old Askean Advent Lunch will be on Thursday 19th November 12:00 for 1:00pm  at Chislehurst Golf Club, Camden Place Chislehurst.

OLD ASKEAN ASSOCIATION
Founded 1879
Formally known as The Old Askean Club

Annual General Meeting & Dinner – Thursday 16th July 2026
Royal Blackheath Golf Club, Court Road, Eltham, SE9 5AF

It’s that time of the year again and we need your support for the AGM and for those of you who want to join up with fellow Old Askeans, friends and relatives, we have a splendid dinner to follow. All are welcome. Royal Blackheath is the world’s oldest golf club and has wonderful facilities. It is easily accessible by public transport (bus route 161 from Eltham or Mottingham train station) and has a large secure car park.

There is a choice of menu and you may choose two or three courses. If you opt for two courses, you will have a main and dessert only. Dinner costs £40.00 for three courses or £34.00 for two courses excluding drinks. Drinks should be ordered and paid for at the bar before dinner and will be brought to you at your table. Jugs of tap water will be provided on your table.

The AGM begins at 7.00pm and dinner will be served in the dining room at 8.00pm. If you wish to attend the dinner, please complete and return the form below to me before Friday 3rd. July 2026 (we have to inform them two weeks in advance) indicating your menu choices. The lounge bar will be available until dinner for those not attending the AGM, and afterwards until 11.00pm.

 I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible. If you prefer not to attend the dinner, please give us your support at the AGM.

Yours sincerely

 Roger Goodman
Social Secretary

 Please return to:
Mr Roger Goodman, White Cottage, Bowesden Lane,Shorne,Kent, DA1 2LA Telephone number: 07979 701999
Email: roger1.goodman@btinternet.com

STARTER

Leek and Blue Cheese Soup with Croutons and Chive Oil

Or

Blackberry and Gin-cured Salmon

 Celeriac and Apple Remoulade with Chicory Salad

MAIN

Roasted Supreme of Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce,

Braised Leeks, Carrots and Baby Onions

Or

Pan-fried fillet of Sea Bream

Creamy Mash Potato and Warm Tartare Suce

Or

Thai Green Vegetable Curry

with Steamed Rice and Prawn Crackers

DESSERT

Café Mocha Crème Brule with Shortbreads

Or

Summer Berry Pavlova

with Chantilly Cream, Raspberry and Mint Coulis

Or

Selection of British Cheeses

with Fruits, Chutney and Crackers

I would like ___ticket(s) for the Annual Dinner on Thursday 16th July 2026
£40.00 for 3 courses or £34.00 for 2 courses.

Hatcham College (Formally Aske’s School) are proud to be celebrating their 150^th birthday on Friday 3^rd July. 

Please find attached a “save the date” which give you some information as to what the celebrations will involve.  If you would like to be added to the guest list, please complete the form in the “save the date” invitation. 

We would also be grateful if you could share this invitation with others in your Hatcham College network. Alternatively, you are welcome to pass on their contact details so that we can invite them directly.

We look forward to welcoming you to this very special occasion, where you will be able to share your memories of Hatcham College with everyone.  Please use the email address:  hatcham150@habstrustsouth.org.uk , should you have any questions.  More details of the afternoon will follow nearer the time.  

We look forward to hearing from you.