The Old Askean Association
The informal gathering for drinks tomorrow, Friday, 17 October has had to be relocated. It was due to be at the Mudlark pub, but that’s closed for refurbishment.
The gathering will now take place at The Market Porter pub, close by.
The Market Porter is in Stoney Street, first on the right along Southwark Street from the London Bridge end. The pub is on the left heading north towards the river.
The funeral took place today, Wednesday 8th October 2025, of Past President Dennis Johnson, 26th April 1936 – 25th August 2025. It was standing room only at Eltham Crematorium as Old Askean , Reverend Alan Bolton led a moving service. The Eulogies, prepared by his family showed the breadth and depth of this wonderful and gentle man.
After the service we retired to the Rectory Field, Dennis had been the Fixture Secretary for Blackheath RFC for many years and the ground is now the home of Askean RFC. There was much talk, plenty of food and drink as Dennis was fondly remembered.
A motley crew of Old Askeans led the singing of the Sandbin
His Old Askean blazer, funeral flowers and some of the many photos that were on display.
Please join us at Dennis’ Funeral Service, and afterwards at the Wake (details below) – the Service will be held at Eltham Crematorium – North Chapel on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 12:30 pm
FAMILY FLOWERS ONLY PLEASE – if you would like to make a donation, we are raising money for The Community Hospice, Greenwich & Bexley – please click here to make a donation
Funeral Attire:
There is no Dress Code as such, BUT if you have an Old Askean tie, scarf, badge or blazer then please wear it!.
The Wake:
8th October 2025 at 1:30 pm
Blackheath Sports Club / Rectory Field The Rectory Field Charlton Road London For Sat-Nav use Postcode SE7 7EY
It is my sad duty to tell you that Dennis Johnson, a long standing very active member and a former president died peacfully at his home on Monday 25 August. Our thoughts and prayers go to his beloved wife Ann.
Dennis was a really lovely person. Always courteous, always well mannered, a true gentleman with the best interests of the Association and the Rambling Club at heart. I will miss him as will all who knew him.
May he rest in peace.
Details of his funeral will be published when known.
In 2026 we will be holding our AGM at Royal Blackheath Golf Club onThursday 16th July.
Details to follow
OLD 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
Full detals to follow
The Hatcham Association Summer Reunion with
Afternoon Tea & Complimentary Glass of Bubbles.
Come and celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Foundation
of the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham Schools Saturday 12th
July 2025 at 2.00pm
Haberdashers’ Hatcham College,
Jerningham Road SE14 5NY
Tour of Pepys’ Site at 12.30pm commencing from Jerningham Road
Around 30 Old Askeans plus guests gathered at the Clarendon Hotel for the Annual Association Lunch. This is the first time that we have used this venue, it proved to be a good one.
Those of us there had a good lunch plus convivial conversation with perhaps a glass or two of wine and a few pints of beer. President Steve Homewood welcomed us all with some well chosen words. As always at these events we were too busy having fun to take many photos. Here are a couple of the tables.
1890 Aske’s Hatcham School 53mm Silver Award Medal
Aske’s Hatcham School, New Cross. Obverse with coat of arms, reverse engraved
‘Awarded by the Managers to John Harrison Wigner, Dux for Excellence in
Mathematics July 1890′.
Good Very Fine.
www.cooperscoins.com
There was much drinking and merriment at the last “informal drinks” held at The Mudlark on the 25th April!
