Author: Barry Mellish

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Funeral of Dennis Charles Johnson

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.

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Funeral Arrangements for Dennis Johnson

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

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Dennis Johnson RIP

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.

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Old Askean Annual Lunch 12 June

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.

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City Diners is Back !! 28th March 2025 at the Mudlark

WE’RE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OLD ASKEAN CITY DINERS advise news of their passing is as accurate as Elvis being found on the Moon!!!! Having not met in 2024, I am pleased to advise we have a new venue and a date for your diary.

We will be dining at The Mudlark, Montague Close, SE1 9DA, by Southwark Cathedral near the river at London Bridge on Friday 28th March 12:00 for 1:00

I now have the menu for our new venue, The Mudlark at London Bridge, for our resurrection lunch! Well, it will be during Lent.

We are dining at

The Mudlark, by Southwark Cathedral at London Bridge

on Friday 28th March, meet in the bar from 12:00 for 1:00

The menu is as below and the price £34 for 2 courses or £42 for 3 courses including wine

Starter Scotch Egg served with brown sauce

Main Steak & Pale Ale Pie with mashed potato & thyme roasted carrots

Dessert Apple & Blackberry Crumble with vanilla custard

Vegetarian or vegan alternatives available. Please contact me for details

To confirm your attendance, please send an e-mail to me at homewood.steve@yahoo.co.uk or give me a call on 07795 445404 advising whether you require 2 or 3 courses. To assist with the administration on the day, it would be appreciated if you would transfer the appropriate funds to our bank account, details below, ensuring you give your name as the reference. You are welcome to invite your classmates who are not members of the Association or your male guests to show them how Old Askeans like to enjoy themselves!

Bank details

Barclays Bank

Account Name: Old Askean Clty Diners

Sort Code: 20-20-62

Account Number: 23060004

Remember to give your name as the reference

The address of The Mudlark is Motague Close, SE1 9DA and is situated just to the west of London Bridge. From the lower main line station, you can take the exit into Tooley Street, where there is easy access via a pedestrian path under London Bridge rather than negotiating the steps down from the bridge