Ted Hawkins—24/07/1932-29/05/2022

Posted: 13th Jun 2022 by Kate Dickinson

It is with sadness that  we must announce that one of the founder members of Ashford Athletic Club, an active coach and lifelong supporter of the club Ted  Hawkins passed away in the early hours of Sun  29^th May .    This was then closely  followed by the passing of his wife Elizabeth on the evening of June 1^st.  On behalf of All members past and present,Ashford AC wishes to offer condolences to Stephen, Robert ,Sue and family.

Ted had an impact on thousands of athletes, coaches, parents, officials, and members of the public. He lived, breathed, and slept athletics.

He had been an inspirational part of the club since its beginning and played a big part in fundraising for and getting the Julie Rose Stadium built for the benefit of all.

Their joint funeral will be held at Charing Crematorium at 12 .15 on Wednesday 29^th June

In their honour, the family be proceeding from their home, Harvey Road on motorcycles or in cars at around 11.45. There will be a live stream available, details to follow, and reception at the 'Shute' in the Julie Rose stadium during & after the funeral. All that knew them are welcome to attend.

Family flowers only please at the crematorium.

THE ARTHUR K E N D A LL M E M O R I A L TRUST

Posted: 13th Dec 2021 by Kate Dickinson

2022  GRANT  A P P L I C A T IO N S

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THE OBJECTS OF THE TRUST ARE 

 To encourage and develop participation in Athletics as a 

means of promoting physical health in the youth of the 

Community and to ensure that where possible,  poverty shall 

not be a restricting factor in such involvement as the Trustees 

shall in their absolute discretion from time to time determine. 

 NOTE: 

The Trustees, in furtherance of the objects, will only consider 

applications  from  youngsters,  or  for  projects  which  are  entirely 

concerned with young  people.    Any project must be entirely 

for the benefit of young people for an application to be 

considered. 

 Applications from persons or for beneficiaries aged 21 and 

over will NOT be considered. 

 Applicants should reside in the area covered by the Eastern, 

London,  South Eastern and South West Regions and in the 

case of individual applicants be a member of a club affiliated 

to the SEAA. 

 Applications  should  be  sent  to  the  South  of  England 

Athletic Association by 21st January 2022 and grant 

awarded  should  be  received  by  the  end  of  March  2022. 

Please see here for Application form and further information