It is with great sadness that we report great Beccehamian clubman and former player, Peter Binnie, sadly died on 11 January 2022.

Update from son Duncan:
"It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of Old Man Binns....who wandered off this mortal coil this morning....employing his world famous side-step in the process.
Please raise a glass in his honour.
I'll keep you informed of funeral details in the near future."

Funeral details update from Duncan 23/02/2022:
Peter Binnie funeral arrangements, Monday 28th February. First of all thanks for all your kind messages for Old Man Binns. He always took loads of time to get from the changing room to the bar after a match.....probably to avoid getting the first round in ! He has also taken ages to get to his own bloody funeral !

• 2.15pm: ceremony at Saint James's church, 15 Saint James's avenue, Beckenham.
• 3.30pm: Beckenham Crematorium, Elmers End Road
• 4.15pm: Saint James's church for refreshments
• From 6.00pm: beers at Beccs Members Bar .....and Young Man Binns (yours truly) will be one of the first out of the changing rooms to get the first round in, making up for the old fella !

No flowers please....Gwen has chose two charities: The British Heart Foundation & Police Orphans.

Some comments on the Beccs facebook group:

• Hugh Roberts: "So sorry to hear that. Pete and I started in the same class at B&PGS in Sept 1956"
• John Isherwood: "Hi Duncan , Deepest condloences . I was a year younger than Peter and played alongside him many times in the Old Boys 1962 to 1983-also in the Front Row Union. A hell of a Nice Guy!"
• Bob Elder: "Pete held me up in the front row for many years. Without him I would have made it to the level of dreadful hooker. Rip old friend and thankyou for your support. Doubtless we will all play together again in the future. Cheers Bob Elder"
• Sam Goodman: "Duncan so sorry to hear this, your lovely dad was a huge part of my childhood at the club as were all the Binnies. Sending love at this sad time. I would love to think There's group of Old Beccs up there sharing a pint xxx"
• Tim Buckle: "So sorry to hear your news Binns. Old Man Binns was an ever present from when we joined back in the 70's. Will raise a drink and thoughts are with you."
• Stewart Mitchell: "Sorry to hear this Duncs. Such an important part of many of our formative years at the club, with a few life lessons thrown in - I have the fondest memories."