Dinner in Memory of Frank Moran, John Cook & Ian Fisher

We have recently and most regrettably lost three Past Presidents of the Athenaeum, namely Frank Moran, John Cook and Ian Fisher. On Friday 11th May at 6.30 for 7.00 pm there will be a dinner in their memory. The dress code will be lounge suits.

Thursday 10th May would have been Frank’s 90th birthday, and though it has not been possible to organise the dinner on that date, we are only one day out. His family tell me that that they much approve, and that Frank would much have approved of the Athenaeum’s holding such a dinner. Russell has kindly devised a menu that would have been to Frank’s liking, namely crayfish salad with quails’ eggs and brandy and peppercorn Marie Rose; breast of guinea fowl with peas and bacon served with seasonable vegetables and potatoes; and tarte au citron with raspberries. A string quartet composed of members of the Liverpool Mozart Orchestra will entertain us, which is appropriate as John was a cellist with this orchestra and Ian was known to love chamber music.

Frank’s family live in the south of England and will not be able to attend, but Judith Fisher will be there, and I hope that Suzanne Cook will be present as well. Please join us if you can for what, although tinged with sadness, is intended to be a warm and celebratory occasion.

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Starter

Crayfish salad with Quails eggs
Brandy and peppercorn Marie Rose

Main Course

Breast of Guinea Fowl with Peas and Bacon
Served with Seasonal vegetables and potatoes

Dessert
Tart au Citron , raspberries

Tea, Coffee & Mints