Katie Hodson On Wednesday last September 16t I chaired a production planning meeting for the 2020 Sir David Maddison Opera Prize, in company with Colonel Martin Amlôt, John Blain, Tanya Robins, and Jack Birley. The main topic for discussion was to agree a sound and practical audience management plan for the event, to ensure that HM Government … Read more
Britannia Waives the Rules By Phil Whitfield Headline writing is harder than you might imagine. Andy Webster’s over the i’s Proms story left the rest of Fleet Street banjaxed. ‘Browsing a chum’s family ancestry former Quarry Bank teacher John Ashcroft, known to many Proprietors, says a catchy title’s needed. ‘Such as?’ ‘Fuchs Off.’ ‘Legendary,’ says … Read more
Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week we are joined by Proprietor 68, Reverend Philip Waldron Who are you? The Rev. Philip Waldron, Minister for Ullet Road Unitarian Church, Wirral Unitarians, Southport Unitarians. For those who don’t know William Roscoe one of the founders of the Athenaeum was a Unitarian. He attended … Read more
As we become aware of chillier mornings and the nights drawing in, we should be looking forward to an exciting calendar of events organised by our new President. Sadly, this year you will be well aware that this is not the case. Firstly I am writing this as the President rather than Martin Amlôt because … Read more
This year’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 22 October 2020 and the Order of Business will as usual include the election of candidates to serve on the Main Committee. There are three vacancies this year, and nominations are now being received to serve on the Main Committee. If there are more nominations … Read more
Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week in we are joined by Country Member Dr Demetrios Zamboglou. 1. Who are you? I am Dr Demetrios Zamboglou, the new Group Chief Operational Officer at CFI Financial Group, a global online broker, overseeing the operational strategy, policies, and execution, supporting the Company’s vision of … Read more
I am delighted to report that the Sir David Maddison Opera Prize which was postponed from June 12th due to the Coronavirus pandemic, is now confirmed to take place on Saturday November 7th. There will be a limited number of tickets available to attend the event, due to social distancing considerations within the club, and reservations … Read more
Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week in we are joined by Proprietor 238, Mr John Drysdale. Who are you? I am John Drysdale a local businessman, I run a successful training and development company as well as being part of a global coaching and business consulting company. What is your greatest … Read more
Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week in we are joined by Proprietor 395, Mrs Jane Owens. Who are you? My name is Jane Owens. I am a school governor of many years standing in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools where I am the chair of those boards. I am also the … Read more
Newsroom Table service is in operation – a server will guide you to your table, guests are asked to steer clear of the bar area and remain seated. The furniture has been organised for physical distancing, without losing a social element. Please refrain from moving the furniture within the Newsroom. Tables of up to four … Read more