With festivities in full swing, the audience will be given the choice between two classic Christmas films: It’s a Wonderful Life, James Stewart's Everyman character finally realises that - yes - life is wonderful and worth living in this inspired, inspiring Christmas cracker, or The Shop Around the Corner. Stewart is the man working in ... Read more
Wednesday 11th January, 2017 – “Tokyo Story” Made in 1953, this film is considered to be one of the greatest ever made. Elderly parents come to visit their children and grandchildren in Tokyo, but the children are busy and the old people upset their routine. The visit goes badly and a few days after the ... Read more
With a memorable cast of great comedy actors, this preposterously silly farce is elevated even beyond the realms of Dighton's play, skilfully adapted by him and Launder to the screen. No messages here, just a battle of infuriated sexes as Sim, headmaster of a boys' school, learns that thanks to Civil Service ineptitude (could that ... Read more
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals. £10.00 per person, includes a one course supper and refreshments served during the interval.
New Member’s Informal Dining evenings are what they say – informal! A perfect opportunity to sign the share register. There are no speakers – just good food, company and wine. You may wish to bring along family and friends with you or join one of our larger club tables; please specify this on booking with ... Read more
Wednesday 15th February, 2017 – “Roman Holiday” A crown princess (Audrey Hepburn) visits Rome and is frustrated by the strict protocol surrounding her visit. She is given a sedative by her doctor, but leaves her hotel and falls asleep on a bench, where she is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck). The ... Read more
"The history of Jewish Southport - researching and writing it" by John Cowell.
6th Annual Library Dinner – Dress code: Black Tie. The Library Dinner has developed into one of the most popular events of the year, helped by informal formality, good food and an opportunity to learn something more about the wealth of our Library collections. The last twelve months have been a year of unprecedented activity ... Read more
There has always been a fascination with poisons; a toadstool that can kill, or Shakespearian potions for murder and suicide. Prof Francesco Falciani from the University of Liverpool will take us on a journey from man’s earliest “experiments” with poisons (usually on their enemies or less favoured relatives!), through how industrial and social revolutions required ... Read more
Tuesday 25th April, 13:00-13:30 Joint Afternoon Tea—Blue Coat Display. £12.50 per person Tickets : £12.50 each (includes tea, sandwiches & cakes at The Athenaeum). As part of Bluecoat Display Centre’s ongoing programme of exciting artist’s talks, the next event will feature furniture maker Hugh Miller. Hugh will speak about his artistic career. Hugh divides his time ... Read more