Life with Father, director Michael Curtiz. Clarence Day (William Powell, is the headstrong father of a family of four children, used to running the house in his own way. His wife Vinnie, Irene Dunne, knows that he is head of the household, but although he thinks he is in charge, the question is he? Both ... Read more
Z Cars 1839 – Fact and Fictionalisation in the early years of the Liverpool Constabulary Force (Dr Nick Foggo, Department of History, University of Liverpool) "In the late 1830s policing in Liverpool was transformed to an extent not experienced again until the Z cars era in the 1960s.In the talk we look at the pioneering ... Read more
Join us for our ever-popular cheap & cheerful get together. a fabulous evening of good food and good company! A two-course menu for £12.00 and great offers on wine. bring friends and family but be sure to book early. MAIN Chicken Madras curry with basmati rice & naan bread Yoghurt and pickles on the table ... Read more
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We will celebrate the life of Robbie Burns, with all his associations to the Athenaeum, at our Black-Tie Event. A piper, the haggis, the Immortal Memory and whisky galore! MENU STARTER Scotch Broth INTERMEDIATE Haggis, Neeps & Tatties MAIN Roast Aberdeen Angus beef with all the trimmings DESSERT Whiskey Mac Cheesecake
Proprietor, Mrs Fiona Martin, will be giving a talk entitled, 'Brush up your Shakespeare'. All are welcome.
Young Members Dinner Wednesday 7th February 2018 6:30-7:00pm £20.00. A dinner for our Young Members and their guests. Price includes a welcome drink and two course meal. The dress code will be smart casual, so men will not be obliged to wear ties. Main Course A selection of traditional hot and cold Tapas Dishes ... Read more
'Oliver Twist' (1948—David Lean) An orphan named Oliver Twist meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master. We begin about 6.45pm with a one course supper and go into the ‘cinema’ by about quarter to eight. All our films ... Read more
Tuesday 13 February @ 1:00 for 1:30pm. Artists Talk & Afternoon Tea, joint function with the Bluecoat Display Centre. - £12.50 per person. As part of Bluecoat Display Centre’s ongoing programme of exciting artist’s talks, the next event will feature ceramicist Sian Hughes. Sian will speak about her artistic career and her involvement in our outreach ... Read more
14th February, 2018 Inherit the Wind, The film is based on the "Monkey Trial" in the South in the 1920s, where a young teacher was prosecuted for teaching the theory of evolution. Frederick March plays the prosecutor and Spencer Tracey defends the young man. It is an absorbing and intelligent movie on a topic which ... Read more