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 ... Read more
Bob Thurlow will speak on"Inn Liverpool" a history of some Liverpool pubs.
The Albert Dock, Architectural Gem and Jewel in the Crown Time: 4 PM Thursday, 17 May 2018 Venue: Athenaeum Library, followed by discussions in the Newsroom. Presented by: David Roscoe, Athenaeum Vice President Those that attended the last architectural group meeting on “Lighthouses” which ended with the festive gathering in the Newsroom will be ... Read more
We are fortunate that His Honour Simon Tonking will be joining us on Friday, 18th May, to speak to us after dinner. Again the time is 6.30 for 7.00 and the dress code is lounge suit. Simon is a recently-retired Circuit Judge, and will dispel many of the mysteries surrounding the sentencing process in criminal ... Read more
Finding Things: Catalogues, Collections etc. 6.30 pm informal supper (reservation required)
Our first ‘Restaurant’ evening of fine dining will be held on Friday 25 May. There will be options at every course, priced individually in a la carte style. As well as our standard wine list, there will be specially selected fine wines on offer, at least one white and one red, priced in line with ... Read more
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Guests will be treated to two films in Junes "Classic Film Group" SAFETY LAST (USA 1922) Dir. by Fred Newmayer. Starring Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davies. This is a silent film, with titles and a good music track, but it is EVEN NOW one of the funniest films you can see. Harold is a young man from the country, ... Read more
FOLK EVENING with Ellie Gaynard and George Boomsma - 5.30 p.m. Concert on Thursday 14th June 2018 in the Newsroom. Bar open. Retiring collection. Ellie Gaynard is a freelance violinist and violin teacher based in Manchester. She was classically trained and received degrees from the University of Manchester and the RNCM, but grew up surrounded by ... Read more