HM Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday Celebration Lunch
2016-04-21 12:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Athenaeum & SSAFA Joint Lunch
In celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th Birthday
Thursday 21st April 12:30-1:00pm
Full details are to follow.

‘The Unorthodox Jesus’ - Lunch with Dr Ian Poole
2016-05-04 12:30 - 13:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
‘The Unorthodox Jesus’ – Lunch with Dr Ian Poole
Wednesday 4th May 12:30-1:00pm
£16.00 per person
Proprietor and author of ‘The Unorthodox Jesus’ Dr Ian Poole, joins us for lunch where he will be sharing his different perspective on the life of Christ.
Main
Salmon en croute with spinach
parisienne potatoes & salad
Dessert
Strawberry tart
Tea & coffee

'Bolton To Butch', Supper with Tom & Linda Iley
2016-05-12 18:30 - 19:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
‘Bolton to Butch’
Thursday 12th May 6:30-7:00pm
£20.00 per person
Proprietors Tom & Linda Iley tell how they retraced the amazing journey from respectable trade in Bolton via Liverpool to one of the most violent legends of the West at its Wildest! Expect the unexpected, facts and food!

The Golden Age of Comedy - Film Group
2016-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
The Golden Age of Comedy (USA, 1975) by Robert Youngson
Dick Hamilton presents a programme showing many of the great comedians (Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy and others) at their best. You cannot miss Harold Lloyd’s climb up the skyscraper in Safety Last!

The Great Reform Act of 1832 - Joint Interest Group.
2016-05-25 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Jutta Hesketh presents an illustrated presentation that will focus on the build up to the Great Reform Act 1832.

The mixture of idealism and self-interest which permeates politics of great events will be shown through contemporary readings, illustrations and cartoons.

Scandi Crime - Literature Group
2016-06-01 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Scandi Crime with John Morgan in the Library

'Call My Bluff' Wine Tasting Evening
2016-06-01 19:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Fine wine, fine food, fine company.
A different wine with each gourmet course.
Menu
Starter
Nicoise Salad with Roast Salmon and Seared Scallop
Main
Confit of French Duck Leg, Koffman Cabbage, roast Peaches and Brandy Jus.
Served with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Sprouting Broccoli
Dessert
Miniature Baked Alaska
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Potted Stilton with Oat Cakes
Tea, Coffee & Mints

The Dubious Art of Love - The Arts Group
2016-06-14 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Jutta Hesketh presents an illustrated presentation of art, literature, music and history.

La Vie En Rose - Film Group
2016-06-15 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
LA VIE EN ROSE
(France, 2007) by Olivier Dahan.
Edith Piaf was raised in the gutter. It was only her singing voice which rocketed her to stardom. Her part is played by Marion Cotillard, who looks and sounds so much like Edith herself that she won an Academy Award for best actress – the only time it has been won by an actress in a foreign film. The film is a real treat for Piaf fans.

Antiques Evening
2016-06-16 19:30 - 21:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Jeremy Lamond MRCIS FNAVA ASFA, of Hall’s Shrewsbury returns for the “Antiques Roadshow” dinner, which was a great success last year with undiscovered treasures and some broken dreams!
Please let reception know if you intend to bring items to be valued.
Price is inclusive of a £5.00 donation to the library.
MENU
Tapas Supper

Return to Eatonswill. A Wholly Corrupt Liverpool Election.
2016-06-22 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom

Anniversary Lunch - The Battle of The Somme, 100 Years On
2016-07-01 12:30 - 15:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Anniversary of the Somme Lunch
Friday 1st July 12:30-1:00pm
Menu
Starter
Ham Hock & Apple Salad
English mustard & honey dressing
Main
Lemon Sole with a spinach mousse
fresh peas, jersey royal potatoes & butter sauce
Dessert
English Cheese Board
with biscuits & hand made chutney
Tea, coffee & petit fours

Gala Gourmet Dinner
2016-07-08 19:30 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
You are cordially invited to a special Gala Gourmet Dinner at the Club, at what will be President Elect Mark Cronin’s first, and outgoing President Michael Shankland’s final, function.
Guests will be treated to a top gourmet menu spanning eight courses, for a fraction of the price you would be expected to pay anywhere else. Also included in the price is a Crémant Reception Wine on arrival & a glass of Madeira with dessert.
Special wine offers, selected by catering stalwart Mr Frank Moran, will be available during the evening.
Please book your place early to avoid disappointment, there are limited spaces available.
Your full Eight Course Menu will be unveiled soon!

Francis Bacon Exhibition
2016-07-19 10:45 - 12:30 | The Tate, Liverpool, United Kingdom
A visit to the Tate Gallery to view the Francis Bacon exhibition, this will be lead by a curator.

Further details to follow – please book with Caitlin at reception.

Summer Concert
2016-07-22 18:30 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Liverpool Chamber Choir return for their regular summer concert, with arrangments of popular songs, including Gershwin, Cole Porter and The Beatles.

Buffet Menu
Spanish style chicken casserole with chorizo and white beans.
Mini salmon en croute’s.
New potatoes.
Sliced York Ham. Egg Mayonnaise.
Orzo & roasted vegetable salad.
Mixed leaf salad.
Coleslaw
Tomato & mozzarella salad
Warm Bread Rolls
Lemon Tart
Strawberry & vanilla Cheesecake.
Individual trifles.

Tour of the Old Dock
2016-07-27 11:45 - 15:00
Take a tour of Liverpool’s revolutionary Old dock – the world’s first commercial enclosed wet dock. The internationally-important Old Dock has been carefully preserved under Liverpool One, and for the first time in centuries the bed of the Pool – the creek that gave Liverpool its name – can be seen.
The Old Dock was discovered during excavations in 2001 after being buried since 1826. Developers Grosvenor preserved the dock and have made it publicly accessible as an important reminder of Liverpool’s historic status.
Following the tour attendees will head back to the Club for Afternoon tea in the Newsroom.

New Members Informal Dining
2016-08-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-10-27 19:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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 Caitlin at reception.
Service between 19:00 – 20:00
Three Course A La Carte Menu.

Film Group Meeting
2016-09-02 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Date TBC 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 old people return home, the grandmother dies and it is now the turn of the children to make the journey. Directed by Ozu Tasojiro, prepare to have your emotions torn by a simple but very familiar theme.

Literature Group Meeting
2016-09-07 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
“Scandi Crime” by John Morgan

Cheap & Cheerful Supper
2016-09-14 18:30 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Join us for our ever-popular Cheap & Cheerful get together. A fabulous evening of good food and good company! A two course menu for £10 and great offers on wine. Bring friends and family but be sure to book early.
Menu

Main Course
Selection of artisan sausages, creamed Potato, onion ring and red wine sauce
Dessert
Pear and Almond tart, vanilla custard

Christmas Informal Dining
2016-09-16 07:00 - 21:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Thursday 22nd December, Service between 19:00 – 20:00
Christmas Informal Dining, £25.00 per person
We finish 2016 in relaxing fashion with an ever popular informal dining occasion. 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 Caitlin at reception.

Bluecoat Artist Talk - Alan Phillips
2016-09-20 13:00 - 17:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
As part of Bluecoat Display Centre’s ongoing programme of exciting artist’s talks, the next event will feature jeweller Alan Phillips. Alan will speak about his artistic career.
During his career as a University lecturer in Design, teaching here and in the USA, Alan has been exposed to many disciplines within the subject area of Art and Design. He therefore has a wide range of influences. Alan uses precious materials but has also incorporated others in past work eg. wood, plastics and glass

£12.50 price includes Afternoon Tea

History Group Meeting
2016-09-28 14:00 - 17:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Dr Chris Evans on “The History of the Postbox.”

Founding of the Athenaeum's Library
2016-09-29 19:30 - 21:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Dr Mark Towsey from the University of Liverpool will describe the social, political and economic background of the 18th Century that inspired our Institution’s founders to create a new library in Liverpool.
We will hear about the subscription libraries that came to Britain from the east coast of the USA, as well as the desire to educate and disseminate. Drawing on our own library collection, Dr Towsey’s talk will help us to understand what made it so important for initial Proprietors of the Athenaeum to create a legacy that has lasted over 200 years.

Menu
Starter
Pressed chicken liver and game terrine, pickled mushrooms, beetroot glaze
Main Course
Roast Loin of cod, sun blushed tomato tapenade, herb crumb and lemon butter sauce
(served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes)
Dessert
Poached red wine and vanilla pear, winter berry compote and Pannacotta

Literature Group Meeting
2016-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
“A Melodramatic Murder Writer”, Wilkie Collins by Michael Byrne.

Athenaeum Film Night - Passport to Pimlico
2016-10-06 18:00 - 21:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Thursday 6th October, 6:00-6:30pm
Athenaeum Film Nights Present – Passport to Pimlico. £10.00 per person, includes a one course supper and refreshments during the interval.
A charming Ealing comedy with turns from dozens of beloved character actors hilariously sending up English stereotypes when Pimlico declares itself independent to escape dour post-war life.

Film Group Meeting
2016-10-12 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
12th October, 2016 – “Hobson’s Choice”: this wonderful tale is of an oafish father (Charles Laughton) whose boot-making business is run by his eldest daughter (Brenda de Banzie) and depends on the skill of his shy boot maker (John Mills). Hobson’s life is thrown into chaos when his daughter decides she has other plans. Made in 1954 by director David Lean and based on Harold Brigstock’s play, the film, remains a delight and a masterpiece. It won the British Academy Award for that year and the outside scenes were shot mainly in Salford. They are a reminder of how stark the industrial landscape of the North West was. (Oh and look out for a very young Prunella Scales.)

'A Letter from America: The US Electoral System from Washington to Trump.'
2016-10-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
‘A Letter from America: The US Electoral System from Washington to Trump.’ with Professor Terry Schultz from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.
Professor Terry Schultz will provide an entertaining and enlightened insight into the seeming impenetrable subject of the upcoming US election. From the Primaries and Electoral College to the White House and Senate, and can Donald Trump really succeed? All will be revealed….
£30.00 per person.
Menu
Starter
Clam and sweetcorn chowder
Main Course
Fillet of beef, bordelaise sauce and buttered spinach
(served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes)
Dessert
Warm chocolate brownie with toffee sauce, fudge chunks, whipped cream

£30.00 per person.

History Group Meeting
2016-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
John Edmondson on “The Chesney Expedition.”
