In 1990 Ruby Porter, MBE visited Sreepur Village, which is the only project in Bangladesh offering safe haven and livelihood training to single mothers and their children. Ruby was shocked by the primitive accommodation and conditions of the village where there were 600 children and 100 destitute mothers. At her own expense, she returned with ... Read more
Tuesday 7th March - Library Reading Room Following last month's discussion of Gone with the Wind, Linda Iley will share with us the results of her research into the real-life model for Margaret Mitchell's anti-hero, the cynical but charming Civil War profiteer and scoundrel Rhett Butler. Attendance is free of charge.
Our friends at the Alexandrians of Merseyside have once again kindly extended the invitation to their annual dinner to or members. This year Mrs Hilary Green, local author, will be giving a talk titled ‘Women Agents who worked with the Special Operations Executive during World War II’. Hilary will also have some of her books ... Read more
Liverpool City Centre is the economic hub of the whole City Region. The Liverpool Business Improvement District (BID) is a powerful, independent voice representing the interests of a varied community of business organisations. They are committed to working together to ensure that the City Centre continues to progress while providing the best possible trading and ... Read more
The dining room is open on Friday evening’s unless otherwise advertised. Book a table between 6:30pm and 8:00pm and start the weekend right with a delectable three course meal at your Club. Join us for a special Irish theme Dining evening to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Advance booking required, a la carte menu available. £24.00 ... Read more
Join Proprietor and whisky connoisseur Ian Knowles as he takes you on a journey to 10 different Scotland distilleries. You will traverse the whisky cluster classification and taste a whisky from 10 separate locations, all chose for their unique nose and palate. Each whisky will be paired with a spoon full or small parcel of ... Read more
The next classic film showing is our customary Irish Night. Attendees will vote on the night on which Irish related film will be shown. All screenings will be preceded by a one-course supper and have an intermission with snacks served during the film. £15.00 per person.
Members and guests are invited to attend the premier event in the Club calendar, the Annual Dinner. Join the President, Dr Robert Huxley, for a champagne reception in the Newsroom from 6:30pm before dinner at 7:30pm. We are delighted to welcome Professor Michael Parkinson CBE as principal speaker. A supplementary wine flight with paired wines ... Read more
Mass Media, Fake News and the Origins of Terrorism Terrorism is not new ‒ it has existed for as long as journalists have sensationalised bombings and political assassinations. Drawing on his latest book, The Rise of Devils: Fear and the Origins of Modern Terrorism, Dr James Crossland explains where our understandings of what constitutes a ... Read more
On the last Friday of the month we welcome new Proprietors as they sign the historic Share Register. A drinks reception will take place in the Reading Room ahead of the signing at 7:00pm. A buffet of Indian Curry will follow in the Newsroom from 7:30pm. Open to all members, a great opportunity to meet ... Read more