Tomorrow's World
2017-04-26 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Athenaeum Talks
“Understanding Tomorrow’s World”
This presentation by Drs Alex. McMinn MBE (Past President), Jack Brettle and Neil Stephenson will introduce a non-scientific audience to a wide range of scientific developments that are affecting our lives – robots and artificial intelligence (particularly robots that help sustain independent living), computer controlled (autonomous) vehicles, 3D printers, Gene Mapping (leading to personalised medicine), stem cell therapy and the all-consuming Internet and the Internet of Things.

5:00 for 5:30pm in the Library.
A Hotpot Supper will follow the talk, there are limited places available for this event, please book early to avoid disappointment.

Literature Group
2017-05-03 14:00 - 15:00
“More Scandi Crime”
Further details to follow

'Saving the Bluecoat'
2017-05-05 18:30 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
‘Saving the Bluecoat, Regenerating the City’. £15.00 per person.
A talk by Proprietor and eminent historian Professor John Belchem on the remarkable history of the building since the School vacated in 1906. Price includes a reception drink and a two course supper.

Literary Lunch Talk
2017-05-10 12:30 - 15:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Literary Lunch Talk. £20.00 per person
Lunch will be followed by the opportunity to hear Jodi Hollander, the well-known American poet, read from her just published new collection. Jodi’s reading will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions. The book will be on sale at the lunch.

Film Group
2017-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
“La Ronde”

Wine Tasting Dinner - Call My Bluff
2017-05-19 19:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Wine Tasting Dinner—Call My Bluff £39.00 per person
If you have yet to attend one of the Club’s ‘Call My Bluff’ evenings, they come highly recommended! A top class 4 course menu accompanied by 4 wines and a barrel of laughs. A most enjoyable evening.
MENU
STARTER
Gateaux of provencal vegetables, crottin de chavignol mousse
tapenade & crisp ham
MAIN
Gratin of poached chicken crepinette with spinahc & duxcelle
butter sauce served with green beans & potato gateaux
DESSERT
Caramelized apple madeleine, honeycomb & toffee
vanilla ice cream
CHEESE
Sage Derby with apple chutney
Tea, coffee & mints

The Arts Group
2017-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Bernadette Hamilton will be presenting an artist much admired.
Iris Origo
Historian, inspired gardener and art collector.
All Proprietors and Guests are welcome.

Architecture Group Meeting
2017-05-24 05:30 - 18:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Architecture Group meeting: Wednesday 24 May, 5:30pm in the Library.
The revamp of the Athenaeum Architectural Group comes at a most interesting moment. After decades of decline and neglect, followed by our culture-led renaissance, the city region is now seeing major investment and fundamental change in its built-environment. From the new container port to the Mersey Gateway Bridge, to the redefinition of our raison d’etre and growth in the visitor economy, change is in the air. “Architecture” in our city is no longer just looking back to past glories! There are exciting times ahead!
The Athenaeum was founded 220 years ago as a sanctuary for men of affairs to consider contemporary challenges in changing times – “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” – albeit for our gender plurality!

So, don’t miss the opening event at which we intend to determine future activities followed by dinner with a keynote address by Suzy Jones Director of the Royal Institute of British Architecture (RIBA) North West.

If you’re not there, you might get talked about!

Dinner & Talk With RIBA
2017-05-24 18:00 - 21:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Dinner with Suzy Jones. 25.00 per person
Suzy Jones, Director of RIBA North West will share with us the ambitious plans her organisation has for its newly established headquarters at the Pierhead.

STARTER
Pressed Ham & cheddar terrine with apple chutney & capers
MAIN
Satimbocca (chicken Breast) with fresh sage, parma ham, and stuffed with mozzarella, sauce vierge
Thyme roasted new potatoes and tender stem broccolli
DESSERT
Warm Pear Sponge with ice cream, toffee sauce & honeycomb
Tea, coffee & Mints

Library Talk & High Tea
2017-05-31 17:30 - 21:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Library Talk & High Tea. £15.00 per person
(price includes a £3.00 donation to the Library)
The treasures of the Athenaeum Library, contained within the Committee Room / Strong Room, have been frequently used for tours and publicity purposes. However, the library’s main collection, features significant resources covering a wide selection of topics. Presented by Dr Andrew Caine, this talk illustrates the Athenaeum’s holdings on one of the key events of the twentieth century, the Russian Revolution of 1917. The centenary of this epochal moment in world history, which saw the overthrown of Tsar Nicholas II and the Romanov dynasty, and the eventual rise to power in October 1917 of the revolutionary Bolshevik party, headed by Vladimir Ilych Lenin, provides an opportunity for the library staff at the Athenaeum, to demonstrate the institution’s holdings on the subject.
Starter
Quiche
Salads
Main
Grilled chicken, with new potatoes
Dessert
Sticky Toffee
Tea & Coffee

The Literature Group
2017-06-07 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
‘Put Out More Flags’ – By Evelyn Waugh
John Morgan

New Members Informal Dining
2017-06-08 19:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
New Members Informal Dining £25.00
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 upon booking. Spaces on these larger tables are subject to availability.

The Film Group
2017-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
“Shadow of a Doubt”
Wednesday 14th June; at 2.00 p.m. in the Wine Servery
A SHADOW OF A DOUBT – (USA 1948)
Charlie (Joseph Cotton) eludes a police cordon, and takes refuge with his country cousins, Their Daughter (Teresa Wright) takes quite a shine to him until she discovers his appalling scent. Not a healthy thing to do.
This was Alfred Hitchcock’s favourite film.
ALL WELCOME!

An Evening with Dame Lorna
2017-06-14 19:00 - 22:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
An Evening with Dame Lorna—Price to be finalised
Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Dame Lorna Muirhead (DCVO DBE) joins us in conversation with Roger Phillip for what promises to be a special evening. Demand for tickets is expected to be high for this function, please book early to avoid disappointment.

The Arts Group
2017-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | The Tate, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Visit to Lady Lever Art Gallery.
Edo Japanese Woodcuts followed by lunch across the road.
Meet at 11am in the museum Foyer.

The History Group
2017-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
“James Allanson Picton:one of the most remarkable and useful men Liverpool has ever produced.” The speaker is Roger Hull.

Chelsea Pensioners Lunch
2017-06-26 12:00 - 15:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Armed Forces Day Lunch—£25.00 per person (includes reception drink on arrival and a £5.00 donation to SSAFA)
We commemorate Armed Forces Day (formerly Veterans Day) with a belated lunch on Monday 26 June. A number of Chelsea Pensioners will be in attendance at the lunch as guests of the Institution.

Annual General Meeting
2017-07-06 12:00 - 13:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom

Athenaeum Film Nights
2017-07-07 18:15 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Details of film listings to follow….
We begin about 6.45pm with a one course supper and go into the ‘cinema’ by about quarter to eight. All our films have a suitable intermission and we empty out no later than ten o’clock.

Gourmet Dinner
2017-07-07 19:00 - 22:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Last July’s Gala Gourmet Dinner was a showcase of the culinary expertise we are so lucky to be offered at the Athenaeum, as fifty guests were treated to a magnificent eight course menu. Book early for this year’s Gourmet Dinner. By the time the menu is released, tickets may have been snapped up.

The Arts' Group
2017-07-18 14:00 - 17:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Stephen Hitchin – Sculptor.
Stephen has worded with a ranger of materials including metal, stained glass, ceramics and bronze.
Stone with its reductive process affords him the opportunity to have a close sensitive relationship with the material.
Stephen, who is also a Proprietor, will give a presentation of his work.
All Proprietors and guests are welcome.

Mostly Madrigals
2017-07-21 18:30 - 22:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
‘Mostly Madrigals’ are a choral group based in South Liverpool, and sing, er, …. They also sing a variety of traditional and folk songs. They are coming to the Athenaeum to entertain us after supper on 21st July. We are lucky to have them. Formed some 25 years ago, they have performed at such venues as St. George’s Hall in support of the Roy Castle Charity, the Palm House in Sefton Park, Speke Hall and St. Faith’s Church in Crosby. They are multiple winners of the Stanley Kennet Shield at the annual Liverpool Music Festival. Their members include Maggie Willett, Mark Bishop, Andy Collier, Sue Grainger, Diana Crew and Sandy Harley, some or all of whom will be known to many of you.
The evening will begin with welcome drinks (Prosecco, or Pimms if you prefer), followed by a delicious two-course supper with a summery menu, namely roast loin of cod with all the trimmings, and lemon posset with shortbread.
All this for a mere £14.00. Yes, really.
For those coming straight from work, please note that the Newsroom bar is open all day on Fridays and that sandwiches and light snacks can be ordered if anyone wishes to bridge the gap before supper.
Don’t miss what promises to be a happy and enjoyable evening. I hope to see you there.

The History Group
2017-07-25 15:00 - 17:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
A tour of the Egyptian collection at the Liverpool Museum, William Brown St, led by the collector of Antiquities, Dr Ashley Cooke. Dr Cooke will act as guide to the tour which is open to all Proprietors. There is a fee of £10 per person which goes to the Museum. You can book your place on the tour via our website or through reception.
To meet at 3pm at the entrance to the Ancient Egypt gallery on the 3rd Floor.

The Literature Group
2017-09-06 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Members Tom & Linda Iley will be giving a talk to the Literature Group about ‘Carmina Burana’.
All members and their guests are welcome for what is sure to be a fascinating event.

Roscoe Fine Dining Evening
2017-09-08 19:00 - 22:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Roscoe Fine Dining Evening.
Friday, 8th September, time slots to be allocated per table.

On Friday, 8th September we will be presenting a Roscoe Fine Dining Restaurant Night, with individually priced dishes. This will be limited to 40 people, with a maximum of 6 at each table, so book early to avoid disappointment. The not dissimilar gourmet dining evening to be held on July 8th sold out quickly, and the Roscoe event is likely to do the same.

Please be aware that time slots will be allocated to each table.

Heritage Open Day - 9th September 2017
2017-09-09 10:30 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
‘Step inside Church Alley’s discrete doorway and enter part of Liverpool’s History’.

Founded in 1797 by prominent Liverpool figures, the Athenaeum is one of the oldest private members clubs in the UK. Entry into the enigmatic doorway located on Church Alley is restricted only to its Members -or Proprietors as they are known as they each own one equal share- or attendees of functions help at the premises, however…

On Saturday September 9th 2017 the Athenaeum opens its doors to the public as part of Heritage Open Day. In addition to viewing the magnificent rooms within, including the Newsroom and the spectacular Library, these special tours will offer an insight into the history of the Club, its past members, and the treasures kept within.

Tours of the Club will be commencing at 10:30am, and will run every 30 minutes until 3:00pm. Tours last approximately 30 minutes, and booking is essential.

To book your place, please email Katie Hodson ( katie@theathenaeum.org.uk ) stipulating your name, the amount of tickets required, and your preferred timeslot, alternatively you can call our reception on 0151 709 7770. Don’t delay your booking as we predict demand will outweigh our maximum allocations.

The Film Group
2017-09-13 14:00 - 17:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
LA RONDE (France 1950, directed by Max Ophuls)
A. is in love with B., who is in love with C., who is in love with D., etc etc., in love with A. This roundabout, presided over by the knowing and cynical Anton Walbrook, makes for the wittiest and most romantic film in the French cinema, starring Gerard Philipe and Jean-Louis Barrault, to name but a few.
All welcome.

The History Group
2017-09-14 14:00 - 20:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
The History Group, Thursday 14th September 2017, at 2.0 p.m.
JUDGE JEFFREYS’ JAUNT
Everyone knows that in 1685, following the failed Monmouth Rebellion, Judge Jeffries, at the so-called Bloody Assizes, sentenced a number of persons connected with it in the most savage manner. Cruelty is the picture that people have of him. But there was a great deal more to him – hard drinking, for a start. Dick Hamilton describes his visit to the Northern Circuit in 1684 – York, Newcastle and Carlisle – when he was welcomed with a 16-gun salute. It shows a fuller picture of his character.
All welcome.

The Film Group
2017-09-18 14:00 - 17:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Film List to Follow…

Dinner with Times Journalist Carol Midgley
2017-09-22 18:30 - 22:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Dinner with Times Journalist Carol Midgley.
Friday, 22nd September at 6:30 for 7:00pm.

On Friday, 22nd September, the Times journalist, feature-writer and sometimes TV critic Carol Midgley will be joining us for dinner and instead of giving a formal talk afterwards she will be ‘in conversation’ with the President, Sir David Maddison.

She is a witty, forthright writer. One of her recent Times features had as its headlines ‘I love the heat, so stop moaning and let me perspire’, ‘Curse of the killer handbag’ and ‘Treat your car like Mariah’. The evening should be great fun.

This is a full vegetarian menu, at Sir David’s request (guest speaker is vegetarian)

Starter
Gateaux of Provençale vegetables, goats cheese mousse, tapenade

Main Course
Roasted stuffed pepper with Moroccan couscous
Medjool date and tomato sauce, pickled lemons and toasted almonds

Dessert
Chocolate fudge Brownie, Kirsch soaked cherries, whipped Chantilly cream

Tea, Coffee & Mints
