Wednesday 4th March (Joint meeting of the Literature & History Group) Alan Andrews - ‘William Makepeace Thackeray’  

Athenaeum Music Group Presents The World of the Guitar A history of the Instrument Illustrated by a Selection of  Major Works from the Guitar Repertoire With Matthew Heery   Friday 6th March  -  2pm in the Library £6.00 per person Tea/Coffee & Biscuits included   All welcome Please book with Jack or Lorraine in advance   ... Read more

Wednesday 11th March – 10:30am Outing to Garstang Museum of Archaeology, Abercrombie Square. Meet at 10:30am at the Museum for a free guided tour. Limited to 20.  A two course lunch will follow back at the Athenaeum. Please book at reception

Athenaeum Film Nights Present: The Irish Film Night Thursday 12th March 6:00-6:30pm As is tradition - March is the customary Irish Film night. There will be a choice of 3 films – The Quiet Man (John Wayne), Waking Ned and Hear My Song (the Story of Joseph Locke) – all of which have a notable ... Read more

Joint supper with the LMI Thursday 19th March 2015   Full details to follow in the   January Newsletter   Beef Bourgionne with Puff  Pastry Croute, Potato Pear, Panache of Vegetables and Red Wine Sauce ~~~~~ Baby Apple & Vanilla Delice  

Thursday 26th March Mrs Elizabeth Newall will talk on ‘The Story and Architecture of Southport’   2pm in the Library  

The Annual Dinner Friday 27th March 2015 7:00-7:30pm   Full details to follow in the   January Newsletter Menu To Follow  

Wednesday 1st April - 1:30pm Library Dick Hamilton— ‘Woodbine Willy’  

Bluecoat Afternoon Tea Artists Talk with Collage Artist Libby Bower Tuesday 14th April £12.50 per person   Local artist Libby Bower will speak about her career to date. Libby, a graduate in  Theatre and Performance Design BA (Hons), creates unique framed, collaged artworks depicting various characters and animals, taking inspiration and style from her  background in ... Read more

Dinner with Dorothy Armstrong Thursday 16th April 2015 7:00-7:30pm 'Collectors and the  changing idea of a great  Oriental carpet'   ‘’Briks’’ filled with Spinach and Goats Cheese on Hummus with a Garlic, Tomato and Coriander Salad ~~~~ Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds Served with Vegetable Cous Cous ~~~~ Cinnamon Palmiers, Honey Marinated Fruits, Vanilla ... Read more