Friday 11th September; at 2.00 p.m. The classic British Comedy GENEVIEVE. (GB 1953) Directed by Henry Cornelius. Genevieve is a vintage motor car, and of course is driven to Brighton in the Old Crocks Race. But on the return its owner (John Gregson) bets another driver (Kenneth More) he can get back to London ... Read more
THE MERSEY GATEWAY (RUNCORN BRIDGE) A NEW ICONIC STRUCTURE The largest construction project in Europe! £1.6Billion! And on your doorstep! The new bridge is an essential link for the Airport & extension to the Liverpool Dock system. Dr Brian Carr will explain the scope/benefits/design and plans for the old bridge. A fantastic exciting project on ... Read more
Troika Presents, with Wallace Fields Thursday 17th September 6:30-7:00pm £25.00 per person A Russian Banquet & Concert. 7:00pm—2 Course Dinner 8:15pm— Concert begins in Newsroom 10:15pm—Fin 11:00pm—Carriages Chicken Kiev, Kartoshka Potatoes & Green Beans ~~ Apple & Almond Cake
Monday 21st September — 10:45am Outing “Picturing Venice” 10:45am Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight. Followed by lunch at the Port Sunlight Museum. Booking essential, menu details distributed upon booking.
Artists Talk with Mike Badger Afternoon Tea w. the Bluecoat Display Centre Tuesday 22nd September 1:00-1:30pm £12.50 per person Mike will speak about his career creating sculptures from recycled, brightly-coloured tin containers and other found objects, raising issues dealing with mass production, Western consumerism and greed. Afternoon Tea will follow in the Newsroom.
Fashion Show with Phase 8 Friday 25th September 5:30-6:00pm £15.50 per person Fashion show hosted by Phase 8. 6:00pm—Reception Drink (Bubbly) 6:30pm—First Half—Day Wear 7:00pm—Canapés Served 7:30– Second Half—Evening Wear 8:00pm—Fin
Wednesday 30th September — 2pm Wine Servery Nigel Gilmour “Tussling and Drawing Blood—Justice in C17th Prescot”
‘Talking to the City’ , Supper with Sue Owen Friday 2nd October 6:30-7:00pm £20.00 per person Sue Owen, Station Director of Radio Merseyside presents, on 2nd October, “Talking to the City” an irreverent look at the working of local radio. Game Pot Pie, Chantenay Carrots & Sautéed Potatoes ~~ Bread & Butter Pudding served ... Read more
This will be the first in the fourth season of Athenaeum debates where six schools will come to the Athenaeum to join in debate on current social issues. Three current topics will be debated. The subjects will be published here nearer the time. All Proprietors are welcome to attend and are invited to join in ... Read more
Wednesday 7th October — 2pm Library Dr Tony Gilbertson “The Many Sides of Neville Shute”