Hugh Hollinhurst talks on ‘Story &  Architecture of Bootle’ 2pm in the Library   All Welcome  

Athenaeum Debates In conjunction with the School’s Parliament the  Athenaeum will be hosting another series of  non-competitive debates for older students across Merseyside. The first will take place on 18th  November at 10:00am in the Library. The subjects will be announced later but as a   usual they will be current  important issues. These debates are ... Read more

Tuesday 18th November – 1:30pm in the Wine Servery (Proprietors and Guests only)   On the 18th of November we shall combine film and theatre with a recording of a stage performance of The Merchant of Venice. Laurence Olivier is cast as Shylock, and Joan Plowright is Portia.

Cheap & Cheerful Supper (£10.00pp) Thursday 20th November 6:30-7:00pm   This popular supper is an    Institution in its own right. No presentations or after                dinner speeches, just good  food & company at a  phenomenal price.   MENU Main Hot Pot Dessert Apple Pie  

Wednesday, November 26th—2pm Wine Servery A talk by Eileen Wilshaw on "Inns, Taverns and Alehouses; the social, economic and political functions of Chester's drinking houses in the late 18th and early 19th centuries."  

Athenaeum film nights present (£10.00pp) Kind hearts and coronets Wednesday 26th november 6:00-6:30pm Louis Mazzini's mother belongs to the aristocratic family D'Ascoyne, but she ran away with an opera singer. Therefore, she and Louis were rejected by the D'Ascoynes. Once adult, Louis decides to avenges his mother and him, by  becoming the next Duke of ... Read more

Joint Lunch with the ESU Thursday 27th November 12:00-12:30pm £17.50 Speaker  Professor Mike Bode gives us a talk about the  ‘Star of Bethlehem’   Menu: Roast Sirloin of Beef, Mini Yorkshire Pudding Filled with Horseradish Creamed Potatoes, Seasonal  Vegetables and Roast Potatoes,  Red Wine Sauce ~~~~~~~~~ Apple Pie and Cream  

Wednesday 3rd December John Morgan—Ghost Story Reading 1:30pm in the Library  

Professor John Belchem Friday 5th December 6:00-6:30pm £20.00 per person   Proprietor & author John Belchem gives us a talk on the subject of his new book — ‘Before the Windrush : Race Relations in 20th Century Liverpool’ Signing to follow after supper Classic Beef Bourguignon, Green Beans, Dauphinoise  Potatoes served with Hand Made Onion ... Read more

Christmas Lunch Monday 8th December 12:30pm-1:00pm £25.00 per person   The Athenaeum’s Annual Christmas Lunch, a great way to roll in the festive period.   Butternut Squash & Bacon Soup (Veg-without bacon) ~~~~ Roast Crown of Turkey, Chipolata Sausage Wrapped in Bacon, Pork & Apricot Stuffing, Seasonal  Vegetables and  Potatoes, Bread Sauce and Turkey Gravy, ... Read more