Thursday 16th October Dietmar Greineder talks on ‘Architecture of Berlin-past and present’ 2pm in the Library  

Tuesday 21st October – 1:30pm in the Wine Servery (Proprietors and Guests only)   On the 21st of October to The Sting, the winner of seven Oscars in 1974, including Best Picture. It features Robert Redford and Paul Newman at their best, and music by Scott Joplin.

Athenaeum film nights present (£10.00pp) Alfred hitchcocks’s ‘Jamaica inn’ Wednesday 22nd October 6:00-6:30pm Set in Cornwall where a young orphan, Mary, is sent to live with Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss who are the landlords of the Jamaica Inn. Mary soon realizes that her uncle's inn is the base of a gang of ship wreckers ... Read more

Bluecoat & Athenaeum Afternoon tea (£12.50pp) Artists talk with Jacqueline Scholes (Silversmith) Tuesday 28th October 1:00-1:30pm From an early age I have been fascinated by beautiful objects. I am interested in their form and function and the materials from which they are made. I like to   handle these objects and have always had a desire ... Read more

Wednesday, October 29th—2pm Wine Servery A talk by Alexander McCarthy  on “Arthur Schopenhauer’s theory of Art’’  

Call my Bluff Wine Evening (£37.50pp) Thursday 30th October 7:00-7:30pm   MENU Reception Honey & Mustard Sausages Starter Luxury Seafood Cocktail with King Prawns, Crayfish Tails, Topped with a Brandy & Black Pepper Infused Marie Rose Sauce Main course Devilled chicken with saute mushrooms, Dauphinoise potatoes & glazed carrots Dessert Cheese platter  

Athenaeum Literature Group Wednesday 5th November - 1:30pm in the Library (Proprietors and Guests only) Diane Lane will be giving a talk - Subject to follow. The Literature group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month.

Friday 7th November 2pm in the Wine Servery Dave Roscoe—American Film Music  

Remembrance Sunday Lunch (£25.00) Sunday 9th November 12:30-1:00pm   MENU A Traditional Three Course Roast  

THE ATHENAEUM WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL PROPRIETORS TO A “THREE” SESSION DEMONSTRATION OF FOOD PREPERATION AND PRESENTATION BY OUR CHEF RUSSELL HOUGH   “STARTERS” WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2014   “MAIN COURSE” WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2014   “DESSERTS” WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2014     THE EVENING WILL START AT 6.30PM WITH A DEMONSTRATION FOR APPROXIMATLY ... Read more