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”  

Wednesday 4th November — 2pm Library David Brazendale “The Diary of Ellen Weeton”  

######MOVED TO WEDNESDAY 7TH OCTOBER FROM WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER####### New Members Informal Dining An Opportunity to sign the Share Register Wednesday 7th October Service between 7pm & 8pm £25 per person   We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible on the 7th October at our Informal dining as well as welcoming ... Read more

Cheap & Cheerful Supper Friday 9th October 6:30-7:00pm Only £10.00 per person! An Athenaeum Classic, book early to avoid disappointment.   Menu to follow.  

‘Challenging Terror’, Lunch with Paul Boateng Tuesday 20th October 12:30-1:00pm £20.00 per person   Paul will advise us about “Challenging Terror”, the role of public diplomacy and the promotion of dialogue in a multi-polar world. A former minister in a Labour Government, Paul will outline his involvement in international security this lunch.   Stilton & ... Read more