ESU & The Athenaeum Joint lunch 'From the Mersey to the Middle East: Words and  Images 1939-1945.’ In conjunction with the History, Arts and Literature Interest Groups Wednesday 25th November 12:00-12:30pm £17.50   Professor Rhiannon Evans will draw upon the recently published war journal of Sister Joyce Ffoulkes Parry, ‘Joyce’s War’, and the paintings of ... Read more

THE HISTORY & DEVELOPMENTS OF THE CENTRAL DOCKS Mr Peter de Figueiredo will explain the background of the Princes to Bramley Moore docks, our contribution to the heroic age of Dock building. Peter is a heritage consultant to the Peel Group, whose plans will be explained. (A spring visit is planned !) THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER— ... Read more

Wednesday 2nd December — 2pm Library Diana Lane “Waverley” by Sir Walter Scott  

Wednesday 9th December — 2pm Committee Room Alan Andrews “Ghost Story”  

Wednesday 16th December— 2pm Wine Servery David Brazendale “Early Days at the Athenaeum”    

‘Strands’ by Jean Sprackland Wednesday 17th February  12:00-12:30pm £15.00 per person Author Jean Sprackland joins us for a reading of her book ‘Strands, a Year of Discoveries on the Beach’.   Signed copies will be available after the lunch.   Paupiette of Plaice with Salmon Mousse White Wine Sauce, Peas & Potato Croquette ~~ Vanilla ... Read more

Athenaeum Film Nights Presents ‘The Third Man’ Thursday 18th February 6:00-6:30pm £10.00 per person Including one course supper and refreshments   Set in postwar Vienna, Austria, "The Third Man" stars   Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, who arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime (Orson Welles), only ... Read more

The Library Dinner (Black Tie) Thursday 25th February 7:00-7:30pm £25.00 per person   Our Annual event showcasing the treasure that is our Library. ‘Drunks,  Thieves and Patriots’ By Library Chairman David Brazendale    Pumpkin & Butternut Squash Soup with Cumin, Warm Bread Roll ~~ Roast Leg of lamb served with Bacon & Broad Beans, Roasted Parsnip, Chantenay ... Read more

‘Cathedral in the City’ - Dinner with Dean Pete Wilcox Friday 4th March 7:00-7:30pm £25.00 per person Dean Pete Wilcox will tell us about the ways in which “The Cathedral in the City” has become integral to the life of Liverpool.   Leak & Potato Soup with Chopped Egg & Chive ~~ Lemon Sole with Langostine ... Read more