‘Athenaeum Questions’ with Roger Phillips Friday 20th November 6:45-7:15pm By 20th November the Conservative government should have bedded in so it is time for “Athenaeum Questions” based on BBC’s “Any Questions” with our own Roger Phillips in the chair. Will it be a government of all the talents or just the usual suspects? So ... Read more
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
Bluecoat Afternoon Tea—Artist Talk Ceramics with Alan Whittaker Tuesday 23rd February 1:00-1:30pm £12.50 per person As part of Bluecoat Display Centre’s ongoing programme of exciting artist’s talks, the next event will feature ceramic artist Alan Whittaker. Alan will speak about his career in ceramics and education. (Alan is Associate Professor of Design at Liverpool Hope University.) ... 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