The Athenaeum Liverpool

Literature Group Meeting
2016-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
The December Literature Group Meeting will consist of Christmas Readings.

Athenaeum Christmas Lunch
2016-12-01 12:30 - 15:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Thursday 1st December, 12:30-1:00pm
Athenaeum Christmas Lunch, £25.00 per person
We begin the festive period early at the Club with our Annual Christmas Lunch, always a popular addition to the calendar. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

'Joseph Banks - Australia's First Botanist'
2016-11-25 19:00 - 23:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Andrew Sankey will tell us the fascinating story of Sir Joseph Banks, a Lincolnshire man, has become known as the Father of Australia for his connections with the country. After travelling around the world with Captain Cook he set up a scientific garden at Kew that became the greatest botanical garden in the world and introduced some 7,000 new plants to Britain. He transferred bread fruit to the West Indies, became President of the Royal Society, was a founder member of the Horticultural Society, and even sent plant hunters to China. Joseph Banks was an explorer, botanist and a great man of science who has the Australia family of plants Banksia named after him. It is a remarkable tale of ingenuity, fortitude and new plants, and not without links to our own library collection.
Andrew Sankey went into secondary school teaching and became Head of Graphics before starting a garden design and landscaping business in Lincolnshire. He created a cottage garden open under the NGS and became Chairman of the Lincolnshire branch of the Cottage Garden Society. He also ran a small nursery specialising in plants for dry sun/shade positions. He was asked to give a talk on the history of the cottage garden and since then has lectured widely on a range of gardening subjects, both throughout Britain and the USA

Menu
Main Course
Steamed fillet of Plaice, salmon and tomato mousse, courgette flowers and tarragon cream
Dessert
Tiramisu

History Group Meeting
2016-11-23 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
John Pinfold on the founder of Aintree racecourse.

Remembrance Sunday Lunch
2016-11-13 12:30 - 13:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Sunday 13th November, 12:30-1:00pm
Remembrance Sunday Lunch. £25.00.
Traditional Sunday lunch following the Civic Remembrance Service at St George’s Plateau.

Menu
Starter
Cream of Vegetable Soup (v) served with a warm bread roll
Main
Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding. Seasonal Vegetables & Roast Potatoes
Dessert
Apple Pie & Custard
Tea & Coffee

Winter Wine Tasting - Call my Bluff
2016-11-11 19:00 - 22:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Friday 11th November, 7:00-7:30pm
Winter Wine Tasting – Call my Bluff £39.00 per person.
If you have yet to attend one of the Club’s ‘Call My Bluff’ evenings, they come highly recommended! A top class 4 course menu accompanied by 4 wines and a barrel of laughs. A most enjoyable evening.

Athenaeum Film Night - Great Expectations
2016-11-09 18:00 - 21:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Wednesday 9th November, 6:00-6:30pm
Athenaeum Film Night Presents – Great Expectations. £10.00 per person, includes a one course supper and refreshments served during the interval.
John Mills is the orphan who enters high society in David Lean’s Oscar-winning 1946 adaptation of the great Dickens novel.

Film Group Meeting
2016-11-09 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
9th November, 2016 – “Bad Day at Black Rock”: A “modern” western, with an exceptional cast, director John Sturges received his only Oscar nomination for this film. At the end of World War II a disabled soldier (Spencer Tracy) visits a small western town to give a medal to the parents of the man who was killed saving his life, but does not expect the hostile reception he receives. The cast includes Robert Ryan, Dean Jagger and Walter Brennan, but look out for a young Lee Marvin and a youngish Ernest Borgnine.

Literature Group Meeting
2016-11-02 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
“George Gissing” by Alan Andrews

New Members Informal Dining
2016-10-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-08-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Informal Dining evenings are what they say – informal! A perfect opportunity to sign the share register. There are no speakers – just good food, company and wine. You may wish to bring along family and friends with you or join one of our larger club tables, please specify this on booking with Caitlin at reception.
Service between 19:00 – 20:00
Three Course A La Carte Menu.

History Group Meeting
2016-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
John Edmondson on “The Chesney Expedition.”

'A Letter from America: The US Electoral System from Washington to Trump.'
2016-10-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
‘A Letter from America: The US Electoral System from Washington to Trump.’ with Professor Terry Schultz from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.
Professor Terry Schultz will provide an entertaining and enlightened insight into the seeming impenetrable subject of the upcoming US election. From the Primaries and Electoral College to the White House and Senate, and can Donald Trump really succeed? All will be revealed….
£30.00 per person.
Menu
Starter
Clam and sweetcorn chowder
Main Course
Fillet of beef, bordelaise sauce and buttered spinach
(served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes)
Dessert
Warm chocolate brownie with toffee sauce, fudge chunks, whipped cream

£30.00 per person.

Film Group Meeting
2016-10-12 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
12th October, 2016 – “Hobson’s Choice”: this wonderful tale is of an oafish father (Charles Laughton) whose boot-making business is run by his eldest daughter (Brenda de Banzie) and depends on the skill of his shy boot maker (John Mills). Hobson’s life is thrown into chaos when his daughter decides she has other plans. Made in 1954 by director David Lean and based on Harold Brigstock’s play, the film, remains a delight and a masterpiece. It won the British Academy Award for that year and the outside scenes were shot mainly in Salford. They are a reminder of how stark the industrial landscape of the North West was. (Oh and look out for a very young Prunella Scales.)

Athenaeum Film Night - Passport to Pimlico
2016-10-06 18:00 - 21:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Thursday 6th October, 6:00-6:30pm
Athenaeum Film Nights Present – Passport to Pimlico. £10.00 per person, includes a one course supper and refreshments during the interval.
A charming Ealing comedy with turns from dozens of beloved character actors hilariously sending up English stereotypes when Pimlico declares itself independent to escape dour post-war life.

Literature Group Meeting
2016-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
“A Melodramatic Murder Writer”, Wilkie Collins by Michael Byrne.

Founding of the Athenaeum's Library
2016-09-29 19:30 - 21:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Dr Mark Towsey from the University of Liverpool will describe the social, political and economic background of the 18th Century that inspired our Institution’s founders to create a new library in Liverpool.
We will hear about the subscription libraries that came to Britain from the east coast of the USA, as well as the desire to educate and disseminate. Drawing on our own library collection, Dr Towsey’s talk will help us to understand what made it so important for initial Proprietors of the Athenaeum to create a legacy that has lasted over 200 years.

Menu
Starter
Pressed chicken liver and game terrine, pickled mushrooms, beetroot glaze
Main Course
Roast Loin of cod, sun blushed tomato tapenade, herb crumb and lemon butter sauce
(served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes)
Dessert
Poached red wine and vanilla pear, winter berry compote and Pannacotta

History Group Meeting
2016-09-28 14:00 - 17:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Dr Chris Evans on “The History of the Postbox.”

Bluecoat Artist Talk - Alan Phillips
2016-09-20 13:00 - 17:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
As part of Bluecoat Display Centre’s ongoing programme of exciting artist’s talks, the next event will feature jeweller Alan Phillips. Alan will speak about his artistic career.
During his career as a University lecturer in Design, teaching here and in the USA, Alan has been exposed to many disciplines within the subject area of Art and Design. He therefore has a wide range of influences. Alan uses precious materials but has also incorporated others in past work eg. wood, plastics and glass

£12.50 price includes Afternoon Tea

Christmas Informal Dining
2016-09-16 07:00 - 21:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Thursday 22nd December, Service between 19:00 – 20:00
Christmas Informal Dining, £25.00 per person
We finish 2016 in relaxing fashion with an ever popular informal dining occasion. There are no speakers – just good food, company and wine. You may wish to bring along family and friends with you or join one of our larger club tables. Please specify this on booking with Caitlin at reception.

Cheap & Cheerful Supper
2016-09-14 18:30 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Join us for our ever-popular Cheap & Cheerful get together. A fabulous evening of good food and good company! A two course menu for £10 and great offers on wine. Bring friends and family but be sure to book early.
Menu

Main Course
Selection of artisan sausages, creamed Potato, onion ring and red wine sauce
Dessert
Pear and Almond tart, vanilla custard

Literature Group Meeting
2016-09-07 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
“Scandi Crime” by John Morgan

Film Group Meeting
2016-09-02 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Date TBC January, 2017 – “Tokyo Story”: Made in 1953, this film is considered to be one of the greatest ever made. Elderly parents come to visit their children and grandchildren in Tokyo, but the children are busy and the old people upset their routine. The visit goes badly and a few days after the old people return home, the grandmother dies and it is now the turn of the children to make the journey. Directed by Ozu Tasojiro, prepare to have your emotions torn by a simple but very familiar theme.

Tour of the Old Dock
2016-07-27 11:45 - 15:00
Take a tour of Liverpool’s revolutionary Old dock – the world’s first commercial enclosed wet dock. The internationally-important Old Dock has been carefully preserved under Liverpool One, and for the first time in centuries the bed of the Pool – the creek that gave Liverpool its name – can be seen.
The Old Dock was discovered during excavations in 2001 after being buried since 1826. Developers Grosvenor preserved the dock and have made it publicly accessible as an important reminder of Liverpool’s historic status.
Following the tour attendees will head back to the Club for Afternoon tea in the Newsroom.

Summer Concert
2016-07-22 18:30 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Liverpool Chamber Choir return for their regular summer concert, with arrangments of popular songs, including Gershwin, Cole Porter and The Beatles.

Buffet Menu
Spanish style chicken casserole with chorizo and white beans.
Mini salmon en croute’s.
New potatoes.
Sliced York Ham. Egg Mayonnaise.
Orzo & roasted vegetable salad.
Mixed leaf salad.
Coleslaw
Tomato & mozzarella salad
Warm Bread Rolls
Lemon Tart
Strawberry & vanilla Cheesecake.
Individual trifles.

Francis Bacon Exhibition
2016-07-19 10:45 - 12:30 | The Tate, Liverpool, United Kingdom
A visit to the Tate Gallery to view the Francis Bacon exhibition, this will be lead by a curator.

Further details to follow – please book with Caitlin at reception.

Gala Gourmet Dinner
2016-07-08 19:30 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
You are cordially invited to a special Gala Gourmet Dinner at the Club, at what will be President Elect Mark Cronin’s first, and outgoing President Michael Shankland’s final, function.
Guests will be treated to a top gourmet menu spanning eight courses, for a fraction of the price you would be expected to pay anywhere else. Also included in the price is a Crémant Reception Wine on arrival & a glass of Madeira with dessert.
Special wine offers, selected by catering stalwart Mr Frank Moran, will be available during the evening.
Please book your place early to avoid disappointment, there are limited spaces available.
Your full Eight Course Menu will be unveiled soon!

Anniversary Lunch - The Battle of The Somme, 100 Years On
2016-07-01 12:30 - 15:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Anniversary of the Somme Lunch
Friday 1st July 12:30-1:00pm
Menu
Starter
Ham Hock & Apple Salad
English mustard & honey dressing
Main
Lemon Sole with a spinach mousse
fresh peas, jersey royal potatoes & butter sauce
Dessert
English Cheese Board
with biscuits & hand made chutney
Tea, coffee & petit fours

Return to Eatonswill. A Wholly Corrupt Liverpool Election.
2016-06-22 14:00 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom

Antiques Evening
2016-06-16 19:30 - 21:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Jeremy Lamond MRCIS FNAVA ASFA, of Hall’s Shrewsbury returns for the “Antiques Roadshow” dinner, which was a great success last year with undiscovered treasures and some broken dreams!
Please let reception know if you intend to bring items to be valued.
Price is inclusive of a £5.00 donation to the library.
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