Music Group - Summer Concert
2015-06-10 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
The Bentley Operatic Society have agreed to play a concert for the Music Group on the evening of Wednesday 10th June – further details are to follow.
Negotiations are in place for a second concert to take place in November

Antiques Evening with Jeremy Lamond
2015-06-11 19:00 - 22:00
Library Event
Antiques
Supper Evening
11th June 7pm
Bring your small antiques and collectables for appraisal & evaluation. No jewellery or furniture please
With Jeremy Lamond
of Bargain Hunt and many other TV programmes
Director Hall’s Shrewsbury
£28.50

The Battle of Quatre Bras - Bi-Centenary Dinner
2015-06-16 19:00 - 22:00
The Battle of Quatre Bras
Bi-Centenary Dinner
Tuesday 16th June
7:00-7:30pm
£30.00 per person

Fresh Pea Soup
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6oz Beef Wellington, Panache of Vegetables served with Roast Potatoes baked in Marmite
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(V) Lancashire Butter Pie served with Vegetables (V)
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Bread & Butter Pudding served with Marmalade Custard
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Cheese Board

Joint meeting of the Arts & History Interest Groups
2015-06-17 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 17th June – 2pm Wine servery
Joint meeting of the History & Arts Group
‘London, its growth from 54BC to C18th’
An Illustrated talk by Jutta Hesketh
(Proprietor)

Arts Group
2015-06-29 14:00 - 16:00
Monday 29th June 2015 – 2pm – Wine Servery
Italian Renaissance Courts
An Illustrated Talk by Bernadette Hamilton

Arts Group
2015-06-29 14:00 - 16:00
Monday 29th June
2pm in the Wine Servery
‘Italian Renaissance Courts’
An Illustrated talk by Bernadette Hamilton (Guest Speaker)

Presidential Outing - Knowsley Hall
2015-07-14 14:30 - 16:30
Presidential Outing to Knowsley Hall
Thursday 14th July
2:30pm until 4:30pm
£16.50 per person
Limited availability

A special guided tour of Knowsley Hall by our very own Dr Stephen Lloyd.
Please make your own way to the Hall, directions are available at Reception if required.

Arts Group
2015-07-16 14:00 - 16:00
16th July 2015
Joint meeting with the Architecture Group
2pm at St George’s Hall
‘The Inspirational Beauty of St George’s Hall and William Brown Street’ its sculpture and statuary with a break for tea at the Walker Art Gallery.

Arts & Architecture Group
2015-07-16 14:00 - 16:00
Thursday 16th July
Arts & Architecture Group Joint Meeting
A tour commencing at St George’s Hall at 2pm with Hugh Hollinghurst.
‘The Inspirational Beauty of St George’s Hall and William Brown Street’ , its Sculpture and Statuary with a break for Tea at the Walker Art Gallery

Late Summer Songs - Summer Concert
2015-07-24 18:30 - 22:00
‘Late Summer Songs’
Summer Concert
Friday 24th July
6:30—7:00pm
£20.00 per person

A summer performance from the Liverpool Chamber Choir.
6:30pm Arrival
7:00pm Supper Served
8:30pm Concert Commences

Salmon Wellington with Spinach, Summer Salad with Oranges & Raddish served w. New Potatoes (Family Service)
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Strawberry Tart served with Honey Mascarpone

Garden Party at the Bluecoat
2015-08-05 17:30 - 20:00
Garden Party at the Bluecoat
Wednesday 5th August
5:30pm—8:00pm
£22.00 per person

A glass of fizz on arrival at the Bluecoat and a choice of 4 canapés per person, our own Wallace Fields will be tickling the ivories throughout. Following the party vegetable sushi will be available in the Newsroom.

Film Group - The Classic British Comedy
2015-09-11 14:00 - 16:00
Friday 11th September; at 2.00 p.m. The classic British Comedy
GENEVIEVE. (GB 1953)
Directed by Henry Cornelius.
Genevieve is a vintage motor car, and of course is driven to Brighton in the Old Crocks Race. But on the return its owner (John Gregson) bets another driver (Kenneth More) he can get back to London first. There are no holds barred in this battle, to the disgust of their womenfolk (Dinah Sheridan, Kay Kendall). Larry Adler wrote the famous theme tune. In colour.

Architecture Group
2015-09-16 14:00 - 15:30
THE MERSEY GATEWAY (RUNCORN BRIDGE)
A NEW ICONIC STRUCTURE
The largest construction project in Europe! £1.6Billion! And on your doorstep!
The new bridge is an essential link for the Airport & extension to the Liverpool Dock system.
Dr Brian Carr will explain the scope/benefits/design and plans for the old bridge.
A fantastic exciting project on our doorstep with huge implications for Liverpool
WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER – THE LIBRARY 2PM

Troika Presents, with Wallace Fields
2015-09-17 18:30 - 23:00
Troika Presents, with Wallace Fields
Thursday 17th September
6:30-7:00pm
£25.00 per person

A Russian Banquet & Concert.
7:00pm—2 Course Dinner
8:15pm— Concert begins in Newsroom
10:15pm—Fin
11:00pm—Carriages

Chicken Kiev, Kartoshka Potatoes & Green Beans
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Apple & Almond Cake

Arts Group Outing
2015-09-21 10:45 - 14:00
Monday 21st September — 10:45am Outing
“Picturing Venice”
10:45am Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight. Followed by lunch at the Port Sunlight Museum. Booking essential, menu details distributed upon booking.

Artists Talk with Mike Badger (Bluecoat Display Centre)
2015-09-22 13:00 - 16:00
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
2015-09-25 17:30 - 20:00
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

History Group
2015-09-30 14:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 30th September — 2pm Wine Servery
Nigel Gilmour
“Tussling and Drawing Blood—Justice in C17th Prescot”

'Talking to the City' with Sue Owen
2015-10-02 18:30 - 22:00
‘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
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Bread & Butter Pudding served with Custard

Athenaeum Debates
2015-10-06 10:00 - 13:00
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 the Debates.

Literature Group
2015-10-07 14:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 7th October — 2pm Library
Dr Tony Gilbertson
“The Many Sides of Neville Shute”

Literature Group
2015-10-07 14:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 4th November — 2pm Library
David Brazendale
“The Diary of Ellen Weeton”

New Members Informal Dining
2015-10-07 19:00 - 23:00
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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 new members who have joined the Athenaeum in the last few months.

Cheap & Cheerful Supper
2015-10-09 18:30 - 22:00
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
2015-10-20 12:30 - 15:00
‘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 & Watercress Soup
W. a Warm Bread Roll
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Braised Beef Olive Stuffed with Mushrooms served with a Bordelaise Sauce, Cauliflower Cheese & New Potatoes
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Lemon Tart

Architecture Group
2015-10-21 14:00 - 15:30
THE NEW ROYAL LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL
THE LARGEST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CURRENTLY UNDER
CONSTRUCTION IN LIVERPOOL
Mr Aidan Kehoe, Chief Executive on what are the needs of a large new hospital today , construction & planning behind this very important project
WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER – THE LIBRARY 2PM

History Group
2015-10-22 14:00 - 15:30
Thursday 22nd October — 2pm Library
Tom Iley
“Meet Mr Parker”
Come and listen to the story of our mystery man.

'Della Robbia Pottery', with Colin Simpson (Arts Group Lunch)
2015-10-29 12:00 - 15:00
Arts Group Lunch—‘Della Robbia Pottery’
Lunch with Colin Simpson
Thursday 29th October
12:00-12:30pm
£14.50 per person
This lunch is sponsored by the Arts Interest Group who welcome Colin Simpson, Curator and Chief Officer of the Williamson Museum of Art Gallery, Birkenhead, who will recall the Della Robbia Pottery.
Beef Bourguignon Pot Pie, Potato Croquette & Green Beans
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Lemon Syllabub with Forest Fruits

'Call My Bluff' - Wine Tasting
2015-11-04 19:00 - 23:00
‘Call My Bluff’ Wine Tasting
Wednesday 4th November
7:00-7:30pm
Price to be confirmed

Expect, on 4th November, lies, exaggeration, funny voices and sheer mayhem as people who should know better misbehave about wine in the Call My Bluff evening, another of Frank Moran’s mad wheezes.
Menu to follow

Remembrance Sunday Lunch
2015-11-08 12:30 - 15:00
Remembrance Sunday Lunch
Sunday 8th November
12:30-1:00pm
£25.00 per person

Traditional Sunday lunch following the Civic Remembrance Service at St George’s Plateau.

Cream of Vegetable Soup (V) served w. a Warm Bread Roll.
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Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding, Seasonal Vegetables and Roast Potatoes
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Apple Pie & Custard
