Bluecoat & Athenaeum Afternoon tea (£12.50pp) Artists talk with Jacqueline Scholes (Silversmith) Tuesday 28th October 1:00-1:30pm From an early age I have been fascinated by beautiful objects. I am interested in their form and function and the materials from which they are made. I like to handle these objects and have always had a desire ... Read more
Wednesday, October 29th—2pm Wine Servery A talk by Alexander McCarthy on “Arthur Schopenhauer’s theory of Art’’
Call my Bluff Wine Evening (£37.50pp) Thursday 30th October 7:00-7:30pm MENU Reception Honey & Mustard Sausages Starter Luxury Seafood Cocktail with King Prawns, Crayfish Tails, Topped with a Brandy & Black Pepper Infused Marie Rose Sauce Main course Devilled chicken with saute mushrooms, Dauphinoise potatoes & glazed carrots Dessert Cheese platter
Athenaeum Literature Group Wednesday 5th November - 1:30pm in the Library (Proprietors and Guests only) Diane Lane will be giving a talk - Subject to follow. The Literature group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
Friday 7th November 2pm in the Wine Servery Dave Roscoe—American Film Music
Remembrance Sunday Lunch (£25.00) Sunday 9th November 12:30-1:00pm MENU A Traditional Three Course Roast
THE ATHENAEUM WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL PROPRIETORS TO A “THREE” SESSION DEMONSTRATION OF FOOD PREPERATION AND PRESENTATION BY OUR CHEF RUSSELL HOUGH “STARTERS” WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2014 “MAIN COURSE” WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2014 “DESSERTS” WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2014 THE EVENING WILL START AT 6.30PM WITH A DEMONSTRATION FOR APPROXIMATLY ... Read more
Hugh Hollinhurst talks on ‘Story & Architecture of Bootle’ 2pm in the Library All Welcome
Athenaeum Debates In conjunction with the School’s Parliament the Athenaeum will be hosting another series of non-competitive debates for older students across Merseyside. The first will take place on 18th November at 10:00am in the Library. The subjects will be announced later but as a usual they will be current important issues. These debates are ... Read more
Tuesday 18th November – 1:30pm in the Wine Servery (Proprietors and Guests only) On the 18th of November we shall combine film and theatre with a recording of a stage performance of The Merchant of Venice. Laurence Olivier is cast as Shylock, and Joan Plowright is Portia.
Cheap & Cheerful Supper (£10.00pp) Thursday 20th November 6:30-7:00pm This popular supper is an Institution in its own right. No presentations or after dinner speeches, just good food & company at a phenomenal price. MENU Main Hot Pot Dessert Apple Pie
Wednesday, November 26th—2pm Wine Servery A talk by Eileen Wilshaw on "Inns, Taverns and Alehouses; the social, economic and political functions of Chester's drinking houses in the late 18th and early 19th centuries."
Athenaeum film nights present (£10.00pp) Kind hearts and coronets Wednesday 26th november 6:00-6:30pm Louis Mazzini's mother belongs to the aristocratic family D'Ascoyne, but she ran away with an opera singer. Therefore, she and Louis were rejected by the D'Ascoynes. Once adult, Louis decides to avenges his mother and him, by becoming the next Duke of ... Read more
Joint Lunch with the ESU Thursday 27th November 12:00-12:30pm £17.50 Speaker Professor Mike Bode gives us a talk about the ‘Star of Bethlehem’ Menu: Roast Sirloin of Beef, Mini Yorkshire Pudding Filled with Horseradish Creamed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Roast Potatoes, Red Wine Sauce ~~~~~~~~~ Apple Pie and Cream