Nominations to serve on the Main Committee

This year’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 22 October 2020 and the Order of Business will as usual include the election of candidates to serve on the Main Committee. There are three vacancies this year, and nominations are now being received to serve on the Main Committee. If there are more nominations … Read more

Member Monday #018

Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week in we are joined by Country Member Dr Demetrios Zamboglou. 1. Who are you? I am Dr Demetrios Zamboglou, the new Group Chief Operational Officer at CFI Financial Group, a global online broker, overseeing the operational strategy, policies, and execution, supporting the Company’s vision of … Read more

Opera Update from Proprietor David Cox.

I am delighted to report that the Sir David Maddison Opera Prize which was postponed from June 12th due to the Coronavirus pandemic, is now confirmed to take place on Saturday November 7th. There will be a limited number of tickets available to attend the event, due to social distancing considerations within the club, and reservations … Read more

Member Monday #016

Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week in we are joined by Proprietor 238, Mr John Drysdale. Who are you? I am John Drysdale a local businessman, I run a successful training and development company as well as being part of a global coaching and business consulting company. What is your greatest … Read more

Member Monday #015

Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week in we are joined by Proprietor 395, Mrs Jane Owens. Who are you? My name is Jane Owens. I am a school governor of many years standing in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools where I am the chair of those boards. I am also the … Read more

Using Your Club Post Lockdown

Newsroom Table service is in operation – a server will guide you to your table, guests are asked to steer clear of the bar area and remain seated. The furniture has been organised for physical distancing, without losing a social element. Please refrain from moving the furniture within the Newsroom. Tables of up to four … Read more

LILAC Information Literacy Award, Sponsored by the Athenaeum

Congratulations to Emily Hurt, winner of the 2018 LILAC Information Literacy Award, sponsored by the Athenaeum. Emily was presented the award by Proprietor and former Chairman of our Library, David Brazendale, at LILAC’s Awards Dinner at the Metropolitan Cathedral earlier this year. Both Emily and David can be seen here in a picture from the … Read more

We’re delighted to announce…

We are delighted to announce that the Athenaeum has established four new reciprocal agreements with Club’s within the UK and further afield. We are currently in the process of expanding our reciprocal list for your benefit, if you have any suggestions Club’s we may approach, or cities that our list currently lacks, please contact Jack … Read more

Heritage Open Day – 9th September 2017

‘Step inside Church Alley’s discrete doorway and enter part of Liverpool’s History’.   Founded in 1797 by prominent Liverpool figures, the Athenaeum is one of the oldest private members clubs in the UK. Entry into the enigmatic doorway located on Church Alley is restricted only to its Members -or Proprietors as they are known as … Read more

Reciprocal Review – The Hamilton Club, Canada

In one of our irregular reports on visits to reciprocal clubs, Mark Cronin reports back from the hardship of a visit to the Hamilton Club, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.   It is not often I find myself at a loose end at lunchtime, even less often when five minutes’ walk from one of our reciprocal clubs. … Read more