Jack BirleyPENGUINS I have a near-neighbour, who is a policeman. And he told me that, the weekend before the lock-down, he and a colleague were on traffic duty in Borough Road, Birkenhead. They were parked up in a lay-by, where they checked passing cars for number plates and condition, and for driving infringements. Saturday morning was … Read more
During these strange times many of us have turned to the internet as a lifeline to keep us occupied through the lock down. Some of our members may be interested in playing chess online at www.chess.com. If you are interested in light-hearted competition between a fellow member, feel free to contact Nigel Hobro on nigel@hobroaccounts.microsoft.com … Read more
The Institution will commence a phased reopening from Monday 13 July, details of this can be found below. For the time being the Club’s opening hours will be 11:00am to 4:00pm and will be under constant review. It is with great pleasure that I am now able to announce that The Athenaeum will begin the … Read more
Each week we explore one of many fantastic Clubs who share reciprocity with The Athenaeum. In this edition we head to Cambridge to Visit the Hawks’ Club, ‘the home of sporting excellence at Cambridge, since 1872. Address: 18 Portugal Place, Cambridge, CB5 8AF Website: www.hawksclub.co.uk Email: administrator@hawksclub.co.uk Telephone: 01223 314 666 The Hawks’ Club has … Read more
I thought that if I was going to write something this week, I should do it today and not wait until tomorrow – April Fools Day. I am sure that if we had been told that we would have to isolate ourselves in our homes on the 1st April we would all have thought it … Read more
Note from the President Can I first of all say a huge good day to everyone and I hope that you are all well and managing to avoid infection. It is just a week since we initially made the decision to temporarily close the Athenaeum and cancel forthcoming events, but what a week! We are … Read more
Good day all, As we progress into these troubling and uncertain times, we are regularly comforted with the positive mantra that we will get through this together, and that we will come out on the other side both closer and stronger. Its a sentiment I firmly believe to be true, and it is … Read more
Dear all, The Main Committee met this morning (Tuesday 17th March) as a matter of urgency to consider the escalation of the Covid-19 threat and its impact on Club in terms of the safety of staff, Proprietors and visitors. In considering an appropriate response the Committee were mindful of our membership, government recommendations and the … Read more
Please follow the below link to view the Club’s latest Newsletter. Athenaeum Newsletter – Winter Newsletter 2019 pintuhoki88