On a typical Irish summer’s day (gale force winds, horizontal rain), we were lucky enough to take refuge in the Ulster Reform Club in the heart of Belfast. Being founded in the 1880s, it is one of our more modern reciprocals, but clearly has its traditions and they are well maintained. The Club is on … Read more
Britannia Waives the Rules By Phil Whitfield Headline writing is harder than you might imagine. Andy Webster’s over the i’s Proms story left the rest of Fleet Street banjaxed. ‘Browsing a chum’s family ancestry former Quarry Bank teacher John Ashcroft, known to many Proprietors, says a catchy title’s needed. ‘Such as?’ ‘Fuchs Off.’ ‘Legendary,’ says … Read more
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
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
Have you heard? The Athenaeum is opening for Heritage Open Day! ON Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September the Club will be opening its doors for two very special days! Many pass the Athenaeum’s Church Alley doorway without knowing what exactly it is, now’s your chance to come inside and discover The Athenaeum! On Saturday … Read more
In yesterday’s edition of The Times there featured a full-page obituary for our friend and Past President, Sir David Maddison. Sir David passed away peacefully earlier in July of this year, and we hope you agree that the piece, which can be found below, is a fitting tribute to a great man who will be … Read more
Yesterday many across the world commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the Normandy landings. Often referred to as D-Day, the Allied Invasion of Normandy during World War II was the largest seaborne invasion in history and laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front. Members of the Athenaeum and the Alexandrian’s of Merseyside, … Read more
Staff were greeted to a shock this morning upon the discovery that our grand Presidents’ Board, located in the entrance hall, had vanished! Initial reports pointed to daring heist by a Past President who had recently suggested the board would look good in his new kitchen, but after thorough interrogation the suspect cleared his name, … Read more
You can find details of all the events taking place this month here: https://theathenaeum.org.uk/upcoming-events-this-october/ Details of all of the Club’s events until the end of the year can be found at https://theathenaeum.org.uk/events/ Last Chance to book!!! ‘Liverpool Beyond The Brink’, Dinner with Professor Michael Parkinson CBE – Friday, 12th October 2018 We’re delighted to … Read more