The latest news from the Athenaeum.
Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week we are joined by Proprietor 68, Reverend Philip Waldron Who are you? The Rev. Philip Waldron, Minister for Ullet Road Unitarian Church, Wirral Unitarians, Southport Unitarians. For those who don’t know William Roscoe one of the founders of the Athenaeum was a Unitarian. He attended … Read more
As we become aware of chillier mornings and the nights drawing in, we should be looking forward to an exciting calendar of events organised by our new President. Sadly, this year you will be well aware that this is not the case. Firstly I am writing this as the President rather than Martin Amlôt because … Read more
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
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
Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week in we are joined by Country Member Jeannette Strickland. Who are you? I am Jeannette Strickland. I am a qualified archivist, now working as a heritage consultant, and also a postgraduate student. Although born in Yorkshire and now resident in Sussex, I have several links … Read more
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
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
Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week in we are joined by Proprietor 161, Committee Member Mr Jim Bellew. Who are you? I’m James Aloysius Bellew, I think my father gave me the middle name as a challenge. It originally belonged to my grandfather, who was killed in the engine of the … Read more
Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week in we are joined by Proprietor 456, Catering Representative Professor John Belchem. Who are you? I am an academic historian who joined the University of Liverpool in January 1980 from an earlier post in New Zealand, and progressed through the ranks to become Head of … Read more
Every Monday we profile one of our Members. This week in we are joined by Proprietor 330, Committee Member Ken Orme. Who are you? My life story is one of unimportence. Brought up in 2up 2down terrace in Whiston, gas lit, ourside toilet ie Midden and bath hung on a nail in the yard. Went … Read more