The Literature Group meets in the Library at 2:00pm on the first Tuesday of the month. Cath Hayes on 'Writing for the Stage' . . Further to her talk about writing for television, Cath - by popular request! - will talk about her experiences of the theatre, Cath's writing career started at the Playhouse, since ... Read more

The Annual General Meeting of the Proprietors of The Athenaeum will take place on Wednesday 6th October at 6:00pm in the Newsroom. The Dining Room will be open from 12:30pm until 8:00pm for Members to dine before or after the meeting, and advance booking is recommended.   The business of the meeting will be circulated ... Read more

The Photography Group meet at 4:00pm on the 1st Thursday of the month in the Library. There will be a talk on the Kodak Brownie camera and how its inventor George Eastman built one of the worlds most successful corporations based on helping everyone to capture their memorable moments - Kodak Moments. This little 1 ... Read more

The Library & Archives Group host a talk  on Friday 15th October from 5:30pm  in the Library, with Dr Xanthe Brooke and Proprietor Dr Stephen Lloyd. This event was originally scheduled for Thursday 14th October. William Roscoe - Collector Members and guests are welcome to attend and there is no need to book for the ... Read more

Join us on Wednesday 20th October, for a special reception to welcome our new President, The Reverend Canon Dr Crispin Pailing, into office. This is a great opportunity to meet our new President as well as other members, as you enjoy some first class Athenaeum hospitality with a champagne reception and buffet, courtesy of your ... Read more

Members and guests are invited to attend a special live interview and supper with Proprietors James Corbett and Roger Phillips. Broadcaster Roger Phillips will be interviewing author James Corbett about his debut novel ‘The Outsiders’, which has been longlisted for the 2022 Portico Prize. Reserve your tickets now and receive a copy on the night! Liverpool ... Read more