October Social – New Members Evening

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Join us for our October Social Evening 27th October from 6:00pm in the Newsroom. A great way to meet more of your fellow members, guests will be gathering from 6:00pm in the Newsroom with a glass of fizz and nibbles on us! Light entertainment will be provided during the evening – tbc, and there will ... Read more

Theatre Group Visit: Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Theatre Group’s next outing is a visit to the Playhouse on October 28th to watch Dracula: Mina's Reckoning Tickets are available from £26, to be collected from the Concierge in advance Why not visit the club before or after the showing for a bite to eat? Book you place now by 7th October through ... Read more

£26

History Group – Cockfighting in Liverpool: Rise, Fall & Lingering Death

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

This talk will examine the history of cockfighting, once one of England's most popular pastimes, from the medieval period through to its abolition in 1849. It was first recorded in Liverpool in the 16th century, and the talk will focus on the locations of the town's cockpits, and on the close connection of the 'sport' ... Read more

Library & Archives Group Supper

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Im Westen Nichts Neues (All Quiet on The Western Front) By Erich Remarque   Published in 1929 by banned and burned. Why does the Athenaeum have a copy? Followed by the 1979 film - All Quiet on The Western Front.   Talk & Supper available for £16.50. Book your place now via the Members’ Area ... Read more

£25

Friday Evening Dining

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. Typically this will take place on the first Friday of the month, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday.   The Dining Room will be open ... Read more

£24

Literature Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Literature group meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Library Reading Room – any alterations will be notified in good time. There is no need to book for this interest group meeting, simply turn up and enjoy.   This week, Proprietor Ann Bates has agreed to lead the meeting, ... Read more

Sketching Club

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Sketching Club meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm to sketch portraits. Past models have included those in Tudor, English Civil War and Edwardian costume. It adopts the approach of the well-established Liver Sketching Club where individuals learn through practice rather than instruction. This is an informal club for sketchers of ... Read more

Remembrance Sunday Lunch

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Remembrance Sunday Lunch Sunday 12th November, 12:30 for 1:00pm A Traditional Sunday lunch will follow the Civic Remembrance Service at St George’s Plateau. The Club will be open from 11:30am for anyone who wishes to use the facilities before lunch, though guests will be gathering from 12:30pm ahead of lunch at 1:00pm. Book your place ... Read more

£28

Athenaeum Film Nights Presents: Major Barbara

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The next in the series of classic films takes place on Wednesday 15th November. The programme is being finalised by facilitator Dr Ian Cubbin and will be published shortly, though the dates for this seasons film nights can be found below.   Guests gather in the Newsroom from 6:30pm ahead of supper at 7:00pm. The cinema ... Read more

£16.50

Poetry Evening – Presidential Dinner

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Athenaeum is proud to present, as part of this year’s Presidential programme, our first Poetry Night, hosted by Athenaeum Proprietor poet, musician and wit John Gorman (formerly of the Scaffold). John will perform his own work as well as introducing two special guest poets, Keith Wilson (a regular on Radio Merseyside) and Hoylake-born Anna ... Read more

£40