“A Corrupt Liverpool Election” by HH Richard Hamilton Further details to follow.

Athenaeum Talks "Understanding Tomorrow's World" This presentation by Drs Alex. McMinn MBE (Past President), Jack Brettle and Neil Stephenson will introduce a non-scientific audience to a wide range of scientific developments that are affecting our lives - robots and artificial intelligence (particularly robots that help sustain independent living), computer controlled (autonomous) vehicles, 3D printers, Gene ... Read more

“More Scandi Crime” Further details to follow

‘Saving the Bluecoat, Regenerating the City’. £15.00 per person. A talk by Proprietor and eminent historian Professor John Belchem on the remarkable history of the building since the School vacated in 1906. Price includes a reception drink and a two course supper.

Literary Lunch Talk. £20.00 per person Lunch will be followed by the opportunity to hear Jodi Hollander, the well-known American poet, read from her just published new collection. Jodi’s reading will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions. The book will be on sale at the lunch.

"La Ronde"

Wine Tasting Dinner—Call My Bluff £39.00 per person If you have yet to attend one of the Club’s ‘Call My Bluff’ evenings, they come highly recommended! A top class 4 course menu accompanied by 4 wines and a barrel of laughs. A most enjoyable evening. MENU STARTER Gateaux of provencal vegetables, crottin de chavignol mousse ... Read more

Bernadette Hamilton will be presenting an artist much admired. Iris Origo Historian, inspired gardener and art collector. All Proprietors and Guests are welcome.

Architecture Group meeting: Wednesday 24 May, 5:30pm in the Library. The revamp of the Athenaeum Architectural Group comes at a most interesting moment. After decades of decline and neglect, followed by our culture-led renaissance, the city region is now seeing major investment and fundamental change in its built-environment. From the new container port to the ... Read more

Dinner with Suzy Jones. 25.00 per person Suzy Jones, Director of RIBA North West will share with us the ambitious plans her organisation has for its newly established headquarters at the Pierhead.   STARTER Pressed Ham & cheddar terrine with apple chutney & capers MAIN Satimbocca (chicken Breast) with fresh sage, parma ham, and stuffed ... Read more