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

Library Talk & High Tea. £15.00 per person (price includes a £3.00 donation to the Library) The treasures of the Athenaeum Library, contained within the Committee Room / Strong Room, have been frequently used for tours and publicity purposes. However, the library’s main collection, features significant resources covering a wide selection of topics. Presented by ... Read more

'Put Out More Flags' - By Evelyn Waugh John Morgan

“Shadow of a Doubt” Wednesday 14th June; at 2.00 p.m. in the Wine Servery A SHADOW OF A DOUBT – (USA 1948) Charlie (Joseph Cotton) eludes a police cordon, and takes refuge with his country cousins, Their Daughter (Teresa Wright) takes quite a shine to him until she discovers his appalling scent. Not a healthy ... Read more

An Evening with Dame Lorna—Price to be finalised Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Dame Lorna Muirhead (DCVO DBE) joins us in conversation with Roger Phillip for what promises to be a special evening. Demand for tickets is expected to be high for this function, please book early to avoid disappointment.

Visit to Lady Lever Art Gallery. Edo Japanese Woodcuts followed by lunch across the road. Meet at 11am in the museum Foyer.

"James Allanson Picton:one of the most remarkable and useful men Liverpool has ever produced." The speaker is Roger Hull.