Friday 24th November, from 6:30pm in the Newsroom The traditional Library Dinner showcases the importance of our library to the Athenaeum’s past, present and future. It is the first of the three formal events scheduled for this Presidential year and includes a reception drink, a delicious meal and talk from guest speaker Dr David Jordan, ... Read more
The President, Dr Paul Burns will be the guest speaker at November's History Group Meeting: Topic to be finalised. Attendance of the talk is free for Members are guests. Talk: 2:30pm in the Library Reading Room
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. This December we have a special edition ... Read more
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
The Liverpool Chamber Choir will return at the ever-popular Carol Evening. We will be gathering in the Newsroom from 6:00pm before supper at 6:30pm in the Dining Room ahead of mulled wine, mince pies and carols back in the Newsroom from 8:15pm! £30.00 per person. Book your place now via the Members' Area or through ... Read more
Join us for our Christmas Social Evening 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. Past President Dr Rob Huxley will be running 'the Presidential Pub Quiz' during the evening at what will be a light hearted and enjoyable ... Read more
It's our signature Afternoon Tea with a Christmas twist - don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy our luxurious selection of savouries & pastries, themed especially for Yuletide. Enjoy a festive afternoon tea and a glass of fizz in your Club. Tickets are £39.99 per head. Book here to directly through the Concierge.
Literature & History group (joint meeting) - Tuesday 12th December 2023 - 2pm in the Library Reading Room A talk based on the stories of 3 women from the Icelandic sagas, comparing the saga with the archaeological record to assess how realistic a picture the saga presents. There is no need to book for this ... Read more
The next in the series of classic films takes place on Wednesday 13th December. 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
Join the President in raising a glass to toast to a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year at the Club's Annual Christmas Dinner. Guests will be gathering in the Newsroom from 12:30pm for a glass of fizz ahead of a hearty Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings at 1:00pm in the Dining Room. Book your ... Read more