STRANGER THAN FICTION The fascinating lives of three bestselling authors from the 20th century Just some of the stories you will discover: The ambitious writer who became a Guinness World Record holder, and tracked down Dr Crippen's mistress after she went into hiding; the brave author who flew Spitfires in WW2 then moved to Scotland ... Read more
We are delighted to invite all Athenaeum members to the first of what we hope will become the annual Sons & Daughters Dinner on Saturday, 8th February 2025. This special event offers the perfect opportunity to share an enjoyable evening with your sons, daughters, or any family members aged 14 and above, while introducing them ... Read more
February 13 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Proprietor Graham Burgess will give a talk on the battle of Brunanburh. This talk is free of charge to members and their guests.
Celebrate with us this Valentine’s Day at The Athenaeum. We invite you to an enchanting evening filled with delightful surprises and exquisite dining. Event Details: •Date: Friday, 14th February 2025 •Time: Table bookings available from 6:00pm to 8:00pm •Venue: The Athenaeum •Price: £60.00 per person Your ticket includes: •A reception drink to set the mood ... Read more
Are you interested in researching the history of your Athenaeum share and find more about the Proprietors who came before you? Join your fellow Proprietors on any or all of the organised sessions on a Saturday afternoon. Members Helen & Stephen Lyus will be available to help Proprietors investigate their share’s previous holders, giving advice ... Read more
Murder Mystery Evening ‘‘Allo ‘Allo’ Thursday 20th February 2024, 6:00pm £35.00 per ticket Join us for a hilariously suspenseful evening night of murder, mystery and questionable accents in German-occupied France. Step into a bustling French café, where the coffee is strong, the accents are thicker and secrets lurk behind every corner. And where the café ... Read more
Named after the Club's patron, the Goddess of wisdom and war 'Athena', the Athena Dining Evening is a quarterly spectacle for Proprietors to enjoy fine food, elegant service, good company, in the magnificent surroundings of the Committee Room. There are very limited number of places available for this premium event, do book early via the ... Read more
As the nights begin the darken we commence the next series of Athenaeum film nights, showing a classic film each month between October and April. Guests gather from 6:30pm ahead of a one course supper in the Newsroom at 7:00pm. The screening will begin at 8:00pm in the Wine Servery with sweets served at the ... Read more
On the last Friday of the month we typically hold a welcome evening for new members. These informal social events are great way for members -both new and longstanding- to meet, and importantly is an opportunity for newer members sign the historic 1809 share register if they have not done so yet after joining. Join ... Read more
Athenaeum Literature Group 4th March 2025 at 2.00.pm in the Library Reading Room This month we are delighted to welcome local poet and playwright Stephen Regan, who will be reading some of his work and talking about writing poetry. Stephen Regan’s poems have been published in various literary journals, including … Envoi; Reach Poetry; Killing ... Read more