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SUMMARY:Library & Archives Group - Meet the Curator
DESCRIPTION:Three months after taking over the position of Curator of the Athenaeum Library\, Heather Thrift will speak about the collections we have\, the treasures we hold\, and her vision for the Athenaeum library of tomorrow. \nFood will be available in the Newsroom before and after the talk\, if you will be eating please make a reservation where possible to assist the team with Catering. \n  \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/library-archive-group-the-cartoons-of-james-gillray-other-satirists/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240928T150958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T115902Z
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SUMMARY:Rogue Agent: By James Crossland (Book Launch)
DESCRIPTION:A SPECIAL BOOK LAUNCH FOR ROGUE AGENT BY JAMES CROSSLAND\nIN LIVERPOOL’S ICONIC ATHENAEUM LIBRARY READING ROOM \nWEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2024\n6PM TO 8PM (INCLUDES TALK AND WINE RECEPTION) \n** BOOK YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE NOW ** \nROGUE AGENT: THE THRILLING BIOGRAPHY OF ROBERT BRUCE LOCKHART\, BRITAIN’S ‘AGENT’ IN MOSCOW \nSir Robert Bruce Lockhart (1887–1970) was an impressive figure: a diplomat\, intelligence agent\, conspirator\, journalist and propagandist who played a key role in both world wars. He was a man who charmed his way into the confidences of everyone from Leon Trotsky to Anthony Eden. A man whom the influential press baron Lord Beaverbook claimed ‘could well have been prime minister’. And yet Lockhart died almost forgotten and near destitute\, a Scottish footnote in the pages of history. \nRogue Agent is the first biography of this gifted yet habitually flawed maverick. It chronicles his many exploits\, from his time as Britain’s ‘Agent’ in Moscow\, and his role in a plot to bring down the communist regime\, to leading the Political Warfare Executive\, a secret body responsible for disinformation and propaganda in the Second World War. \nExploring Lockhart’s unorthodox thinking and contributions to the development of psychological warfare as well as his hedonistic lifestyle\, late nights and many affairs that left him in a state of perpetual debt\, Rogue Agent tells the thrilling story of this unconventional war hero. \nJoin James Crossland in conversation with Ian Skillicorn of the Liverpool Book Club for this special book launch event\, which includes a live author interview and audience Q&A in the Athenaeum Library Reading Room\, followed by a wine and canapés reception in the News Room. \nThere are only a few tickets left at the time of writing\, book your place now via the Concierge.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/rogue-agent-by-james-crossland-book-launch/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240821T180352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T145151Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the President: Welcoming Professor George King
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 10th October to welcome Professor George King at his inaugural event as President of the Athenaeum. \nExpect an enjoyable evening with fizz\, food\, music and perhaps a short speech or two. \nItinerary: \n18:00-19:00 Drinks Reception \n19:00 Food served \n20:00 Entertainment \n22:45 Last Orders at the Bar \nBook your place now with via the Concierge Desk or through the Members’ Area. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/meet-the-president-welcoming-professor-george-king/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240925T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T143551Z
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SUMMARY:History Group with Christina Clarke
DESCRIPTION:Mrs Christina Clarke who will give us an illustrated talk on Charkes Renee Macintosh\, Scottish architect\, designer\, writer\, artist and colourist. Members will remember Christina’s engrossing talk on the History of the Walker Art Gallery last March. \nThis talk may be of interest also to the members of the History of Art group\, but is free of charge to all Members and their guests. \nThis is a joint meeting of the History Group & The History of Arts Group and will take place in the Reading Room. \n  \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/history-group-with-christina-clarke/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240821T175813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T175841Z
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SUMMARY:Athenaeum AGM 2024
DESCRIPTION:All Proprietors are welcome to attend the Athenaeum AGM 2024. \nPlease register your attendance with the Concierge desk.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/athenaeum-agm-2024/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240928T140815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T140815Z
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SUMMARY:Literature Group
DESCRIPTION:The Literature Group typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Reading Room. \n  \nToday’s meeting: POEMS FOR AN ECHOING BATHROOM  !! \nGo on\, admit it\, we’ve all cut loose in the bathroom with our favourite verses sending a shiver through the shower head and startling the loofah as the tiled acoustic makes us sound like Richard Burton or Judi Dench !   You know you did !    Poetry is meant to be spoken\, declaimed even roared so why not bring in a favourite  or a few to get the attention of the pigeons outside Primark ?     There can be whispers\, too : certainly one I have in mind is elegiac.    No need to explain your selection\, just take a breath\, stand and deliver.  [ No\, I’m not reciting ” The Highwayman ” though it’s a great bathroom boomer. ] \nThis could be a lively end to the year of wonderful literary events organised by Paul Burns which have so enhanced our lives. \n  \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/literature-group-26/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240927T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240408T121934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T093235Z
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SUMMARY:President's Farewell Party & Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Proprietors Ron Jones and Paul Burns’s revised and updated iteration of The History of The Athenaeum is ready to launch—and what better way to welcome this publication into the world than with a swinging soirée in the Newsroom? \nPresident Edward Ashton and Proprietor Neville Carrick produced a history of the club to celebrate our bicentenary in 1997. This has long been out of print and earlier this year\, following a chat in the Newsroom\, the current President and Ron Jones decided that we really need a history of the Athenaeum to sell to Proprietors and visitors. They have retained Carrick and Ashton’s original text but added a few more pages to bring it up to date\, enhanced the illustrations and added some splendid new colour photos\, taken by Ron. Both paperbacks and a limited hardback edition will be available to buy at the launch. \nAs this will be the last social function of the current Presidency\, we have decided to throw a bit of a party\, with a splendid Athenaeum buffet and live music from Proprietor Terry Crolley and our old friends Modjango\, who will be playing both Gypsy Jazz and tunes to dance to. \nAll Proprietors\, associate members and guests are welcome. \nTickets: £15.00 \n  \nEvent Schedule \n6:00pm – Reception: Classical music played by Terry Crolley on the piano \n6:30pm – Book Launch: The History of the Athenaeum 1797-2024  \n7:00pm – Buffet served \n7:30pm – Modjango Jazz \n9.30pm to 10.30pm – Bar service \n  \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/new-members-welcome-evening-september/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240718T082224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T132540Z
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SUMMARY:Shareholders & Slavery
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Laurence Westgaph to the Athenaeum to talk about the institution’s links to the transatlantic trade in enslaved people. Many of our early Proprietors benefitted\, directly or indirectly\, form this heinous trade. \nSome of you will remember the fascinating and enlightening presentation Laurence gave over two years ago about this important subject. Since then\, the Liverpool Black History Research Group has continued to research the topic and you will find further details of their findings on our website under the heading ‘The Athenaeum and Slavery’. It is a vast subject and the club continues to support LBHRG in its efforts to uncover more of this once hidden history. \nLaurence and his colleagues will discuss the discoveries they have made and the next stage of their research. \nLiverpool Black History Group (LBHRG) has been established for some 5 years and is led by Laurence Westgaph. It is a collective of volunteers who sit outside academia. Through its research\, it seeks to highlight the importance of the slave economy to Liverpool’s growth in the late 18th and early 19th centuries\, and the city’s history as home to the oldest black community in Europe. Further information is available via www.LBHRG.com \nThe presentation will be followed by a three-course meal in the Dining Room. If you wish to attend the presentation but not the dinner\, you may do so without charge but please book a place. We expect there to be a high demand for places\, so please book early. \nTickets: £37.00
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/shareholders-slavery/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240905T195348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T195348Z
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SUMMARY:History Group: The History of Geology and Landscape of Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of our History Group will take place on Tuesday\, September 17th\, at 2.30pm when Professor Jim Marshall will give us an illustrated talk on The History of the Geology and Landscape of Liverpool.  It has interesting links to the discussion on the talk on the environment given by Professor Chesters in February 2024. \nThis meeting is free to Athenaeum members and their guests.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/history-group-the-history-of-geology-and-landscape-of-liverpool/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240515T150808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T155706Z
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SUMMARY:History Group - Geology of Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Library Reading Room for another meeting of the History Group. \nProfessor Jim Marshall will speak on The History of the Geology and Landscape of Liverpool. \nAttendance of this talk is free to charge to members.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/history-group-12/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240408T120648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T120648Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Evening Dining - September
DESCRIPTION:At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining\, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. \nTypically this will take place on the first Friday of the month\, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday. \nThe Dining Room will be open from 6:00pm for table bookings with slots every 15 minutes until 8:00pm. If you would like to join our Club table\, which dines at 7:30pm\, please stipulate this when booking. \nYou can book for Friday Evening Dining now via the Members’ Area or through the Concierge.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/friday-evening-dining-september/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T053000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240717T123457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T123611Z
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SUMMARY:Going on the Ghan - One of the World's Greatest Train Journeys
DESCRIPTION:The Ghan is one of the world’s great rail journeys\, running across Australia\, from Darwin in the North to Adelaide in the South across the red centre. The railway was designed to link the Northern Territory to the rest of Australia. \nCompleted in 2004 (120 years after the project started) it now operates as a luxury “land cruise” by Journey Beyond. Proprietor Ursula Curwen was fortunate to travel Platinum Class across the great southern land and her talk invites you aboard the train with her to explore Australia’s remarkable landscape\, eating amazing food and meeting its people discovering their stories. \nThis talk is free to members. Dining is available before and after the event if booked before hand. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/going-on-the-ghan-one-of-the-worlds-greatest-train-journeys/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240821T170901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T170901Z
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SUMMARY:Literature Group: Phillipa Holloway
DESCRIPTION:Join the Literature Group for a fascinating discussion with academic\, author and prose specialist Phillipa Holloway\, whose debut novel\, The Half-life of Snails\, has been featured in an international podcast and serialized in a national newspaper. \nHer short fiction/non-fiction is published in the US\, Australia\, Africa\, Europe and the UK in various publications including Ascent\, Bukker Tillibul\, New Contrast\, Litro\, Literati\, Lunate\, Comma Press\, Commonwealth Writers\, and as a single-authored chapbook with Nightjar Press. She has also won prizes and literary awards including the Rhys Davies Short Story Award\, the Fish Publishing Prize\, The Scythe Prize\, and the Writers & Artists Working Class Writers’ Prize. \nBook now with the Concierge desk.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/literature-group-phillipa-holloway/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240830T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240408T120204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T120204Z
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SUMMARY:New Members Welcome Evening - August
DESCRIPTION:It’s once again time to welcome our newest Proprietors in this New Members event\, complete with share register signing ceremony\, reception drinks & a delicious buffet for those who book. \nA 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! \nLight entertainment will be provided during the evening – tbc\, and there will also be an opportunity for our new Proprietors to sign their share in the history 1809 share register. \nA buffet will also be available during the evening – prebooking is required to assist with catering. \n  \nDrinks Reception : 6:00pm \nSigning Ceremony: 6:30pm \nBuffet Served: 7:30pm \n  \nAttendance of the reception is free of charge. \nTickets for the buffet are £15. \nBook your place now via the Members’ Area or with the Concierge.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/new-members-welcome-evening-august/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240823T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240823T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240808T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T130216Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Social: 007 Evening (Postponed)
DESCRIPTION:You may be Proprietor 007 or 495\, we have a mission for you all\, if you choose to accept. \nRendezvous\, Newsroom\, 18:00. \nAn evening of cocktails and dancing\, with music from the movies at our secret location on the heart of the city. Martini on arrival\, made with a signature gin of your choice. \nSummer buffet from 19:00 to 20:00. \nCome dressed as a secret agent\, villain or bond girl. Agent provocateurs\, collaborators and representatives of foreign powers are welcome too. \nPrize for best dressed Secret Agent. \nTickets: £25.00
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/summer-social-007-evening/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240820T102310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T102324Z
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SUMMARY:New Members Reception & Buffet
DESCRIPTION:It’s once again time to welcome our newest Proprietors in this New Members event\, complete with share register signing ceremony\, reception drinks & a delicious buffet for those who book. \nA great way to meet more of your fellow members\, guests will be gathering from 6:00pm in the Newsroom with a glass of fizz & nibbles on us! \nTickets: £15 \n  \nEvent Schedule \nArrivals & Reception – 12:30pm \nSigning – 1:00pm \nBuffet – 1:30pm to 3pm
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/new-members-reception-buffet/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240819T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240625T151228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T151340Z
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SUMMARY:Trip to Tanners
DESCRIPTION:After a very successful visit from our wine supplier Tanners\, we’re pleased to announce that we have organised a day trip to the Tanners wine cellars in Shrewsbury. In collaboration with this still family-run wine merchants\, we’ll be taking a handful of members down to the Tanners premises to witness first hand the work that goes into crafting the wonderful wines that we enjoy on a daily basis. \nTanners personnel will be on hand to guide and advise\, and they’ve even offered to put on a rudimentary lunch for our members. \nTravel will be arranged by the Athenaeum. \nPrice TBC. \nRegister your interest with the Concierge. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/trip-to-tanners/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240510T094035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T144516Z
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SUMMARY:Athena Dining Evening
DESCRIPTION:Always one of the most glamorous nights of the year\, the Athena Dining Evening is all about elegant service\, and luxury cuisine in the magnificent surroundings of the Committee Room. \nThere are a limited number of places available for this premium event. \nThe Newsroom bar will be open for regular services after dinner. \nTickets: £100 \nMenu details TBC \n  \nEvent Schedule \nWelcome Drinks & Canapés – 6:30pm in the Library Reading Room \nGuests guided to Committee Room – 7pm \nDinner Served – 7:05pm \nNewsroom Open after dinner – 10pm to 11pm
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/athena-dining-evening-3/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240510T093556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T104411Z
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SUMMARY:Wine Tasting Evening: Summer Wines
DESCRIPTION:Join representatives of the Club’s wine merchant\, Tanners\, for a complimentary wine tasting event in the Newsroom on Thursday 8th August between 6:00pm-8:00pm. Sample a selection of summer wines curated specially for an Athenaeum ‘summer wine case’ exclusively available to our members and available to purchase on the evening and during the rest of August. Learn from the experts on hand and try these summer drops specially chosen for the Athenaeum. \nA selection of complimentary nibbles will be available to guests on the evening in addition to the Newsroom menu. \nWe anticipate a full house for this evening\, in the first instance bookings are limited to a maximum of two\, i.e a member and a guest.  \nThis is a free event though booking is required to guarantee your place\, book now via the Members’ Area or through the Concierge desk.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/wine-tasting-evening-summer-wines/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240806T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240928T143944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T143944Z
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SUMMARY:Literature Group
DESCRIPTION:The Literature Group typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Reading Room. \n  \nToday’s meeting: Details to be confirmed \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/literature-group-34/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240802T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240408T114434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T150034Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Evening Dining - August
DESCRIPTION:At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining\, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. \nTypically this will take place on the first Friday of the month\, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday. \nThe Dining Room will be open from 6:30pm for table bookings with slots every 15 minutes until 8:00pm. If you would like to join our Club table\, which dines at 7:30pm\, please stipulate this when booking. \nYou can book for Friday Evening Dining now via the Members’ Area or through the Concierge.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/friday-evening-dining-august/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240708T144151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T150708Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: A Conversation about Romanian Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Mămăligă\, maize porridge or polenta\, is one of the most popular Romanian dishes. In his recent and highly acclaimed book\, historian Alex Drace-Francis tells the story of how corn\, once just a humble ingredient\, has become over time a national treasure and a recognisable symbol of Romanian everyday life and culture. Eaten by both rich and poor for centuries\, mămăligă can often spark an animated debate about its specificity and relevance in trade\, social connections\, art\, popular culture and ethnicity. Join us to continue this fascinating conversation about the role of food\, ingredients and cultural practices in the formation of national identity. \nJoin us at the iconic Atheneum in the heart of Liverpool on Saturday\, 27 July\, from 12:00pm. The conversation will be followed by a mămăligă feast that includes: tochitură (traditional casserole of pork loin\, sausage\, and liver); mămăligă (slow sooked polenta); varză călită (slow roasted caramelized cabbage with tomato and paprika); telemea (salty sheep cheese); sauté potatoes; welcome drink (thereafter cash bar). \nTicket Price: £30 \n  \nFull Menu \nTochitura (Traditional Casserole of Pork Loin\, Sausage and Liver) \nMamaliga (Slow cooked Polenta) \nVarza Calita (Slow roasted caramelized cabbage with tomato and paprika) \nTelemea (Sheep Cheese with a Slightly Salty and Creamy Texture) \nSauté Potatoes \nAssorted Bread Rolls \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/food-for-thought-a-conversation-about-romanian-cuisine/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240726T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
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SUMMARY:New Members Welcome Evening - July
DESCRIPTION:It’s once again time to welcome our newest Proprietors in this New Members event\, complete with share register signing ceremony\, reception drinks & a delicious buffet for those who book. \nA 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! \nLight entertainment will be provided during the evening – tbc\, and there will also be an opportunity for our new Proprietors to sign their share in the history 1809 share register. \nA buffet will also be available during the evening – prebooking is required to assist with catering. \n  \nDrinks Reception : 6:00pm \nSigning Ceremony: 6:30pm \nBuffet Served: 7:30pm \n  \nAttendance of the reception is free of charge. \nTickets for the buffet are £15. \nBook your place now via the Members’ Area or with the Concierge.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/new-members-welcome-evening-july/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240515T150314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T082023Z
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SUMMARY:History Group - Local Government in 17th Century Prescot
DESCRIPTION:This is a reminder that the next meeting of our History Group will take place on Wednesday\, July 24th\, at 2.30pm (please note the time) when Proprietor Nigel Gilmour will give us a talk on Leet courts – a snapshot of local government in 17C Prescot. Nigel discovered this topic when reading in the Athenaeum Library and gave this talk many years ago to the then History group. He has since revised it. It has interesting links to our recent history. \nThis talk will be in the Library Reading Room. \nAttendance of this talk is free of charge to Members. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/history-group-11/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240510T092958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T122639Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Please join the President and his distinguished guests for a delicious two course meal and celebrate the Athenaeum’s unique place in the life our great city. \nThe first Laws of the Athenaeum\, drawn up in 1798\, stated that the Mayor of Liverpool should be a member of the institution for ‘the time being’\, meaning the term of his office. Since then\, Mayors and Lord Mayors have often been our guests at dinners and lunches. Our ties to the city remain strong and cordial. Indeed\, the council\, formerly the corporation\, is our landlord and our 1928 lease stipulates that we should pay the Lord Mayor a ground rent of one peppercorn on demand. \nOver the years\, the courtesy of honorary membership has been extended to other civic dignitaries. Our current Law 3 states that ‘The Lord Mayor of Liverpool\, the Honorary Recorder of Liverpool\, the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside\, and the High Sheriff of Merseyside\, for their periods of office\, shall be invited to make use of the institution.’ Recent tradition dictates that all these dignitaries are invited annually to lunch at the Athenaeum. \nThis is an important feature of our calendar but one of which many members are unaware. This year\, we have decided to change all that and open the event to all Proprietors\, associate members\, and their guests. \nDress code: lounge suits. \nTickets: £33.50 \n  \nEvent Schedule \n12:30pm – Arrivals & welcome drink \n1:00pm – Lunch \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/civic-lunch/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240708T132119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T132225Z
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SUMMARY:History of Arts Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Library Reading Room for another meeting of the History of Arts group\, this time revolving around 20th Century British Art & Paintings. \nAttendance of this talk is free to Members and their guests.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/history-of-arts-group-3/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240408T113647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T084624Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Evening Dining - July
DESCRIPTION:At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining\, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. \nTypically this will take place on the first Friday of the month\, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday. \nThe Dining Room will be open from 6:30pm for table bookings with slots every 15 minutes until 8:00pm. If you would like to join our Club table\, which dines at 7:30pm\, please stipulate this when booking. \nYou can book for Friday Evening Dining now via the Members’ Area or through the Concierge.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/friday-evening-dining-july/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240507T081619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T133202Z
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SUMMARY:The Exchange Presents: The State of Free Speech
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on the state of free speech today\, hosted by Ian Skillicorn of The Exchange. Freedom of speech has become one of the most hotly debated issues of our age. Advocates argue that the present socio-political atmosphere stifles freedom of expression and legitimate dissent\, fuels cancel culture and leads to censorship. Critics claim that free speech advocacy is being used as an excuse to spread hate and disinformation. \nDuring this event\, Dr Jan Macvarish\, Education and Events Director of the Free Speech Union\, will discuss the work of the FSU\, some of the individual cases they have represented\, and the current state of Free Speech in the UK and further afield. \nThe Exchange organises and hosts public conversations about the important issues of our age. We encourage debate and the sharing of opinions and experiences in a welcoming and respectful environment. The Exchange events take place in The Athenaeum in the heart of Liverpool. The Athenaeum was founded in 1797 to provide a meeting place where ideas and information could be exchanged in pleasant surroundings. The Exchange continues this long tradition of debate and enquiry in the twenty first century. \nAbout Dr Jan Macvarish\nDr Jan Macvarish is the Education and Events Director of the Free Speech Union. Before joining the FSU\, Jan was an academic sociologist at the University of Kent and Birkbeck\, University of London\, with a particular interesting in the study of interpersonal relationships\, parenting\, family life\, family and health policy\, sex and intimacy. She is the author of the book Neuroparenting: The Expert Invasion of Family Life and co-author of two editions of the bestselling book\, Parenting Culture Studies. \nThe Free Speech Union is a non-partisan public interest body that stands up for the speech rights of its members and campaigns for free speech more widely. Launched in 2020 by journalist Toby Young\, the FSU has since grown to just under fourteen thousand members and has achieved successful outcomes in over 70% of its casework. \nFollowing the discussion\, we will enjoy a three-course dinner in the Dining Room\, after which we can relax in the Newsroom until closing time. \nTickets: £37 \n  \nEvent Schedule \n6:30pm  – Arrivals & Welcome \n6:45pm  – Discussion with Dr Jan Macvarish\, hosted by Ian Skillicorn \n8:00pm – Dinner (menu tbc) \n10:30pm – Last Orders \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/the-exchange-presents-the-state-of-free-speech/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240606T094740Z
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SUMMARY:Literature Group: The Gospel of Jesus' Wife
DESCRIPTION:Following the death of Christ\, many authors felt inspired to write about Jesus\, his family\, and his followers. Most of these texts were rejected by the Church leadership and disappeared from sight. However\, recent papyrological discoveries in Egypt have allowed us to access writings long thought of as lost. \nThe Gospel of Jesus’ Wife is a particularly controversial papyrus fragment which was presented to the world by a Harvard scholar\, Prof. Karen King\, in 2012. In her talk Paula will attempt to throw a light on the fascinating world of papyrology and its importance for understanding the production of early Christian literature. \nAttendance of this talk is free of charge to Athenaeum members.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/literature-group-the-gospel-of-jesus-wife/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240628T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140725
CREATED:20240408T112739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T100946Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Social; Jazz & Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the long balmy nights of a Liverpool summer in style at the Athenaeum. \nOur very own mixologist\, Vittorio\, will be demonstrating the art of cocktail making to provide us with a range of delicious creations (other drinks available\, of course). \nExecutive Chef Russell and his team will provide a generous selection of canapes and other party snacks. \nAnd our old friend Roy Gregory of Modjango will be returning to the club\, this time as one half of the Parade Duo\, playing trad jazz and smooth summer sounds. \nRelax\, kick of your shoes\, sing along or even dance – whatever takes your fancy. \nDress code- lounge suit/smart casual. \nTickets: £25m – price includes a welcome drink\, food and entertainment. The bar will be open throughout. \n  \nEvent Schedule \n6:30pm – Arrivals and welcome \n7:00pm – Jazz with The Parade Duo \n10:30pm – Last orders
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/new-members-welcome-evening-summer-social/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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