Proprietor, David Roscoe, will be using some of the Athenaeum’s own archives to speak about a fascinating period in the Athenaeum’s own history: ‘The Relocation Committee’ and the Athenaeum’s move from its original premises in Church Street to its present building in Church Alley. The move became necessary due to the City Council’s road-widening scheme ... Read more
Is Democracy in Crisis? Thirteen of the 35 countries that chose democracy after the Second World War have backslid into autocracy, according to the United Nations. America reels, goaded by Donald Trump. Even Britain wobbles; Tories in disarray, according to Proprietor Phil Whitfield, who follows his engaging talk In War The First Casualty Is War ... Read more
The Literature Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month in the Library Reading Room at 2:00pm, all members and guests are welcome, and there is no need to book. This month, Proprietor Dr Paul Burns will be speaking about local poet Arthur Hugh Clough (1819-1861), inspired by the fact that both Clough and ... 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, time slots between 12:00pm and 3:00pm. Tickets are £39.99 per head. Book here ... Read more
Join us and your Fellow Proprietors for an afternoon of festive fun and food. The Athenaeum kitchen will be preparing a wonderful three-course Christmas meal for those who book, featuring: truffled mushroom & thyme soup, roast crown of turkey and - of course - Christmas pudding. Gather in the Newsroom from 12:30pm for a glass ... Read more
We are offering Christmas Lunch & Dinner on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December. Gather in the Newsroom from 7:00pm for a glass of fizz ahead of a hearty Christmas dinner with all the trimmings at 7:30pm. Tickets: £28 per person.
Don't miss your chance to sign our historic share register, if you haven't done so already. New Members Welcome Evenings are a great place for fresh applicants to meet our existing Proprietors and enjoy a dinner afterwards, so if you haven't already done so, register your interest with the Concierge.
Christmas Quiz, music and buffet! Tickets: £20