Join Russian-British comedian, podcaster, writer and social commentator Konstantin Kisin in conversation about his new book. For all the West’s failings – terrible food, cold weather, and questionable politicians with funny hair to name a few – it has its upsides. Konstantin would know. Growing up in the Soviet Union, he experienced first-hand the horrors ... Read more
Thursday 20th October at 5.30 pm in the Library Reading Room ‘The Library of Henry Blundell (1724-1810) of Ince Blundell Hall’ By Dr John Edmondson Dr John Edmondson is a former member and President of the Athenaeum. He lives now in North Wales. Formerly he was head of science at National Museums & Galleries, ... Read more
We are delighted to announce The Sir David Maddison Opera Prize 2022 will be taking place on Saturday 22 October 2022, in association with The Royal Northern College of Music. Six Opera stars of the future will perform for Members and guests with the winner being awarded The Sir David Maddison Opera Prize 2022 and ... Read more
Join Proprietor Paul Clarke for an evening that will help with your big money decisions - either that you're facing now or in the future. Paul's ethical passion about people's finances ensures an environment is created that allows you to drive towards your financial good life. The topics tonight will be: Money Philosophy Identify what ... Read more
Join us and your fellow members for complimentary fizz and nibbles and welcome our latest Proprietors as they sign the Share Register before dinner in the Dining Room.
The next in the Ladies Lunch series, open to all Athenaeum ladies and their guests. Join us for a spooktacular lunch on Monday 31st October at 12:30pm, with guest speaker John Coventry in the haunted Library Reading Room. Menu: Main Course Cauldron Braised Beef Ghoulash, confit of blood red pepper, bonfire roasted pumpkin, devilled garlic ... Read more
At our next meeting we will be entertained by two Wirral poets (one of whom is probably known to many of you as a fellow Proprietor) who have kindly agreed to read some of their work to us. David J. Costello is a winner of the Welsh International Poetry Competition and is widely published. His ... Read more
Go East with the newest iteration of our Taste of... Friday dining series, Taste of the Orient! These Friday Dining events have been very popular with proprietors, so if you're the kind of person interested in eclectic cuisine, come join in the fun. November 4th's menu includes: Dim Sum, Beef in Black Bean, Singapore Chow Mein ... Read more
How well do you know your club house and the history of the club housed within? We’re blessed with such amazing heritage, let’s not keep it a secret! Tours will be taking place at 11:00am (followed by lunch in the Dining Room), 1:00pm (followed by afternoon tea in the Newsroom) and 6:00pm (followed by supper ... Read more
Presidential evening dinner with a talk before.