Hear about the history of the Library, the stack area, the catalogue, and some special works from the Committee Room. Lunch will be available in the Newsroom - pre-booking only. Book your place now via the Members' Area or through the Concierge.
Who is the group for? Members of all levels of ability who are interested in playing games and socialising. We are a very relaxed group and no past experience is required. What games do we play? Bridge, diplomacy, chess, mahjong, and more! Friday game & dinner Fancy dining in the club and a ... Read more
The next in the series of classic films takes place on Wednesday 17th January. 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
Happy New Year From The Athenaeum Sketching Group! We are now meeting on a Saturday, with the next meeting planned for Saturday 20th January (12:00pm-2:00pm) when our President will be modelling for us in the Newsroom! All members, guests and skill levels are welcome to attend, there is is no need to book in advance ... Read more
Our Annual nod to the Scottish Bard, ‘Rabbie Burns’! Join us for bagpipes, haggis, neeps, and tatties as we enjoy four courses and ever-enjoyable speeches at the popular Burns Night gathering. Book your place now via the Members' Area or through the Concierge. A copy of the menu and event schedule can be found ... Read more
History of Bidston Lighthouse with Dr Stephen Pickles - 2:30pm in the Reading Room, Tuesday 30th January 2024 “An illustrated talk about the history of Bidston Lighthouse, the flag signals on Bidston Hill and the Liverpool-Holyhead semaphore telegraph, from 1763 to 1913. (This talk will expand the talk on the history of the lighthouse that ... Read more
Now that the festive season is behind us and we move into January it’s great to have things to look forward to. In that spirit we are very pleased to confirm that our popular Ladies Lunches are returning on the 31st January and it would be great to see as many of our lady members ... Read more
Examine ways to find and trace the previous holders of your share! Lunch will be available in the Newsroom, guests are asked to pre-book their meal on the day in advance of the meeting. Book your place via the Members' Area now or through the Concierge.
Proprietor Ann Bates will be talking about her relative Charles Sydney Gibbes (1876-1963). An English teacher from Yorkshire, Gibbes was hired by the Tsarina Alexandrova to improve her children’s English. He stayed with the imperial family through the Russian Revolution, returning to England after their murder. His fascinating life has been the subject of several ... Read more
It is 1987 and in the splendid surroundings of Liverpool’s Athenaeum Club, a group of crime writers and their guests gather for an evening of celebration. Unfortunately, at their last convention, one of their number died in mysterious circumstances. Your mission, if you choose to take it, is to uncover the events leading to his ... Read more