The Athenaeum Portrait Sketching Club is a supportive and friendly gathering who meet monthly to sketch portraits. Past models have included those in Tudor, English Civil War, Cypriot and Edwardian Costume. The Club adopts the approach of the well-established Liver Sketching Club, where individuals learn informally through practice and the support of one another, rather ... Read more
The Exchange: What is the future of money? Join us for a discussion with Susie Voilet Ward, Head of Mining and Sustainability at Bitcoin Policy UK, on how digital money will affect all of our lives. The use of cryptocurrenices such as Bitcoin is on the rise. Governments around the world are planning or piloting ... Read more
Join us for another Athenaeum Wine Tasting evening, complete with a three-course dinner and access to the Newsroom bar afterwards. Tickets: £45
Celebrating a renowned writer and one of England's first abolitionists, ‘A Portrait of William Roscoe’ will see the man come magically alive and recount his life & times. Written & performed by John Maguire.
VALUES, VOICE AND VIRTUE: THE NEW BRITISH POLITICS WITH MATTHEW GOODWIN Wednesday 13th September 2023, 7pm to 8.30pm The Athenaeum, Church Alley, Liverpool L1 3DD Join us for a discussion with Professor Matthew Goodwin about his bestselling book on the new British politics changing our country. What has caused the recent seismic changes in British ... Read more
Join the theatre group for an enthralling rendition of the Ken Loach film: I, Daniel Blake. Tickets from £26, to be collected from the Concierge in advance Why not visit the club before or after the showing for a bite to eat?
Proprietor Stephen Lyus will give a talk on the History of the Liverpool Botanic Gardens, 1802 to 2023. This is a very important topic given that the remains of the once world famous gardens are now under threat. Steve spoke briefly about this some months ago and this talk will expand the area with much ... Read more
It's all in the name - a light hearted sociable lunch at the Club. Join us from 12:30pm in the Newsroom for drinks and special wine offers ahead of a two course lunch in the Dining Room at 1:00pm. Menu Smoked haddock and leek fishcake Petite pois, butter sauce Mixed leaf and parmesan salad ~~~ ... Read more
Join our new President, Dr Paul Burns, and General Manager, Roy Boardman, at our new Social Evening on September 29th from 6:00pm in the Newsroom. A 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! Light entertainment ... Read more
The Literature group meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm in the Library Reading Room - any alterations will be notified in good time. At the October meeting we will be talking about our holiday reading - led by the President and facilitator of the Literature group Dr Paul Burns. There is ... Read more