The Presidential Quiz
2023-04-20 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Bring your brains and quiz comrades to a special quiz night hosted by the President! Enjoy a light buffet in the Newsroom before working the grey matter! With grand prizes and good company, this is a light hearted evening for all to enjoy.
£10.00 per person

(Almost) St George’s Day Lunch
2023-04-22 12:30 - 15:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
We celebrate St George’s Day a day early with a delicious banquet in the Dining Room. Join us in the Newsroom from 12:30pm for reception drinks before a 4 course lunch including a selection of English cheeses and biscuits. White and red dress encouraged!
£35.50 per person

Film Night - Girl Crazy
2023-04-26 18:30 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Film Night – 26th April 2023 – 6:30pm in the Wine Servery
Featuring Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney, directors Busby Berkeley & Norman Taurog bring us a romance for the ages, topped with a healthy dose of musical accompaniment.
Featuring music composed by George Gershwin & David Raksin, Girl Crazy tells the story of Danny Churchill, a rogue playboy living in New York. When his antics get too much, his father sends him away to a desert college where he discovers his future & a falls in love.
Tickets: £15, including screening, supper & intermission treats.
Book through our website, or directly via the Concierge.

Event Schedule
Arrivals – 6:30pm
Supper – 7pm
Screening – 8pm

New Members Welcome Evening & Newsroom Buffet:
2023-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
On the last Friday of the month we welcome new Proprietors as they sign the historic Share Register. A drinks reception will take place in the Reading Room ahead of the signing at 7:00pm. A buffet will follow in the Newsroom from 7:30pm. Open to all members, a great opportunity to meet more of your fellow members.
£15.00 per person.

Literature Group - Coronation Literary Quiz
2023-05-02 14:00 - 15:00
Athenaeum Literature Group – Coronation Literary Quiz
Tuesday 2nd May 2023 in the Library Reading Room – 2pm
For our May meeting we will be back to our normal time on the first Tuesday of the month. To celebrate the coronation we will be having a lighthearted literary trivia quiz on a royal theme. Rounds are likely to include Kingly (and Queenly) Quotations, Shakespeare’s Monarchs and Queens (and Kings) on Screen. Come armed with a pen and your trivia brain, and form teams of between two and four or play on your own. There will be a suitable prize for the winners and of course the usual catering will be available before and after the meeting.
Attendance is free of charge.

Coronation Lunch
2023-05-03 12:00 - 16:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Join us for a (pre) coronation lunch to celebrate the crowning of the new King.
Tickets: £23

Athenaeum Coronation Dinner
2023-05-05 18:00 - 23:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Join us the night before the coronation to celebrate with the Athenaeum. Tickets include a reception drink, canapes and dinner.
Tickets: £50

Eurovision at the Athenaeum - Afternoon Tea
2023-05-09 12:00 - 17:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Tuesday 9th May – 12pm, 2pm & 4pm
Join us for a premium afternoon tea, including a glass of Prosecco, alongside the usual Athenaeum Afternoon Tea spread.
Lets celebrate Eurovision coming to our beloved City with cakes & drinks, which members can book for a discounted price of £27.50 per head. Numbers are strictly limited, so hurry to make your booking via the Concierge or through the member’s area of the website.

Public Tours of the Athenaeum
2023-05-10 10:30 - 18:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Wednesday 10th May – from 10:30am
To celebrate Eurovision, our volunteer Tour Guides will be welcoming visitors to our historic club throughout the day. This event is for non-members but, if you are planning to be in the club, we would welcome your assistance in making our guests feel welcome.
If you know anyone who would like to come on one of the tours, they can be booked on Eventbrite.

Eurovision at the Athenaeum - Brunch
2023-05-11 12:00 - 18:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Thursday 11th May – 12pm, 2pm & 4pm
Join us for brunch to celebrate the coming of Eurovision to our city. You will enjoy one of a selection of delicious brunch dishes from our menu plus a bottle of house wine or Prosecco for a discounted price of only £32.00 per person. Numbers are strictly limited so hurry to make your booking via the concierge or on the members’ area of the website.
Book on one of our three time slots (12pm, 2pm or 4pm) to grab your place now!

Eurovision at the Athenaeum - Dinner
2023-05-12 19:00 - 21:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
To celebrate Eurovision we are inviting visitors to join us for Friday night dinner. Members can enjoy the same experience (and welcome them to the Athenaeum at a generously discounted price of £40 per person. After a welcome drink in the Newsroom we will move to the Dining Room for a mouth-watering three course meal. Numbers are strictly limited so hurry to make your booking via the concierge or on the members’ area of the website. Please ensure that you inform us of any special dietary requirements when booking.

Dexterity Bingo
2023-05-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
You are invited to the second iteration of our Athenaeum Bingo Games night. Last time, we enjoyed a round of Quiz Bingo, which combined the nail-biting tension of a game of bingo with the fast paced action of a quick fire quiz. This time, the games are dexterity based, meaning you’ll need to be just as quick with your hands as you will with your mind. Tickets include entry into the game, plus access to a light buffet.
Tickets: £15.

Lunch with the Liverpool Rotary Exchange
2023-05-25 12:30 - 17:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
The Castle Fine Art Gallery – Lucy Edwards – Lunch with the Liverpool Exchange Rotary Club
Thursday 25th April 2023, 12:30pm
The Castle Fine Art Gallery, with its colourful, lively, eye-catching and ever-changing exhibits and window displays, occupies most of the ground floor of the Athenaeum building. Seemingly a local Liverpool institution, but did you know it is part of a nationwide group? What is the task of a commercial contemporary gallery today? How has the Gallery responded to the recent Eurovision challenge? And, how does it find, support and encourage the variety of artists whose work is displayed? All these and other questions will be discussed by Lucy Edwards, the Gallery’s newly-arrived manager, who has a wide range of experience as a curator, artist agent and project manager for galleries and art fairs.
Club members and their guests and members of the Athenaeum and their guests are welcome to attend on this occasion. We shall be assembling as usual from 12.30 in the Wine Servery, with lunch at 1pm and the talk commencing at 2pm. The cost for lunch is £18-50 per person, payable at the event by cash, or a cheque payable to ‘The Athenaeum (or, for Athenaeum members on their account). To book for this event please contact Mrs Pat Torpey: patricia.torpey1@gmail.com or phone (0151 924 6098) by Monday 22nd April.

The Presidential Outing: Dining With Distinction on the East Lancashire Railway
2023-05-31 10:00 - 18:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Join us for a two-course lunch on this heritage railway steam hauled through the Irwell Valley from Bury Bolton Street Station to Rawtenstall. We will be seated and fed in the polished paneling, luxurious furnishings, and crisp linen of a Pullman Car. “…some of the best fine dining in Manchester, with food to rival the best restaurants in Lancashire”.
Guests should gather in the Newsroom for light refreshments for 10:00am before we will be collected at 10.30 am from close to the Club and driven to Bury to board our train at 12.45 returning to Bury at around 4.00pm . We will allow some time for people to visit the transport museum, have a drink in the renowned Trackside Bar on the station or visit Bury Market for its famous black puddings .We will leave for home around 5.30pm arriving back at the Club around 6.30pm For more information on the ELR see https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
There are limited spaces available for this outing, with bookings handled on a 1st come 1st served basis. Deadline for bookings is Monday 20th March, at which point your monthly account will be charged for payment. It is not possible to offer refunds for cancellations after this date. The dress code is casual.
£70.00 per person inclusive of meal and travel

Literature & Archives Group - Ulysses
2023-06-06 17:30 - 19:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Tuesday 6 June at 5.30 pm.
The Adventures of Ulysses: Liverpool, Sex and the World of James Joyce
In celebration of the centenary of our edition of James Joyce’s ground-breaking classic novel, we are delighted to welcome Joyce expert Professor Frank Shovlin of the University of Liverpool to talk about the novel itself, its connections to Liverpool and our limited edition Egotist Press copy of the novel, published in 1923.
Whether you have read the novel or not, however much or little you know about the author, this is an unmissable opportunity to hear more about this great writer and his work from an internationally renowned speaker.
You are invited to join us after the talk for a special buffet, with nods to the novel, in the Newsroom. Tickets are £16.50 and can be booked via the members’ website or at reception. The talk itself, in the Library Reading Room, is free.

New Members Welcome Evening & Buffet
2023-06-23 18:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom

The Liverpool Salon: Taking Control
2023-06-24 12:30 - 14:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
The Liverpool Salon: Taking Control
Saturday 24 June 12.30- 13.45 pm
Peter Ramsay, Professor of Law, London School of Economics discusses his book Taking Control: Sovereignty and Democracy after Brexit.
Stay on after the event to continue the conversation over drinks or lunch in the Athenaeum’s elegant newsroom.
Taking Control
Three years after Brexit many are asking what benefits has it delivered.
The promises of national sovereignty and democracy still divide, with Brexiteers claiming gains, Rejoiners trumpeting losses, but very little seems to have changed politically. Few could deny that politics at Westminster currently look even more decrepit and incompetent than before the Brexit earthquake.
Peter Ramsay argues that both sides got Brexit wrong. The European Union is neither a supranational nanny state nor an internationalist project for peace and prosperity, but rather the way in which European elites have tried to evade accountability to voters as the political life of their own nations has decayed.
The nation-states of Europe were transformed into EU member-states as governments were forced to rule the void where representative politics used to be. Leaving the EU has fully exposed this chasm between rulers and ruled but done nothing to close it.
Nevertheless, the abiding legacy of Brexit has been to place what were previously abstract questions of the people, the state, sovereignty and representation back at the centre of political life. The need to address these questions and build wider democratic engagement has never seemed so urgent.
This book argues for a radical, forward-looking reconstitution of the British nation-state through strengthening representative democracy. But is the idea of taking control hopelessly utopian in today’s globalised world? And with the return of war in Europe, might the re-constitution of nation-states be dangerously dystopian?
Join the discussion at the Liverpool Salon, with Peter Ramsay, Professor of Law, London School of Economics and co-author of Taking Control: Sovereignty and Democracy after Brexit (Polity 2023).
“This is the most important book to come out of the struggles over Britain’s membership of the EU, and it makes all other works on the subject look trivial. The authors provide a profound analysis of the issues involved, and show how only thorough-going changes in Britain’s political and constitutional arrangements will be able to respond to the challenges of this near-revolutionary moment.” Richard Tuck, Professor of Government Theory, University of Harvard
“This book forcefully argues that Brexit was no more than the first step in a long process of rebuilding a democratic nation-state, indeed a democratic nation, out of the ruins of a politics without national sovereignty. Sovereign democracy requires effective institutions of civic representation that disempower a political elite content with ruling the void. This book is a breakthrough for democratic theory and a milestone for political debates on the future of democracy.” Wolfgang Streeck, Emeritus Director, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Cologne, Germany
“The condition of post-Brexit Britain is grim. This excellent book shows that this has little to do with having lost the putative benefits of EU membership. Far more important is the British state’s steady incapacitation and the decay of neoliberal political parties. The promise of “taking control” remains, but only if Britain undergoes a democratic and social transformation. ”Costas Lapavitsas, Professor of Economics, SOAS London
Copies of the book will be available at a discount on the day.
Tickets: £7.50

Sketching Club - July '23
2023-07-04 18:30 - 20:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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 than instruction.
All abilities and enthusiasts welcome!
Please contact Sally-Anne Tapia-Bowes directly, or the Concierge to register your interest.
Please bring your own sketching materials.
Attendance of this interest group is free of charge.

The Exchange: What is the Future of Money?
2023-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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 Central Bank Digitial Currencies (CBDCs). Yet most of us remain unaware of exactly what digital money is and the huge impact it will have on us.
During the evening we will explore how digital money works, the potential benefits and pitfalls, and the profound effect it is set to have on how we earn and spend money.
Financial Analyst Susie Voilet Ward argues the case for Bitcoin to foster a healthy economy, attract talent and investment, and create a country that is economically strong, financially inclusive and supports the ambitions of its citizens.
Meanwhile, could the implementation of CBDCs eventually mean ultimate government control of our spending and decision making? Is there a real risk of CBDCs leading to a social credit system and a loss of individual sovereignty?
With plenty of opportunity for audience input and interaction, this timely debate aims to deepen your understanding about the future of your money.
About Susie Violet Ward
Susie Violet Ward, Director, Head of Mining and Sustainability at Bitcoin Policy UK, is a Financial Analyst with a background in Accounting with a strong interest in Bitcoin and the environment. She has authored several research articles on the benefits of Bitcoin Mining and its advantages for the future of renewable energy.
Tickets for the talk are £10.
Tickets for the talk and then dinner afterwards are £35.

Wine Tasting Evening
2023-07-21 19:00 - 23:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Join us for another Athenaeum Wine Tasting evening, complete with a three-course dinner and access to the Newsroom bar afterwards.
Tickets: £45

A Portrait of William Roscoe (Play)
2023-09-08 18:00 - 23:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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.

Exchange: The New British Politics
2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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 politics, including Brexit and a series of populist revolts against the elite? Why did so many people want to overturn the status quo? Where have the Left gone wrong? And what deeper trends are driving these changes?
British politics is coming apart. A country once known for its stability has recently experienced a series of shocking upheavals. Matthew Goodwin, acclaimed political scientist and co-author of National Populism, explains that the reason is not economic hardship, personalities or dark money. It is a far wider political realignment that will be with us for years to come. An increasingly liberalised, globalised ruling class has lost touch with millions, who found their values ignored, their voices unheard and their virtue denied. Now, this new alliance of voters is set to determine Britain’s fate.
Audience members are welcome to book dinner in the Athenaeum dining room after the event, or to have a drink in the News Room. Further details are given with your ticket purchase.
Matthew Goodwin
Matthew J. Goodwin is Professor of Politics at the University of Kent. The author of four books, including the Sunday Times bestseller National Populism, he appears regularly in print and broadcast media including the Sunday Times and the BBC. He has advised more than 200 organisations on political issues. Values, Voice and Virtue is a Sunday Times bestseller and a Financial Times 2023 ‘book to watch’. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing by Matthew Goodwin during the event.

Theatre Group - I, Daniel Blake
2023-09-23 14:00 - 18:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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?

History Group - Liverpool Botanic Gardens: Past, Present & Future
2023-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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 more detail.
Attendance of the talk is free for Members are guests.
Supper is available to pre-book following the event for just £16.50. Book your place now via the Members’ Area or with the Concierge.
Talk: 5:30pm in the Library Reading Room
Supper: 6:30pm on the third floor

Cheap & Cheerful Lunch
2023-09-27 12:30 - 16:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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
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Lemon meringue trifle

September Social: New Members Evening
2023-09-29 18:00 - 22:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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 will be provided during the evening – tbc, and there will also be an opportunity for our new Proprietors to sign their share in the historic 1809 share register.
A buffet will also be available during the evening – prebooking is required to assist with catering.

Drinks Reception : 6:00pm
Signing Ceremony: 6:30pm
Buffet Served: 7:30pm

It is free to attend the reception, the buffet is available for £15.00. Book your place now via the Members’ Area or with the Concierge.

The Literature Group
2023-10-03 14:00 - 15:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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 no need to book for this interest group meeting, simply turn up and enjoy.

The Sketching Club
2023-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
The Sketching group meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm to sketch portraits. Past models have included those in Tudor, English Civil War and Edwardian costume. It adopts the approach of the well-established Liver Sketching Club where individuals learn through practice rather than instruction. This is an informal club for sketchers of all abilities and experience levels.
At the October meeting Proprietor James Kay will be our life model.
Classes are free of charge, and it is hoped members will model on a rota basis, but this is not essential. Members should bring their own pad, charcoal, pastels, pens and pencils. Beside the Athenaeum is Cass Art, should you need to purchase any of these items.
There is no need to book for this interest group meeting, simply turn up and enjoy.

Library Book Sale
2023-10-10 08:00 - 2023-10-14 17:00 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
The Library will be holding a book sale during the week beginning Monday 9th October.
All proceeds are to help fund a Library project – the restoration of a Gillows desk that has been generously gifted to the Library. When refurbished the desk will make a handsome addition to the Library Reading Room – and available for use by all members!
Payments may be made through members accounts or via payment at Reception – price list below.
50p for small pamphlets
£1.00 for small books
£2.00 for medium books
£3.00 for large books

Athenaeum Film Nights Presents: Laughter in Paradise
2023-10-11 18:30 - 22:30 | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
The first in this year’s series of classic films takes place on Wednesday 11th October, and will feature the 1951 comedy Laughter in Paradise, starring George Cole, Guy Middleton & Fay Compton – with a minor appearance from one Audrey Hepburn.
When famous practical joker Henry Russell dies, he leaves his £200,000 to his four remaining relatives. While ostensibly a very loving act, Henry stipulates that each of the benefactors must complete a series of tasks to receive the money, which begins a series of tricky trials, each more hilarious than the last – nobody said getting rich would be easy, after all.
Guests gather in the Newsroom from 6:30pm ahead of supper at 7:00pm. The cinema will then open in the Wine Servery at 8:00pm. Sweets and treats will of course be served in the interval!
Book your place now via the Members’ Area or through the Concierge.
Wednesday evening’s at 6:30pm
11th October – Laughter in Paradise (1951)
15th November – Major Barbara (1941)
13th December – It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
17th January – Murder She Said (1961)
21st February – Hobson’s Choice (1954)
20th March – Irish Film Night! (Audience choice of three)
17th April – The Gay Divorcee ( 1934)
