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.