Local Events

Join debate club where we will be discussing masculinity and misogyny's prevalence in society 

Our Summer BBQ is back! 

On 12th July we will be welcoming you to East End House, Pinner for an afternoon of fun, sun (?), and good food.

We will be joined by special guest MP Olly Glover, MP for Didcot and Wantage.

Don't miss out!

Breaking the rules — featuring female pioneers and global challengers in the world of whisky!

Whisky Don, London’s own whisky expert, will introduce us to five of the finest whiskeys from the Dram Queens, trailblazing women in the whiskey world. 

Plus - exclusively just for us - discover Ireland’s hidden gem, Ballykeefe whiskey, created on a family farm in Kilkenny. And rare Indian whiskies brought back from India by Councillor Ben Khosa.

If you don't know your whiskey from your whisky — or even if you do — this will be a fabulous fun evening.

Join us!

Hosted by your wonderful St Margaret's & North Twickenham, and Twickenham Riverside LibDem teams!

As part of our New Members Social, and with the selection process for our next parliamentary candidate in Hampstead & Highgate well underway, we’ll be joined by speakers to discuss what makes a good candidate.

Some of the prospective candidates are also likely to be in attendance — a great chance to get to know them ahead of the selection!

Above all, it’s a relaxed and welcoming opportunity for new and long-standing members to meet, connect, and get involved.

And it's FREE event for new members!

Join us at 1 Salisbury Road on Thursday 24th April for a Quiz Night! For £15 per person (payable either in advance or on the night), we will also be getting fish and chips (menu to follow) from a local chip shop for people to have alongside other Lib Dems.

Join us for a dinner celebrating Denis Loretto's many contributions to liberalism before his move out of Southwark to Dorking in May. From being a founding member of the Alliance Party in Northern Ireland to his tireless campaigning in Southwark and the Mole Valley, Denis has given so much in his 89 years. Please join us (and notable guests!) to mark this occasion. 

Where: Brown's Brasserie Butlers Wharf

When: 7.00pm on Thursday, 24 April 2025

Dress code: Smart 

Please note that the venue is fully accessible.

The ticket price includes a three-course dinner and a welcome drink.

If you are not able to attend, but would still like to make a donation to support the event, this would be very much appreciated.

Pauline, Deborah, Christine and Wendy would like to invite you to join us for lunch at 12.30 on Friday 25th April at The Deer in the Dene.

It's a chance for women members of Newcastle Liberal Democrats to meet some of your local Councillors and hear about the work we do. We don't meet up socially as often as we should and it would be great to meet you and enjoy some time together. The only cost will be the meal and we will circulate the menu in advance, so you can pre-order. 

We need to let the restaurant know in advance the number of people attending, so could you let us know if you can attend by by Friday 21 April.

You are invited to a coffee morning for tea, coffee, cakes and conversations.

Please come and bring a friend!

Shakespeare's Birthday Weekend is the most important annual civic event that takes place in Stratford-upon- Avon, celebrating the life and works of William Shakespeare, widely considered Britain's greatest playwright,

Manuela Perteghella MP is hosting a celebratory afternoon tea on Saturday 26th April 2025 at 3pm at The Hotel Indigo.

Manuela is the Chair of the Shakespeare All Party Parliamentary Group - 
(https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmallparty/250328/shakespeare.htm) 

Book your ticket here to enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea with a glass of birthday fizz.

....whether "they call for dates and quinces in the pastry" ...we will see.

Portsmouth Liberal Democrats invite you to their Spring Dinner with special guest Bobby Dean MP, with fun and surprises and a silent auction.

Bobby was elected to represent Carshalton and Wallington in 2024, joining our group of 72 MPs, and will be sharing his experiences with us as he explores The Liberal Challenge in Cities.

Menu
Starter: Apple Slaw with Chicken (V: Apple Slaw with Halloumi)
Main: Braised Beef in a Roast Meat Gravy (V: Cauliflower Steak with Paprika in a Roast Vegetable Gravy), served with baby onions, parsley potatos, chantilly carrots, and a panache of green vegetables.
Desserts: A variety of Farm Favourite Desserts

Free welcome drink on arrival with a cash bar.

18:30: Arrival
19:15: Food
21:00: Speaker
22:30: Carriages

Paid parking at venue.

Clwyd East & Flintshire members and supporters, come join us for a social event kicking off spring and celebrating our recent successes in Mold Yown Council

Reflections on Politics and the World Today with Vince Cable

Legendary

journalist, John Sweeney, has had a long and sometimes controversial career

working for the BBC, the Observer newspaper, LBC and currently the Byline

Times and Byline TV. He’s also written several books, both fiction

and non-fiction. At the BBC he worked for long stints on both Panorama

and Newsnight, during which he was often in ‘hot water’ and real personal

danger. Amongst a host of other actions, he’s investigated Scientology; exposed

‘cot death syndrome’ wherein three mothers were wrongfully imprisoned for

killing their own children; confronted extreme right wing activist Tommy

Robinson. Perhaps most pertinent to the current world situation, he’s personally

questioned Putin and uncovered Russian corruption, interference in elections

and war crimes in Ukraine. He’s explored links between Trump associates and

Russian officials and spies.

Come

and hear all about it from the man himself... and don’t be afraid to ask a

question!

DOORS: 5:30pm

WELCOME DRINK: 6:00PM

UPDATE FROM ZARINA ZABRINSKY: 7:00PM

JOHN SWEENEY: 8:00PM

Join us for informal drinks at the Guard House in Woolwich so you catch up with or meet for the first time fellow local Lib Dem members and supporters.

We have reserved a table but let us know if you plan to come along - you can drop in anytime between 7 and 9pm.

Join fellow Scottish Liberal Democrats at the fantastic Forgan's, in St. Andrews for the highlight of the North East and Central Fife's social calendar.  Enjoy a delicious three-course meal, a raffle and engaging discussion with your fellow members/guests!

We are thrilled to welcome Former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale as our guest speaker, alongside North East Fife's dynamic duo Wendy Chamberlain MP and Willie Rennie MSP.

Bring your colleagues and friends for this fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded supporters of the party.

Dress Code: Smart Casual 

Location Details: Forgan's, 110 Market St, St Andrews KY16 9PB

This has been a much-requested event by members, secure your place today so you don't miss out!

Hampstead & Highgate Liberal Democrats invite you to a drinks reception with a view over the River Thames and an opportunity to reflect with Luke Taylor MP about the challenges facing London and how the London Liberal Democrats can make a positive change. 

Join us to hear about our ambition for Hampstead & Highgate and how you can help contribute to winning across the constituency. 

For more information contact Annmarie Uhl on annmarieuhl2013@gmail.com. 

The pub drinks continue as usual - with the caveat that we are doing the 2nd Thursday of the month, to allow for folks to campaign until the final whistle on Polling day (1st May).

We will be at the Jack Horner as usual - hopefully see lots of you there! 

Buy a round for London
As always, whether you can make it or not - you can donate the cost of a pint to the London party using the second ticket option below.

Join Will Forster and the team to hear all about his trip to Israel and Palestine. 

Non-members also welcome 

You are invited to 

Elmbridge Liberal Democrats Pizza and Policy Event with Lord Jonny Oates 

A chance to discuss policy ideas around energy and climate change. Friends and family welcome.

Pizza slices and soft drinks on offer, with alcoholic drinks available to buy.

Councillor Bablin Molik is hosting a Pizza and Politics night and we would love you to join us.

Tickets cost £8.

Please come and join us for our first pizza and politics of 2025.

Join fellow Merton Lib Dems for a lovely lunch at Taste restaurant on Friday 9th May. 

Hear from Paul Kohler, MP for Wimbledon and Hina Bokhari OBE, Leader of the Lib Dems in the London Assembly.

An opportunity to celebrate, socialise and support the local party and Merton college. 

Tickets £27.50 per person (includes three courses, tea / coffee and donation to Merton Lib Dems). 

All members and supporters most welcome. See you there!

Join us in East Horsley for a beverage of your choice and chat with plenty of friendly faces from the Guildford Lib Dems.

Simply come along and enjoy a social drink and a chat. We promise there will be no speeches and no leaflet delivery! Come along and say hello to our Councillors, campaigners, members and supporters.

A ticket is not required to attend but if you would like to come, please sign up so we have a better idea of numbers.

Come and meet your local Liberal Democrats councillors and campaigners and let us know your problems or issues. Find out about our local campaigns to improve Newcastle. 

Admission for one return coach ticket from Wellington to the Houses of Parliament in London for the Wellington Station demonstration on Wednesday 23rd April.

Join us as we show strong local support for reopening Wellington Station with a day of action in Westminster.

Return travel included
Departing from Wellington (8am Wellington High Street, opposite old post office site)
Demonstration outside Parliament and letter hand-in to the Rail Minister

Full itinerary and pickup details will be provided during the week commencing 14th April, once your booking is confirmed.

Bromley don't have elections this year but our neighbours in Sevenoaks do - they're hoping for some spectacular results this year but need our help. Easy to get to - only half an hour from Bromley, 15 minutes from Orpington!

A group of Bromley members are going to help on Saturday 26th April from 10:00 - meeting point to be discussed. We'll stay for about 3 hours, then probably enjoy some lunch at a local pub. We can arrange car sharing if you're interested, or travel by train to Sevenoaks station where a local volunteer will collect you.

Come and meet your local

councillors. 

We are here to help you with any issues that you might be having. We

will do our best to be of assistance where we can, or at least help point you

in the right direction.

A regular meet-up every month for Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Wigan, Leigh and Makerfield area!

Simply come along for a social drink and a chat: no speeches, no leaflet delivery. It's a "buy your own" event but come along and say hello to our campaigners, members and friends.

Kawa's Coffee is on Wallgate, just opposite Wigan Wallgate Train Station.

Who is this for: All women in Kingston Borough who are considering being a candidate are

welcome, whether you've already signed up, actively considering, or interested

but not sure.

Location: an address in Surbiton - in case of bad weather, we will be indoors. If you register then you will be contacted directly with the address. 

Contact person: Susan Skipwith (susanskipwith21@gmail.com or 07833

174653)

Take a trip down south and join the team in leafy Goose Green for an afternoon of canvassing. Meeting at 2pm outside East Dulwich Station help find out about the main issues people in Dulwich are concernted about at the moment.

The team will be going till 5pm before heading for a well deserved break in either a local pub or cafe.

Join us at 9 Hatfield Road, St Albans AL1 3RR on the 28th April!

This is the first in a new series of “Meet the LibDem MP” events, hosted by Munira Wilson MP.

These events will give Twickenham and Richmond members the opportunity to meet key Liberal Democrat MPs, share their views, and hear insights from Westminster.

For this inaugural event, we are delighted to welcome Lisa Smart MP, Home Affairs Spokesperson and MP for Hazel Grove, Greater Manchester.

This will be a small, members-only event, ensuring a high-quality discussion in an informal setting.

Important: This event is open to Liberal Democrat members only. Please include your membership number when registering.

One ticket per person.

If you do not know your membership number, please look in the footer of any email from Liberal DemocratHQ. Or email Membership Secretary Jane Wilson at jane.wilson@trlibdems.org.uk.

Join Gateshead Liberal Democrats for an exclusive event engaging local businesses in shaping a better future.

This event is an opportunity to connect with Liberal Democrat spokespeople as we present a strong alternative to the current political leadership. We’ll discuss our vision for Gateshead, our commitment to supporting businesses of all sizes, and how we can work together to drive positive change.

Be part of the conversation and the journey toward a more prosperous and business-friendly Gateshead.

Come and meet Chris and Jolyon, your

local councillors. 

Come and talk to Chris and Jolyon, who are interested in talking with

you. They are able to help with a wide variety of local issues you might be

having. If they can't fix something they will do their best to point you in the

right direction.

As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Tim Prater and Gary Fuller, Lib Dem District Councillors for Sandgate and West Folkestone, hold regular drop-in advice surgeries in the ward each month.

No need for an appointment - just turn up to discuss any issue you would like our help with. The surgeries are in a public place: if you'd prefer to speak to Tim or Gary one-to-one then please contact them directly and we can set up a personal meeting with you.

The surgeries are held:

• The first Saturday of each month from 11-12.30pm at Sandgate Farmers Market in the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AR;

Alternatively, contact Tim or Gary directly by email or phone. If you call and don't get through, please do leave a message and we'll call you back!

Come and meet your local councillor. 

Cllr Harry Boparai is here to help you with

any issues that you might be having.  He will do his best to be of

assistance where we can, or at least help point you in the right direction.

According to convention, the 2026 local government elections should be held on 7th May 2026.

We will be marking the 365 days we will have to persuade the people of Lambeth that the Liberal Democrats will do more for them than Labour.

Liberal Democrat Peers Olly Grender and Tim Clements-Jones hope to be able to say a few words. There will also be an opportunity to meet many of the candidates who will be standing for election in various wards across Lambeth in 2026. 

Joined by Sarah Olney MP, we will be welcoming Calum Miller MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, for a formal(ish) Q&A and an informal lunch. 

This is a great opportunity to ask your questions on the many international affairs that are impacting our national agenda, and potentially influence Lib Dem policy too.

Spaces are limited, get your ticket before time runs out.

This event on Friday 9th May is an opportunity for the residents of Bearwood and Merley to have their questions about the Canford Energy from Waste facility proposal answered by a panel including the local Lib Dem councillors and representatives from MVV Environment (the company making the planning application).

This meeting will be chaired by Vikki Slade MP - any questions for the panel should be submitted in advance of the event to the email address vikki.slade.mp@parliament.uk . Please introde your email as "Canford EfW Q&A Question submission" or similar so that your email is easily identifiable.

This event is intended for residents local to the EfW facility and therefore is intended for Bearwood and Merley ward residents only.

If you have any questions or want more information about the event please email office@mdnplibdems.org 

Behind

the Campaign Curtain: lessons from Yeovil to the US

5pm doors open - 5:45pm start

with a trio of young

campaigners - Pablo O'Hana, international political strategist fresh from the

US where he was part of Kamala Harris' team; Holly Bissinger, Liberal Democrat

Campaigns Manager for the South West, with a masters degree in psychology from

Bournemouth University; and Adam Dance MP, Liberal Democrat MP who last July

successfully snatched the Yeovil seat from the Conservatives with the

largest majority in Somerset.

The main event will begin at 5:45pm and end at 7pm with the reception event taking place from 7pm - 9pm.  

Access at

College entrance off Mudford Road.  Free parking including accessible

spaces for blue badge holders.

Please let us know if you need any special access arrangements although the

location is accessible.

Those attending the reception event will be emailed about dietary requirements nearer the time. 

More information on the speakers: 

Pablo O’Hana is a Senior Political Advisor and Campaign Strategist who has worked on some of the most historic campaigns of the last decade, including Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House, Ireland’s referendum on legalising abortion and the UK’s vote on the European Union. He writes for The i, The Independent, Metro, and The Hill and regularly appears on BBC News, Sky News and GB News.

Holly Bissinger is an experienced campaigner for the Liberal Democrats and has helped with numerous elections, particularly across Dorset, but also across the country. She was part of the team that helped strategise and achieve such success in July 2024 for the Liberal Democrats in the South West. 

Adam Dance MP is one the younger MPs in Parliament and is also a Councillor on Somerset Council. He was previously Lead Member for Public Health on the council. Adam grew up knowing that life can be tough, from the bucket at the foot of his bed to catch raindrops, to being diagnosed with severe dyslexia which meant school was extremely challenging. Adam has fought hard in life and through his drive set up his own successful landscaping business. His drive only grew and his first step in politics began when he led a successful campaign to save the youth club in South Petherton. 

As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Peter Gane, Jon Renshaw and Roger West, Lib Dem Town Councillors for Cheriton West, hold regular drop-in advice surgeries in the ward each month.

No need for an appointment - just turn up to discuss any issue you would like our help with. If you'd prefer to speak to Peter Jon or Roger one-to-one then please contact them directly and we can set up a personal meeting with you.

The surgeries are held:

• The second Saturday of each month from 11am-12pm in All Souls Church Hall, Somerset Road, Folkestone CT19 4HE

Alternatively, contact Peter Jon or Roger directly by email or phone. If you call and don't get through, please do leave a message and we'll call you back!

Join the Bromley Team for our action day - meet at 12:00. to hand out leaflets and talk to residents near to Bromley South.

Meet on Bromley High Street (opposite Churchill Theatre). Pop along for an hour and lend a hand.

Come and meet Michele.

Your local councillors are here to help you with any issues that you

might be having. Michele will do her best to be of assistance where she can, or

at least help point you in the right direction. 

Join us for London Phone Bank. We’ll be calling members from around. London to see how they can get more involved. All welcome. It's fun and a chance to speak to our members and voters. 

Please RSVP so we know how many people are coming and so we can send you the Zoom link.

Join debate club where we will be discussing masculinity and misogyny's prevalence in society 

An online briefing session for any member or registered supporter in Greenwich Borough who may be interested in standing in next May’s council elections or just has questions about what being a candidate involves.

The link to join will be sent to those registered to attend in advance.

Join us for a introduction to affinity all Ealing Liberal Democrats Members welcome 

We are holding a confidential campaign briefing

exclusively for Liberal Democrat members and campaigners in the Hazel Grove Constituency.

This virtual session will be led jointly by the Hazel Grove

Campaigns Team and Senior Campaign Managers from the HQ Campaigns and Elections

team. Together, we will provide an overview of our campaign activity at the UK,

regional and constituency level — including insights into how we are performing

locally, what we’re learning from conversations on the doorstep, and how we

compare to the other parties in the area.

This is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding

of the wider campaign strategy, ask questions, and hear directly from those

leading the national and local effort.

Please note: this is a confidential briefing and open

only to Hazel Grove Liberal Democrat members and active campaigners.

The Zoom joining link will be circulated via email ahead of the meeting. We look forward to seeing you virtually.

Any questions?
Email: enquiries@lisasmart.org.uk
Phone: 0161 406 7070

Join us for the Latest joint Liberal Democrat Disability Association (LDDA) and London Liberal Democrats event on Why Pip is Important and why it needs to be protected.

speakers TBA