Come and join our debate club where we are discussing the rise of right wing politics in the UK

Steve Gosling, our Bromley area representative, invites you to join us for drinks at the Railway Tavern - first round kindly on Steve. 

We are looking forward to discussing local, national and international issues (as well as anything else...) with like-minded people. 

It can’t have passed your notice that there’s an extremely controversial individual in control of the world’s largest military. His actions and those of his billionaire sidekicks may have caused you some minor consternation. Rather than tutting at the radio, alone, why not join us and we can all tut along together.

We might even talk about how we can avoid the same outcome here.

Ps. We understand that pubs are not for everyone, and will be looking to do run a similar event at a café later in the Spring. 

We hope to see you there!

Haringey Lib Dems warmly invites you to our...

Curry Night with Paul Kohler MP (25 Feb)

Paul Kohler is a nightclub owner, academic and the Member of Parliament

for Wimbledon. Prior to his election, he was a scholar of Property Law

who served as head of SOAS University of London's School of Law. He is

currently the Lib Dems' shadow Transport spokesperson.

Join us for a fun evening of delicious food, wonderful company, and our new Liberal Democrat MP for Wimbledon, at Methi Indian by Alexandra Palace Station.

• 3 courses
• Meat or Veg options
• Licensed bar
• Just £35pp
• 7pm for 7.30pm seating

Book now, as places are limited

Join fellow Lib Dems and supporters for our first Runnymede Curry Night at Zaal Restaurant. While we'll briefly discuss Surrey's political future, this relaxed evening is all about enjoying good food and great conversation in friendly company. Bring family and friends - all are welcome!

Join us for our Feburary social event—a relaxed and informal gathering designed to bring our membership together. Whether you're a long-standing member or new to the group, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow members and supporters. Enjoy an evening of engaging discussions and meaningful connections with like-minded individuals. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for an evening of conversation and good food with Tim Farron MP

Come and join Zöe Franklin MP and members of the Guildford local party for some drinks, nibbles and great conversation. As our first event of 2025, it's a great way to kickstart another exciting year for the party. Spaces are limited so sign up now!

Meet us at Old Mission Hall, 53a Woking Road, GU1 1QD from 7pm.

Suggested donation £10 per person.

Gloucester Liberal Democrats Celebratory Dinner with After Dinner speakers including David Chadwic MP, Welsh Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe.  David also currently serves as the Liberal Democrat Frontbench Spokesperson for Wales in Parliament.

Your ticket includes

• A glass of Prosecco on arrival

   
  A three course meal, choose from
   

•   Starter

  Ham Hock Terrine, Red Onion Marmalade and Toasted Brioche
  Smoked Mackerel, Green Bean and Fennel Salad
  Spanish Shakshaka Cauliflower
   

•   Main

  Pan Roasted Salmon, New Potatoes, Evesham Asparagus with Dill Cream
  Moroccan Butternut Squash, Red Onion and Cranberry terrine
  Roulade of Belly Pork and Black Pudding with Tewkesbury Mustard Mash, Bean Bundle and Stock Sauce
   

•   Desert

  Apple Bread and Butter pudding with Cinnamon Cream
  Berry and Lemon Cheesecake with Citrus Curd
  Strawberry and Raspberry Meringue with Chantilly Cream
   

•   Tea/Coffee and Mints

   

Carriages 11:30 – 12:00 midnight.

The Moat Bar will close at 10:45.  This bar will be available for the purchase of drinks during the evening.  

Our meal and some drinks will be freshly prepared in a kitchen that handles all allergens.  Please let us know if a participant has an allergy or intolerance.

Councillor Dan Waldron is hosting a Cheese and Wine Party and we would love you to join us.

Tickets cost £15 and include a selections of wine and cheeses.

Please come and join us for our first local party social of 2025.

The return of the much loved Quiz Night! Book a table of six, or come on your own and join a table in a battle of wits. Tickets include Fish & Chip supper, dessert and a glass of wine/ soft drink. Further drinks available for purchase. Tickets £30 per person or £150 for a table of six. Venue is Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly St, London NW1 8PH.

Please join us to give a massive thank you to all our volunteers, supporters, donators, members and the candidates which came forward for the by-elections in Bridgwater & Burnham.

There will be a finger buffet as well a variety of beverages for you to purchase.

We would appreciate a suggested donation of £10 to help cover our costs for this event. Your generosity is appreciated.

♿ Accessible Entrance and Car Park

If you have any dietary requirements, please email us after booking your ticket hello@bwslibdems.org.uk with your allergies and intolerances or if there are any other requirements.

Join us on Shrove Tuesday for a pancake social. Hosted by Charles and Maria Turner at 36 Kingsdale Road, Gorton M18 7WB from 6:30pm with a suggested donation of £5 it'll be a great opportunity to meet your fellow Lib Dems and enjoy some pancakes! It'll be a flipping good time.

Come

join us for a drink and chat about all things local and liberal. With the local elections just around the corner there is plenty to discuss!

We are proud to welcome Kristin Wolfe, a local resident and UK chair of Democrats Abroad, the official Democratic Party arm for the millions of Americans living outside the United States, striving to provide Americans abroad a Democratic voice in US  government and elect Democratic candidates by mobilizing the overseas vote. 

Kristin Wolfe is Democrats Abroad UK’s Chair for 2023-2025. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Kristin votes in the battleground state of Wisconsin. Her passion is preserving U.S. democracy. A business leader and lawyer, she moved to the U.K. in 2007 as part of her long career in the global beer industry. In 2020, she founded a corporate affairs consulting firm advising leading alcohol companies in South Africa.  She holds a General Management certificate from Harvard Business School, a law degree from Marquette University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin. Kristin lives in Woking with her husband and three adult children.

The pub drinks continue on time and on schedule at the Jack Horner, 1st Thursday of the month.   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.

On Thursday 6th March, Sanjay and

Kamal, (great Helen and Lib Dem supporters) are letting us take over their

entire Dastaan restaurant to enjoy a great night of top class Indian cuisine.

Even

if you haven’t yet visited, you’ve probably heard of this outstanding venue in

our constituency. It’s earned the Michelin BIB Gourmand 2024, is rated top in

the UK by Square Meal, consistently rated 4.7 in Google reviews and has won the

Epsom and Ewell Business Excellence Award in the Food & Hospitality

category. We will enjoy the following fantastic ‘Party’ menu:

STARTERS

Chicken Lollipop Spicy chicken wings pulled away from

the bone, served with our Spicy Chilli Garlic Chutney.

Mix Veg Bhajiya (V) Combination of seasonal Veg

(Currently Kale, Potato and Spinach) bided with gram flour and spices with Mint

Tamarind Chutney.

Chicken Tikka Succulent Chicken breast marinated

in a Classic combination of spices served with a Cucumber and Tomato Kuchumber.

MAINS

Butter Chicken - A firm classic in all Indian

restaurants; made with Tandoori Chicken chef uses a Tomato and Cashew gravy

finished with Khoya, fresh ginger, green chillies and coriander

Aubergine Masala - Baby Aubergines served with a

tomato and onion base gravy with Pickling Spices; leaving a spicy, sweet, sour

and rich dish.

Dal Tadka - Mixed Lentils with chilli and garlic ‘Tadka’.

Rice & Naan

DESSERT

Gulab Jamun - A very classic Indian sweet, best

described like Indian Doughnuts or dumplings soaked in ‘Sugar syrup’. Made

using milk solids and wheat flour, fried and then soaked in sugar syrup.

There’s NO need to make any menu choices before arrival –

all dishes will be available to everybody on the night!

AND, IF THIS ISN’T

ENOUGH, the menu will be topped off by a GUEST SPEAKER, Will

Forster,

the first Liberal Democrat MP for

Woking.

Between May 2022 and July 2024, Will worked as

Lib Dem Campaign Manager for the South East. He’s been a local Woking councillor since 2009 and

is a former Mayor. He recently became Deputy Leader of Woking Borough Council

where he’s played a leading role tackling the financial crisis left by the

former Conservative council. Will is extremely well qualified to shed some

light on what is really going on behind the local government reorganisation

scene.

EVERYBODY is

welcome, not just Lib Dem members, so please feel free to invite friends and

family. Book quickly as capacity is limited to 55 lucky people!

TIME: 7.00pm for 7.30pm

Join other members and Lord (Chris) Fox to discuss the current international outlook and related political matters.

Chris Fox is Liberal Democrat Business and Industry Spokesperson in the house of Lords and is also a member of the House of Lords International Agreements Committee which scrutinises international treaties.

Last year he became a member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.

His political activity includes serving as a councillor in Hounslow in the 1990s and as Liberal Democrats Chief Executive when the Liberal Democrat entered government in 2010. 

Chris was brought up in rural Herefordshire and gained a chemistry degree from Imperial College, London, graduating in 1980. Before becoming a lord in 2014, he had a long career in the petroleum, nuclear, food, defence, automotive and aerospace sectors. He served on the executive committees of two FTSE 100 companies. He is an executive member of the British American Parliamentary Group and a vice President of the German British Chamber of industry and Commerce.

Entrance is £5. There will also probably be a raffle.

Please come and join fellow Liberal minded residents for a drink and a chat at the Coach & Horses, Winchester St, Salisbury.

An opportunity to meet the East Wilts Lib Dem team, to ask questions and enjoy a relaxed and informal evening of political discussion in the lovely Green Dragon.

Pizza & Politics – join us for our first social of the year!

Kick off the year with great company, engaging political discussion, and, of course, pizza! Join us for Pizza & Politics on Friday 7th March from 7pm at Platform One, Romiley.

This relaxed social event is a fantastic opportunity to chat and mingle while taking part in a Q&A with Lisa, covering the latest in local and national politics, as well as her first seven months representing us in Westminster.

Whether you have burning questions or just fancy a lively discussion over a slice, we’d love to see you there!

Event Details:

Date: Friday 7th March
Time: 7pm
Location: Platform One, Romiley
Price: £10 per person

• Pizza provided
• Drinks available from the bar (at your own cost)

With limited time to go, please RSVP via the link below!

Any questions?

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

Join us for a sumptuous Indian Buffet with informal political discussion on devolution and what it means for you!

Keynote speaker: Alison Bennett MP

Bottle Raffle and Bring your own drinks

Thank you for registering for the Welsh Liberal Democrats Spring Conference 2025.

Registration is open to members of the Liberal Democrats.

Party members who are under 18, full-time students or on benefits are eligible for a discounted concession rate. Please scroll for the appropriate category of registration for you.

Please note that registrations are non-refundable. We do however allow member registrations to be transferred to another member until a week before the Conference. Please email conference@libdems.wales by Friday 28th March to request a transfer.

Members of the general public and those representing organisations can register here.

The Conference Dinner will be taking place on the evening of Saturday 5th April. Tickets for the dinner are available at the very bottom.

If you are representing the press or media, or are a member of party, Senedd or Westminster staff please contact conference@libdems.wales for registration details.

Camden Campaign Stocktake with Party President & newly appointed member of the House of Lords Mark Pack. 

We’ll hear Mark speak on what we can learn from how we defeated Labour the last time they were in Government, have lunch together, and then review how our campaigning has gone since the last stocktake in October. We’ll be at Swiss Cottage Community Centre, 19 Winchester Rd, London NW3 3NR. More information from Janet on j.grauberg@googlemail.com or 07980 650101. (Please note this is an event for Camden Members only). 

Trump's return, Starmer's planned Reset with Brussels and Ed Davey's calls for a closer relationship with Europe make this a great moment to discuss Europe and Party Policy! 

From youth mobility to trade relations, touring artists to defence cooperation, there are a lots of issues to get our teeth into. We’ll also be taking a broader look at how we got here, what the Government is getting right and wrong, and what we as Lib Dems should do about it.

Join pro European organisers and activists Heather Glass and Ben Austin in Kennington on 25th February for a lively discussion and plentiful pizza. Please contribute £10 if you are able.

Heather Glass is a co-founder of Lambeth for Europe and has chaired the group since 2016. She sits on the National Council, Membership and Audit Committees of European Movement UK.

Ben Austin co-founded European Movement in Wandsworth and Merton in 2016 and has helped run the organisation since. As a volunteer he co-organised the Battersea and Tooting constituencies Stronger In campaigns for the Referendum, whilst living in Balham.

Free Event 

Come along for an informal evening to explore how we can

all better understand how to protect our homes, property, and vehicles. We will

also talk about looking after our own personal safety.

During the evening we will review local crime statistics,

ensure that everyone knows how to report crime are clear and close with a

general question and answer session.

An evening of progressive politics with Dr Al Pinkerton, the Liberal Democrat MP who won the Surrey Heath constituency for the Liberal Democrats in July 2024.

Are you passionate about making Haringey a better place to live? Do you care deeply about your community and want to make a real impact on people’s lives? Do you believe Haringey deserves a Liberal Democrat-run council, instead of Labour? If so, we want YOU to consider becoming a Haringey Councillor in 2026!

At this inspiring event, you’ll hear from current councillors, local activists, and local party leaders about the rewarding and impactful role of being a Liberal Democrat councillor in Haringey, and what you need to do get elected in May 2026.

Whether you’re curious about what the job involves, or you’re seriously considering standing for election in 2026, this is your chance to ask questions, learn from others, and get motivated to make a real difference.

Why should you attend?

• Learn how becoming a Haringey Councillor can help you shape what happens in your area and improve local lives
• Hear firsthand from current Lib Dem councillors about what the role involves, balancing commitments, and who the role might suit
• Understand the process in becoming a candidate, campaigning and getting elected
• Meet like-minded people who share your vision for a fairer, better Haringey

This event is for everyone—whether you’re a long-time activist or new to politics. We’re here to answer your questions and provide guidance on how you can play a key role in our borough’s future.

The event is also a great opportunity for those who may just wish to support others in getting elected to find out how they can offer their support.

The event will also include wine, soft drinks, and nibbles, so please don’t hesitate to sign up!

Andrew George MP is holding a feedback event for St Ives constituents in the Helston area. Andrew will be be giving an update on current events in Parliament, his work there and thoughts on international and national current affairs.

If you would like to come and hear Andrew or have the chance to ask him questions, please join us. 

This is a chance to hear MP Andrew George talk about current events both here and abroad, his activity in Westminster and to answer questions from the public. 

The theme this year is "SO WHAT NEXT?" and our keynote speaker will be Gareth Roberts one of our Liberal Democrat Members of the London Assembly.

There will also be workshops ..leaders of some of these include Gareth's colleague on the Assembly Hina Bokhari; our MP for Sutton and Cheam, Luke Taylor; Sutton Councillor Sam Martin and a Local Member Peter Honour..amongst others! There will also be some surprise elements...

There will be plenty of opportunity to mingle and meet friends old and new.

The cost is as it has been for the last few years: £30 per person. 

The day will begin at 10am and go through until about 4pm. Lunch and refreshments are all provided in the cost.

I really hope that you will be able to make it. Previous conferences have been very successful and one delegate said " The day was really great fun with plenty of time to think and debate as well as enjoy being with friends and colleagues."

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.

Duncan Brack will be holding a briefing at the Tulse Hill Hotel for the Liberal Democrat National Spring Conference.

This is a great opportunity to find out what is happening and to ask questions about how to contribute to policy formation for the Party.

Doors open at 7 for a 730 start

The Guardian's Energy Correspondent

Jillian Ambrose is coming to Farnham to deliver an exclusive talk on the

national and local issues holding back a more sustainable future.

Hosted by The University for the Creative Arts with the Waverley Liberal

Democrats, Jillian will cover everything from the future of green energy

to developments at Farnborough Airport.

Join us for what promises to be an insightful talk on a global

topic that has a direct impact on Farnham too.

The agenda for the evening will be:

18:30 - Guests arrive, drinks served (soft drinks and a

licensed bar)

19:15 - Event starts including a live Q&A with Jillian

20:15 - Post event drinks

20:45 - Event finishes

We won't be able to answer every question, but Jillian will

answer a selection. Please send your question to questionsforjillianambrose@gmail.com or enter it during the checkout process for your ticket.

*Exclusive event for residents in Richmond*

Celebrating Richmond's strong tradition of female political representation, Sarah Olney MP will be joined by Baroness Susan Kramer to reflect upon the changing status of women within Westminster over the last quarter of a century and how ti reflects changes in the wider world.

The event will be held at Asgill House, Sir Robert Taylor's Grade I listed architectural gem on the Thames at Richmond, by the kind permission of The Asgill House Trust.

Starting at 7.30am, we will be serving tea, coffee and pastries and expected to be finished by 9am.

Join the local Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and Merton Liberal Democrats at an Iftar dinner on Friday7th March 2025.

The event is kindly hosted by the Baitul Futuh mosque.

Note times are TBC

5.00pm to observe prayers

6.30pm for dinner

Afterwards hear from Liberal Democrats including local MP Paul Kohler.

book your free tickets now! 

International Women’s Day event

Date: Friday 7th March 2025

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Venue: The Restaurant, Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, St Albans 

We are excited to invite you to We Rise to celebrate International Women's Day where Daisy Cooper, MP will interview incredible women who have risen in the face of overwhelming adversity. 

There will be a real sense of pride because of the stories being shared resulting in active hope and celebration.

Why not make an evening of it and book a table for dinner before the event begins?  The management of Ye Olde Fighting Cocks will be happy to receive your meal bookings directly.  Just let them know that you are staying for the IWD event.

This event is open to everybody. 

We look forward to seeing you there.

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 12-2pm 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!

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.

CHOICES,

CHALLENGES AND CHANGE: 

International

Women’s Day in Chesham - Saturday 8th March, 2pm (for 2:30) to 4:30pm

Come along

and meet women from a range of international backgrounds who will share their education

and career choices and challenges. If you are starting out on a first career,

planning a new one or interested in the insights shared by our speakers, this free

community event is perfect for you.

Our

speakers are successful local women in business and education with

international careers and fascinating stories to tell. Teachers from Sri Lankan and Ukrainian backgrounds will illustrate how they have met challenges in the evolution of career choices. After a tea break a coach and coaching skills trainer will guide discussion on decision-making, change and much more.

You will

have the chance to raise questions and explore issues that women and girls

frequently face in pursuing their goals. Find out how and why we make key  (and often difficult) decisions, and achieve

the changes needed to make the most of opportunities.

We are

meeting at the White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, on Saturday 8th

March. Come at any time from 2pm (for presentations and discussion from 2:30 to 4:30pm) and be inspired!

Refreshments will be free. The bar lounge and lecture room are wheelchair accessible and free parking is available. Reserving a place is recommended but not essential.

Hosted by

Rachel Dineley, Diversity Officer of Chesham & Amersham Liberal Democrats,

everyone is welcome, whether pursuing a career or intrigued to learn more. To

be sure of your place, book a free ticket now.

Why 'Pick a Ward and Win it'?

Time and again campaigners prove in practice that resident survey based, year round casework and street letters style campaigning on a single (or just perhaps two) target wards is what we really need to break through.

Mark Pack will introduce this session followed by a talk through the simple steps which you can apply to your own Winning Campaign!

Join us for a joint LIBG/LDEG webinar on the German Elections. Speakers include Thomas Hacker, currently a member of the Bundestag, and Silvana Koch-Mehrin, a former member of the European Parliament. Both are members of the FDP. Rob Harrison, LDEG Chair, a UK-German citizen living near Munich will be commenting on the British perspective. Graham Watson, LIBG Chair, and former member of the European Parliament will moderate the meeting.

(Photo by Christian Lue on Unsplash)

Come and join our debate club where we are discussing the rise of right wing politics in the UK

This evening we'll be joined by Lorna Dupre, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in the election in 1 May.

This role carries powers devolved from Westminster, and is likely to become more significant in the local government re-organisation. This event will give us a chance to find out more about Lorna and her vision for the mayoralty, in a county with three Liberal Democrat MPs and (hopefully) a Liberal Democrat County Council.

Martin Tod, the Deputy Leader of the Lib Dems on Hampshire County Council and Leader of Winchester City Council will brief Lib Dem members on the Hampshire Local Government Reorganisation: what it is, what will happen and how will it affect us.  Martin is directly involved in the process and will explain what has been agreed, what remains uncertain and what elections are likely to happen at what time.

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