Local Events

Join us to debate what is next for UK & EU relations

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

The Executive Group Meeting is a dedicated session for executive members to discuss key strategies, decision-making, and future planning. This meeting provides a space for focused discussions on policy, campaigns, and organisational matters, ensuring effective leadership and direction.

Whisky tasting with Alistair Carmichael.

Proud Scot and Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael MP will take us on a whisky appreciation journey.

Alistair is one of the longest-serving MPs, and between drams, he will share tales of Westminster and his views on the most pressing political themes.

On arrival at St Barnabas', please use the Lavender Gardens entrance.

This month's social will have a Ukraine theme. 

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.

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

Alistair Carmichael MP is a long standing Member of Parliament, representing Orkney and Shetland. Not only does he have a nose for politics, he has a nose for whisky too.

Come along and enjoy a few drams, learn about whisky, have a laugh, and all in the name of helping the Liberal Democrat cause. Spaces are limited, so please book! 

Southampton Liberal Democrats are happy to announce our Spring quiz:

Starring locally renowned raconteur for hire Andy Beal as our quizmaster.

As usual, there will be high-quality entertainment, including the obvious quiz element, the enthralling and professionally undertaken play your cards right and the obligatory raffle where some truly amazing and dismal prizes will be on offer.

As part of the entrance fee not only will you get entry into the quiz – you will also be fed with some superbly prepared Mac and Cheese. Alcohol will be available to purchase on the evening, too.

Numbers will be limited so book today to ensure disappointment!

For more details, contact Andy Beal (07900 823124).

Join us in Ash 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.

The night promises to be a great way to have fun and raise monies for our campaign to win control of Merton Council in 2026.

How it works:

On the night there will be 8 horse races shown at random with 8 runners and riders. You have the opportunity to place your bet on the winner of each race. All bets on the winning horse are pooled and those backing the winning horse share 50% of the monies bet on that horse.

The location:

St Mark’s Church is located in the heart of Wimbledon Town Centre, two minutes walk from Wimbledon rail, underground and tram station, and at the end of St Mark’s Place, an attractive small cul-de-sac between the library and the Alexandra Pub.

Other details:

- A bar will be available on the night for you to purchase alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

- Event is open to members and non members of the Liberal Democrats

The National Liberal Club have extended an invitation to all Southwark Lib Dems to attend a reception at our Club at 18.30 on Monday, 7th April 2025. 

The format of the evening will be networking over a complimentary beverage, a tour in small groups of the Club House and hearing more about the National Liberal Club, our 50 plus Clubs Circles and Forums which regularly offer a whole host of activities and our network of almost 400 reciprocal Clubs all around the world – a network that continues to expand year on year. After the reception, the evening can be continued in the bar, Smoking Room or Dining Room.

Join us for the West Branch Meeting, a gathering for residents, businesses, and councillors from the west of Gateshead to discuss local issues, share ideas, and work together to improve our communities. Whether you want to raise concerns, celebrate successes, or connect with others passionate about your area, this is your opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the future of your ward.

Haringey Lib Dems warmly invites you to our...

Spring Dinner w/ Sarah Olney MP (8 Apr in Crouch End)

Please join us in one of Crouch End's premier venues, Floral Hall Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, for our Spring Dinner with Lib Dem Cabinet Office Spokesperson and Member of Parliament for Richmond Park, Sarah Olney.

We will hear from Sarah on the latest goings on in parliament, THAT spring statement, and plans for the future of the party.

• 3 courses (vegan options available and dietary requirements catered for)
• £50pp
• 7.30pm, 8 Apr 2025
• Wheelchair-friendly

Floral Hall used to be an old antique

dealer’s, and the spirits of faded glamour are still very much alive in

this buzzy reincarnation, which has become one

of the best-loved restaurants in Crouch End following it's move from the smaller incarnation "Nickel" just over the road.  It’s

the perfect spot for a spring aperitivo, thanks to the short

and sweet Italian-leaning cocktail list, and there’s a great selection of

European wines on offer, too. The food is

equally as enticing: dishes are simple with well-sourced ingredients,

like the Burrata with Walnut Pesto, and the Porchetta with Salsa Verde.

Book now, as places are limited.

All profits from ticket sales after venue and food bookings will go directly towards our 2026 Haringey local election campaign.

Please Join us for our Nibbles and Wine Night 

With A discussion led by William Francis on National Defence in a Trumpian World: As many experts and world leaders increasingly doubt the willingness of the US to defend its allies, we must ask ourselves what this means for Britain. Join us to discuss what a  post-Atlanticist defence policy should look like.

Numbers are Limited to 15 so Please RSVP so you get a place

(please note that there is now no legal right-hand turn into the Haymills Estate from Hanger Lane via The Ridings or Chatsworth Road) 

Join Lisa Smart and the Rochdale Liberal Democrats at the Rochdale Masonic Ballroom on Friday 11th April at 7pm for an excellent meal and good banter as we raise money towards our campaigns funds. 

Once you have bought your ticket we will email you to ask which menu items you want from the following:

Starters: Either Pate or Goats Cheese
Mains: Either Chicken or Salmon with vegetables

Vegan alternative: Mushroom Pate followed by Cauliflower Steak with Stuffed Peppers.

Desert: Either Sticky Toffee Pudding with Custard, or Crème Brûlée

Come join us in a treasure hunt challenge across the lovely market town of Wimborne!

Follow clues, answer questions and solve puzzles that will lead you around Wimborne to a secret final destination - make sure to collect the special treasure items along the way!

This is open to everyone of all ages, and should be great fun for all the family!

The treasure Hunt itself should take 2 to 3 hours to complete, but there are shortcuts for people who want a quicker experience.

Prizes for the winning team plus a raffle at the final secret location.

Join us for a pint of a beverage of your choice and chit chat with friendly liberal faces from the Reading Lib Dems. Whether you care deeply about beer, politics or anything in between - come along and meet other friendly Redingsians.

Join us for the East Branch Meeting, a gathering for residents, businesses, and councillors from the east of Gateshead to discuss local issues, share ideas, and work together to improve our communities. Whether you want to raise concerns, celebrate successes, or connect with others passionate about your area, this is your opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the future of your ward.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Our monthly Pizza & Politics events are a chance for our local members to get together socially and to discuss issues that matter to people across Lambeth. 

Our next Pizza and Politics will include the launch of a new meeting for young people running 5:30-6:30pm prior to the main session at 7pm at the Bread and Roses.  This is the first in an ongoing campaign to better engage young people in Lambeth, if you're under 30 we'd love to see you there for some pre-pizza pudding and soft drinks! ?

All welcome from 7pm, where we will hear from a speaker about the expansion of Heathrow Airport. Do make sure to RSVP early if you're planning on coming so we have a good sense of numbers. 

Join Epsom & Ewell Lib Dems for an evening of delivering followed by a visit to the pub! 

Join us at the Columbia Hotel in Inverness for the Scottish Young Liberals Quiz before conference. Start time is 7pm. Hosted by Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP.

We are delighted to announce our Spring Conference 2025 will be held on 4th/5th April at Eden Court, Inverness!

You are invited to a members-only reception with Monica Harding MP

This is a unique opportunity to hear an in person update on what is happening in Parliament and the work of Monica and her team at a local level. Refreshments will be served.

The event will take place in the Esher and Walton constituency, confirmed on receipt of booking. 

For more details email: sarah@elmbrigelibdems.org.uk

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

Important Information:

• This registration form is exclusively for members of the Liberal Democrats.

• Learn more about the new flexible fees model here.

• Registrations, including those made in error, are non-refundable.

• Transfers to another party member are allowed until Friday, 28th March 2025. To request a transfer, please email conference@libdems.wales.

Conference Events:

• Tickets for the Conference Welcome Party and Conference Dinner can be purchased during checkout.

• Members are welcome to buy additional event tickets for friends and family. Guests do not need to be party members.

Other Registration Options:

• Stewards: Members interested in volunteering as stewards can find further information here.

• Staff: Party staff (anywhere within the federal structure), and those working for a Liberal Democrat MS, MP or MSP can apply for staff registration here.

• Observers: Representatives from organisations and members of the public can register as Conference Observers here.

• Opportunities: Information on how commercial organisations, charities and party-affiliated groups can engage with the conference is available here.

• Media: Register for a Press pass here.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference!

Thank you for purchasing tickets for the Welsh Liberal Democrats Spring Conference Welcome Party 2025!

Important Information:

• This booking form is exclusively for members of the Liberal Democrats to use.

• Members may buy additional event tickets for friends and family. Guests do not need to be party members.
  

• Bookings, including those made in error, are non-refundable.

• Transfers to another party member are allowed until Friday, 28th March 2025. To request a transfer, please email conference@libdems.wales.

Conference Registration Options:

• Members: Party members can register here, with more information about the new flexible fees model available here.
  

• Stewards: Members interested in volunteering as stewards can find further information here.

• Staff: Party staff (anywhere within the federal structure), and those working for a Liberal Democrat MS, MP or MSP can apply for staff registration here.

• Observers: Representatives from organisations and members of the public can register as Conference Observers here.

• Opportunities: Information on how commercial organisations, charities and party-affiliated groups can engage with the conference is available here.

• Media: Register for a Press pass here.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference!

Come and join us at the Scottish Liberal Democrats Spring Conference Dinner at the Royal Highland Hotel in Inverness.

Tickets are £55pp for a 3 course meal, 

Speaker - Angus MacDonald MP 

Vegetarian & Vegan options available. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements by emailing: susannah.mcwhirter@scotlibdems.org.uk 

Come and join us for a relaxed, social evening with other Lib Dem members and supporters and find out more about our distinguished guest speaker Graham Colley.

Graham is a long-time resident of Kent, living and working in Rochester as a solicitor. He is President of the Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association and used to work as a Legal Aid solicitor, so has real experience in dealing with the police, and the issues they face in Kent. 

He was our Liberal Democrat Candidate for the role of Kent Police & Crime Commissioner in May 2024.

Graham has spent a lifetime fighting for human rights, civil liberties and access to justice. He is determined to use the limited police resources in Kent to prevent crime, aid victim support and cut reoffending rates. 

Tickets are £10 a head (in advance), or £12 on the door, and include pizza and dessert, soft drinks/tea/coffee.  You are welcome to bring your own wine/beer.

Contact:  secretary@doverdeallibdems.org.uk for any further details prior to the event or if you have a dietary requirement.

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

Important Information:

• This booking form is exclusively for members of the press and media. You may be asked to prove your credentials for your registration to be accepted.
  

Other Registration Options:

• Members: Party members can register here, with more information about the new flexible fees model available here.
  

• Stewards: Members interested in volunteering as stewards can find further information here.

• Staff: Party staff (anywhere within the federal structure), and those working for a Liberal Democrat MS, MP or MSP can apply for staff registration here.

• Observers: Representatives from organisations and members of the public can register as Conference Observers here.

• Opportunities: Information on how commercial organisations, charities and party-affiliated groups can engage with the conference is available here.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference!

Aims:

• Inspire and enthuse 
• Build on skills as campaigners
• Gather member's views and ideas
• Increase group cohesion and teamwork

Agenda to include:

• Introduction by Will Forster, MP with speech and Q&A
• Ice-breaker game
• Campaign plan and messaging grid – presentation and workshop
• Lunch
• Fundraising update report by Leslie and Mark
• Guest speaker on Unitary Authorities (TBC)
• Campaign training workshop

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.

Thank you for purchasing tickets for the Welsh Liberal Democrats Spring Conference Dinner 2025!

Important Information:

• This booking form is exclusively for members of the Liberal Democrats to use.

• Information on Conference Dinner tickets for representatives from organisations can be found here, while Party, Senedd and Westminster staff can apply for tickets here.

• Members may buy additional event tickets for friends and family. Guests do not need to be party members.
  

• Bookings, including those made in error, are non-refundable.

• Transfers to another party member are allowed until Friday, 28th March 2025. To request a transfer, please email conference@libdems.wales.

Conference Registration Options:

• Members: Party members can register here, with more information about the new flexible fees model available here.
  

• Stewards: Members interested in volunteering as stewards can find further information here.

• Staff: Party staff (anywhere within the federal structure), and those working for a Liberal Democrat MS, MP or MSP can apply for staff registration here.

• Observers: Representatives from organisations and members of the public can register as Conference Observers here.

• Opportunities: Information on how commercial organisations, charities and party-affiliated groups can engage with the conference is available here.

• Media: Register for a Press pass here.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference!

Our monthly in person discussion forum for local members and supporters is on the first Monday of the month with the next one on Monday 7th April at Bombay Delight, 271 The Broadway, Wimbledon from 7pm.

This month we have two guest speakers representing two perspectives in the Liberal Democrats discussing political positioning in our party.

Our own Merton councillor Simon McGrath will be speaking on behalf of Liberal Reform and Kingston councillor Roger Hayes will be representing Social Liberal Forum.

A regular meet-up on the second Wednesday of every month for Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!

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

The Royal Norfolk Hotel is on Sandgate High Street - there is free parking from 6pm at Castle Road Car Park in Sandgate which is one minute walk away and often on street parking in Castle Road (behind the hotel) as well.

Join us to debate what is next for UK & EU relations

As a valued member of the local Liberal Democrat party we would like to invite you to a second Members-Only call with our MP Calum Miller on Thursday 10th April at 6pm.

Calum is working hard in Westminster as the national party's spokesperson for foreign affairs, as well as on local matters in the local constituency. He is raising many issues such as on local hospitals, social care, public transport and sewage discharges into rivers.

Calum is open to all questions including what life is like as a new MP, and on issues local, national or global. Or perhaps you have a question about the forthcoming County elections on May 1st.

I do hope you can join us for what should be an interesting and entertaining call.

Bangladesh:  The 2024 popular revolution and the future

Monica Yunus played a central role in rallying international support for her father, Professor Mohammed Yunus, in 2024, as Bangladesh’s former ruler tried to imprison him on spurious charges. Ms Yunus is a soprano who sang regularly with the Metropolitan Opera. She is the co-founder of Sing for Hope which brings music to refugee camps, hospitals, schools, etc.

Maher Sattar is an award-winning journalist and senior editor of the Fuller Project. His work has focused on the role of women in Bangladesh politics. He exposed the exploitation of female garment workers in Ivanka Trump’s clothing supply chain.

Cllr Mumtaz Hussain represents Aston ward in Birmingham. She was the first British Bangladeshi elected to Birmingham City Council. She is a translator and will contribute a Bangladesh diaspora perspective on recent events.   

Please note all questions will be taken only in the chat facility.

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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