Local Events

Leeds Lib Dems are heading for a fun day out at the T20 Cricket at Headingley. It is a double-header with Yorkshire Women facing Northants Steelbacks from 11am and Yorkshire Men taking on Derbyshire Falcons from 3pm.

Join us for all or part of the day, as you wish! Food and drinks available to purchase in the ground.

Order tickets here in advance at the slightly cheaper rate (c. £5 discount), or buy on the gate on the day!

We know summer is here when The Fradgleys confirm the date for their magnificent, awesome, spectacular Summer Sunday Lunch.

Jenny and Ian welcome you (again) on Sunday 13th July to enjoy great food, great company and help raise much needed funds for Stratford & South Warwickshire Liberal Democrats. 

Remember.....Bring

a bottle and support the raffle

ps Between us….Jenny & Ian's party and garden is much more impressive than the one they went to recently in London

Come along to our yearly summer fundraising BBQ.

Francesco will be manning the BBQ and Athena will be providing the sides and dessert.

We will be holding our annual summer Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood BBQ this year on Sunday 13th July.

Come along for food, drinks and socialising.

Tickets are £20 and will include all food and a welcome drink - you are welcome to bring additional drinks with you.

A discounted rate of £10 is available to our non-member volunteer regular deliverers.

We will also be running a raffle so bring some cash with you!

We look forward to seeing you there.

We are excited to invite you to the Camden Liberal Democrat Summer BBQ-- a relaxed and friendly afternoon to enjoy some sunshine, good food, and company.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just getting to know us, this is a great opportunity to meet local members, councillors, and fellow Lib Dems from across Camden.  Families and friends are very welcome!

There will be plenty of delicious food (vegetarian and vegan options are included), drinks, and some informal chats about the work we’re doing and what’s ahead for the party locally.

We’d love to see you there--please let us know if you're able to lend a hand on the day!

For more information please contact Annmarie Uhl at annmarieuhl2013@gmail.com

*Enter from Mill Lane next to the Emmanuel School Alpha Building*

Summer Garden Party

Afternoon of Sunday 13 July

Once again thanks to the generosity of local resident Bernard Clark the event will be held in the grounds of Westrop Farm, The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JA

Bring along your family and friends as we mark Lee Dillon's 1st Anniversary of being elected as MP for West Berkshire!

There will be a feast of food and drink on offer.

And a host of activities and entertainment for children and adults!

Tickets are just £15, Under 18's Free.

Pay On-line here

Or send a cheque to West Berkshire Liberal Democrats at Suite 6, Thatcham House, Thatcham, RG19 4QD.

Do let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.

We look forward to seeing you there!

This months Liberal Perspective at 7pm at Bombay Delight on The Broadway, Wimbledon, will feature a workshop on Ethical Capitalism.

Cllr Tony Reiss and Toby Freeman, Sustainability Lead at BECO, will be speaking on the subject, followed by a discussion on the pros and cons of capitalism, and the Liberal perspectives that may just be able to tweak it for the better.

15th July at 7pm

We are hosting a virtual Race Night in Vauxhall in July. This will be a night of non political fun, watching old races without the need of an Oval race track or a time machine. Bring along friends if you wish! Have a flutter if the mood takes you!

St Anne’s Settlement Hall

1 Vauxhall Grove, SW8 1TD.

There will be a bar

and food can be brought or ordered in from the many eateries in the area.  We will be providing paper plates and wooden

disposable cutlery.  Over 18s only.

Join us as we celebrate one year since Luke's election as Sutton, Cheam and Worcester Park's MP!

It's been a huge year since - with big victories in Parliament as well as local by-election successes. We want to celebrate with you - the people who made it all happen.

This drinks event is a chance to hear from Luke on his first year in office - hear more about our plans for the future and celebrate with likeminded Lib Dem colleagues!

Oh - and there will be a very special guest speaker joining us too - keep your eyes peeled for details.

There are only 50 spaces - so get your tickets quickly!

We look forward to seeing you there 😉

Come celebrate with me

...It’s been a year since I was elected and I’ll be having a drink with friends, supporters, and some of those I’ve worked with over the last year for the people of Esher and Walton. 

Please join me on Thursday 17th July at 7pm at East Molesey Cricket Club for a drink and a chat. 

Everyone welcome.

Full bar available, cash or cards accepted. 

Whether you're into talking abouts politics and LGBTQ+ social justice issues or just want to meet up with like-minded people for a drink, you'll be more than welcome.

The venue is immediately across from Chelmsford Station and next to the bus station - the best car park to use is the Fairfield Road car park.

On Friday 18th July join the Mid Dorset & North Poole Liberal Democrats for a night with a great home-made curry whilst taking part in a fantastic quiz hosted by our very own MP Vikki Slade!

The event is open to all MDNP Lib Dem members, supporters, volunteers and their friends and family.

The Curry & Quiz Night will take place at the Liberal Hall, 14 York Road, Broadstone, BH18 8ET and start at 7pm.

Tickets are £16 per person and include a delicious home-made curry, dessert and entry to the quiz. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join your Horsham Liberal Democrat friends and colleagues to celebrate John Milne's first year in Westminster and our recent by-election 'tripple-whammy' of wins!

Drinks and dinner will be provided.

Food will be catered by Little Apple Thai.

Vegetarian options will be available.

If you have any specific dietary needs, please email HLDcampaigns@gmail.com. 

Join us for one of the highlights of the summer – the

return of our annual Manchester Central BBQ on Saturday 19th July!

After last year’s success, we’re back with another afternoon

of great food, brilliant company and plenty of sunshine (we hope!) – all while

raising vital funds for our year-round campaigning in Manchester Central.

Guest Speaker: Lisa Smart MP

We’re especially excited to welcome our special

guest, Lisa Smart MP – newly elected Member of Parliament for Hazel

Grove in 2024. Many of our Manchester Central team proudly supported Lisa’s

campaign, so this is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate that hard-won victory

together.

Come along to hear from Lisa, connect with fellow Lib Dems

and enjoy an afternoon with no door-knocking, no leafleting – just relaxed

conversation, a BBQ and maybe even a cold drink or two.

Why join us?

• Meet and mingle with local Lib Dem members and supporters
• Enjoy a BBQ lunch with your first drink included
• Hear a few words from Lisa Smart MP and the Manchester Central team
• Celebrate everything we’ve achieved together
• Support our local campaign fund – all funds raised go towards our local campaigning efforts

If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know when booking.

*Your ticket includes food and a drink - extra drinks can

be purchased on the day using cash or contactless card payments.
** Under 16s come free!

Hemel Garden Party

Open to all members and supporters of the Lib Dems 

Bring some cash for a cash raffle

This is a free social event and we budget to spend several hundred pounds on catering. Please do donate towards the cost of the event here https://www.hhlibdems.org.uk/donate/EventDonations 

Sorry as our hosts have chickens, no dogs are allowed. 

(Image attribution George Desipris & Pexels)

Free family friendly Summer Party .
Quiz from 5:30pm

Party food and soft drinks 

Silent auction to raise money for the 2026 Local Elections 

Join us for our summer garden party for fizz, fun and fine food!

Donations would be very welcome for our cake stall.

Our annual garden party celebrates strawberries and friendly company, a nice garden and good conversations. The ticket price includes the cost of the Pimms and Strawberries. There will also be a raffle.

We will also be celebrating our fantastic local elections results where we elected 7 councillors in the city, gaining five from Labour. In addition to electing the most county councillors of any party in both Cambridge city and constituency, we also took overall control of the Cambridgeshire County Council for the first time. Much to celebrate!

We will be joined by some of our parliamentary colleagues plus some guests from outside of Cambridge.

I do hope you will join me there this July, whether this is a new event for you or you are one of the regular guests. Either way, we offer a warm welcome. 

Our party is on the afternoon of Sunday 20th July.  We will have a covered option in case of rain. So please put 20th July in your diary now.

Following our fabulous election results, we would like to invite all members and supporters to the first of what we intend to be more regular members' social get-togethers.

Feel free to bring along any friends or family who share our values - the more, the merrier!

These are exciting times and as the newly appointed Membership Development Officer I’m looking forward to meeting you all I'll be working closely with Babs Farmer (who I’m sure many of you will know), to make sure we keep building this positive momentum.

🎉 Let’s celebrate Lisa’s first year in Parliament! 🎉

It’s been one whole year since Lisa was elected to Parliament – and what a year it’s been! From championing our local services to standing up for Hazel Grove in Westminster, there’s a lot to be proud of.

So let’s raise a glass together! Join us on Thursday 24th July from 6pm at Platform One in Romiley for an informal evening of celebration.

Whether you’ve delivered leaflets, knocked on doors, donated, or simply cheered us on – this night is for all of us. It’s a chance to say thank you, hear a few reflections from Lisa on her first year as MP, and celebrate with friends, volunteers, and supporters.

🍕 Pizza will be provided, with a £10 suggested donation.

🍻 Full bar available – cash and card accepted.

We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP at https://events.libdems.org.uk/events/87168

P.S. A quick note: The event will be held upstairs, with no lift or stair lift access, unfortunately.

Our fabulous candidate Laura McCracken needs you help to deliver leaflets and talk to voters. Meeting at the junction of Crown Lane and Mackintosh Street (BR2 9PH)

Help us build up our presence in Walthamstow by joining the Higham

Hill team for a power hour of canvassing, followed by a drink &

catch-up in the Higham Hill Tavern.

Contact is Alex Lewis on 07395 265710.

Kier Starmer doesn’t seem to have a vision or plan for where the country’s going. 

The Tories are still coming to terms with their historic loss, and turning on themselves.

Meanwhile Reform UK are polling to be the next party in government.

Even when I got elected as MP for North Norfolk last summer, I couldn’t have foreseen this happening.

And I believe the Liberal Democrats have the most agency of any British political party to change the course of the river.  

Join Steff Aquarone MP to hear how we could usher in a new wave of common-sense politics, underpinned by strong morals, but where debate and discussion are welcome as we wrangle out the plan to get this country going again – socially, economically, and culturally.

After all, Labour have ditched their reputation as the social safety net.

The Tories have blown their economic credibility out of the water.

And Reform UK have owned the culture war dialogue for too long.

£50 including drinks.

This event is brought to you by Friends of Steff, a group of supporters who have pledged to help ensure Steff gets re-elected at the next General Election.

Join us for our Lib Dem Eid Celebration (With Ed Davey)  on the 16th of July at the National Liberal Club , David Lloyd George Room.

Meet MPs and high profile Muslim community leaders. 

Hosted by one of the first Muslim women elected to the London Assembly Hina Bokhari AM OBE.

Food provided.

Luke Taylor MP is coming to Bromley to help with the by-election in the ward of Bromley

Common & Holwood. 

Come and help Luke deliver our message - there will be leaflets to deliver and canvassing, meeting at the junction of Crown Lane and Mackintosh Street (BR2 9PH)

Be a part of the action and help shape the future of Grove Green

by

joining us for a power hour of canvassing and campaigning. Meeting on

the corner of Leyton Park Road and Leyton High Road. Contact is Arran

Angus on 07805 331865.

Come and hear firsthand how the LibDem MPs are leading the fight for rural communities in Westminster.

You are invited to join The St Albans Liberal Democrats for a relaxing BBQ after enjoying the 'Alternative Realities' Social Liberal Forum conference at St Paul's Church.

BBQ food and dessert are included in the price together with 2 drinks. A pay bar is also available.

The event is kindly hosted by District Councillor Josie Madoc and her husband, Rhys. 

Please complete this RSVP form, sharing any dietary and access requirements that you have.

Help us build up our presence in Walthamstow by joining the Higham

Hill team for a power hour of canvassing, followed by a drink &

catch-up in the Higham Hill Tavern.

Contact is Alex Lewis on 07395 265710.

Be a part of the action and help shape the future of Grove Green by

joining us for a power hour of canvassing and campaigning. Meeting

outside the Northcote Arms on Grove Green Road. Contact is Arran

Angus on 07805 331865.

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.

The team in London Bridge and West Bermondsey need your help. Join them for a morning of doorknocking and delivery starting at 10.30am from the corner of Bermodnsey St and St Thomas St.

One of our key target wards for the local elections in 2026, David, Sonay and Uthman, our 3 fantastic candidates, will be out speaking to local people about the difference Lib Dem councillors can make. 

Around 1pm, we will head for lunch around Bermondsey Street. 

Join fellow Scottish Liberal Democrats at the fantastic Drumossie Hotel, in Inverness for the highlight of the Highland Lib Dems 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 Scottish Liberal Democrats, Lord Malcolm Bruce as our guest speaker. Malcolm was also MP for Gordon from 1983 to 2015, and Former Deputy Leader of the UK Liberal Democrats.

Malcolm will be joined by our fantastic candidate for Inverness and Nairn, Neil Alexander. Bring your colleagues and friends for this fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded supporters of the party.

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Location Details: Drumossie Hotel, Old Perth Rd, Inverness IV2 5BE

Secure your place today so you don't miss out!

Help us build up our presence in Walthamstow by joining the Higham

Hill team for a power hour of canvassing, followed by a drink &

catch-up in the Higham Hill Tavern.

Contact is Alex Lewis on 07395 265710.

Politics is broken, the planet’s burning, and too many voices stay silent on the toughest questions of our time. Not this one.

Join Steff Aquarone MP for an evening of fearless conversation, where no topic is off the table: from the horrors of Gaza and the future of Israel, to the deep scars of Brexit, the worsening climate emergency, and the uncomfortable truths about power, media, and democracy.

In an age where public debate is censored by fear and tribal loyalty, Steff will speak frankly, offering his personal reflections, hard-won political insights, and inviting the audience into the kind of raw, honest discussion our country desperately needs.

Expect controversy. Expect disagreement. Expect to be Beyond The Comfort Zone.

Be a part of the action and help shape the future of Grove Green

by

joining us for a power hour of canvassing and campaigning. Meeting on

the corner of Francis Road and Murchison Road. Contact is Arran

Angus on 07805 331865.

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!

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.

We’re excited to announce our Summer Party will be taking place on Saturday 16th August, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The Louisiana, Bristol.

It’ll be a fantastic afternoon to catch up with fellow members and supporters, enjoy some summer refreshments, and celebrate all the hard work that’s gone into our campaigning over the past few months.

Whether you're a long-time member or newly joined, everyone is warmly welcome—so mark your calendars and bring a friend along!

This July, the Green Liberal Democrats are hosting a series of free Zoom webinars tackling climate and environmental issues.

These sessions bring together Lib Dem MPs and expert voices for real, practical conversations on the future of our planet.

Topics include:

Decarbonising homes & rural energy

Nature recovery & biodiversity

Urban sustainability & waste

Water management & flooding

International Relations and Climate Change 

Dates for your diary:

Tue 1 July – 7:00–8:30pm

Thu 3 July – 7:00–8:30pm

Sun 6 July – 3:00–4:30pm

Thu 10 July – 7:00–8:30pm

Sunday 13th July - 5-6:30pm

Bring your questions. Share your ideas.
Be part of shaping a climate-smart Liberal Democrat agenda.

Donations - £3, £5 or more encouraged

It's July and we are still celebrating the fantastic results from the May Local Elections, not just in Chesham and Amersham, but right across Buckinghamshire! We won a clean sweep on both Chesham and Amersham Town Councils and took 11 seats in our constituency on the Unitary Council.  The Conservatives lost overall control of Buckinghamshire Unitary Council in May and are now having to listen to the views of other Parties! 

Now we are moving forward to  support our wonderful new Councilors and our brilliant MP, Sarah Green, by buying a Risograph. This super printing machine is going to help us become more effective, enabling us to send out very localised leaflets. It will save us money and cut paper waste. And it will help us keep in touch with local residents and also help us win more elections across Bucks in the future. 

So please buy your raffle tickets and support our fundraising efforts, so that we can continue to build our winning team.  

Your ticket could win our wonderful basket of summer time goodies, worth over £100 in total!. It includes champagne, chocolates, wine glasses, stone ice cubes (!) and so many other exciting prizes!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept reserved for science fiction or tech giants—it's a reality that is reshaping the business landscape at an unprecedented pace. Whether viewed as a catalyst for innovation or a source of uncertainty, one thing is undeniable: AI is here to stay, and it is impacting industries across the board.

Woking Lib Dem member, Stephen Wilder, will peel back the layers of AI without the technical jargon. Stephen is a seasoned IT consultant who has worked with clients such as Microsoft, NATO, Harrods, Bentley

Motors, the MCC and the United Nations, will demystify AI, offering clear insights and lots of hands-on examples of what AI truly is, what it can achieve, and importantly, what it cannot.

Topic: Woking Lib Dem  Look Under the Hood of AI Zoom Meeting
Time: Jul 14, 2025 08:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81625928642?pwd=o291fJIi1WqbPYux9Kx0Ez8LS595Hi.1


Meeting ID: 816 2592 8642
Passcode: 999318

Dr Julian Huppert is the former MP for Cambridge, a Patron of

Humanists UK, and now runs the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College,

Cambridge. 

Come along to discuss any topic of interest to liberal humanists,

including the Assisted Dying Bill. Julian’s mother, a founder member of the SDP

and atheist, died last year in NSW, Australia, using Voluntary Assisted Dying.

Will the UK allow people the dignity in death she was allowed?

The next London local elections will take place on 7 May 2026.

With Reform on the rise, more than ever we need people from the community to stand up and run to be councillors, to ensure that liberal values remain strong in Sutton.

Join us on Saturday 19 July at 10am for a call to learn more about how you can get involved:

• Hear from current Liberal Democrat councillors about what is involved 

• Learn more about the process of becoming a candidate 

• Ask any questions about the role of councillor

Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees in due course.z

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 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 

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

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

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