Local Events

Join us for an exclusive evening of fine whisky with Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP and Tom Gordon MP. Sample a curated selection of drams while enjoying relaxed conversation with two of Westminster's most passionate liberals. 

Wine and soft drinks will also be available for those who prefer. With only a few dozen places available, this event is expected to sell out fast - don't miss your chance to secure a spot.

Newly elected councillors, Alan Avis and Julian Freeman, would like to invite all those who helped during the May election to the Wheatsheaf pub in Ewell Village for a ‘post-election celebration’ of an amazing achievement.  All those who helped during the campaign are very welcome.  Even those who helped elsewhere are also welcome to join us.

Alan and Julian are proud to represent Ewell Village, Stoneleigh and Nonsuch on the new East Surrey Council and would like our amazing supporters to join us in celebrating this landmark achievement.

Anyone who wishes to bring any contributions of food will be especially welcome and the pub is able to offer a fine selection of Ales, lagers and soft drinks.

Please join us in celebrating this amazing victory and thank you everyone for all your efforts during the campaign.

If you are looking for a fresh, progressive approach to today’s political landscape, we’d love for you to join us for an evening of insightful discussion in a truly spectacular local setting.

We are hosting An Evening with Lib Dem Party President Josh Babarinde MP at Salisbury’s stunning independent venue, The Artisan Wine & Spirit Co. on Queen Street.

Housed in a beautiful, historic timber-framed building, Artisan Wine is the perfect backdrop for a relaxed yet vital conversation. It’s an evening for those who want to see a fairer community and discuss how we can actively counter the rise of the right. All while enjoying a fantastic, welcoming independent local business.

The 2024 General election was a historic moment for the Liberal Democrats with 72 MPs elected. In Hounslow, we have elected our first councillor in 20 years.

The political environment, however, is challenging. Reform on the right and the Greens on the left make populist appeals.

The party is now consulting on the strategy for the remainder of this parliament. Locally, we want to know what your ambitions are for the party nationally and locally.

Come and contribute to the debate and discussion. 

We hold a Liberal Drinks social on the third Thursday of every month, from 7pm at The Ale Wagon. If you'd like to join us for some casual political chat, we'd love to see you there.

An afternoon of Pizza and chat hosted by Graeme Casey and the Orpington Team.

Dress code: Wear whatever you like, as long as it has some pizzazz!!

Taunton Town Summer BBQ

18th July 2026

3pm to 6pm

Fir Lodge, The Avenue, Taunton TA1 1EB

Contribution towards food:

Adults - £10.00

Children - £5.00

To celebrate five years since we won the Chesham & Amersham by-election, join us for a special celebration cream tea party. 

Sunday, 19th July 2026 2pm to 4pm

Venue: Jubilee Hall (Scouts Hut), Rectory Hill, Amersham, HP7 0BT.

Tickets: Adults: £10, Children (Under 12), Free

5 Minutes walk from Amersham station and plenty of parking nearby

Owen and Xander Burbidge are hosting a summer garden social at their home in West Fenham. 

As well as strawberry treats, Pimm's and Prosecco, there will also be a raffle plus a collection of plants for sale, and if you would like to donate a garden or house plant we would welcome this. Please drop a text or WhatsApp message to 07984333804 if you plan to donate a plant.

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.

Our speaker will be David Howarth, former MP for Cambridge, who will be talking about his new book - "Being Liberal: The Liberal Disposition in Contemporary British Politics"

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 19th July - shortly before England hopefully win the World Cup that evening! We will have a covered option in case of rain. So please put 19th July in your diary now.

Pizza & Politics: A Liberal Vision for London

at High Trees Community Centre, 220 Upper Tulse Hill SW2 2NS.

Doors will open at 6.30pm and the event be between 7 and 10pm

Food will provided and there will be a bar where drinks can be bought

Join us for our monthly social in the Duke on the Green pub in Fulham!

Join Kensington & Chelsea Liberal Democrats for our Summer & Thank You Party at the historic National Liberal Club.

As the dust settles after a historic local election campaign, this is a chance to thank everyone who helped make our progress possible - whether you knocked on doors, made calls, delivered leaflets, donated, stood as a candidate, or supported the campaign in any other way.

We will be celebrating the election of Linda Wade, James Ortiz and Sofia Gurrola as Liberal Democrat councillors for Earl’s Court, as well as the strong effort across the wider borough.

We are also delighted that Victoria Collins MP, Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, has agreed to give our keynote address.

There will be one welcome drink per person and a selection of finger food, followed by a cash/card bar.

During the evening we will also hold a silent auction to help support future local campaigning. Prizes include a Bob Geldof autographed Fender guitar, signed books from Dave Stewart and Bear Grylls, and two tickets to John Simpson: The Leaders and Lunatics Tour at Cadogan Hall.

Spaces are limited, so please RSVP in advance.

Please note that the National Liberal Club has a smart dress code. No trainers, t-shirts or sportswear. Jacket and tie are not required.

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

Please let us know if you plan to come along - you can drop in anytime between 7 and 9pm.

Join us for Newcastle Pride this year!

We'll be meeting outside the Civic Centre at 11:30am on Saturday 25 July, ready for the march to set off at noon.

This year's route is slightly different. We'll march from the Civic Centre, down Northumberland Street and finish at Grey's Monument, where speeches will take place. Colin Ferguson, Leader of Newcastle Liberal Democrats and Leader of Newcastle City Council has been invited to speak at Monument.

It would be great to have a strong Liberal Democrat turnout. Pride is an important opportunity to stand with our LGBTQIA+ communities and show our support for equality and inclusion across our city. 

Bring your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon in the glorious West Berkshire countryside.

There’ll be a feast of delicious food and drink, music to enjoy in a beautiful rural setting.

And there’ll be entertainment to suit all ages: Indoor and outdoor games including croquet, table tennis, pool, table football and of course a raffle (please bring some cash!)

W.S.L.D.S.G.P.

The West Somerset Liberal Democrats

Secret Garden Party

3pm, Sunday 26 July

The Secret Garden, Avondale, Martlet Road, Minehead

Things to bring:

£15 - we're a growing party and we need to campaign!

Something for the barbecue (please coordinate)

Something for the raffle. Good dogs welcome.

Where next for the Liberal Democrats, in Islington, London and nationally? 

Join us for a discussion of party strategy over pizza & a choice of drinks, led by Callum Robertson.

Callum Robertson is a former member of the Federal Board of the Liberal Democrats during the 2024 General Election where the Liberal Democrats won a record 72 seats.

He now serves as a councillor on the Liberal Democrat-led Watford  Borough Council. A outspoken and regular contributor to Lib Dem Voice, Callum now sits on the Federal Conference Committee, helping members shape party policy & strategy.

The £10 ticket price covers your share of pizza and a choice of drinks.

Bring your own picnic, deckchair and/or blankets and join the fun in a member’s paddock in Bath (address will be given to those coming, closer to the event). This is an extremely laid-back event where you and your family can join in with a range of garden games or just chat to old friends, possibly make new ones and meet other local liberals. There will be also be a bar and raffle. Parking will be available and please let us know if you have special accessibility needs. 
Tickets:  Only £5 for adults and children go free. 
All members and supporters are most welcome. In the event of inclement weather the event will be cancelled.

Get in contact at membership@bathneslibdems.org.uk if you have any questions or requirements!

Joe Boyle is hosting a Strawberry and Fizz Garden Party and we would love you to join us.

Tickets cost £10 and include Strawberries and a drink (whether it is fizz, a soft drink or a hot drink).

Please come and join us for a fun garden party with friends.

WHY SO MANY HOUSES?​

PUBLIC MEETING

with Gideon Amos MP and a panel of experts.

17th July at 7.00pm at CICCIC, Memorial Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF. 

(FREE entry.)

·       Where are new house building projects planned in Taunton and Wellington?

·       What type of properties will be built? 

·       Will these houses be affordable? 

·       What proportion will be available for secure rental at reasonable rents?

·       How will our environment be affected?

·       Will our roads and transport links be able to cope?

·       What about extra provision of new schools and medical centres?

This Public Meeting is your opportunity to raise the questions which most concern you about current plans for local house building with a panel of experts including:

• Gideon Amos: Member of Parliament for Taunton and Wellington;
• Mike Rigby:  Somerset Councillor for Lydeard and Council Executive Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets;
• Stephen Lodge: CEO of Westward Housing
• Selina White: CEO of Magna Housing
• Chair: Federica Smith-Roberts - Somerset Councillor for Taunton East and Lead Member for Communities, Environment and Climate Change
• Philip Stone: Chair of the Campaign Team, Taunton and Wellington Liberal Democrats

Our next Didcot and Wantage social in Wallingford. Pizza and Politics with Olly Glover MP.

As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Gary Fuller and Tim Prater, 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 third Saturday of each month from 9.30-10.30am by Gary in Sandgate Library, James Morris Court, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3RR.

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!

Cllr Ben Proctor holds surgeries every other month so that local residents can talk to him about local issues over a cup of coffee. You do not need a ticket and can just turn up. But please do get a ticket if it will help to remind you when the surgery is being held.

A relaxed conversation between Gary Jackson and Neil Morisetti on the role of renewables in the UK's energy security.

Max invites constituents who have contacted him about their FirstPort properties to a meeting to discuss any concerns they may have. 

Please note that pre-booking is essential and entry will be by ticket only. 

The Highland Liberal Democrats would like to invite you to join us for an evening to celebrate our historic success at the 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections!

Joined by new MSPs, as well as Neil Alexander our candidate from the highly successful Inverness and Nairn campaign, we hope you can join us to celebrate the campaign successes.

Taking place at King's Golf Club, Inverness, on Friday 24th of July, food will be provided. 

Please do get in touch with any dietary requirements prior to attending the event by emailing:

neil.alexander@scotlibdems.org.uk

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!

Join us in celebration the election of 8 out of 8 county councillors in May 26. 

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!

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.

As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Gary Fuller and Tim Prater, 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 third Saturday of each month from 9.30-10.30am by Gary in Sandgate Library, James Morris Court, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3RR.

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!

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.

Join us on 11th September at the National Gallery on Princes Street (Scottish Café and Restaurant) as we celebrate our historic election win in Edinburgh - returning Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP and GAINING Sanne Dijkstra-Downie MSP in Edinburgh Northern!

Tickets are £60 - includes 3 course meal, tea & coffee and an arrival drink. 

We will be joined by one of our new MSPs as our keynote speaker - Morven-May McCallum! Hear about her journey to parliament, her campaign to raise awareness on Lyme disease leading her to become a published author.

Please send any dietaries to westedinburghlibdems@outlook.com before Monday 7th September.

Hope to see 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 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!

Cllr Ben Proctor holds surgeries every other month so that local residents can talk to him about local issues over a cup of coffee. You do not need a ticket and can just turn up. But please do get a ticket if it will help to remind you when the surgery is being held.

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!

As the local party starts to plan for the next 4 years through to the borough elections in 2030, we are asking members to get involved in shaping that plan.

On 3 October we are holding a Development Planning workshop to discuss how to grow our campaigning through to 2030.

All members are encouraged to get involved and contribute their ideas.

Free to attend but please sign up so we know numbers.

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!

Our regularly scheduled Exec Committee meeting, all members are welcome to attend and raise any new business or just see what we do.