Local Events

Join the Harrow Liberal Democrats at our next Action Weekend on Saturday, 25 April and Sunday, 26 April, to get Chris Noyce and Yogi Sockalingam elected.

Plan for the Day
10am to 1pm: Canvassing 
1pm to 2pm: Lunch
2pm to 4pm: Canvassing

If you're new to canvassing, we'll buddy you up with an experienced canvasser and a full canvassing brief will be provided.

Join the Harrow Liberal Democrats at our next Action Weekend on Saturday, 2 May and Sunday, 3 May, to get Chris Noyce and Yogi Sockalingam elected.

Plan for the Day
10am to 1pm: Canvassing 
1pm to 2pm: Lunch
2pm to 4pm: Canvassing

If you're new to canvassing, we'll buddy you up with an experienced canvasser and a full canvassing brief will be provided.

Perceptions and Deceptions

The psychology of the way information is conveyed and perceived especially relating to the media, misinformation and disinformation.

A talk by Sarah Joakim

Discussion led by Oliver and Lesley Hendy

Following the booming success of our first Coffee & Politics morning, we've decided to make this a monthly event. 

Come for an informal conversation about stories in the news and Lib Dems in Leicester. All members, supporters and non-members welcome.

Sunday 3rd May is going to be a big one. We are planning a super canvassing push across our key wards, and we want as many of you out with us as possible. 

To round off a brilliant day - join us for drinks and nibbles from 17:00 at 6 Grove Mews. It will be a great chance to meet fellow members and supporters, celebrate the work we have done together, and gear up for the final stretch. To register to come please follow the link below.

"It's not all about Politics!"

We are usually at Table 5, so order and pay at the bar for your drinks and food (if you are eating) and then join us, on the 2nd Monday of each month from 18:30 until 21:00 at The Orchard pub in Archer's Gate, SP4 7XT.  When some of our councillors - not just the Lib Dems - get together with whoever turns up for informal chat.  The conversation is organic and it goes where it flows, but we're just like-minded people getting together over a drink or two.

Come and join us! 

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X4 bus to Archer's Gate/Underwood Drive

Local Elections Roundup

Looking beyond the simplistic headlines and asking:

- So who were the winners and losers really?  - What does this mean, if anything, for the next General Election?

Join us for a May mingle and meet your fellow Lib Dem members. 

Bring your Lib Dem voting family and friends who are curious to learn more about SALD. 

See you there! 

SALD Membership Team

Join us for an engaging and enjoyable evening at the Rochdale Masonic Hall for a special Liberal Democrat Dinner, featuring guest speaker Tim Farron MP.

Tim Farron was first elected as the Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale in 2005, ending 95 years of Conservative representation and establishing it as the party’s longest continuously held seat in England. Since then, he has built a reputation as a dedicated and hard-working constituency MP—securing chemotherapy services for Westmorland General Hospital, helping protect rural GP surgeries, and even organising a free heritage train service on the Lakes Line. He currently speaks for the Liberal Democrats on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the House of Commons, and recently did an excellent job explaining the Sewage Crisis: See Tim's explanation here!

Enjoy a warm welcome, great company, and an inspiring talk, alongside a delicious three-course meal.

Menu for the Evening:

•  Tomato and red pepper soup served with a roll or Pate.
•  Roast chicken (halal) with roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, and vegetables
   or mushroom wellington (vegetarian option) 
•  Sticky toffee pudding with custard or Fruit salad with ice cream.
•  Tea or coffee 

There will also be a raffle and other tickets available on the night, with both cash and card payments accepted.

Location: Rochdale Masonic Hall
Speaker: Tim Farron MP

We look forward to welcoming you—don’t miss out on what promises to be a memorable and thought-provoking evening!

Join your fellow Liberal Democrats at the elegant Lensbury Club for a lovely three-course meal and an evening of Lib Dem entertainment.  

Our Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Calum Miller MP will be joining out local leaders to share his  insights into world events, the future of the United Kingdom and the party's role in both.   An auction and raffle, with a host of exciting items to be won, will follow to round out the evening's programme.

Your ticket includes a welcome drink, a delicious three-course meal, wine or sparkling water with dinner, tea or coffee, and our full programme of entertainment.

Full table tickets are also available, for £1450 per table of 10. If you would like to purchase a table of 10, please email jasmin.harper@trlibdems.org.uk for payment details and to share your guest list. 

Dress code: smart dinner attire

Parking: Ample free parking available onsite

Dietary Restrictions: If you have any specific restrictions or allergies (apart from being vegetarian) please email ellen.purton@trlibdems.org.uk

Join us for a BBQ + pizza, and thank all our hard working volunteers and candidates.  Bid in an auction or try your luck in a raffle.

From 6pm on SATURDAY 23 MAY 2026 

Free entry 

Please bring your own drink   

Hopefully all in the garden at:   1 Mayfield, Wanborough, Swindon SN4 0ED (inside alternative available...)

Please let us know about any dietary requirements at: info@eastwiltslibdems.org.uk

Location: 1 Mayfield, Wanborough, Swindon SN4 0ED

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Plenty of parking on the drive and beside the house – please lift share if possible

All Welcome

Please join us in remembering her life and contribution to our shared cause. We will be in the Alfred Ellis Hall at Amersham Free Church on Woodside Road in Amersham on the Hill, HP6 6AJ at 7pm to 9 pm on Thursday 28 May. There is a car park at the church and a larger Bucks Council car park (free from 7 pm) just 3 minutes walk away on Rickmansworth Road.

There will be tea, coffee and a bar available, along with “nibbles”, by way of refreshments. Please book a free place /places by 11 May to let us know you will be coming, so that we can plan catering accordingly

Our ever popular quiz night returns!

We'll be competing for the famous Dangerous & Extreme quiz trophy. No need to bring a team - we can team up on the night. There will be a raffle - and chip butties available to buy.

This is a fundraiser for our local election campaigns.

Join us for our annual gathering at Braunston Marina. Meet with our local councillors and campaigners. We also have a special guest speaker with Callum Miller, Lib Dem MP for Bicester & Woodstock - and foreign affairs spokesperson.

The event is being held at Braunston Marina on the eve of their annual historic boat rally weekend.

The Marina have kindly given us access to their facilities to hold an event at what is a thoroughly interesting location lying at the crossroads of the Grand Union and Oxford canals.

Tickets are:

• Member of Liberal Youth - £20
• Standard - £25
• With donation - £30

and includes a choice of pizza provided by Santina's wood fired pizzas (see below).

• Choice of freshly made pizzas from award winning local provider Santina's wood fired pizzas see www.santinaspizza.co.uk
• Cash Bar
• Live music from local band
• Tours of the historic marina
• Meet your Lib Dem councillors from across West Northamptonshire
• Guest speaker:
  • Callum Miller, Lib Dem MP for Bicester & Woodstock
• Raffle

The event will be held in a large marquee so hopefully allow for any changeable weather.

For transport from Northampton and the surrounding area – please contact James Tarry jamesrtarry@gmail.com for details.

Our monthly coffee morning for June. Join us for a coffee and a chat!

Tickets: 

• £5 per adult
• Free entry for U-16s

Entry and all refreshments are included in the price of your paid-for ticket. If you'd prefer to pay on the day, you can also reserve your place with a free RSVP ticket.

Our monthly coffee morning for August. Join us for a coffee and a chat!

Tickets: 

• £5 per adult
• Free entry for U-16s

Entry and all refreshments are included in the price of your paid-for ticket. If you'd prefer to pay on the day, you can also reserve your place with a free RSVP ticket.

Our monthly coffee morning for September. Join us for a coffee and a chat!

Tickets: 

• £5 per adult
• Free entry for U-16s

Entry and all refreshments are included in the price of your paid-for ticket. If you'd prefer to pay on the day, you can also reserve your place with a free RSVP ticket.

Our monthly coffee morning for October. Join us for a coffee and a chat!

Tickets: 

• £5 per adult
• Free entry for U-16s

Entry and all refreshments are included in the price of your paid-for ticket. If you'd prefer to pay on the day, you can also reserve your place with a free RSVP ticket.

Our final coffee morning of the year. Join us for a coffee and a chat!

Tickets: 

• £5 per adult
• Free entry for U-16s

Entry and all refreshments are included in the price of your paid-for ticket. If you'd prefer to pay on the day, you can also reserve your place with a free RSVP ticket.

Thank you for registering for the Welsh Liberal Democrats Spring Conference 2026!

Important Information:

• This registration form is exclusively for members of the Liberal Democrats.
• Registrations, including those made in error, are non-refundable.
• Transfers to another party member are allowed until Friday, 27th February 2026. To request a transfer, please email conference@libdems.wales.

Conference Dinner:

• Tickets for the Conference Dinner can be purchased during checkout.
• Members are welcome to buy additional dinner tickets for friends and family. Guests do not need to be party members.

Other Registration Options:

• 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!

People are already beginning to vote in the local elections. Don't wait until May! Help us to get out our voters and win the postal vote.

Meeting at 108 Warren Road, E10 5QA. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

Join the Bromley Team for an hour of activity as they talk to residents about the forthcoming election. 

Meeting point - junction of Siward Road and Wendover Road ( BR2 9JX)

An Evening with Tom Gordon MP: Reflections from Ukraine

In February, Tom Gordon MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough travelled to Ukraine as part of a cross-party delegation of Members of Parliament. During the visit, he met with local government representatives and military leaders, gaining first-hand insight into the ongoing realities faced by communities across the country. The delegation also attended a commemorative service in Kyiv marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion.

This special evening event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Tom about his experiences on the ground, the conversations he had with Ukrainian leaders, and the resilience he witnessed throughout his visit. He will share personal reflections and provide context on the current situation, followed by an open Q&A session where attendees are invited to ask questions and engage in discussion.

All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Harrogate District of Sanctuary, supporting their work to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary.

Join us for an insightful and meaningful evening of discussion, reflection, and solidarity.

Join the Chelsfield candidates for some delivery and / or canvassing in the local area as they fight to win this ward in the elections on 7th May. 

Meeting point - junction of Warren Road and Woodside, BR6

The race for control of Merton Council is on a knife-edge between Liberal Democrats and Labour.

Join Ed Davey MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, as we campaign in the crucial battleground ward of Colliers Wood. 

• Morning session: 9.30am from Wandle Park What3Words///layers.towns.marker 
• Lunch: 12.30pm at the Charles Holden Pub, 198 High Street, SW19 2BH
• Afternoon session: 1.30pm from the Charles Holden Pub, SW19 2BH

Winning this ward will be key in ending Labour's rule of Merton Council!

Join our fantastic Grove Green candidates; Arran, Fiona and Naomi, and make a real difference on the ground as we head into the final two weeks of the campaign.

Meeting at 108 Warren Road, E10 5QA. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

Join the Bromley Team for an hour of activity as they talk to residents about the forthcoming election. 

Meeting point - junction of Cameron Road and Beadon Road ( BR2 9AR)

Join the Chelsfield candidates for some delivery and / or canvassing in the local area as they fight to win this ward in the elections on 7th May. 

Meeting point  - junction of Repton Road and The Highway, BR6

Join our Grove Green candidates and make a real difference on the ground by helping us connect with voters ahead of the local elections.

Meeting on the corner of Murchison Road and Francis Road. Contact is Alex Lewis on 07805 331865.

Join our fantastic Grove Green candidates; Arran, Fiona and Naomi, to help propel our local election campaign in our top target of Grove Green.

Meeting at 108 Warren Road, E10 5QA. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

What are the key external threats facing UK security today and how are European countries working together on defence issues?  To what extent is NATO still relevant? And what is Liberal Democrat policy in relation to all of this?

Join Dr Phil Bennion and Dr Carol Weaver for an engaging discussion on these issues at a time of increasing global instability.

Dr Carol Weaver, former Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate and academic author, will offer expert analysis on European and American responses to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and outline possible future scenarios.

Dr Phil Bennion, Vice President of Liberal International and former Liberal Democrat MEP, will explore conflicts across Europe and the Middle East in the context of EU policy and emerging international commitments.

Chaired by Hania Orszulik, Membership and Development Officer at Liberal Democrats Leicester.

We invite you to join us for an insightful evening that promises informed perspectives, lively discussion, and a deeper understanding of today’s security landscape. 

This venue is fully accessible.

Free on-street parking available on Yeoman Street and Charles Street

Whether you're a regular activist or new to campaigning, everyone is welcome. Come along, get involved, and help us grow.

Meeting at 108 Warren Road, E10 5QA. 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!

Help us to build momentum and power our campaign. This is a brilliant chance to meet friendly faces and make a real difference.

Meeting on the corner of Murchison Road and Francis Road. Contact is Alex Lewis on 07805 331865.

Join us for the last week of the campaign as we work hard for every single vote. Even at this stage your help can make a big difference.

Meeting at 108 Warren Road, E10 5QA. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

Join Cardiff for an exciting polling day as we remind people to use their vote and get Rodney Berman elected.

Join us on Thursday the 7th May, at Victoria Park Community Centre (a family friendly venue) for a round table talk on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

With Somerset Council Cllr Heather Shearer: Lead member for children, families and education.

Light refreshments are availible from the cafe within the venue upon purchase.

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Access & Amenities:

✅ Family Friendly Venue

✅ Accessible Parking and Entrance

✅ Wheelchair Accessible Toilet

✅ Cafe for light refreshments

✅ Green Space & Play park

Children & Supervision Notice:

We’re delighted to welcome families to this event and hope everyone has a wonderful time.

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees, we kindly ask that children remain under the supervision and responsibility of their parent or carer at all times throughout the event.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact:

You can find our contact details through the link below should you wish to get in touch about the event or anything else, along with ways to donate or get involved.

linktr.ee/bbwslibdems

Website:

bbwslibdems.org.uk

We look forward to seeing you!

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.