Events
We organise a range of events throughout the year, open to current and new members.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in our community and connecting with like-minded individuals? We invite you to join the Canterbury and Coastal Liberal Democrats for a series of engaging events.
Visit to the National Liberal Club, Whitehall, London
Tuesday 20th May 2025
An opportunity to visit the Home of British Liberalism: www.nlc.org.uk/
Founded in 1882 by William Gladstone, the purpose of the National Liberal Club was to be a bastion for Liberal politics in the UK. Former members include Prime Ministers, MPs, and many notable literary figures.
Experience the ambience of this historic London club which has now become an inclusive place of political debate, discussion, arts and culture – and a meeting place for our current Lib Dem MPs!
We will have a guided tour of the magnificent building, a talk on Liberal history and afternoon tea on the riverside Terrace. There will also be free time for you to explore this vibrant part of London (the club is 5 minutes’ walk from Trafalgar Square or the South Bank).
Cost £55 per adult and £35 per child (under 16) including return coach travel from Canterbury. Departs from Canterbury Bus Station at 9.30am, return by 6.00pm.
Places are limited and must be reserved as soon as possible.
Political Discussion Group: Challenging Reform and the far-right narrative
Led by Martin Vye
At 31 Abbey Gardens, Canterbury CT2 7EU
Thursday 22nd May 2025 (7.00pm to 8.30pm)
At our previous meeting on 16th January 2025, our discussion focused on Security, Migration and Economic Growth as three key challenges facing both the EU and the UK in 2025. This was considered in the context of the very real threats to liberal democracies worldwide plus the Climate Emergency.
For our next meeting on 22nd May we will aim to articulate what Lib Dem policies and values mean for the people of Kent and how to challenge the populist/far right narrative.
Canterbury Pride 2025
Saturday 14th June
Dane John Gardens, Canterbury
We will have a stall at the event – come along.
Join us on the march and support us and the event.
Afternoon tea with Bat and Trap
Sunday 6th July 2025 (2.30pm to 4.30pm)
At the ARCA Hall, 151 Ashford Rd, Canterbury CT1 3XR
£5.00 per person
Annual Dinner
Friday 31st October 2025 (7.00pm to 10.00pm)
Lower Hardres Village Hall, Lower Hardres CT4 5NP
Guest speaker: Mike Martin MP for Tunbridge Wells
3 Course dinner, a glass of 'Fizz' on arrival - wine and water on tables
£40 per person
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025
Thursday 6th November (6.30pm for 7.00pm start)
Venue to be confirmed
Christmas Quiz Night
Friday 12th December 2025 (from 7.00pm)
ARCA Hall, 151 Ashford Road, Canterbury CT1 3XR
Soups with crusty bread and mince pies. Soft drinks provided
£8.00 per person - £4 for students and children
Maximum of 8 per team/table
Proceeds of the Raffle to Thanington Resource Centre. Items for their Christmas food Bank welcomed
Coffee Mornings
Meet other Lib Dems for coffee, cake and a chat on Saturday mornings at 10.30 in the upstairs room of Coffee Corner Cafe, 51-52 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury CT2 8BS.
Last Saturday of each month unless otherwise indicated* (not in August or December):
2025: *Not on 26th April due to KCC election - instead moved to 3rd May, 31st May, 28th June, 26th July, 27th September, 25th October, 29th November.
No need to book - all welcome.
