Events and Surgeries

Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats keep in touch all year round through Councillors surgeries that are intended to allow local residents the chance to talk to their Councillor face to face with no appointment: just turn up.

We also run regular social events and meetups across the district. Learn more below!

The Local Party is run by an executive committee elected annually by our members. Folkestone & Hythe Executive 2026 meeting dates are here.

Lib Dem Events and Surgeries Locally

Liberal Drinks

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.

Cheriton West Town Councillor Advice Surgery

  • 11 Jul 2026
  • 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
  • Somerset Road
    Folkestone
    CT19 4HE

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!


Sandgate District & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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!



Sandgate District & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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!


Cheriton West Town Councillor Advice Surgery

  • 08 Aug 2026
  • 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
  • Somerset Road
    Folkestone
    CT19 4HE

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!


Liberal Drinks

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.

Sandgate District & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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!



Sandgate District & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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!


Liberal Drinks

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.

Cheriton West Town Councillor Advice Surgery

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
  • Somerset Road
    Folkestone
    CT19 4HE

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!


Sandgate District & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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!



Sandgate District & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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!


Cheriton West Town Councillor Advice Surgery

  • 10 Oct 2026
  • 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
  • Somerset Road
    Folkestone
    CT19 4HE

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!


Liberal Drinks

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.

Sandgate District & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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!



Lib Dem Events Nationally

One-to-One Compliance Appointments

  • 02 Jan 2026
  • 12.00 am - 12.00 am

Need to discuss a Compliance or Data Protection matter in greater depth?
Email the Compliance Team via compliance@libdems.org.uk with an outline of your query - we’ll pair you with one of our specialists for a 15-minute online/phone appointment.

Meon Valley BBQ 2026

  • 05 Jul 2026
  • 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm
  • Wickham Common
    Wickham
    Fareham
    PO17 6JQ

Meon Valley Liberal Democrats Famous BBQ, this year on July 5th at 12.30 at Knudge Cottage,  Wickham Common  PO17 6JQ. 

Tickets £17, under 10's go free. Bring your own drinks and glasses.

Vegetarian and Gluten free options available

(When booking ticket please agree to receive LD emails or else you will be unsubscribed from all LD email updates)

Meet Your Councillors!

  • 05 Jul 2026
  • 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
  • 203 Woodhouse Lane East
    Timperley
    Altrincham
    WA15 6AS

Afternoon Tea

  • 05 Jul 2026
  • 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
  • Chessington
    Greater London
    tbc

Sue Ansari, Jo Barker and Lorraine Dunstone want to say Thank You.

HOOK & CHESSINGTON NORTH WARD

If you helped Sue, Jo and Lorraine to get elected in the local elections in the ward then this invitation is for you.

AFTERNOON TEA

Served from 2pm to 5pm

VENUE

Jo Barker invites you to her home in Chessington. 

We will send you the address and directions in the confirmation email.

Plenty of parking.

Wheelchair Accessible.

Trebanos Canvassing / Canfasio yn Nhrebannws

  • 05 Jul 2026
  • 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
  • 7a James St
    Pontardawe
    Cymru
    SA8 4LR

North Acton Thank you party

  • 05 Jul 2026
  • 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm
  • 55 The Grove
    London
    W5 5DX

Trebanos Canvassing / Canfasio yn Nhrebannws

  • 06 Jul 2026
  • 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
  • 7a James St
    Pontardawe
    Cymru
    SA8 4LR

LGA Conference Kick-Off Drinks

  • 06 Jul 2026
  • 7.30 pm - 11.30 pm
  • 4 Albert Road
    Bournemouth
    BH1 1BZ

Kick off LGA Conference by joining the local Lib Dem team for an evening of drinks, fun and networking in the heart of Bournemouth! 

This event is a fundraiser for the BCP Lib Dems ahead of next year’s all-up BCP Council elections, helping fund our campaign and support our fight to stop Reform UK gaining control of the council.

Join Lib Dems from across the country for a pre-conference social at Vicolo, for a chance to catch up with friends, meet other campaigners and get ready for an exciting conference ahead.

📅 Monday 6 July 2026
🕢 From 7:30pm
📍 Vicolo, 4 Albert Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1BZ

Tickets are £12 and include a drink on arrival, with more drinks available to purchase throughout the evening.

Whether you’re a conference regular or attending for the first time come along for a fun evening to start Conference the right way! 

If you are not attending the conference, but would like to meet other like minded Lib Dems, you are still more than welcome to join.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Liber-Tea

Liber-Tea

Natter about the things that matter.
Join us for a cup of Liber-Tea!

A daytime SALD members and supporters catch up in a cafe, focused on the politics of the day.   

Child and dog-friendly as well as accessible.

Please bring Lib Dem voting friends if you want to.

Refreshments can be purchased at the serving hatch.

Introduction to Meta advertising

  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm

Meta Advertising for Facebook and Instagram is a powerful tool to help us reach a wide audience of voters. Join this session for a live walkthrough of how it works, and learn how you can run ads of your own.

Trebanos Canvassing / Canfasio yn Nhrebannws

  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
  • 7a James St
    Pontardawe
    Cymru
    SA8 4LR

Canvassing with Ed Davey in Streatham

  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm

Join Ed Davey on Tuesday 7 July from 630 to campaign on behalf of Alex Davies, our candidate in the Streatham St Leonards By Election.

Ed will also briefly address volunteers to give them an update about national issues.

This is an important by election for Lambeth, as we are seeking to win a seat off the Lambeth Green Party, whose winning but declined to take up the seat due to legal issues that resulted in the Greens eventually suspending her. This is a great chance to show that we can beat the Greens and Labour.

Learn more about Alex here  - www.lambethlibdems.org.uk/who-we-are/by-elections/alex-davies

How to get to St Leonards:

Train Stations: Streatham Hill, Streatham, Streatham Common all sit in or next to the ward. 

Underground: Brixton/Victoria line, then bus to Streatham.

Buses: Any bus that goes along Streatham High Road - there are many different routes.

Trebanos Canvassing / Canfasio yn Nhrebannws

  • 08 Jul 2026
  • 11.00 am - 1.00 pm
  • 7a James St
    Pontardawe
    Cymru
    SA8 4LR

Trebanos Canvassing / Canfasio yn Nhrebannws

  • 08 Jul 2026
  • 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
  • 7a James St
    Pontardawe
    Cymru
    SA8 4LR

Liberal Drinks

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.

Bromley & Biggin Hill Constituency Meeting

  • 08 Jul 2026
  • 8.00 pm - 9.00 pm

An informal meeting for members in the Bromley & Biggin Hill constituency to discuss general campaign issues.

Streatham St Leonards Election Day

  • 09 Jul 2026
  • 7.00 am - 8.00 pm

We need your help to win in St Leonards on Thursday 9th!


If you can help in any way on the day, please RSVP. If you can help first thing on the day, during the day or after work or mid evening, this will help us!


We need people to help with:

Delivery of literature

Telling at Polling Stations

Knocking up voters during the morning, afternoon and evening

Trebanos Polling Day / Diwrnod Pleidleisio Trebannwss

  • 09 Jul 2026
  • 7.00 am - 10.00 pm
  • 7a James St
    Pontardawe
    Cymru
    SA8 4LR

Winning Online: Your next campaign

  • 09 Jul 2026
  • 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm

Elections are won on issues. But how can you own one? This session covers surveys, petitions, and everything you need to run a winning issue campaign. 

Administrator preview
Live version at www.fhld.uk

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