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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

Now that flowers are blooming and the weather is warming up, it is time for our Super Spring Raffle! 

We have a bumper basket full of gorgeous gifts for the lucky winner of our raffle. 

Some of the lovely gifts in our basket include champagne, a magnum of white wine and delicious chocolates. Not to mention the set of super-fashionable chocolate Labubu cake toppers! 

Tickets are only £10 - buying a ticket gives you a great chance of winning our fantastic basket of goodies worth well over £100!

We are now fundraising ready to defend this constituency at the next General Election.

We know that the Conservatives are desperate to win Chesham & Amersham back. And Reform are gearing up to challenge us too.  So we need to get campaigning right now to support our brilliant, hardworking MP Sarah Green. We also need to support our wonderful team of councillors and activists, and campaign across the seat. 

Together we are gearing up for activity in towns and villages right across the seat - just in case there is yet another snap General Election.

Thanks to our fantastic team of volunteers, and our new staff member Lizzie, our Chesham Office is now open six mornings a week. Having the office has really put us on the map. 

All this activity, the office and a paid staff member costs money. So we would love you to support our campaign to win Chesham & Amersham again by buying a raffle ticket or two. 

You might just be the lucky winner of the fabulous basket of gifts worth over £100, when the raffle closes on May 22nd 2026!

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.

The London Local Elections for 2026 are over.  As the dust settles and we all take stock - the London exec invites you to join us for a post-election get together.  

Come along to catch up with your fellow London Lib Dems, share campaign stories , celebrate the wins, commiserate the near misses, and generally relax.  You will also get to hear from & speak to some of our senior London figures including Luke Taylor to get their take on the results.  

First drink is free (included in the ticket price) & nibbles are included.   

The venue is wheelchair accessible 

Contact events@londonlibdems.org.uk about concessions or any other questions.

The Compliance Team are here to help with any election agent queries, with particular focus on getting started and sorting your invoices.

Contact compliance@libdems.org.uk to register for the Zoom link.

You can also email us if you need a 1-2-1 appointment to discuss anything complex / specific to you.

It is that time of the month again - our regular round of political chat and beverages at the Jack Horner - and this time... the election is over! 

Please note this is a week later than usual because I was fairly sure most people would be busy on May 7th ;) 

Buy a round for London
As always, whether you can make it or not - you can donate the cost of a pint to the London party using the second ticket option below.

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

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!

Our chance to thank candidates and campaigners from Islington and beyond. 

Join us as we come together to celebrate everything we’ve achieved in this election campaign. This is a chance to thank our volunteers, reflect on the hard work that’s brought us this far, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with food, drinks, and good company.

You’ll also have the opportunity to meet our (newly) elected councillors, and hear from Lisa Smart MP and our Group Leader on the Council.

When: Saturday 17 May, 1pm–4pm
Where: Marple Sports Club, Bowden Lane, Marple, SK6 6ND

For catering purposes, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements by emailing enquiries@lisasmart.org
or calling 0161 406 7070.

Drop-in surgery on the third Monday of each month 6-7pm:
Join the Compliance Team via Zoom to discuss anything relating to Compliance and Data Protection.
Email compliance@libdems.org.uk to register.

JOIN US ONLINE FOR A CHANCE TO MEET AND CHAT WITH YOUR PUBLOW AND WHITCHURCH WARD CANDIDATE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTIONS IN MAY 2027.

This is a special members-only meeting and will start with the candidate introducing themselves and telling you a little about who they are and their priorities and vision for the ward. There will be time for Q&As which will be followed by your opportunity to take part in the formal adoption process.  

JOIN US ONLINE FOR A CHANCE TO MEET AND CHAT WITH YOUR NEWBRIDGE WARD CANDIDATES FOR THE LOCAL ELECTIONS IN MAY 2027.

This is a special members-only meeting and will start with the candidates introducing themselves and telling you a little about who they are and their priorities and vision for the ward. There will be time for Q&As which will be followed by your opportunity to take part in the formal adoption process.  

JOIN US ONLINE FOR A CHANCE TO MEET AND CHAT WITH YOUR MOORLANDS WARD CANDIDATE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTIONS IN MAY 2027.

This is a special members-only meeting and will start with the candidate introducing themselves and telling you a little about who they are and their priorities and vision for the ward. There will be time for Q&As which will be followed by your opportunity to take part in the formal adoption process.  

Daisy Cooper - Deputy Leader

Josh Babarinde - President

Victoria Collins - Vice President 

Come along to the the Parliamentary Candidates Association (PCA) candidates briefing.

We'll be joined by party leadership who will provide a briefing to aspiring Parliamentary candidates and we'll let you know about some tips and tricks to help you in Parliamentary selections.

We want this to be accessible to all so we will be reimbursing travel for people who need that extra support. 

JOIN US ONLINE FOR A CHANCE TO MEET AND CHAT WITH YOUR MENDIP WARD CANDIDATE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTIONS IN MAY 2027.

This is a special members-only meeting and will start with the candidate introducing themselves and telling you a little about who they are and their priorities and vision for the ward. There will be time for Q&As which will be followed by your opportunity to take part in the formal adoption process.  

JOIN US ONLINE FOR A CHANCE TO MEET AND CHAT WITH YOUR SALTFORD WARD CANDIDATES FOR THE LOCAL ELECTIONS IN MAY 2027.

This is a special members-only meeting and will start with the candidates introducing themselves and telling you a little about who they are and their priorities and vision for the ward. There will be time for Q&As which will be followed by your opportunity to take part in the formal adoption process.  

Celebrating Our Volunteers – Thank You, Hammersmith & Fulham! 🎉

The local elections may not have delivered the results we hoped for - but what we built together is worth celebrating.

Every door knocked, every leaflet delivered, every conversation had: it all matters. Join us for an evening to thank our incredible volunteers, regroup, and look ahead with renewed energy.

We are establishing themselves as a real, credible alternative across H&F — and that's down to people like you.

Come along, raise a glass, and let's build on our momentum together.