Local Events

Join the Harrow Liberal Democrats for online phone banking on Friday, 7 November, from 18:00 to 20:00.

We’ll be calling residents in Rayners Lane to share our message and hear their priorities. No experience needed – we’ll provide full training and support.

Help us reach our goal of 200–300 resident contacts each month, all from the comfort of your own home.

Zoom Details:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77931716074?pwd=OXIfbTuKSQMWA34Bc4xH9R6gHvPn5c.1 Meeting ID: 779 3171 6074 
Passcode: 0QShmq 

Connect VPB Code (My Voters): EE5046D-591679

Come and join the Harrow LibDems and the LibDem Campaign for Race Equality (LDCRE) as we canvass and deliver leaflets in Rayners Lane! 

With guest speaker Hina Bokhari

Join the Reading Lib Dems for a relaxed chat over an excellent curry at Zyka, in Tilehurst.

Please let us know if you can come so we can give the venue accurate numbers.

Join us for our regular Pint and Politics evening. Come along and discuss the latest events in Salisbury, Wiltshire and the wider political world. 

This is a great way to meet your local Lib Dem team and get involved with what's happening in Salisbury. New faces are always warmly welcomed.

We'll be delighted to see you there!

Harpenden and Berkhamsted Lib Dems, Pint and Poltics at the Queens Head Pub, 59 Southdown Road Harpenden AL5 1PQ. 

It is a great chance to meet other members and activists. We will be there November 6th, 19:00-21:00.

Join us for an unmissable evening with Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles KCMG LVO, one of Britain's most distinguished diplomats and a Sevenoaks local who cut his political teeth supporting the Liberal campaign in 1974—much of it run from his dad's Landrover!

From serving as Ambassador to Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Israel, to engaging with governments worldwide in senior roles at HSBC, Sherard has witnessed first-hand the seismic shifts reshaping our world. As Brexit's consequences unfold, trade patterns fracture, and new alliances form, what role should Britain play on the global stage?

With his unique perspective spanning diplomacy, international business, and decades of Middle Eastern expertise, Sherard will explore:

• The forces driving deglobalisation
• How Britain can navigate this changing landscape
• What our relationship with Europe, Asia and the Middle East should look like

Author of Cables from Kabul and Ever the Diplomat, Sherard combines insider knowledge with engaging storytelling. This is your chance to hear from someone who's shaped Britain's foreign policy and to ask your questions about our nation's future.

Free and open to all. Light refreshments provided. The talk will follow our members-only AGM (7.15 - 8.00pm)

Chippenham Annual Dinner

Join Sarah Gibson MP with special guest Alistair Carmichael MP (Orkney and Shetland) for our Annual Dinner at The Pewsham just outside Chippenham.

Your ticker includes canapés on arrival, main course buffet and sweet table.

Buy your tickets and enter our prize draw.

For alternative ways to pay, please contact Steve Townsend on 07748 665885.

Join the Sutton Liberal Democrats for the annual quiz night; the perfect opportunity to get quizzical with family, friends and other Lib Dems. 

Food will be served to get the brain cells buzzing. Chooses from Saveloy and Chips, Fish and Chips or a Veggie/ Vegan and Chips option.  

There will also be the legendary raffle, so lots of fun for everyone! 

Kingston Borough Liberal Democrats invite you to our Annual Fundraising Dinner.

** Delicious 3 course meal with wine

**Auction and raffle

**Very special guest speaker: Ed Davey MP

To be held at an elegant venue in Kingston upon Thames town centre. 

We are delighted to annouce the date for the Surrey Heath Liberal Democrats' Annual Dinner as Friday 7th November 2025 with guest speaker Christine Jardine MP.

Please join us at Camberley Heath Golf Club as we celebrate a busy and exciting year os success.

The evening will include a welcome drink followed by 3 course dinner with tea & coffee and speeches by Al Pinkerton and Christine Jardine. We will of course have an extra special, annual dinner edition of our famous SHLD raffle which we know is always a highlight!

We very much look forward to welcoming you.

"Question Time" with local Lib Dem leaders.

Ben Maguire MP and Cllr Leigh Frost Leader of Cornwall Council. Other panel members TBD.

7th November 7pm to 9pmHannafore Point Hotel, Looe

Our November Coffee Morning is a Hale By-Election Special. Come along and meet our by-election candidate Jason Stack and the Hale campaign team! There'll be a selection of refreshments including coffee, tea and cake. Free entry for under-16s.

Tickets: 

• £5 per adult
• £2 for low-waged / unwaged / 16-18s
• 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.

Get in touch by email or phone to let us know if you have special dietary requirements!

Join the local Lib Dems for a cosy bonfire supper ahead of the annual firework display on the Stray.

Your ticket includes a comforting main meal, a selection of sides, a delicious desert as well as tea, coffee and soft drinks.

After the meal, we'll head out to the Stray to watch the free firework display.

All quizzers welcome! Join the Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats for their annual QUIZ & BUFFET SUPPER NIGHT!

Just when the nights are drawing in and we need a bit of a warm up … come and give us some hot quiz answers! The annual QUIZ NIGHT will be taking the same format as before, with various subject rounds and tables of six competing for prizes, but in a NEW VENUE. As well as the excitements of the quiz, the evening will include a two-course buffet supper. A bar will be available for drinks throughout the evening.

We'll provide the grub and prizes, you just have to come along with as MANY FRIENDS as possible. This is definitely NOT a members only event.

Join us for a drink and a chat about anything you like in one of Reading's best bars. A range of non-alcoholic drinks are also available, so tee-totallers will be in good company.

The Haringey Liberal Democrats are delighted to invite you to our 2025 Annual Dinner on Tuesday, 11th November 2025 at the National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, SW1A 2HE (fully accessible venue)

Featuring Guest Speakers:

Lisa Smart MP, the Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson in the House of Commons and former Spokesperson for the Home Office, and

Baroness Lynne Featherstone, Peer, our former MP and our honorary president.

Our annual dinner isn’t just a great chance to meet fellow Lib Dems and hear from inspiring guests — it’s a vital fundraiser for Haringey. This year, every pound raised will go directly towards our 2026 Council Election campaign, as we push for major gains and a strong Liberal Democrat presence on Haringey Council.

There will be pre-dinner drinks at 7PM, and a choice of two menu options (see below).

If you wish to forgo the 5% booking and card processing fees levied onto us, then please book a "BACs" ticket and send us the required amount using the details provided in your confirmation email.

The menu options are as follows:

Standard menu:

• Starter: Mosaic of 28 Day Aged Sirloin of Beef & Nori Seaweed
  Ponzu, charcoal katsuobushi reduction, gribiche & wasabi emulsion & cavolo nero crisp (DF)
• Main: Charred Kingfish Steak
  Fregola, tomato consommé, parsley & lemon oil (DF)
• Dessert: Dark Chocolate Marquise
  Crème frâiche crémeux, cocoa nib tuille, blackcurrant gel & candied hazelnuts (GIF)

Vegan menu:

• Starter: Roasted Pumpkin Velouté
  Amaretto biscuit crumble, chestnut purée & fried sage (VE)
• Main: Spelt, Spinach & Preserved Lemon Risotto
  Sweet potato steak, roasted tofu, cauliflower & broccoli, pomegranate molasses dressing (VE)
• Dessert: Dark Chocolate & Coconut Milk Panna Cotta
  Lime gel, desiccated coconut & chocolate tuile (VE)(GIF)

(DF) Dairy Free, (GIF) Gluten Intolerant Friendly, (V) Vegetarian, (VE) Vegan.

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Alternatively, if you're unable to make it you can fund a seat. This will allows us to offer a seat for free for those not normally able to attend. Any contribution will be most appreciated. 

If you'd like to donate less than the price of a standard seat (£105), you can make a donation to the local party on our website, donate here.

With the re-emergence of the far-right, antisemitism and Islamophobia, Slough Liberals call for conversations and local grassroots campaigns to bring polarized communities back together under one Liberal voice! Join us to hear from Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller MP, as he shares his perspectives and wider Foreign Policy objectives.

Also joining us will be Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine to discuss their work, current campaigns and how you can get more involved!

Nearest Tube Station: Burnham (Elizabeth Line)

Nearest Train Station: Burnham

FREE ONSITE PARKING

RSVP with any dietary requirements to: info@sloughlibdems.org.uk 

Members are invited to the Test Valley Lib Dems Annual General Meeting.  Including election of our Executive members for 2026.

We also have a guest speaker, Martin Tod, leader of Winchester City Council and candidate for the Hampshire Mayoral Elections.

Refreshments will be available along with a raffle.

It is that time of the month again - our regular round of political chat and beverages at the Jack Horner.  Hopefully see lots of you there - both new and regular faces! 

Please note that this will be on the second thursday of Nov - Thursdsay 13th - due to an unavoidable clash. 

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 our AGM followed by the annual dinner at Taunton Rugby Club. The dinner will include a two course buffet at the renowned Taunton Rugby Club, with Doctor Roz Savage MP, Gideon Amos MP and Rachel Gilmour MP all speaking and engaging in a question and answer session afterwards. There will then be an auction with great prizes to bid for! 

You are warmly invited to our Annual Dinner

Join us for our highlight event of the year at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Woking.

We are delighted that Sarah Olney MP will be joining us as our guest speaker.

Your ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival, followed by a three-course sit-down meal. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy good food, good company, and inspiring conversation. Non-members are very welcome to attend!

We look forward to seeing you there.

NB: If you wish to avoid paying the Eventcube fee, please pay the current ticket price on offer via bank transfer.

Quote 'dinner' and your name in the reference AND complete the menu form below.

Bank details are as follows:
Woking Liberal Democrats
SC: 30-99-80
Acc No: 03776461

LINK TO MENU CHOICES

Come join the Mid Dorset & North Poole Liberal Democrats for an evening of quizzing, hosted by our MP Vikki Slade.

Get tested by some brain-teasing questions, get to know other like-minded Lib Dem supporters, enjoy the lovely bangers & mash and desserts available, and of course don't forget the raffle!

The event is open to all MDNP Lib Dem members, supporters, volunteers, and their friends and family.

Doors open on Friday, 14th November, at 7:00 PM, at Liberal Hall, 14 York Road, Broadstone, BH18 8ET.

Tickets are £16 per person and include your sausage and mash meal, dessert, and entry to the quiz.

If you have any dietary requirements please email office@mdnplibdems.org to inform us as early as possible so we can best accomodate you.

Join our fantastic Higham Hill candidates; Alan, Alex and Kath, as we try to retake this ward from Labour for the first time since 2010.

Contact Alan Jones on 07429 955013 for the meeting point.

Join our fantastic Grove Green candidates; Arran, Afzal and Naomi, to help build our momentum ahead of the May local elections.

Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

You are cordially invited to join us for a night of great company, inspiring speeches, and a celebration of everything we’ve achieved together in 2025.

The Hazel Grove Constituency Annual Dinner is back — and it’s the perfect way to come together as a community while raising vital funds for next year’s local elections.

Enjoy a luxurious three-course dinner (options below) in the beautiful surroundings of Marple Golf Club.

Guest speaker: Wendy Chamberlain MP

We’re delighted to welcome Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North East Fife and Chief Whip of the party. First elected in 2019, Wendy brings experience as a police officer, lecturer, and parliamentarian.

In Parliament, she has championed carers, campaigned to end the need for foodbanks, and led cross-party efforts to tackle sleaze — and she’s sure to share some great stories. Joining her is Hazel Grove’s own MP, Lisa Smart, reflecting on her first 16 months in Parliament — two inspiring voices for change.

Menu options

Starters

• King Prawns
  Pan-seared with lemon, garlic & chilli on grilled ciabatta
• Chicken Liver Pâté with Brandy, Rosemary & Shallots
  Served with brioche toast, red onion marmalade & micro herb salad
• Butternut Squash & Sage Soup

Mains

• Braised Beef Cheek
  Served with buttery mash, seasonal vegetables & red wine jus
• Baked Salmon
  Served with asparagus and crushed new potatoes
• Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Ravioli
  Served with caramelised onion velouté, herb oil and roast chestnut shavings

Desserts

• Summer Berry Pavlova
• Dark Chocolate Mousse
• Cheese & Biscuits

Coffee and tea to finish.

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Book online or email Shan Alexander at shan28530@gmail.com with your attendee details.

Payment can be made via:

• Bank Transfer: HGCLD — Sort Code 09-90-24 — Account 50441868
• On the night: Card, cash or cheque payable to HGCLD

Don’t miss out – spaces are limited, and this promises to be our most exciting event of the year!

Any questions?

Email: enquiries@lisasmart.org.uk
Phone: 0161 406 7070

Please Note a laptop with affinity publisher installed is essential for the training session. 

Join us for hands on Artwork and Affinity training session looking at what makes great leaflets and practical hands on aspect of designing great leaflets. 

Event is run by North West Liberal Democrats in conjunction with ALDC. 

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!

Join us as we chat to Beckenham residents

An opportunity to ask questions about the direction of our local party and hear from inspiring guest speakers. After the meeting - around 4pm - we’ll head over to the Coach & Horses and I’d love you to join us there too!

Join the Bromley Team for an hour of activitiy as they talk to residents about local issues.

We'll meet at 4 p.m. at the junction of Coniston Road and Oaklands road (BR1 3SL)

We will have a packed agenda including:

• Guest speaker(s)
• Updates from the Lib Dem Council Group
• Updates from elected officers including the Annual Accounts
• Preparing for the 2026 Local Elections
• Elections to our Local Party Executive 2026

Come along to hear what we’ve achieved this year and what we’re planning for what could be a very exciting 2026. We will also be electing our committee for the new year.

Following the formal part of the evening there will be a talk from a guest speaker followed by a Q&A.

This is a free event. Fundraising raffle tickets (£1 each) available at the event.

10 min walk from Catford & Catford Bridge Stations. Various buses along Bromley Road. Parking in local streets.

Our Brent Lib Dems Annual General Meeting will be held on the 11th November at the Maquam Centre.  

We will be joined by guest speaker Hina Bokhari, Group leader on the London Assembly.    

If you'd like to consider standing for posts on the executive (Honorary President, Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Elections Officer, Membership Development Officer, Diversity Champion plus up to six ordinary members) and want more information, please contact libdems@derickrethans.nl

If ever there was a year to get more involved and help grow the Brent party it is 2026 - the upcoming local elections are a generational opportunity with both major parties struggling, and Lib Dems being the only clear challenger in our borough.

Come along, join us, and find out how you can make a difference!   

There will be drinks after the main AGM is complete. 

Join us for an evening power hour as we recruit new volunteers and build our support ahead of local elections next year.

Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

Please come and join us at our AGM. You'll learn about our plans for the next few years and be able to chat with our councillors.

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.

Please join from 6.30pm for refreshments.  The formal AGM starts at 7.00pm. 

Our guest speaker is Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, and the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Cllr Jane Carr will also speak about the 2050 plans for Milton Keynes and the Town Deal. 

Join North Norfolk & Great Yarmouth Liberal Democrats for this year's spectacular 2025 Annual Dinner at the beautiful Links Country Park Hotel in West Runton.

The £45 ticket price includes a two course meal and coffee.

Guest speaker: Announcement coming soon!

The AGM of Bromley Liberal Democrats will take place at the Orpington Liberal Club on 13th November from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Details of a guest speaker and meeting documents will be published soon.

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

Contact Alan Jones on 07429 955013 for the meeting point.

Join us on Friday 14 November 2025

Doors open at 6.15pm for AGM starting at 6.30pm

Followed at 7pm with Politics Club

At the Blackbridge Community Centre, Three Acres, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RS

Visit www.horshamlibdems.org.uk/agm for AGM documents and more information.

Come and join the Western Counties' Lib Dems at our regional conference on Saturday 15th November.

The conference will include the Western Counties AGM, speakers, debates, workshops and training.

The Nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, which is a 20 minute walk away, buses and taxis are available. Speakers will include our region's MPs, Council Leaders, leading councillors, and a business representative. 

In the evening, we will be holding a 2 course dinner with a keynote speaker. If you wish to attend this, please also purchase the appropriate ticket.

Registration, which includes teas, coffees, snacks, and lunch is £47 or £40 for concessional tickets. 

Any questions or dietary requirements please email our Conference Organiser, Louise Harris -   louiseaharris92@gmail.com

Join the Harrow Liberal Democrats for online phone banking on Friday, 7 November, from 18:00 to 20:00.

We’ll be calling residents in Rayners Lane to share our message and hear their priorities. No experience needed – we’ll provide full training and support.

Help us reach our goal of 200–300 resident contacts each month, all from the comfort of your own home.

Zoom Details:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77931716074?pwd=OXIfbTuKSQMWA34Bc4xH9R6gHvPn5c.1 Meeting ID: 779 3171 6074 
Passcode: 0QShmq 

Connect VPB Code (My Voters): EE5046D-591679

In the first of our monthly politics chat, we will be exploring the subject 'Lost Boys'.

A report published by the Centre for Social Justice titled “Lost Boys” findings show  boys aged 16-25 are Falling behind in education, facing precarious employment, struggling with mental health, experiencing higher crime rates and fatherless?



Let’s explore the findings by sharing your thoughts and discuss some search party initiatives to locate the Lost Boys. 

Islamophobia is more than just offensive remarks - it’s a form of bigotry that shows up as hate crimes, media bias, and institutional discrimination. Almost 40% of religious hate crimes in 2024 targeted Muslims and current trends show that there was a 19% increase in religious hate crimes targeted at Muslims, with a spike in these offences seen at the time of the Southport murders and subsequent disorder, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and action.

To mark Islamophobia Awareness Month, the Liberal Democrat London network invite you to this webinar panel discussion exploring current and future efforts to combat racism and Islamophobia in the UK.

In our quest for a fairer and equal Britain where everyone can flourish and engage in public life free from discrimination, this panel will cover the latest insights from anti-racism campaigners, victim support service providers and British Muslim community perspectives in light of recent developments in the current political climate.

Please join the London Liberal Democrats and MCB Webinar to highlight Islamophobia Awareness Month with Hina Bokhari OBE AM, one of the first Muslim women elected to the London Assembly.

Guests:

1. Chair: Hina Bokhari, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member
2. Naomi Green, Assistant Secretary General, Muslim Council of Britain
3. Majid Iqbal, CEO, Islamophobia Response Unit 
4. James Kingett, North East Education Education Team Manager, Show Racism the Red Card

This event is open to all, everyone is welcome.

This is an opportunity for us meet and discuss our successes over the past year and look ahead to a busy election year in 2026.

The Agenda will include the reports from the Chair and Treasurer and an election of a new Executive.