Local Events

Join us delivering leaflets in Rayners Lane!

Our Summer BBQ is back! 

On 12th July we will be welcoming you to East End House, Pinner for an afternoon of fun, sun (🤞), and good food.

We will be joined by special guest MP Olly Glover, MP for Didcot and Wantage.

Don't miss out!

Help Bromley Lib Dems celebrate the anniversary of the election of our 72 MPs in the 2024 General election, and help them raise funds for their fight against the Conservatives in the 2026 local elections. Two of the "Great 72" will be joining the team - Lisa Smart and Zoe Franklin. 

Join the team at the National Liberal Club for a Summer Gala Fundraising Event on 2 July 2025. Enjoy a drink on the Club's gorgeous terrace overlooking the Thames, before a delicious three-course dinner with wine in one of the club's historic dining rooms, with speeches from Lisa Smart MP and Zoe Franklin MP, followed by our famous auction.

This promises to be a fantastic evening full of entertainment, so don't miss out! 

We have organised something very special for our next social event on the 2nd of July.

When speaking to members and voters across Wandsworth, it’s clear that the suffering and courage of the Ukrainian people has moved many deeply. Their fight is not just for their homeland – it’s for the survival of democracy in Europe.

We see headlines every day. But beyond the headlines lies a vital question: how do we help Ukraine secure not just peace, but a just peace – one that doesn’t reward aggression or sacrifice freedom?

To help answer that, we’ve assembled an exceptional panel of voices:

• Mike Martin, our MP for Tunbridge Wells, is a member of the Defence Select Committee and the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy, a Senior Fellow at King’s College London, and a former British army officer who served in Afghanistan.

• Rosemary Thomas OBE is the Chair of Lib Dem Friends of Ukraine and an expert on Eastern Europe. She formerly served as the British Ambassador to Belarus, FCO Deputy Director for Eastern Europe (advising on Ukraine during the 2014 annexation of Crimea), and Head of Communications and Reporting of the EU Mission to Ukraine (based out of Odesa).

• Irina Rapiyi is the Deputy Director of Support Ukraine and has a long association with Battersea.

Our panel will be chaired by Wandsworth Lead Campaigner, Josh Hughes. Together, Josh, Irina, Mike, and Rosemary will explore:

• What does a just and lasting peace look like for the people of Ukraine?
• What does it mean both militarily and in action in parliament for our MPs?
• What role can the Wandsworth LibDems play in supporting Ukraine's need for a just peace? 

Don’t expect a dry policy debate – we’ve planned a warm, energising evening full of heart, inspiration, and a few unexpected touches to keep things fun.

A Conversation on War, Peace, and the Future of Ukraine

Ukraine in Focus: A conversation on War, Peace, and the Future

A panel discussion with Dr Mike Martin MP, Rosemary Thomas OBE, and Irina Rapiyi

•  Date: 2nd July 2025
•  Time: 7 pm for 7:30 start
•  Location: TBC (Near Clapham Junction Station)

Tickets include:

• Entry to the event
• A donation to the Support Ukraine charity
• A drink and nibbles
• A chance to show solidarity to Ukraine, and be part of something meaningful – and memorable

Come for a great evening to show support for the people of Ukraine and see how we can work together to make a difference to their future.

Tickets for this event are likely to sell fast. Book yours today to avoid disappointment.

This month we have two interesting themes:

1. Guest speaker Harvey Jones, chair of the Young Liberals will speak to us about the organisations, and how we can continue to attract young people to local politics.

2. We will be sharing what we are looking for in our candidates for the shadow unitary elections, due to take place in May 2026. If you are considering becoming a candidate, this will give you lots of pointers, and provide a springboard for your own preparations ahead of the approval process. 

We hope to see you there, and reassure those of you who were less than comfortable last time, more seating has been requested! 

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!

Join us at the Huntsman in the centre of Bath, for a chance to catch up on all things politics, whether local, national or international with local members and representatives. The venue is fully accessible with a disabled loo available on the ground floor.

We’d like to warmly invite you to a Summer Garden Party and BBQ to say thank you for your support during the recent Harrogate Town Council elections. With your help, we were able to elect 15 Liberal Democrat councillors to the new council — a great result we couldn’t have achieved without the efforts of so many people.

We hope you can join us for a relaxed evening to catch up, enjoy some food, and celebrate what we’ve achieved together. 

If you’re vegetarian, vegan, or have any other dietary requirements, please do let us know in advance so we can cater accordingly. 

Due to limited parking, you might want to consider travelling by train, as the Marshalls’ house is just a short 10-minute walk from Hornbeam Park station.

A fun, casual celebration for all those supporters, activists and friends who’d like to mark the great day, exactly one year ago, when Helen overturned 200 years of Tory, male supremacy. Come and enjoy some great Italian-themed food and indulge in many fantastic, joyous memories.

If you'd like to eat, you'll pay for your food (wide selection of hot mains £10 - £14, jackets etc. £7.50 - £8.50) and drinks on the night, but so that we can give our lovely hosts, Indrit and Monika, an idea of how many people they're catering for.

One year after his election, Adam Dance MP has invited Lady Ashdown to formally open his new office in the centre of Yeovil.

Adam would welcome all who contributed to his success in the election - by delivering leaflets, helping in the office addressing envelopes and sorting out leaflet bundles, canvassing across the Constituency and providing money to support the campaign - at the opening of the new Constituency and MP's Office in Princes Street. 

As Adam has said repeatedly his success is the success of us all.  Only by working together were we able to return the Yeovil Constituency to the Liberal Democrats.

 All Liberal Democrat members and supporters are invited to join us from 10.30 on Saturday 5 July.  

Please register your attendance by reserving a ticket, at no charge.

Come and join us for tea and cake in Danny and Rosie's beautiful garden in Wiveliscombe, where we will be celebrating the anniversary of the amazing 2024 election results.

There will be cream teas, cakes and sandwiches, a plant stall, live music and of course, a raffle. Our special guest will be Rachel Gilmour MP.

A free * event for members and supporters: a summer cream tea in a beautiful location on Folkestone's East Cliff overlooking the harbour and arm, courtesy of our hosts Tom and Kate.

No speeches, just scones. Come and enjoy the sun, a chat, the music from the Harbour Arm drifting up the cliff, maybe a little petanque and chance to catch up with or say hello to other Lib Dem members and supporters.

Please RSVP here to let us know you are coming: it lets us make sure there will be enough cake!

* OK: we might have a little raffle. No promises.

Come and join us at our summer party to celebrate the anniversary of electing Wokingham's first ever Liberal Democrat MP and our fourth year of leading Wokingham Borough Council.

Attendance is free, with an option to donate towards our local campaign fund.

Our generous hosts again are Simon Curtis and his wife, Ruth Talbot at their home  at The Grange, The Street, Waltham St Lawrence, Berkshire, RG10 0JN. There will be plenty of parking along The Street - which runs from The Grange all the way up to the War Memorial. Parking will also available around the village square and at Neville Hall, which is opposite The Bell pub. 

The party will start at 4pm, with drinks and light eats available early evening. This is intended to be a family occasion, so please feel free to bring your children. Swimming in the outdoor pond, tennis on the court and croquet on the lawn will all be available. (Please note that the swimming pond is unfenced and parents must please keep their small children closely supervised near it). 

We plan to wind up about 9pm – but The Bell next door will be open all evening until 11pm.

This is a great chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones, and hopefully soak up the sunshine and play some summer games.If you have any queries, please email thomas.finch@wokinghamlibdems.org.uk.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Join Zöe Franklin and the Guildford Lib Dems to celebrate the one year anniversary of our incredible victory at the General Election! 

The event will be held at the Cozy Club in Guildford town centre.

The event is free to attend so come along and enjoy a social drink and a chat with Zöe, our local councillors and your fellow Liberals.

While a ticket is not required to attend, if you would like to come, please RSVP so we have a better idea of numbers.

Join your friends in Chessington for a lunchtime barbecue with vegan options.

All welcome.

TRAVEL

Parking permitted all day on the road outside.
Nearest station Chessington North.
Buses 71,465, K4 to North Star or K2 to Hook Centre.

ACCESSIBILITY

Unfortunately this garden is not wheelchair accessible.

CONTACT

Please contact Tricia on tricia@logical-progress.com or 07770 582280 if you have any queries or requests.

Meon Valley Branch Summer BBQ

Tickets £17  (under 10's go free)

BYO Glasses and drinks

Join Danny Chambers, MP for Winchester, for a fun and enlightening evening of Ukrainian wine tasting at Delay No More, an independent bottle shop in Bermondsey, Southwark.

As you sample a curated selection of unique Ukrainian wines, Danny will share powerful stories from his humanitarian trip delivering ambulances and critical supplies to Ukraine. Discover more about the country’s wine —and the resilience of its people—while enjoying great company and conversation.

Danny is also a vet and will talk about his private member’s bill which seeks to end puppy smuggling into the UK. 

All profits raised from this event will go towards the Southwark Liberal Democrats’ 2026 Local Elections campaign. 

Join us for an evening of pizza and soft drinks as we support our wonderful Lionesses who will be taking on the Netherlands in the Group Stage of the Women's Euros! 

Tickets cost just £10, which covers the cost of your pizza and drinks. Tickets are limited to sign up ASAP. 

Come on England!  

An evening with Twickenham & Richmond Liberal Democrats in Aid of Save the Children

Please join us for a drink and snacks to raise funds for this highly respected Charity in their efforts to save lives in Gaza and other conflict zones.

Please donate to Save the Children at www.justgiving.com/page/alan-juriansz-4

Please RSVP with a free ticket for catering purposes

Once again, we must delay our drinks to accommodate a polling day.   On the 3rd July I will be heading to Fulham in the evening - to help the late shift get the vote out.  Will you join me?   

Burt never fear, we will be at the Jack Horner a week later than usual.  Hopefully see lots of you there - both new and regular faces!   

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.

One year on from our stunning victory in Frome

and East Somerset, join Anna at the Archangel Hotel in Frome to celebrate and catch

up. Whether you’ve been campaigning in FES since the byelection or are brand

new to the Lib Dems, all are welcome at this special occasion! 

Help us build up our presence in Walthamstow by joining the Higham

Hill team for a power hour of canvassing, followed by a drink &

catch-up in the Higham Hill Tavern.

Contact is Alex Lewis on 07395 265710.

Ben Maguire MP is coming to Bromley to help with the by--election in the ward of Bromley

Common & Holwood. Come and help Ben deliver our message - there will be leaflets to deliver and canvassing, meeting oat the junction of Bromley Common and Addison Road (BR2 9PF)

Be a part of the action and help shape the future of Grove Green

by

joining us for a power hour of canvassing and campaigning. Meeting on

the corner of Francis Road and Leyton High Road. Contact is Arran

Angus on 07805 331865.

Come and meet Chris and Jolyon, your

local councillors. 

Come and talk to Chris and Jolyon, who are interested in talking with

you. They are able to help with a wide variety of local issues you might be

having. If they can't fix something they will do their best to point you in the

right direction.

Baroness Caroline Pidgeon is coming to Bromley to help with the by--election in the ward of Bromley

Common & Holwood. Come and help Caroline deliver our message - there will be leaflets to deliver and canvassing, meeting at the junction of Homesdale Road and Great Elms road (BR2 9LD)

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!

Olly Glover MP is coming to Bromley to help with the by--election in the ward of Bromley

Common & Holwood. 

Come and help Olly deliver our message - there will be leaflets to deliver and canvassing, meeting oat the junction of Sunray Ave / Magpie Hall Lane BR2 8EL

Come and meet your local councillor. 

Cllr Harry Boparai is here to help you with

any issues that you might be having.  He will do his best to be of

assistance where we can, or at least help point you in the right direction.

This is an opportunity to grab a cuppa and catch up with friends, meet new Liberal Democrats and discuss the latest gossip (political or otherwise!).

Help us build up our presence in Walthamstow by joining the Higham

Hill team for a power hour of canvassing, followed by a drink &

catch-up in the Higham Hill Tavern.

Contact is Alex Lewis on 07395 265710.

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.

Be a part of the action and help shape the future of Grove Green by

joining us for a power hour of canvassing and campaigning. Meeting

outside the Heathcote on Grove Green Road. Contact is Arran

Angus on 07805 331865.

Come and support our great Woking candidates as they fight the rise of reform to retain the Lib Dem county council seat of Woking South and borough seat of Hoe Valley. 

Please select the relevant tickets so we know when you can help and what you can do!

Thank you!

Business

Forum at

Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall (CV37 6EJ) on
Thursday July 10th, 7:30am to 9:30am

Over the past few years, businesses of all sizes have faced

a series of tough challenges, from the economic uncertainty of Brexit and the

COVID-19 pandemic, to inflation, rising energy costs, and now the pressures of

the rise in employers’ national insurance contributions. I know how hard many

of you have worked to keep your businesses running and your teams supported

through it all.

This forum is an opportunity for members of the local

business community to come together to discuss these issues, share experiences,

and look ahead. I’ll be joined by a panel of local experts from the world of

business and local government, who will help lead the conversation and respond

to your questions and ideas.

This is a free event, and coffee, croissants

& pastries will be provided.

Join us for our fun, sales-style call centre night – inspired by ALDC’s popular guide, Pick a Ward and Win It.

We’ll be hitting the phones together to activate new volunteers and recruit fresh members to the party. It’s a brilliant way to make a real impact in just a couple of hours, alongside like-minded volunteers and the team.

Drinks and snacks will be on hand to keep everyone going, and you’re welcome to drop in any time from 5:30pm.

RSVP today to let us know you’re coming and add it to your diary!

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

Join Bobby at an exclusive fundraising dinner celebrating his first year as the Member of Parliament for Carshalton & Wallington.

Held in The Greyhound Hotel's beautiful Swan Dining Room overlooking Carshalton Ponds, this will be an excellent opportunity to celebrate the first anniversary of our election victory and look back over the first twelve months of this Parliament

The money we raise at this dinner will help to:

• Fund our brilliant staff team to run our campaigns
• Pay for leaflets, letters and digital ads to promote our work
• Fund office space for our team and equipment

Tickets include a lovely three-course dinner, a welcome drink and an evening of good fun with like-minded people.

London's Motivate Day is run for us by ALDC and is designed to help teams develop and win new wards. It builds on ALDC's book 'Pick a ward and win it'.

Early campaigning is a proven tool in winning and this day will encourage your team to start early, maximising your chance to win in 2026. 

It is ideal for smaller local parties and for those with less experience in campaigning, but will also benefit those wish to develop their techniques and to improve their campaigning.

Motivate Days sit alongside the Kickstart weekends, which allow greater in depth training and mentoring. Attending a Motivate day is a good introduction for those going onto a Kickstart weekend.  Kicksteart weekends are in June and November

"From here to 2029" - join us in Manchester for a day of planning for the rest of this parliament. Includes a review of the May 2025 elections.

Open to Lib Dem party members across the North West region

but especially for candidates, agents, canvassers, campaign organisers,

leafleters and anyone else who has been actively working on Lib Dem

campaigns in the North West over recent months.

GETTING THERE

The

Friends' Meeting House is adjoining Manchester Town Hall and Central

Library, very close by the St Peter's Square tram stop and near to

Manchester Oxford Road train station.

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!

Starting at the Dockhead Fire Station at 11am, we will be heading out to support our team in North Bermondsey of Rachel, Francesco and Patrickson. 

This is a ward where we currently 3 councillors but with 2 new candidates for 2026, we need to make sure we get out that and speak to the electorate about the positive difference Lib Dem councillors can make. 

Join us at 11am. We will be heading for a break to refuel around 1pm at Bartons Coffee Shop before potentially heading out again.

This July, the Green Liberal Democrats are hosting a series of free Zoom webinars tackling climate and environmental issues.

These sessions bring together Lib Dem MPs and expert voices for real, practical conversations on the future of our planet.

Topics include:

Decarbonising homes & rural energy

Nature recovery & biodiversity

Urban sustainability & waste

Water management & flooding

Winning the environmental vote – campaign training (members only) 

International Relations and Climate Change 

Dates for your diary:

Tue 1 July – 7:00–8:30pm

Thu 3 July – 7:00–8:30pm

Sun 6 July – 3:00–4:30pm

Sun 6 July – 5:00–6:30pm

Please note: Tue 8th of July session postponed until Tuesday 15th of July! (7-8:30pm)

Thu 10 July – 7:00–8:30pm

Sunday 13th July - 5-6:30pm

Bring your questions. Share your ideas.
Be part of shaping a climate-smart Liberal Democrat agenda.

Donations - £3, £5 or more encouraged

Join speakers including LISA SMART MP, Vice-Chair, Fair Elections All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG); Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson to hear about our party’s work across Parliament to advance the cause of revitalising our democracy.

This LDER online member meeting is a great opportunity to find out what our parliamentary party is anticipating in the Government's upcming Elections Bill - and how we are working to influence it. 

Further panellists to be confirmed. 

Join us for the Latest joint Liberal Democrat Disability Association (LDDA) and London Liberal Democrats event on Why Pip is Important and why it needs to be protected.

speakers TBA 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept reserved for science fiction or tech giants—it's a reality that is reshaping the business landscape at an unprecedented pace. Whether viewed as a catalyst for innovation or a source of uncertainty, one thing is undeniable: AI is here to stay, and it is impacting industries across the board.

Woking Lib Dem member, Stephen Wilder, will peel back the layers of AI without the technical jargon. Stephen is a seasoned IT consultant who has worked with clients such as Microsoft, NATO, Harrods, Bentley

Motors, the MCC and the United Nations, will demystify AI, offering clear insights and lots of hands-on examples of what AI truly is, what it can achieve, and importantly, what it cannot.

Topic: Woking Lib Dem  Look Under the Hood of AI Zoom Meeting
Time: Jul 14, 2025 08:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81625928642?pwd=o291fJIi1WqbPYux9Kx0Ez8LS595Hi.1


Meeting ID: 816 2592 8642
Passcode: 999318

Dr Julian Huppert is the former MP for Cambridge, a Patron of

Humanists UK, and now runs the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College,

Cambridge. 

Come along to discuss any topic of interest to liberal humanists,

including the Assisted Dying Bill. Julian’s mother, a founder member of the SDP

and atheist, died last year in NSW, Australia, using Voluntary Assisted Dying.

Will the UK allow people the dignity in death she was allowed?

The next London local elections will take place on 7 May 2026.

With Reform on the rise, more than ever we need people from the community to stand up and run to be councillors, to ensure that liberal values remain strong in Sutton.

Join us on Saturday 19 July at 11am for a call to learn more about how you can get involved:

• Hear from current Liberal Democrat councillors about what is involved 

• Learn more about the process of becoming a candidate 

• Ask any questions about the role of councillor

Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees in due course.z

We are holding a Confidential Campaign Briefing

exclusively for Liberal Democrat members and campaigners in the Hazel Grove Constituency.

This virtual session will be led jointly by the Hazel Grove

Campaigns Team and Senior Campaign Managers from the HQ Campaigns and Elections

team. Together, we will provide an overview of our campaign activity at the UK,

regional and constituency level — including insights into how we are performing

locally, what we’re learning from conversations on the doorstep, and how we

compare to the other parties in the area.

This is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding

of the wider campaign strategy, ask questions, and hear directly from those

leading the national and local effort.

Please note: this is a confidential briefing and open

only to Hazel Grove Liberal Democrat members and active campaigners.

The Zoom joining link will be circulated via email ahead of the meeting. We look forward to seeing you virtually.

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

We are holding a Confidential Campaign Briefing

exclusively for Liberal Democrat members and campaigners in the Hazel Grove Constituency.

This virtual session will be led jointly by the Hazel Grove

Campaigns Team and Senior Campaign Managers from the HQ Campaigns and Elections

team. Together, we will provide an overview of our campaign activity at the UK,

regional and constituency level — including insights into how we are performing

locally, what we’re learning from conversations on the doorstep, and how we

compare to the other parties in the area.

This is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding

of the wider campaign strategy, ask questions, and hear directly from those

leading the national and local effort.

Please note: this is a confidential briefing and open

only to Hazel Grove Liberal Democrat members and active campaigners.

The Zoom joining link will be circulated via email ahead of the meeting. We look forward to seeing you virtually.

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

We are holding a Confidential Campaign Briefing

exclusively for Liberal Democrat members and campaigners in the Hazel Grove Constituency.

This virtual session will be led jointly by the Hazel Grove

Campaigns Team and Senior Campaign Managers from the HQ Campaigns and Elections

team. Together, we will provide an overview of our campaign activity at the UK,

regional and constituency level — including insights into how we are performing

locally, what we’re learning from conversations on the doorstep, and how we

compare to the other parties in the area.

This is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding

of the wider campaign strategy, ask questions, and hear directly from those

leading the national and local effort.

Please note: this is a confidential briefing and open

only to Hazel Grove Liberal Democrat members and active campaigners.

The Zoom joining link will be circulated via email ahead of the meeting. We look forward to seeing you virtually.

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