Local Events

Join us on the evening of Saturday 29 November for a lovely meal, great conversation and even a little dancing. 

As guest speaker we have the amazing Carl Cashman, Leader of Liverpool Liberal Democrats. Plus, we may have some further updates on other speaker(s) shortly...watch this space.

Payment Details:

All payments must be made to the following Bank Account by 22 November 2025. Please use 'Meal' plus your surname as the reference.

     Acc. Name: Colchester Lib Dem      Acc. No: 56446446      Sort Code: 60-06-06

Menu: 

The menu options are laid out below. Please email chantellewhyborn123@gmail.com by 14 November 2025 to confirm your choices and to let us know about any dietary requirements: 

Starters:

- Baked Breaded Goats Cheese with Chilli Jam

- Parmesan Chicken Goujons with Red Pesto Mayonnaise

- Prawn Cocktail with Brown Bread and Butter

Mains:

- Roast Turkey with Traditional Trimmings

- Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and Gravy

- Beetroot Butternut Squash Wellington

Desserts:

- Triple Chocolate Brownie

- Coconut Cream Filled Meringue with Exotic Fruits and Mango Coulis

- Warm Cherry Bakewell and Custard

Join us for a lively ceilidh evening full of traditional dancing, great music, and community spirit in support of the Lambeth Lib Dems local election campaign. 

Enjoy a fun night out while helping to fuel positive change - no dance experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and a comfy pair of shoes!

Hold The Front Page

Our annual Quiz & Chips Night is on
Saturday 29th November, 7.30pm.
Bishopton Community Centre, Drayon Ave, CV37 9PB
Tickets this year will be £17/person.

Mr & Mrs Beckett are battering up and adding extra spicy curry sauce to this year's questions...all wrapped up in 1980s grubby local newsprint!

Bridgwater, Burnham & West Somerset Lib Dems invite you to join us for Christmas Drinks in Highbridge & Burnham-On-Sea — a warm and welcoming festive social to celebrate the season together.

ℹ️ Please bring your pocket money to purchase food and beverages.

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance

Our end of the year Christmas Fundraising Gala, with special guest Luke Taylor MP for Sutton, spokesperson for London and Paul Kohler MP for Wimbledon. There will be a welcome drink and a sit-down three-course meal with wine, in the wonderful Lloyd George Room at the National Liberal Club. Of course there will be a raffle and an auction.

Mince Pies and Politics: Borough & Bankside Lib Dems Winter Social

📅 Wednesday 3 December 2025
🕖 19:00 – 21:00
📍 Brigade Court, 94 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 0EG
(Buzz the concierge and ask for Hellen)

Join us for a festive evening with your Borough & Bankside Liberal Democrat team!

Come along to meet your local councillors Cllr David Watson and Cllr Victor Chamberlain and Hellen Benavides, our brilliant new candidate for the May 2026 elections. It’s a great chance to:

• Catch up with fellow local Lib Dems
• Hear about our plans for the campaign ahead
• Share your ideas for how we can win next May
• Enjoy a drink, a mince pie, and a good chat in good company

Whether you’re a long-standing member, a new supporter, or just curious about getting involved everyone’s welcome.

We're looking forward to celebrating our progress, looking ahead to 2026, and raising a glass to Borough & Bankside Liberal Democrats.

Join us for our Monthly Pint — a relaxed get-together on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at the Birch Brewhouse on Caerphilly Road (CF14 4AE).
Everyone’s welcome — members, supporters, and new faces. It’s a great chance to catch up socially after our campaign session earlier in the evening. 

Join the Camden Liberal Democrats for Christmas Drinks — a night of festive cheer, laughter, and gratitude for everyone who’s helped make this year such a success.  Let’s come together and enjoy a cheerful evening of good company, conversation, and seasonal refreshments — plus special seasonal raffle prizes.

📅 December 4, 2025
 🕕 6:30PM-8:30PM
 📍 Annmarie and Bob Uhl’s flat- apartment 37 (fourth floor), 156 West End Lane, NW61BR

$ £15 per person

 RSVP by November 17 either by using Eventcube or contact Annmarie at annmarieuhl2013@gmail.com

Let’s raise a glass to the year gone by and look ahead to an even brighter year for Camden and beyond.

A free event with a Feast of Puddings and a Quiz by our new Quiz Master Roy Musselbrook. Let us know if you can come ,so we have enough puddings and treats!

Super Seasonal Raffle, tickets £1 each (cash or transfer on the night).

As we gear up for the Oxford City Council elections next May, we’re excited to invite you to a special Fundraising Dinner to support our campaign for a greener, fairer, and more liberal Oxford.

This election is our chance to hold Labour to account for years of complacency and missed opportunities in the city.

Oxford deserves better - fresh ideas, and councillors who listen. With your support, the Liberal Democrats can be that strong, constructive voice for change.

It will be an evening of fantastic vegetarian food (plus cake!), great company, and inspiring conversation.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Bridgwater, Burnham & West Somerset Lib Dems invite you to join us for Christmas Drinks in Bridgwater — a warm and welcoming festive social to celebrate the season together.

ℹ️ Please bring your pocket money to purchase food and beverages.

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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!

Step into a cozy winter wonderland at our German Christmas Market–themed Christmas Party! Your ticket includes an evening filled with festive lights, seasonal treats, and classic holiday charm.

Wander through our market-style setup with warm drinks, sweet and savoury delights, music, and plenty of gemütlichkeit. Expect mulled beverages, twinkling decorations, handcrafted touches, and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere to celebrate the season together.

Join us for a night of warmth, laughter, and festive magic — the perfect way to welcome the holidays!

Special guest to be announced!

Tickets include a drink and finger buffet.

Early bird rates if you book online! £20 for adults, £5 for under 18s.

Entry on the door: £30 for adults, £5 for under 18s.

Partners, families and supporters are all welcome.

Winter Social - a perfect opportunity for members and supporters to meet and have a drink and a catch up before serious work starts in January  in preparation for the Local Elections 2026!

It's a chance to meet the newly elected 2026 executive as well!

Free entry. Donations welcome.

Drinks available from the bar.

Please note:  Room accessed only via steep steps.  

Join us for a special event marking the launch of Vince Cable’s new book, Eclipsing the West: China, India and the forging of a new world. Sir Vince will be talking about the book, taking questions and signing copies which will be available to purchase on the day.

Date and time- 6th December 2025, 11.45 to 2pm. Talk will commence at 12 noon, followed by a buffet lunch and book signing.

Location- Northampton & County Club, 9 George Row, Northampton NN1 1DF

Tickets- £25 including buffet, £20 concession for Young Liberals

Book cost is £20, available to purchase on the day

Find out more:

About the book- https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526179821/ 

Review https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/eclipsing-west-china-india-and-forging-new-world

Venue- https://northamptonandcounty.club/ 

The venue is a short walk from the bus station, train station and town centre car parks.

Join us in celebrating the Christmas season at our final social of the year, a festive food and drink tasting! 

There will be a great variety of different foods and drinks to try so don't miss out on the festive fun!

Tickets cost just £15. Spaces are limited so sign up now to avoid missing out. There will also be a raffle to raise funds for our campaign for next year's Unitary Authority Elections. 

We hope to see you there!

We have been going to Statham Lodge for our Christmas Lunch for about twenty years. All members and supporters are welcome and it would be lovely if you could attend. We look forward to seeing you.

Booking is open for just a short time as we need to get money to the venue - please confirm your place by midnight on 31st October! We will meet at 12.30 for a 1pm sitting.

If you are booking for more than one person please complete the booking form once for yourself then again for each of your fellow diners. Have your menu choices ready.

To request the GF or VE versions of dishes marked GFa or VEa, please contact us at hello@warringtonlibdems.org.uk

Please join us for an afternoon Christmas fundraiser for Cardiff and Vale Liberal Democrats.

Tickets are £10 and include your first drink plus mince pies/cake. A great chance to socialise with fellow Liberal Democrats as we get into the Christmas spirit. 

Please buy your ticket here

East Wiltshire Liberal Democrats 

Annual General Meeting

Guest speaker: Brian Mathew MP

29 November 2026

All members and supporters welcome

A regular meet-up every month for Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Wigan, Leigh and Makerfield area!

Simply come along for a social drink and a chat: no speeches, no leaflet delivery. It's a "buy your own" event but come along and say hello to our campaigners, members and friends.

Kawa's Coffee is on Wallgate, just opposite Wigan Wallgate Train Station.

This month's Liberal Perspective at 7pm on Monday 1st December at Bombay Delight on The Broadway, Wimbledon, will feature a discussion, led by 2026 council candidate for West Barnes ward Mariam Hakim on understanding Islamophobia.

This interactive event will discuss the roots and impact of Islamophobia and promote practical solutions, both at a national and local community level. 

Mariam will explore the current widely accepted definition of Islamophobia (adopted by the Lib Dems) as well as share real life examples, insights into historical myths and explore how to reframe narratives. There will be a quiz 🧠✍ and time for a Q&A 🙋.

Lib Dem London Assembly Member and Cllr Hina Bokhari will speak about Islamophobia training. 

The event comes at the end of what has been Islamophobia Awareness Month in the UK.

Note: Whilst this event is held at the Bombay Delight there is no obligation for any attendee to purchase food or drink from the restaurant. Our hosts very kindly allocate a semi-private room to us and many people do purchase food and drink but you are welcome to attend without doing so.

Create your very own Christmas wreath to take home at this small group workshop, a festive and sociable fundraiser for Truro and Falmouth Liberal Democrats. Join us for a morning to get in the Christmas spirit and head home with a home-made natural wreath created using fresh, locally sourced foliage. 

No experience necessary. All materials will be provided (although feel free to bring your own ribbons or other bits and bobs if you want to). Ticket includes refreshments and all materials. 

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

Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

Join our Higham Hill candidates and make a real difference on the ground by helping us connect with voters ahead of the local elections.

Contact Alan Jones on 07429 955013 for the meeting point.

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!

Come and join the Orpington team as they talk to residents about local issues and concerns and deliver our recent leaflet. We'll be meeting at Foxbury Drive

Join our Grove Green candidates and make a real difference on the ground by helping us connect with voters ahead of the local elections.

Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

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

We'll meet at 5 p.m. at the junction of Coniston road and Ulswater Crescent (BR1 4JB)

Help us to build momentum and power our campaign. This is a brilliant chance to meet friendly faces and make a real difference.

Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

This is a test event for North Devon Lib Dems

With the re-emergence of the far-right, antisemitism and Islamophobia, Slough Liberal call for conversations and local grassroots campaigns to bring polarized communities back together under one Liberal voice!

Join us to hear from former MEP and recently appointed Lord Shaffaq Mohammed, Baron Mohammed of Tinsley, as he and Cllr Sabia Akram (Slough Liberal Democrat Leader) discuss the Liberal approach. 

Also joining the panel will be Iman Atta OBE from the 'Tell Mama' organisation discussing data and insight into Muslim Hate Crime, Kamran Hussain former Parliamentary Candidate for Leeds North West, and Nailah Sharif retired Detective MET, from the Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine to discuss their work, current campaigns and how you can get more involved. 

Help us to build momentum and power our campaign. This is a brilliant chance to meet friendly faces and make a real difference.

Contact Alan Jones on 07429 955013 for the meeting point.

Come and join the Croydon local team and LDCRE as they campaign in Norbury Park ward, aiming to reach out to the diverse community there and build the party for the future.

The nearest train station is Thornton Heath, nearest buses are the 450 and 250.

Contacts on the day are 

• Dan - 07588 219668
• Mark - 07773 386152

Current plan is pizza for lunch!

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!

Come and join the Orpington team as they talk to residents about local issues and concerns and deliver our recent leaflet. We'll be meeting at the junction of Felstead Road and Park Avenue (BR6 9AH)

If you can't join us for delivering why not meet us afterwards in the Orpington Liberal Club for a festive drink and catch up - we should be there at about 12:15.

Join us for a day of planning South Leicestershire Lib Dems future campaigns. 

This is open to all members and you can have as much or little input as you would like. Our Development officer from ALDC, Dan Boatright- Green will be here helping  us to plan and giving us advice that has worked in other parts of the country. 

This is a free event.  It will be a friendly, relaxed event where like minded people can discuss our campaigns and how we can challenge Reform UK. 

Join us for the 2025 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough County Conference!

Come along and connect with our Cambridgeshire MPs, councillors, candidates, local Lib Dem leaders, and fellow members for an inspiring day of discussion and campaigning.

We’re also delighted that Victoria Collins MP has agreed in principle to be our keynote speaker (to be confirmed). It will be a fantastic opportunity to hear insights from Westminster and discuss how we can win across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

It’s a great chance to meet others, share ideas, and play your part in shaping the future of our region. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ticket prices include: conference admission, lunch, teas and coffees.

Our Summer Conference bringing members together from Crewe to Carlisle.

Held in Greater Manchester, and followed by an evening Regional Dinner.

Details in 2026 - save the date.

The Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems AGM will be held online at 7pm on Tuesday 2nd December.

There will be updates on the year's activities, plans for the next year, and elections for the Executive Committee for 2026.

All members are welcome, and will receive a calling notice and agenda by email in advance. Please RSVP here.

Join our online panel to consider the impact that the recent publication of the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review and the ground-breaking Supreme Court ruling in Northern Ireland could have on the role of religion in the UK education system. Our guests will explore the implications for RE content, inclusive assemblies and the place for humanism and non-religious world views. We’ll discuss the practical implications for schools, teacher training, legal precedents, and what reform could mean for social cohesion, understanding, and inclusive education.

Panellists

Caroline Voaden is Member of Parliament for South Devon and Schools Spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats. She is the former CEO of Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse services and served as a member of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2020, during which she was the last leader of the Liberal Democrat party in Europe. Prior to this, Caroline worked as a journalist for Reuters, before becoming a freelance editor and a business-owner in Totnes.
 
Lewis Young is Humanists UK's Education Campaigns Manager, and has been in the role since January 2024. His work covers Humanists UK's campaign work on faith in education - whether state-funded, private, or illegal schools, collective worship, RE. Prior to taking on this role Lewis was Communications and Campaigns Manager for a Member of Parliament. He is also a local councillor in Middlesbrough.

Callum Robertson is a teacher, lecturer and policy expert who works with key stakeholders, including the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), Harris Federation, Future Academies and the Education Policy Institute. He is also the author of a book (Education Policy: a commentary on contemporary education issues) and has two more books in the pipeline. His latest work is focused on curriculum design within PHSE where he leads the training for the NIoT and Future Teacher Training.