Local Events

Join the Harrow Liberal Democrats at our next Action Weekend on Saturday, 2 May and Sunday, 3 May, to get Chris Noyce and Yogi Sockalingam elected.

Plan for the Day
10am to 1pm: Canvassing 
1pm to 2pm: Lunch
2pm to 4pm: Canvassing

If you're new to canvassing, we'll buddy you up with an experienced canvasser and a full canvassing brief will be provided.

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!

Sunday 3rd May is going to be a big one. We are planning a super canvassing push across our key wards, and we want as many of you out with us as possible. 

To round off a brilliant day - join us for drinks and nibbles from 17:00 at 6 Grove Mews. It will be a great chance to meet fellow members and supporters, celebrate the work we have done together, and gear up for the final stretch. To register to come please follow the link below.

 A general pub quiz hosted by our resident quizmaster, Peter Burke. Remember, if you are a Gold Club member, you don't need a ticket! Ask Ed Reynolds for more details. 

Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats are pleased to invite you to our 2026 Local Elections Thank You Party. 

After a hard-fought local election campaign we want to celebrate the hard work and dedication from our amazing candidates, members and volunteers - and so what better way to do it than to host you all for a get-together on Saturday 9th May.

Special thanks to Wokingham's MP Clive Jones, who will be hosting us. Tickets to this event are free, but please feel free to offer a donation towards food and drink and help rebuild our campaign fighting fund.  

We're looking forward to seeing everyone!

Come and celebrate or commiserate with us, or just meet up with old new friends over a drink in this post-election event. 

As well as a cash bar, there will also be a finger buffet. 

The Club is just off Gosforth High Street and plenty of buses run along there and there is also parking nearby.

Further details nearer the date, however to give us an idea of the number of sausage or veggie roll we need to order, please book and let us know how many people will be coming.

Everyone is welcome: members, their families, partners, plus ones etc.

If you are vegetarian, vegan or have any other dietary requirements or allergies, please let Doreen Huddart know. 

"It's not all about Politics!"

We are usually at Table 5, so order and pay at the bar for your drinks and food (if you are eating) and then join us, on the 2nd Monday of each month from 18:30 until 21:00 at The Orchard pub in Archer's Gate, SP4 7XT when some of our councillors - not just the Lib Dems - get together with whoever turns up for informal chat.  The conversation is organic and it goes where it flows, but we're just like-minded people getting together over a drink or two.

We also have a fundraising raffle - one prize, so winner takes all!

Come and join us! 

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X4 bus to Archer's Gate/Underwood Drive

Local Elections Roundup

Looking beyond the simplistic headlines and asking:

- So who were the winners and losers really?  - What does this mean, if anything, for the next General Election?

Join us for a May mingle and meet your fellow Lib Dem members. 

Bring your Lib Dem voting family and friends who are curious to learn more about SALD. 

See you there! 

SALD Membership Team

Come and Celebrate our wins as a party, share campaign stories and relax following our busy local election campaigning - and hear from some of our London VIPs 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.  

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

Join us for a BBQ + pizza, and thank all our hard working volunteers and candidates.  Bid in an auction or try your luck in a raffle.

From 6pm on SATURDAY 23 MAY 2026 

Free entry 

Please bring your own drink   

Hopefully all in the garden at:   1 Mayfield, Wanborough, Swindon SN4 0ED (inside alternative available...)

Please let us know about any dietary requirements at: info@eastwiltslibdems.org.uk

Location: 1 Mayfield, Wanborough, Swindon SN4 0ED

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Plenty of parking on the drive and beside the house – please lift share if possible

All Welcome

Meet the MP who is breaking the mold: Josh Babarinde OBE

Portsmouth Liberal Democrats invite you to their Spring Dinner with special guest speaker Josh Babarinde OBE. 

Josh is the Member of Parliament for Eastbourne and the President of the Liberal Democrat Party. 

Join us for a three course meal, raffle and great conversation.

This is your chance to get up close and personal with a leader who is shaping the future of our party.

Free welcome drink on arrival with a cash bar.

18:30: Arrival
19:15: Food
21:00: Speaker
22:30: Carriages

Paid parking at venue.

Please email any questions or dietary requirements to Sam Darragh: spayne1701@yahoo.co.uk

Please join us in remembering her life and contribution to our shared cause. We will be in the Alfred Ellis Hall at Amersham Free Church on Woodside Road in Amersham on the Hill, HP6 6AJ at 7pm to 9 pm on Thursday 28 May. There is a car park at the church and a larger Bucks Council car park (free from 7 pm) just 3 minutes walk away on Rickmansworth Road.

There will be tea, coffee and a bar available, along with “nibbles”, by way of refreshments. Please book a free place /places by 11 May to let us know you will be coming, so that we can plan catering accordingly

On Saturday Afternoon 6th June 2026 we are holding an Open Garden in the beautiful Pednor valley, near Chesham.

A country garden of over 1.5 acres, planted with a wide range of herbaceous perennials, roses, shrubs and trees to ensure continuous interest throughout the seasons.

June is its peak flowering month, when campanula, lady’s mantle, nepeta, peonies, phlox, roses and salvia flourish in a traditional country garden style, with colours woven through shades of purple, pink, blue and soft lemon. Sweeping lawns surround the house, edged by deep, curving borders that enjoy both sunny and shady aspects.

A wildlife pond, old orchard, small vegetable garden and greenhouse add further charm and variety to this inviting garden.

Please note that no dogs are allowed in the gardens.

Ticket price: £10 in advance, children under 12 free.

All are welcome.

On Saturday Afternoon 6th June 2026 we are holding an Open Garden in the beautiful Pednor valley, near Chesham.

A country garden of over 1.5 acres, planted with a wide range of herbaceous perennials, roses, shrubs and trees to ensure continuous interest throughout the seasons.

June is its peak flowering month, when campanula, lady’s mantle, nepeta, peonies, phlox, roses and salvia flourish in a traditional country garden style, with colours woven through shades of purple, pink, blue and soft lemon. Sweeping lawns surround the house, edged by deep, curving borders that enjoy both sunny and shady aspects.

A wildlife pond, old orchard, small vegetable garden and greenhouse add further charm and variety to this inviting garden.

Please note that no dogs are allowed in the gardens.

Ticket price: £10 in advance, children under 12 free.

All are welcome.

On Saturday Afternoon 6th June 2026 we are holding an Open Garden in the beautiful Pednor valley, near Chesham.

A country garden of over 1.5 acres, planted with a wide range of herbaceous perennials, roses, shrubs and trees to ensure continuous interest throughout the seasons.

June is its peak flowering month, when campanula, lady’s mantle, nepeta, peonies, phlox, roses and salvia flourish in a traditional country garden style, with colours woven through shades of purple, pink, blue and soft lemon. Sweeping lawns surround the house, edged by deep, curving borders that enjoy both sunny and shady aspects.

A wildlife pond, old orchard, small vegetable garden and greenhouse add further charm and variety to this inviting garden.

Please note that no dogs are allowed in the gardens.

Ticket price: £10 in advance, children under 12 free.

All are welcome.

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

Child and dog-friendly as well as accessible.

Please bring Lib Dem voting friends if you want to.

Nilima - Membership Secretary

Our ever popular quiz night returns!

We'll be competing for the famous Dangerous & Extreme quiz trophy. No need to bring a team - we can team up on the night. There will be a raffle - and chip butties available to buy.

This is a fundraiser for our local election campaigns.

Join the Bromley Team for an hour of activity as they talk to residents about the forthcoming election. 

Meeting point - junction of Hammelton Road and College Road (BR1 3PE)

Join our fantastic Grove Green candidates; Arran, Fiona and Naomi, to help propel our local election campaign in our top target of Grove Green.

Meeting at 108 Warren Road, E10 5QA. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

What are the key external threats facing UK security today and how are European countries working together on defence issues?  To what extent is NATO still relevant? And what is Liberal Democrat policy in relation to all of this?

Join Dr Phil Bennion and Dr Carol Weaver for an engaging discussion on these issues at a time of increasing global instability.

Dr Carol Weaver, former Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate and academic author, will offer expert analysis on European and American responses to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and outline possible future scenarios.

Dr Phil Bennion, Vice President of Liberal International and former Liberal Democrat MEP, will explore conflicts across Europe and the Middle East in the context of EU policy and emerging international commitments.

Chaired by Hania Orszulik, Membership and Development Officer at Liberal Democrats Leicester.

We invite you to join us for an insightful evening that promises informed perspectives, lively discussion, and a deeper understanding of today’s security landscape. 

This venue is fully accessible.

Free on-street parking available on Yeoman Street and Charles Street

Join the Chelsfield candidates for some delivery and / or canvassing in the local area as they fight to win this ward in the elections on 7th May. 

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

Meeting at 108 Warren Road, E10 5QA. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

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!

Join the Bromley Team for an hour of activity as they talk to residents about the forthcoming election. 

Meeting point -  junction Cornford Close and Bourne Vale (BR2 7LX) 

Join us to chat with residents in Beckenham and deliver our next leaflet. Meet at The Heights on Foxgrove Rd.

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

Meeting on the corner of Murchison Road and Francis Road. Contact is Alex Lewis on 07805 331865.

Join the Bromley Team for an hour of activity as they talk to residents about the forthcoming election. 

Meeting point - junction of Cornford Close and Bourne Vale (BR2 7LX)

Join us for the last week of the campaign as we work hard for every single vote. Even at this stage your help can make a big difference.

Meeting at 108 Warren Road, E10 5QA. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

Join Cardiff for an exciting polling day as we remind people to use their vote and get Rodney Berman elected.

Join us on Thursday the 7th May, at Victoria Park Community Centre (a family friendly venue) for a round table talk on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

With Somerset Council Cllr Heather Shearer: Lead member for children, families and education.

Light refreshments are availible from the cafe within the venue upon purchase.

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Access & Amenities:

✅ Family Friendly Venue

✅ Accessible Parking and Entrance

✅ Wheelchair Accessible Toilet

✅ Cafe for light refreshments

✅ Green Space & Play park

Children & Supervision Notice:

We’re delighted to welcome families to this event and hope everyone has a wonderful time.

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees, we kindly ask that children remain under the supervision and responsibility of their parent or carer at all times throughout the event.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact:

You can find our contact details through the link below should you wish to get in touch about the event or anything else, along with ways to donate or get involved.

linktr.ee/bbwslibdems

Website:

bbwslibdems.org.uk

We look forward to seeing you!

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!

JOIN US ONLINE FOR A CHANCE TO MEET AND CHAT WITH YOUR ODD DOWN 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 KINGSMEAD 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.  

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.