🔶 with Peter Taylor, Mayor of Watford 🔶
Come and join us for our annual Summer BBQ to celebrate the hard work of our campaigners and candidates from the last local election
We now have the largest number of Lib Dem councillors ever in Ealing and maintained our Official Opposition status - a huge thank you to the amazing activists and volunteers who made this happen!
Please join the celebrations on Sunday, 14 June 2026 from 1pm.
RSVP here please so we know numbers.
Ealing Liberal Democrats
Join us for this month's Pint & Politics as we tackle one of the most defining political debates of our generation: the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence and how we regulate it.
As Liberal Democrats, we champion innovation and the immense benefits AI can bring to science, climate technology, and public services. However, our core values demand that we look critically at the profound risks it poses to our fundamental values. From the alarming use of autonomous AI weapons in global warfare to the erosion of personal privacy, algorithmic bias, and the threat to individual freedom, the need for robust ethical boundaries has never been more urgent.
How do we protect civil liberties and global peace without crushing progress? Grab a drink, bring your thoughts, and let’s debate how a liberal society should govern the machines.
(Both this description and the image for this event were generated by AI)
If you helped with the Lib Dem local election campaign in Kingston Borough in any way then you are invited to the Thank You Party.
Places are free but please book so we know how many to expect.
Free parking at the venue, which is fully accessible.
Think you know these celebs? Come and hear their cut and pasted real life stories!
When: Friday 19th June, 7.30 to 9.30pm
Where: Ewell Castle Senior School, Church Street, Ewell, KT17 2AW. This address is for pedestrian access only, but free on-site parking will be available. Please see below.
Cost: £10 to include alcoholic / non-alcoholic drinks and refreshements.
This is NOT a members only event. Supporters and friends welcome!
Check your diary NOW! Cancel the Friday night BBQ and bring your friends along to discover what prompts any supposedly 'normal' person to put themselves up for public execution... err... election.
MP Helen and our newly-elected East Surrey Councillors, Roy, Jolanta and Alan will be revealing all (well, nearly) in some relaxed conversation in front of a select audience - us!
Talk of agendas , strategic campaigns, policy statements, door knock targets, cabinet positioning, censorship and, God forbid, leaflets will be banned. Instead we'll be honing in on growing up, families, careers, influences, special moments, memories, places and turning points. Joys, disappointments, failures and triumphs, anecdotes and senses of humour will be the currency of the evening.
PLEASE NOTE: If you'd like to park at the School, you MUST, drive on the A240/24 from Epsom towards Tolworth. Just after you pass through the traffic lights at the intersection with Cheam road (Ewell Village to L, Cheam to R) slow down and drive in to the first lay-by on the left. The gate to the car park is towards the end of this lay-by. NO ENTRY via EWELL VILLAGE.
Come and join us for an evening of relaxed drinks and conversation!
It’s a great chance to meet and connect with our councillors, campaign team, and spend time with fellow members and supporters.
A casual evening for like-minded Lib Dems and supporters to put the world to rights and hear what is going on locally.
Join Olly Glover and the local Liberal Democrats in celebrating two years since being elected as the MP for Didcot and Wantage at our yearly summer BBQ.
Vegan and vegetarian options will be available. Please reach out to Ed Reynolds or Sam Wilson for further guidance on dietary requirements.
Join us for our Summer Thank You BBQ as we celebrate and thank everyone who has helped over the past year. Whether you've delivered leaflets, volunteered, donated, stood as a candidate, supported campaigns, or cheered us on from the sidelines, we'd love to see you there.
Come along for a relaxed afternoon of good food, great company and a chance to catch up with friends from across Cambridgeshire. Barbecue and soft drinks will be provided, and you're welcome to stay for as long as you like.
Everyone is welcome, including partners and families.
Come and join us at our summer party to celebrate another year of Lib Dem success in Wokingham Borough.
Attendance is free, with an option to donate towards our local campaign fund.
Our generous hosts again are our party Chair 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 a BBQ dinner (including vegan options) at about 6pm. This is intended to be a family occasion, so please feel free to bring your children of all ages. 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 to it. There is also now a wildlife pond at the bottom of the garden – this is fenced, but not entirely secure, so care needs to be taken there too)
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.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
A Midsummer Celebration
A Midsummer Dream
A Midsummer Lunch
“I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.”
Jenny and Ian Fradgley are again hosting a spectacular annual Summer Garden Party
Tickets cost £22 / person
Join us for our annual gathering at Braunston Marina. Meet with our local councillors and campaigners. We also have a special guest speaker with Calum Miller, Lib Dem MP for Bicester & Woodstock - and foreign affairs spokesperson.
The event is being held at Braunston Marina on the eve of their annual historic boat rally weekend.
The Marina have kindly given us access to their facilities to hold an event at what is a thoroughly interesting location lying at the crossroads of the Grand Union and Oxford canals.
Tickets are:
and includes a choice of pizza provided by Santina's wood fired pizzas (see below).
The event will be held in a large marquee so hopefully allow for any changeable weather.
For transport from Northampton and the surrounding area – please contact James Tarry jamesrtarry@gmail.com for details.
Thank You Party – Davenport & Cale Green
You helped us make history. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our volunteers and supporters, we won Davenport & Cale Green for the Liberal Democrats and took majority control of Stockport Council.
None of it would have been possible without you. Every door knocked, every leaflet delivered, and every conversation on the doorstep made a real difference to Alice's campaign and to the result we achieved on election night. Together, we turned Davenport & Cale Green Lib Dem and helped deliver a historic majority on Stockport Council.
Now it's time to celebrate! Join Alice and the rest of the campaign team for a Thank You Party where we can raise a glass together and reflect on everything we achieved.
Date: Wednesday 24th June
Time: 7pm onwards
Venue: Stockport Cricket Club, Beech Road, Cale Green
Buffet provided
We hope to see you there!
Join Lord Mark Pack, the former President of the Liberal Democrats for Pizza and Politics.
Mark was a significant contributor to our success as a party in the 2024 General Election and now serves on the Federal Communications and Elections Committee (FCEC) where he oversees national campaigns strategy.
Join the Watford Liberal Democrats for a social event with Pizza as we gear up to the new unitary authority elections and for the 2029 General Election.
Money Mania: Liquidity, Leverage and Lunacy. The exploration of money.
Led by Oliver Farley and Bob Wheatcroft
- Bob's professional career was as a tax advisor.
- Oliver's professional career was as a merchant banker.
Both have kept a keen interest in UK and world money affairs.
This will be an entertaining evening of their observations and opinions.
Summer is almost upon us, and after all the hard work over the past year for the local elections, Richmond Park’s Lib Dem MP, Sarah Olney, is coming to help us celebrate our effort.
The party is very kindly hosted by the family of James Wilson.
The £5 covers the costs of food and drink.
You can make an additional donation if you wish.
Please RSVP by Wednesday 24 June so that we have an idea of numbers for catering purposes.
Our monthly coffee morning for June. Join us for a coffee and a chat!
Tickets:
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.
Time to relax and meet up with old friends and new. There will be delicious food and drinks and hopefully the sun will shine so that we can enjoy the lovely garden.
There’ll be a fabulous Lib Dem Raffle to refresh our campaign funds – tickets £1 each.
This is a free event for members and their family butfor catering purposes please sign RSVP here.
Buses 122, 171, 172, P4 and P12 stop nearby. Honor Oak Station is a 10 minute walk and you can park in in this part of Brockley Rise.
Join Olly Glover MP, President of LDER, and the team behind the Let's Fix Politics campaign for an discussion on why we need to fix politics to fix the country - and how yuo can help build momentum for real change - not just for the country but also within the party.
We'll hear from Olly (including a Q&A), and you will get a confidential "behind the scenes" update on the campaign from LDER organisers.
There will also be an opportunity for you contribute directly to our social media efforts - and we will be keen to hear your feedback and thoughts as well.
All proceeds from the ticket sales will go towards funding the campaign.
The venue is fully accessible. For concessions or any other questions please contact libdemsforelectoralreform@gmail.com
The event will be hosted by Donna Harris and highlight how the justice system isn't working for victims of domestic violence, the Government's threat to trial by jury and difficulty in access legal aid.
Follow Ben on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BenMaguireMP
Follow Ben on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ben4nc
Join us and socialise with like minded Lib Dems and chat politics.
Whether you've been campaigning for years or if you're interested in getting involved, we'd love to see you there!
We're a friendly bunch and will make you feel welcome.
Please register so we know how much space to book - then come along, get yourself a drink, and join in!
Thanks to Wilf Hardy for organising this event.
Any questions please email
membership.hart.lib.dems@gmail.com
Ymunwch â Dave a'r tîm am sesiwn gyflym, llawn egni o guro drysau ar draws ward Tudno. Rydym yn siarad â thrigolion lleol am y materion sydd bwysicaf iddynt cyn y diwrnod pleidleisio ar Fehefin 18fed. P'un a ydych chi'n ymgyrchydd profiadol neu'n gwbl newydd i hyn, byddwn yn eich paru ag aelod profiadol o'r tîm. Mae gennym ni daflenni hefyd! Mae pob sgwrs yn dod â Dave un cam yn nes at ennill dros Tudno!
Join Dave and the team for a quick, high-energy door-knocking session across the Tudno ward. We are talking to local residents about the issues that matter most to them ahead of the polling day on June 18th. Whether you are a seasoned campaigner or completely new to this, we’ll pair you up with an experienced team member. We have leafletting too! Every conversation gets Dave one step closer to winning for Tudno!
Cyswllt/ Contact: Leena Sarah Farhat - 07452717715
Ymunwch â Dave a'r tîm am sesiwn gyflym, llawn egni o guro drysau ar draws ward Tudno. Rydym yn siarad â thrigolion lleol am y materion sydd bwysicaf iddynt cyn y diwrnod pleidleisio ar Fehefin 18fed. P'un a ydych chi'n ymgyrchydd profiadol neu'n gwbl newydd i hyn, byddwn yn eich paru ag aelod profiadol o'r tîm. Mae gennym ni daflenni hefyd! Mae pob sgwrs yn dod â Dave un cam yn nes at ennill dros Tudno!
Join Dave and the team for a quick, high-energy door-knocking session across the Tudno ward. We are talking to local residents about the issues that matter most to them ahead of the polling day on June 18th. Whether you are a seasoned campaigner or completely new to this, we’ll pair you up with an experienced team member. We have leafletting too! Every conversation gets Dave one step closer to winning for Tudno!
Cyswllt/ Contact: Leena Sarah Farhat - 07452717715
Ymunwch â Dave a'r tîm am sesiwn gyflym, llawn egni o guro drysau ar draws ward Tudno. Rydym yn siarad â thrigolion lleol am y materion sydd bwysicaf iddynt cyn y diwrnod pleidleisio ar Fehefin 18fed. P'un a ydych chi'n ymgyrchydd profiadol neu'n gwbl newydd i hyn, byddwn yn eich paru ag aelod profiadol o'r tîm. Mae gennym ni daflenni hefyd! Mae pob sgwrs yn dod â Dave un cam yn nes at ennill dros Tudno!
Join Dave and the team for a quick, high-energy door-knocking session across the Tudno ward. We are talking to local residents about the issues that matter most to them ahead of the polling day on June 18th. Whether you are a seasoned campaigner or completely new to this, we’ll pair you up with an experienced team member. We have leafletting too! Every conversation gets Dave one step closer to winning for Tudno!
Cyswllt/ Contact: Leena Sarah Farhat - 07452717715
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:
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!
Test
Join us for a fun evening with quiz questions set by Cllr Josy Thompson and Ian. There will be a choice of chilli or veggie chilli served on the night and included in the price. Please bring your own drinks. All are welcome and proceeds will go to Lib Dem local party funds.
Ten Years Since Brexit: What Have We Learned?
A decade on from one of the most significant political decisions in modern UK history, we’re hosting an open event in Nottingham City Centre to explore its impact.
Hear from Dr Phil Bennion, former Libdem MEP, who will share insights from inside European politics and reflect on how the last ten years have shaped communities, policy, and public life.
Please note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible and the meeting room is upstairs.
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:
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.
Our Summer Conference bringing members together from Crewe to Carlisle.
Held at Denton Golf Club, and followed by an evening Regional Dinner.
Denton Golf Club is just off J24 of the M60 with ample car parking, or on a direct bus route from Manchester Piccadilly train station.
Tickets are on sale now, with reduced rates for early bookings.
Guest speakers include Victoria Collins MP and James Macleary MP.
Dinner Menu Notes
The Beef, Chicken and Vegan options are served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, red cabbage, stuffing,
cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Options in booking form are:
- Topside Beef (or GF alternative)
- Chicken Supreme (or GF alternative)
- Vegan Wellington (With vegan gravy - note does not include Yorkshire pudding or cauliflower cheese)
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:
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!
WHY SO MANY HOUSES?
PUBLIC MEETING
with Gideon Amos MP and a panel of experts.
17th July at 7.00pm at CICCIC, Memorial Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF.
(FREE entry.)
· Where are new house building projects planned in Taunton and Wellington?
· What type of properties will be built?
· Will these houses be affordable?
· What proportion will be available for secure rental at reasonable rents?
· How will our environment be affected?
· Will our roads and transport links be able to cope?
· What about extra provision of new schools and medical centres?
This Public Meeting is your opportunity to raise the questions which most concern you about current plans for local house building with a panel of experts including:
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:
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!
Max invites constituents who have contacted him about their FirstPort properties to a meeting to discuss any concerns they may have.
Please note that pre-booking is essential and entry will be by ticket only.
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:
Alternatively, contact Tim or Gary directly by email or phone. If you call and don't get through, please do leave a message and we'll call you back!
As part of their commitment to listening to and working with local residents, Peter Gane, Jon Renshaw and Roger West, Lib Dem Town Councillors for Cheriton West, hold regular drop-in advice surgeries in the ward each month.
No need for an appointment - just turn up to discuss any issue you would like our help with. If you'd prefer to speak to Peter Jon or Roger one-to-one then please contact them directly and we can set up a personal meeting with you.
The surgeries are held:
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:
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:
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.
Female subordination. Sexist 'modesty' codes. Violence against women. These are forms of misogyny we would expect charities to try to combat. Yet as the National Secular Society's ground-breaking report "Mission and Misogyny" reveals, too many charities are promoting these ideas – all under the cloak of 'advancing religion'.
Report author Megan Manson will explain how religious fundamentalists are exploiting our charity sector to promote regressive and harmful ideas about women. Her presentation will summarise the report's findings, and include video clips from sermons revealing how religious charities have used the cover of 'the advancement of religion' to promote or condone misogyny.
Megan Manson is head of campaigns at the NSS. She previously worked for the Japanese government promoting cultural exchange and language learning. She has long been active in local interfaith initiatives.