Local Events

Come and join our virtual debate on the situation in Ukraine 

Come and join us deliver FOCUS LEAFLETS in Rayners Lane 

The pub drinks continue on time and on schedule at the Jack Horner, 1st Thursday of the month.   Hopefully see lots of you there! 

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.

On Thursday 6th March, Sanjay and

Kamal, (great Helen and Lib Dem supporters) are letting us take over their

entire Dastaan restaurant to enjoy a great night of top class Indian cuisine.

Even

if you haven’t yet visited, you’ve probably heard of this outstanding venue in

our constituency. It’s earned the Michelin BIB Gourmand 2024, is rated top in

the UK by Square Meal, consistently rated 4.7 in Google reviews and has won the

Epsom and Ewell Business Excellence Award in the Food & Hospitality

category. We will enjoy the following fantastic ‘Party’ menu:

STARTERS

Chicken Lollipop Spicy chicken wings pulled away from

the bone, served with our Spicy Chilli Garlic Chutney.

Mix Veg Bhajiya (V) Combination of seasonal Veg

(Currently Kale, Potato and Spinach) bided with gram flour and spices with Mint

Tamarind Chutney.

Chicken Tikka Succulent Chicken breast marinated

in a Classic combination of spices served with a Cucumber and Tomato Kuchumber.

MAINS

Butter Chicken - A firm classic in all Indian

restaurants; made with Tandoori Chicken chef uses a Tomato and Cashew gravy

finished with Khoya, fresh ginger, green chillies and coriander

Aubergine Masala - Baby Aubergines served with a

tomato and onion base gravy with Pickling Spices; leaving a spicy, sweet, sour

and rich dish.

Dal Tadka - Mixed Lentils with chilli and garlic ‘Tadka’.

Rice & Naan

DESSERT

Gulab Jamun - A very classic Indian sweet, best

described like Indian Doughnuts or dumplings soaked in ‘Sugar syrup’. Made

using milk solids and wheat flour, fried and then soaked in sugar syrup.

There’s NO need to make any menu choices before arrival –

all dishes will be available to everybody on the night!

AND, IF THIS ISN’T

ENOUGH, the menu will be topped off by a GUEST SPEAKER, Will

Forster,

the first Liberal Democrat MP for

Woking.

Between May 2022 and July 2024, Will worked as

Lib Dem Campaign Manager for the South East. He’s been a local Woking councillor since 2009 and

is a former Mayor. He recently became Deputy Leader of Woking Borough Council

where he’s played a leading role tackling the financial crisis left by the

former Conservative council. Will is extremely well qualified to shed some

light on what is really going on behind the local government reorganisation

scene.

EVERYBODY is

welcome, not just Lib Dem members, so please feel free to invite friends and

family. Book quickly as capacity is limited to 55 lucky people!

TIME: 7.00pm for 7.30pm

Join other members and Lord (Chris) Fox to discuss the current international outlook and related political matters.

Chris Fox is Liberal Democrat Business and Industry Spokesperson in the house of Lords and is also a member of the House of Lords International Agreements Committee which scrutinises international treaties.

Last year he became a member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.

His political activity includes serving as a councillor in Hounslow in the 1990s and as Liberal Democrats Chief Executive when the Liberal Democrat entered government in 2010. 

Chris was brought up in rural Herefordshire and gained a chemistry degree from Imperial College, London, graduating in 1980. Before becoming a lord in 2014, he had a long career in the petroleum, nuclear, food, defence, automotive and aerospace sectors. He served on the executive committees of two FTSE 100 companies. He is an executive member of the British American Parliamentary Group and a vice President of the German British Chamber of industry and Commerce.

Entrance is £5. There will also probably be a raffle.

Please come and join fellow Liberal minded residents for a drink and a chat at the Coach & Horses, Winchester St, Salisbury.

An opportunity to meet the East Wilts Lib Dem team, to ask questions and enjoy a relaxed and informal evening of political discussion in the lovely Green Dragon.

Pizza & Politics – join us for our first social of the year!

Kick off the year with great company, engaging political discussion, and, of course, pizza! Join us for Pizza & Politics on Friday 7th March from 7pm at Platform One, Romiley.

This relaxed social event is a fantastic opportunity to chat and mingle while taking part in a Q&A with Lisa, covering the latest in local and national politics, as well as her first seven months representing us in Westminster.

Whether you have burning questions or just fancy a lively discussion over a slice, we’d love to see you there!

Event Details:

Date: Friday 7th March
Time: 7pm
Location: Platform One, Romiley
Price: £10 per person

• Pizza provided
• Drinks available from the bar (at your own cost)

With limited time to go, please RSVP via the link below!

Any questions?

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

Join us for a sumptuous Indian Buffet with informal political discussion on devolution and what it means for you!

Keynote speaker: Alison Bennett MP

Bottle Raffle and Bring your own drinks

Menu:

• Chicken Tikka Wraps with Onion Bhaji, Baby Spinach and Minted Yogurt
  
• Mini Naan filled with Coriander and Roasted Vegetables
  
• Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Onion Riata
  
• Vegetable Pakora with Mango Chutney
  
• Panko Breaded King Prawns with a sweet chilli dip
  
• Onion Bhajis with Mango Chutney
  
• Vegetable Samosas
  
• Mini Poppadum 
  

Get ready for a fantastic evening of skittles, pub games, and friendly competition! We'll kick off with representative teams from the four branches of the Chippenham Constituency battling it out, followed by an exciting ‘killer’ knockout game—with prizes to be won! 

Other classic pub games like Darts and Jenga will also be available to enjoy throughout the night.

Bring Your Own Food & Drinks – to share!

Tickets:

• £10 in advance OR
• £12 cash on the night

Come along, support your branch team, and if you’d like to play.

See you there for an evening of fun, games, and great company!

Join us for a pint of a beverage of your choice and chit chat with friendly liberal faces from the Reading Lib Dems. Whether you care deeply about beer, politics or anything in between - come along and meet other friendly Redingsians.

Join us for our monthly Pint and Politics for a drink and a chat about the issues of the day!  All members, supporters and likeminded friends welcome.

MIKE MARTIN MP FOR TUNBRIDGE WELL AT STAG SEVENOAKS.

BRITAIN AND EUROPEAN SECURITY

Mike Martin, The first Liberal Democrat MP in Kent, recently at the Munich European Security Conference, will join us at 8pm, Stag Footlights Bar, Sevenoaks. 

Since winning Tunbridge Wells in July, Mike has been a leading opinion former on the changing security and defence choices for Britain and Europe. He’s a member of the Parliamentary Defence Select Committee, and the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy.  At the same time he’s championing all the local issues in Tunbridge Wells that we fight for here in Sevenoaks

His views on how we keep Britain and Europe safe are shaping the conversation. It’s not just about money! Come and put your questions  - 8PM to 10PM.

Try your luck and join us for an evening of bingo, tombola and good company! 

Tickets include your bingo card.

Children are welcome! If they won’t be playing bingo, no ticket is necessary. Please note that the venue is up a short flight of stairs, and there is no elevator available.

The Twitton Curry and Quiz night is back! The coveted Steve Topol Trophy is just waiting to be claimed for another year!

Plus, our own Gareth Roberts is back by popular demand as Quizmaster Extraordinaire. 

The ticket price includes a delicious curry dinner from local favourite Spice Up. There is also a cash bar and a raffle!

If you are joining us, please email Ellen Purton to let her know:
- the name of your ward
- if there is a particular table you'd like to join
- if you want a vegetarian meal yes/no
- if there are any dietary or access needs we should know

Thank you! We look forward to a fun evening with you!

Rutland & South Lincolnshire Liberal Democrats Dinner

Choice of 2 or 3 courses

MP Charlotte Cane will give the after dinner speech

Open to members, supporters and freinds 

Join at the Albany Hotel for a Cardiff Lib Dem skittles party. Whether you are an experienced player or someone who has never played before, please sign up for this fun packed evening.

We were all excited to get our two Liberal Democrat

candidates elected as Members of Parliament last year. Helen Maguire and Chris

Coghlan have had a whirlwind introduction to life at Westminster, and to the

responsibilities of a constituency MP.

But what are they doing for us, now, at local and

national level?

Getting elected was almost the easiest part - even now,

work must be done to ensure they remain at the next election, so what can we do

for them?

This is a chance for those who support Helen and Chris to

hear what their hard work has enabled and to be inspired to help them keep on

working for us into the future.

The main event will be a hosted informal discussion with

them, covering such topics as their initial experiences, insights, personal

crusades and the challenges they face.

The evening begins at 7:30 in the clubroom of the Green

Room Theatre, where we will serve drinks and our delicious canapés (first drink

free). We will then move into the auditorium for the discussion.

This year there will - controversially - be no local

elections (except one District by-election on that very day) but Stephen

Cooksey will follow with a brief update on the successes and challenges at Mole

Valley District Council.

So come and join us to inspired, informed and

entertained! Tickets in advance cost just £11 (including booking fee) and you

can even buy your raffle tickets when you book.

Come and join us for a Lib Dem curry night in the Castle Tandoori in Chirk.

Thank you for registering for the Welsh Liberal Democrats Spring Conference 2025.

Registration is open to members of the Liberal Democrats.

Party members who are under 18, full-time students or on benefits are eligible for a discounted concession rate. Please scroll for the appropriate category of registration for you.

Please note that registrations are non-refundable. We do however allow member registrations to be transferred to another member until a week before the Conference. Please email conference@libdems.wales by Friday 28th March to request a transfer.

Members of the general public and those representing organisations can register here.

The Conference Dinner will be taking place on the evening of Saturday 5th April. Tickets for the dinner are available at the very bottom.

If you are representing the press or media, or are a member of party, Senedd or Westminster staff please contact conference@libdems.wales for registration details.

*Exclusive event for women in Richmond*

Celebrating Richmond's strong tradition of female political representation, Sarah Olney MP will be joined by Baroness Susan Kramer to reflect upon the changing status of women within Westminster over the last quarter of a century and how it reflects changes in the wider world.

The event will be held at Asgill House, Sir Robert Taylor's Grade I listed architectural gem on the Thames at Richmond, by the kind permission of The Asgill House Trust.

Starting at 7.30am, we will be serving tea, coffee and pastries and expected to be finished by 9am.

Join the local Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and Merton Liberal Democrats at an Iftar dinner on Friday7th March 2025.

The event is kindly hosted by the Baitul Futuh mosque.

Note times are TBC

5.00pm to observe prayers

6.30pm for dinner

Afterwards hear from Liberal Democrats including local MP Paul Kohler.

Book your free tickets now!

International Women’s Day event

Date: Friday 7th March 2025

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Venue: The Restaurant, Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, St Albans, AL3 4HE

We are excited to invite you to We Rise to celebrate International Women's Day where Daisy Cooper, MP will interview three incredible women who have risen in the face of overwhelming adversity. The panellists will share their personal stories resulting in active hope and celebration.

·  Elmaz Asan – A TV presenter, journalist and visiting research fellow at Cambridge, Elmaz has published about the historical narratives of Crimea and continues to advocate for justice, freedom and Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

·  Iman Khoulani – After witnessing incomprehensible war and conflict in Syria and Lebanon, Iman and her family were supported by Herts Welcomes Refugees and settled in St Albans in 2017.

·  Jojo Godfrey – Jojo is passionate about supporting vulnerable groups having had experience as an Addiction Psychologist working at The Priory. Jojo holds positions within the Hertfordshire Constabulary Race Inclusion Board, Faith and Culture Enterprise and Active Lifestyles.

Why not make an evening of it and book a table for dinner before the event begins?  The management of Ye Olde Fighting Cocks will be happy to receive your meal bookings directly.  Just let them know that you are staying for the IWD event.

This event is open to everybody.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Join Oli and key party members, including some of our local MPs and Council leaders to hear about the key issues for this campaign and play your part in shaping a brighter, fairer, and greener future.

Includes the chance to ask questions of Oli and our guests, as well as the chance to meet other members, supporters and residents from across the wider WECA area - including Bath, South Gloucestershire and Bristol.

Vegetarian snacks will be provided, while teas, coffees and drinks are available from the venue.

If you fancy making a real difference, you'll be able to donate to Oli's campaign to help boost our reach - or, stick around for the afternoon to help Bristol Lib Dems campaign in and around the Harbourside area.

Agenda (provisional)
11am - 11.15am - arrival
11.15am - 12.00pm - guest speakers
12.00pm - 12.30pm - Q&A with Oli
12.30pm - 1pm - lunch and networking
2pm onwards - Action Day around Bristol Harbourside

Getting to The Louisiana
We do encourage attendees to take public transport or share lifts if possible.

Venue: The Louisiana, Wapping Road, Bristol (behind the M Shed)

By train, it's approximately 15 minutes walk from Bristol Temple Meads or catch the m2 bus.

By bus, it's close to the m2 bus route, or a 10 minute walk from The Centre.

Park & Ride options are available to Bristol City Centre.

Or by car, park at the Millenium Square Car Park - a 10 min walk. Or other smaller car parks are available in the area - see map.

Accessibility
Ramp access to the ground floor for the event, but no accessible toilet facilities on-site (nearest is M Shed, 250m).

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 12-2pm 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 meet Michele.

Your local councillors are here to help you with any issues that you

might be having. Michele will do her best to be of assistance where she can, or

at least help point you in the right direction.

CHOICES,

CHALLENGES AND CHANGE: 

International

Women’s Day in Chesham - Saturday 8th March, 2pm (for 2:30) to 4:30pm

Come along

and meet women from a range of international backgrounds who will share their education

and career choices and challenges. If you are starting out on a first career,

planning a new one or interested in the insights shared by our speakers, this free

community event is perfect for you.

Our

speakers are successful local women in business and education with

international careers and fascinating stories to tell. Teachers from Sri Lankan and Ukrainian backgrounds will illustrate how they have met challenges in the evolution of career choices. After a tea break a coach and coaching skills trainer will guide discussion on decision-making, change and much more.

You will

have the chance to raise questions and explore issues that women and girls

frequently face in pursuing their goals. Find out how and why we make key  (and often difficult) decisions, and achieve

the changes needed to make the most of opportunities.

We are

meeting at the White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, on Saturday 8th

March. Come at any time from 2pm (for presentations and discussion from 2:30 to 4:30pm) and be inspired!

Refreshments will be free. The bar lounge and lecture room are wheelchair accessible and free parking is available. Reserving a place is recommended but not essential.

Hosted by

Rachel Dineley, Diversity Officer of Chesham & Amersham Liberal Democrats,

everyone is welcome, whether pursuing a career or intrigued to learn more. To

be sure of your place, book a free ticket now.

Our next action day will be taking place in Surrey Docks, a ward where we currently have three fantastic Liberal Democrat councillors. Kicking off at 2pm at the Docklands Settlement Community Centre, you can join the team there to help speak to people on the doorstep about the issues that most concern them.

It is easily reachable using either the C10 or 381 bus routes. Why not join for an afternoon of sunny canvassing? Adam Hood is your contact on 07412 598254.

International Women's Day Movie Night

Join us for a special movie night celebrating International Women's Day!

 Let's come together to enjoy Suffragette, an inspiring film highlighting the Suffragette movement in the UK,  starring Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep, Helena Bonham Carter, and an all-star cast.

• Date: March 9, 2025 
• Time: 4:30PM Doors open at 4:15 
• Location: Community Association of West Hampstead, 17 Dornfell Road, NW6 1QN

Event Highlights:

• Movie Screening: We'll be showing a film that celebrates women's empowerment and achievements in the UK

• Popcorn & Snacks: Enjoy complimentary popcorn and a variety of snacks and refreshments. 

• Discussion & Networking: After the movie, stay for a discussion and networking session to share your thoughts and connect with others.

RSVP: Please let us know if you can make it by March 1, 2025. You can RSVP by emailing annmarieuhl2013@gmail.com, or by signing up here on Eventcube.

Let's celebrate the incredible contributions of women and enjoy a night of entertainment and inspiration. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for informal chat with like-minded people on Monday 10th March 2025 from 18:30 to 21:00 at The Orchard on Archer’s Way. Meet your councillors to find out what they are working on and hoping to achieve. Bring your questions and join the conversation!

If an evening get-together doesn’t work for you, give Sam Covington a call on 07754 162 745 and we’ll see what we can arrange for something during the day – perhaps a get-together over coffee?

Looking forward to meeting you!

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.

? Lorna Dupré’s Mayoral Campaign Launch Rally ?

? Saturday 15th March

? Trumpington Park & Ride, Cambridge

⏰ 10:30 AM

Join us as we officially launch Lorna Dupré’s campaign to become the next Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough!

Lorna will be joined by our local Liberal Democrat MPs and campaigners as we kick off the fight for real change across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. With the election fast approaching, this is our chance to come together, show our support, and build momentum for a winning campaign!

After the rally, we’ll be heading out for a big day of action, campaigning across Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, St Neots, and Mid Cambridgeshire. Whether you’re a seasoned campaigner or new to getting involved, we’d love to have you with us!

? Let’s make history together – see you there! ?

Join the Orpington Team for our action day - meet at 2 p.m. work until 4 p.m. and meet at the Liberal Club at 4 for a relaxing refreshment. 

North and South Richmond Branch Event

Women in Iran have heroically stood up for their rights, and we would like to share their stories at our next Branch Meeting.

Please feel free to invite guests but we would be grateful if you could let us know whether you are coming and the names of your guests by emailing us. 

We therefore warmly invite you to an evening of storytelling in Richmond, where members of our local Iranian community will share their personal journeys and the compelling narratives of Iranian women. Together, we will delve into Iran's rich history and explore the transformative impact of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement. This isn't a tale of struggle, but a celebration of courage, resilience, and the unique ways these women defy oppression through art, civil disobedience, and unity. We'll also discuss how we, as a community, can offer our support. 

Please join us for this intimate gathering, where every voice matters. 

Come and meet your local

councillors. 

We are here to help you with any issues that you might be having. We

will do our best to be of assistance where we can, or at least help point you

in the right direction.

Our monthly Pizza & Politics events are a chance for our local members to get together socially and to discuss issues that matter to people across Lambeth. 

Our next Pizza and Politics will include the launch of a new meeting for young people running 5:30-6:30pm prior to the main session at 7pm at the Bread and Roses.  This is the first in an ongoing campaign to better engage young people in Lambeth, if you're under 30 we'd love to see you there for some pre-pizza pudding and soft drinks! ?

All welcome from 7pm, where we will hear from a speaker about the expansion of Heathrow Airport. Do make sure to RSVP early if you're planning on coming so we have a good sense of numbers. 

We are delighted to announce our Spring Conference 2025 will be held on 4th/5th April at Eden Court, Inverness!

All members welcome to attend this meeting with speech and Q&A for Council Leader Ann-Marie Barker on the impact of unitary authorities on Woking. 

On Tuesday 11th March (7.30-9.00 pm), Mark Elliott, Councillor for Lansdown ward and Cabinet Member for Resources, will outline the Council's approved budget for the coming financial year. 

He will explain how council budgets are structured in general, and how this year's careful, balanced budget, protects the most vulnerable in our communities and tries to mitigate against the huge unpredictability and uncertainty we face, while at the same time manages, despite the prevailing uncertainty, to make some important moves in meeting our manifesto commitments.

As well as understanding the specifics, this is an excellent opportunity to find out more about how local government raises and spends money, and to get answers to specific questions you may have. 

Mark has a great ability to make this subject clear and engaging, so do sign up for this zoom event as soon as possible.

Mark Elliott, Councillor for Lansdown ward and Cabinet Member for Resources, will outline the Council's approved budget for the coming financial year. 

He will explain how council budgets are structured in general, and how this year's careful, balanced budget, protects the most vulnerable in our communities and tries to mitigate against the huge unpredictability and uncertainty we face, while at the same time manages, despite the prevailing uncertainty, to make some important moves in meeting our manifesto commitments.

As well as understanding the specifics, this is an excellent opportunity to find out more about how local government raises and spends money, and to get answers to specific questions you may have. 

Mark has a great ability to make this subject clear and engaging, so do sign up for this Zoom event as soon as possible.

Sign up today and we will email a Zoom link to you nearer the time.

Come and join our virtual debate on the situation in Ukraine 

Join us for London Phone Bank. We’ll be calling members from around. London to see how they can get more involved. All welcome. It's fun and a chance to speak to our members and voters. 

Please RSVP so we know how many people are coming and so we can send you the Zoom link.