Events and Surgeries

Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats keep in touch all year round through Councillors surgeries that are intended to allow local residents the chance to talk to their Councillor face to face with no appointment: just turn up.

We also run regular social events and meetups across the district. Learn more below!

Lib Dem Events and Surgeries Locally

Sandgate District Councillor Advice Surgery

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!


Liberal Drinks

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.

Cheriton West Town Councillor Advice Surgery

  • 12 Apr 2025
  • 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
  • Somerset Road
    Folkestone
    CT19 4HE

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!


Sandgate District Councillor Advice Surgery

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!


Cheriton West Town Councillor Advice Surgery

  • 10 May 2025
  • 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
  • Somerset Road
    Folkestone
    CT19 4HE

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!


Liberal Drinks

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.

Sandgate District Councillor Advice Surgery

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!


Cheriton West Town Councillor Advice Surgery

  • 14 Jun 2025
  • 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
  • Somerset Road
    Folkestone
    CT19 4HE

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!


Sandgate District Councillor Advice Surgery

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!


Cheriton West Town Councillor Advice Surgery

  • 12 Jul 2025
  • 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
  • Somerset Road
    Folkestone
    CT19 4HE

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!


Lib Dem Events Nationally

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  • 11 Jan 2025
  • 7.00 am - 8.00 am

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.

Grove Green Canvassing

  • 03 Apr 2025
  • 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
  • Huxley Road
    London
    E10 5NA

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

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

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

Angus on 07805 331865.

Scottish Young Liberals Quiz

  • 03 Apr 2025
  • 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
  • 7 Ness Walk
    Inverness
    IV3 5NF

Join us at the Columbia Hotel in Inverness for the Scottish Young Liberals Quiz before conference. Start time is 7pm. Hosted by Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP.

London's April Pub Drinks

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.

Winning the postal vote

  • 03 Apr 2025
  • 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm

More and more people are choosing to vote by post. In this session you can learn all the tips and tricks to running a winning postal vote campaign.

Marlborough Pint and Politics

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.

Salisbury Pint & Politics

  • 03 Apr 2025
  • 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
  • 39 Winchester St
    Salisbury
    SP1 1HG

Pint & Politics is BACK! Thursday, April 3rd, 7:30pm, Coach & Horses, Salisbury. 

Join our brilliant members of the House of Lords, Jane Bonham Carter and Tim Razzall, at a special Pint & Politics evening and discuss how the political landscape has shifted in the last four years, and what the future holds for the next four.

Scottish Liberal Democrats Spring Conference 2025

  • 04 Apr 2025
  • 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
  • Bishops Rd
    Inverness IV3 5SA
    Bishops Rd
    IV3 5SA

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


Whisky Tasting with Alistair Carmichael MP

  • 04 Apr 2025
  • 5.45 pm - 7.15 pm
  • 18 Station Square
    Inverness
    IV1 1LG

Alistair Carmichael MP is a long standing Member of Parliament, representing Orkney and Shetland. Not only does he have a nose for politics, he has a nose for whisky too.

Alistair is bringing The Liberal Democrat Friends of Whisky to Scottish Spring Conference in Inverness on Friday 4 April, 17:45 - 19:15. It will be held in the Magnus room at the Royal Highland Hotel, beside the conference dinner.

Proceeds from the evening will go towards helping David Green win back Caithness, Sutherland and Ross for the Liberal Democrats. You will be treated to five drams from around the constituency (and a raffle, of course!). 

Come along and enjoy a few drams, learn about whisky, have a laugh, and all in the name of helping the Liberal Democrat cause. Spaces are limited, so please book! 


Members only reception with Monica Harding MP

  • 04 Apr 2025
  • 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm

You are invited to a members-only reception with Monica Harding MP

This is a unique opportunity to hear an in person update on what is happening in Parliament and the work of Monica and her team at a local level. Refreshments will be served.

The event will take place in the Esher and Walton constituency, confirmed on receipt of booking. 

For more details email: sarah@elmbrigelibdems.org.uk

Liberal Drinks with the Guildford Lib Dems (Ash)

  • 04 Apr 2025
  • 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
  • 2 Hutton Road
    Ash Vale
    GU12 5HA

Join us in Ash for a beverage of your choice and chat with plenty of friendly faces from the Guildford Lib Dems.

Simply come along and enjoy a social drink and a chat. We promise there will be no speeches and no leaflet delivery! Come along and say hello to our Councillors, campaigners, members and supporters.

A ticket is not required to attend but if you would like to come, please sign up so we have a better idea of numbers.

Spring Quiz - Southampton Liberal Democrats

Southampton Liberal Democrats are happy to announce our Spring quiz:

Starring locally renowned raconteur for hire Andy Beal as our quizmaster.

As usual, there will be high-quality entertainment, including the obvious quiz element, the enthralling and professionally undertaken play your cards right and the obligatory raffle where some truly amazing and dismal prizes will be on offer.

As part of the entrance fee not only will you get entry into the quiz – you will also be fed with some superbly prepared Mac and Cheese. Alcohol will be available to purchase on the evening, too.

Numbers will be limited so book today to ensure disappointment!

For more details, contact Andy Beal (07900 823124).

Welsh Lib Dem Spring Conference 2025: Member Registration

  • 04 Apr 2025
  • 7.30 pm - 3.00 pm
  • Castle Street
    Cardiff
    CF10 1XD

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

Important Information:

  • This registration form is exclusively for members of the Liberal Democrats.

  • Learn more about the new flexible fees model here.

  • Registrations, including those made in error, are non-refundable.

  • Transfers to another party member are allowed until Friday, 28th March 2025. To request a transfer, please email conference@libdems.wales.

Conference Events:

  • Tickets for the Conference Welcome Party and Conference Dinner can be purchased during checkout.

  • Members are welcome to buy additional event tickets for friends and family. Guests do not need to be party members.

Other Registration Options:

  • Stewards: Members interested in volunteering as stewards can find further information here.

  • Staff: Party staff (anywhere within the federal structure), and those working for a Liberal Democrat MS, MP or MSP can apply for staff registration here.

  • Observers: Representatives from organisations and members of the public can register as Conference Observers here.

  • Opportunities: Information on how commercial organisations, charities and party-affiliated groups can engage with the conference is available here.

  • Media: Register for a Press pass here.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference!

Pizza & Politics with Graham Colley

  • 04 Apr 2025
  • 7.30 pm - 10.00 pm
  • The Street
    Guston
    Dover
    CT15 5EU

Come and join us for a relaxed, social evening with other Lib Dem members and supporters and find out more about our distinguished guest speaker Graham Colley.

Graham is a long-time resident of Kent, living and working in Rochester as a solicitor. He is President of the Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association and used to work as a Legal Aid solicitor, so has real experience in dealing with the police, and the issues they face in Kent. 

He was our Liberal Democrat Candidate for the role of Kent Police & Crime Commissioner in May 2024.

Graham has spent a lifetime fighting for human rights, civil liberties and access to justice. He is determined to use the limited police resources in Kent to prevent crime, aid victim support and cut reoffending rates. 

Tickets are £10 a head (in advance), or £12 on the door, and include pizza and dessert, soft drinks/tea/coffee.  You are welcome to bring your own wine/beer.

Contact:  secretary@doverdeallibdems.org.uk for any further details prior to the event or if you have a dietary requirement.


Scottish Liberal Democrats Spring Conference Dinner

Come and join us at the Scottish Liberal Democrats Spring Conference Dinner at the Royal Highland Hotel in Inverness.

Tickets are £55pp for a 3 course meal, 

Speaker - Angus MacDonald MP 

Vegetarian & Vegan options available. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements by emailing: susannah.mcwhirter@scotlibdems.org.uk 


Welsh Spring Conference Welcome Party 2025

  • 04 Apr 2025
  • 7.30 pm - 11.00 pm
  • Castle Street
    Cardiff
    CF10 1XD

Thank you for purchasing tickets for the Welsh Liberal Democrats Spring Conference Welcome Party 2025!

Important Information:

  • This booking form is exclusively for members of the Liberal Democrats to use.

  • Members may buy additional event tickets for friends and family. Guests do not need to be party members.

  • Bookings, including those made in error, are non-refundable.

  • Transfers to another party member are allowed until Friday, 28th March 2025. To request a transfer, please email conference@libdems.wales.

Conference Registration Options:

  • Members: Party members can register here, with more information about the new flexible fees model available here.
  • Stewards: Members interested in volunteering as stewards can find further information here.

  • Staff: Party staff (anywhere within the federal structure), and those working for a Liberal Democrat MS, MP or MSP can apply for staff registration here.

  • Observers: Representatives from organisations and members of the public can register as Conference Observers here.

  • Opportunities: Information on how commercial organisations, charities and party-affiliated groups can engage with the conference is available here.

  • Media: Register for a Press pass here.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference!

Welsh Lib Dem Spring Conference 2025: Press & Media Registration

  • 05 Apr 2025
  • 9.30 am - 3.00 pm
  • Castle Street
    Cardiff
    CF10 1XD

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

Important Information:

  • This booking form is exclusively for members of the press and media. You may be asked to prove your credentials for your registration to be accepted.

Other Registration Options:

  • Members: Party members can register here, with more information about the new flexible fees model available here.
  • Stewards: Members interested in volunteering as stewards can find further information here.

  • Staff: Party staff (anywhere within the federal structure), and those working for a Liberal Democrat MS, MP or MSP can apply for staff registration here.

  • Observers: Representatives from organisations and members of the public can register as Conference Observers here.

  • Opportunities: Information on how commercial organisations, charities and party-affiliated groups can engage with the conference is available here.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference!

Woking Lib Dem Strategy Day

  • 05 Apr 2025
  • 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
  • Wishbone Way,
    Goldworth Park
    Woking
    GU21 3RT

Aims:

  • Inspire and enthuse 
  • Build on skills as campaigners
  • Gather member's views and ideas
  • Increase group cohesion and teamwork

Agenda to include:

  • Introduction by Will Forster, MP with speech and Q&A
  • Ice-breaker game
  • Campaign plan and messaging grid – presentation and workshop
  • Lunch
  • Fundraising update report by Leslie and Mark
  • Guest speaker on Unitary Authorities (TBC)
  • Campaign training workshop


North Bermondsey Action Morning

  • 05 Apr 2025
  • 10.00 am - 12.30 pm
  • Gataker Street
    London
    SE16 2EN

Join North Bermondsey’s Councillors for an action day in what many know as Southwark’s best ward.  Meet at 10am outside Love North Southwark on Gataker Street, SE16 2EN to deliver of our latest survey. 

Bundles will be available for collection until noon. Door-knocking also available for those who prefer to canvass. Lunch at 12:30pm at the Servewell Cafe on West Lane.  Contact Cllr Rachel Bentley on 07808 107170.

Action Day Chelmsford

  • 05 Apr 2025
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • Forest Drive
    Chelmsford
    CM1 2TS

Our MP has stepped down from the City and County Councils (and her ward colleague Graham Pooley has also resigned due to poor health).  It is vital that we hold these seats to protect our majority on Chelmsford Council.  

Come and help at the Action Day - there will be canvassing, delivering and admin.  

Refreshments and cake will be provided.  Also, for a small donation, a light lunch - usually homemade soup.


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