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

Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems AGM

  • 02 Dec 2025
  • 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm

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

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

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

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

  • 13 Dec 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

Hertfordshire Conference

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 9.45 am - 3.00 pm
  • High Oaks
    St Albans
    AL3 6DR

We’d love for you to join us at our Hertfordshire Conference! Come hear from our fantastic guest speakers including Peter Taylor Mayor of Watford, Victoria Collins MP, Herts Council Leader Steve Jarvis, and East of England Regional Chair Chris White OBE - who will share their insights and campaign know-how. 

It’s a great chance to learn new skills, meet other Lib Dem members from across the county, and get inspired as we work together to win upcoming elections. Whether you’re new to campaigning or a seasoned volunteer, this is a great opportunity to learn from each other and gain momentum for the year ahead. We can’t wait to see you there!

Tudor Action Day - final weekend with Gareth Roberts

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • Tudor Arms
    Watford
    UK
    WD24 7TQ

It’s the final weekend of the Tudor by-election - this weekend we’re joined by Gareth Roberts who is a Member of the London Assembly & the Young Liberals

Help get candidate Callum Robertson elected to Watford Council on December 4th.

Callum is a local teacher who has a strong track record of campaigning in the area.

This is a great opportunity to work to beat Reform in a key seat.

Join us for our big action day for the final weekend of the campaign with a social in the Tudor Arms after!

Cannon Hill action day

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • Junction of Parkway and Cannon Hill Lane
    Morden
    SW20 9HG

Join Merton Lib Dems in the marginal ward of Cannon Hill. All three main parties will be contesting this ward which has one Lib Dem councillor and 2 Conservatives - including their leader.

Day of door knocking and delivery.

Meet at the junction of Parkway and Cannon Hill Lane, SW20 9HG at 10am on Saturday 29th December. 

Plenty of parking on Parkway, SW20 9HG, or travel by bus - 413 or 163 alight on Grand Drive and 8 mins walk.

We shall be having lunch from 12.30-1.30pm at Costa at Wimbledon Chase. For the afternoon session meet at 1.30pm at Costa, Wimbledon Chase, Kingston Road, SW20 8JX.

St Helier Action Day

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 384 Middleton Rd
    Carshalton SM5 1HP

Join us for the St Helier Action Day! This is an area where both Reform and the Tories are active.

In the recent by-election we came just six votes short of winning so St Helier West will be a key target but a hard-fought one.

We need all the support we can get, so please come along, even if you can only spare an hour. Every bit of help makes a difference!

Clearing the delivery backlog and canvassing will be the main priorities.

Kingston Gate Action Day

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 20 Park Rd
    Kingston upon Thames
    KT2 6BE

Sunbury Councillor Surgery

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
  • 41-44 The Parade
    Staines Road West
    Sunbury-on-Thames
    TW16 7AB

Muswell Hill Action Day

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 10.30 am - 2.00 pm
  • 316 Park Road
    London
    N8 8LA

Join us on Saturday 29 November for our next Action Day where we will be doing doorstep canvassing and leaflet deliveries, as well as the usual political chit chats amongst fellow attendees.

  • Date: Saturday 29 November
  • Time: Meeting at 10.30am, but you can join us out at any point (likely finish around 2pm).
  • Location: Time2Chill Cafe, Junction of Park Road, Priory Road and Muswell Hill
  • Primary Contact: Tony Powell (07802 608535). If arriving later than 10.30am please call for our latest location in the nearby area

Bangor-is-y-Coed action Day

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
  • Station Road
    Bangor-is-y-Coed
    Wrexham
    Wales
    LL13 0BU

On Saturday November 29th, the Fflint Wrecsam team will be rounding off November with a return visit to Bangor for leaflet delivery and canvasssing round the village.

We'll be meeting on Station Road,  outside The Buck pub (opposite the church).  If you can spare a few hours, we'd love to see you.

Contact Tim Sly 07969 846882

Hounslow Action Day - Hounslow South

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 11.30 am - 4.00 pm
  • Hall Road
    Isleworth
    TW7 7PA

Join is for an Action Day in Hounslow South with our candidates Miruna, Krishna and Syed!

Door knocking and leaflet delivery - start 11.30 at the intersection of Warton Road, Hall Road and Heath Road.

If you are unable to join us at that time, drop us a line on info@hounslowlibdems.org.uk and we can arrange meeting you at the time that works for you. 


Castle Canvassing

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 12.30 pm - 3.00 pm
  • 11 Sherlock Road
    Cambridge
    CB3 0HR

On Saturday at 12:30pm we will be out canvassing in Castle Ward. Can you help our for an hour or so?

 

🕤 Saturday 29th November, 12:30pm - 3pm (join for as long as you can) 

 

📍11 Sherlock Road, CB3 0HR

 

📞 Contact: Rory Clark 01842 890876

Chorleywood Action Afternoon

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
  • Lower Road
    Chorleywood
    WD3 5LB

Come and join us on our Action Afternoon this Saturday, at 13:30PM.
It’ll be a great chance to catch up with the team and get some solid canvassing done!
Hope to see you there!

List number: in the WhatsApp Group description

Annual General Meeting

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
  • The Parade
    Marlborough
    UK
    SN8 1NE

East Wiltshire Liberal Democrats 

Annual General Meeting

Guest speaker: Brian Mathew MP

29 November 2026

All members and supporters welcome

Coffee, Cake & Politics

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
  • Wallgate
    Wigan
    WN1 1BE

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

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

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


Annual Meal with Guest Speaker Carl Cashman

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 6.00 pm - 11.30 pm
  • 5 Saint John's Green
    Colchester
    CO2 7EZ

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

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

Payment Details:

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

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

Menu: 

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

Starters:

- Baked Breaded Goats Cheese with Chilli Jam

- Parmesan Chicken Goujons with Red Pesto Mayonnaise

- Prawn Cocktail with Brown Bread and Butter

Mains:

- Roast Turkey with Traditional Trimmings

- Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and Gravy

- Beetroot Butternut Squash Wellington

Desserts:

- Triple Chocolate Brownie

- Coconut Cream Filled Meringue with Exotic Fruits and Mango Coulis

- Warm Cherry Bakewell and Custard

Lambeth Lib Dems Winter Ceilidh

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
  • 1 Vauxhall Grove
    London
    SW8 1TD

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

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

Quiz & Chips Night

  • 29 Nov 2025
  • 7.30 pm - 10.00 pm
  • Drayton Avenue
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    CV37 9PB

Hold The Front Page


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

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

North Bermondsey Lib Dems Action Day

  • 30 Nov 2025
  • 10.30 am - 3.00 pm
  • 4-5 Gataker Street
    London
    SE16 2EN

Join Francesco, Rachel and Patrickson on the Lib Dem campaign in North Bermondsey on Sunday 30th November.

We've got a great chance next year to elect three great Lib Dem councillors but they need your help to make it happen.

We'll be speaking to residents across the ward, stuffing envelopes and delivering our latest campaign leaflet. It's a great way for you to get involved and truly makes a huge difference.

Whether you're a seasoned campaigner, or new to local politics, everyone is welcome.

Whether you can show up for the whole day or just an hour, there will always be things to do.

Petersfield Action Day

  • 30 Nov 2025
  • 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
  • Clarendon Road
    Cambridge
    CB2

Join team Petersfield this Sunday for our next Action Day. Both Labour and the Greens are putting a lot of effort into this Ward ahead of next May's local election and we have heard rumours of two seats being up next year due to a possible by-election.

Starting at 11am from the Junction of Clarendon Road and Brooklands Avenue - with lunch at the Salisbury Arms at 12:45pm before continuing in the afternoon

Ouseburn Action Day

  • 30 Nov 2025
  • 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
  • 157 Stratford Road
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    NE6 5As

Join us on our Ouseburn Action Day!

Meet at 1.30pm on Sunday 30 November at 157 Stratford Road, NE6 5AS.

There will be both delivery and canvassing rounds to do. 

Liberal Perspective - Islamophobia

  • 01 Dec 2025
  • 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
  • 271-273 The Broadway
    London
    SW19 1SD

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

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

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

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

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

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



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