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

Liberal Drinks

  • 04 Oct 2023
  • 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
  • 47-49 Sandgate High St
    Sandgate,
    Folkestone
    CT20 3AH

A regular meet-up on the first Wednesday of every morth 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 Providence Inne is on Sandgate High Street - there is free parking from 6pm at Castle Road Car Park in Sandgate which is two minutes walk away and often on street nearby 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 by Tim at Sandgate Farmers Market in the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AR;
  • 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!

Liberal Tea

  • 18 Oct 2023
  • 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm
  • 32 High Street
    Lydd
    TN29 9AJ

Join Suzanne and the Marsh team for a Liberal Tea in Lydd on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Brew at 32.

A regular meet-up on the third Wednesday of every morth over a brew of your choice for Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!

Simply 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.

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 by Tim at Sandgate Farmers Market in the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AR;
  • 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!

Liberal Drinks

  • 01 Nov 2023
  • 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
  • 47-49 Sandgate High St
    Sandgate,
    Folkestone
    CT20 3AH

A regular meet-up on the first Wednesday of every morth 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 Providence Inne is on Sandgate High Street - there is free parking from 6pm at Castle Road Car Park in Sandgate which is two minutes walk away and often on street nearby 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 by Tim at Sandgate Farmers Market in the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AR;
  • 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!

Liberal Tea

  • 15 Nov 2023
  • 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm
  • 32 High Street
    Lydd
    TN29 9AJ

Join Suzanne and the Marsh team for a Liberal Tea in Lydd on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Brew at 32.

A regular meet-up on the third Wednesday of every morth over a brew of your choice for Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!

Simply 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.

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 by Tim at Sandgate Farmers Market in the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AR;
  • 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!

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 by Tim at Sandgate Farmers Market in the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AR;
  • 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!

Liberal Drinks

  • 06 Dec 2023
  • 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
  • 47-49 Sandgate High St
    Sandgate,
    Folkestone
    CT20 3AH

A regular meet-up on the first Wednesday of every morth 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 Providence Inne is on Sandgate High Street - there is free parking from 6pm at Castle Road Car Park in Sandgate which is two minutes walk away and often on street nearby 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 by Tim at Sandgate Farmers Market in the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AR;
  • 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!

Liberal Tea

  • 20 Dec 2023
  • 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm
  • 32 High Street
    Lydd
    TN29 9AJ

Join Suzanne and the Marsh team for a Liberal Tea in Lydd on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Brew at 32.

A regular meet-up on the third Wednesday of every morth over a brew of your choice for Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!

Simply 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.

Lib Dem Events Nationally

Lib Dem coffee morning

  • 21 Feb 2023
  • 11.00 am - 1.00 pm
  • Winterdown Rd
    Esher
    KT10 8LS

We are hosting a coffee morning at Garsons Garden Centre. Join us for good coffee, good cake and very good conversation with fellow Lib Dem members! We are looking forward to seeing you there


One-to-One Compliance Appointments

  • 31 Mar 2023
  • 9.00 am - 6.00 pm

Need to discuss a Compliance or Data Protection matter in greater depth?
Email the Compliance Team via compliance@libdems.org.uk with an outline of your query - we’ll pair you with one of our specialists for a 15-minute online/phone appointment.


Whisky tasting evening with Alastair Carmichael MP and Monica Harding

  • 21 Sep 2023
  • 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
  • 1 Whitehall Place
    London
    SW1A 2HE

We would like to invite you to a very special fund raising evening at the National Liberal Club in Whitehall, on Thursday 21st September at 7pm. 

Join Alistair Carmichael MP and Monica Harding for an evening of whisky tasting, whilst being entertained by Alistair’s incisive intelligent and informative perspective on the parliamentary issues of the day, not to mention Monica's latest thoughts on the Liberal Democrat campaign for Esher and Walton. 

This promises to be a unique evening, in an extraordinary venue. 


Twitton BBQ

  • 22 Sep 2023
  • 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
  • The Green
    Twickenham
    TW2 5TU

You are warmly invited to the Twitton (Twickenham South & West,

Heathfield & Whitton) end of Summer BBQ on Friday 22nd September at

6pm. A chance to gather together, enjoy some delicious food at the

cricket clubhouse while catching up with friends. 

If you are new to the

TRLDs, this is an excellent opportunity to come and meet the Twitton

crew, we are a friendly bunch and always have people from across the

Borough attending our fun socials. The raffle is ‘BYO raffle prize’ so please bring one item for the raffle table, which will mean amazing & interesting prizes on the night.

Autumn Conference Online 2023

  • 23 Sep 2023
  • 9.00 am - 3.30 pm

Join us online for our Autumn Conference, from wherever in the globe you are.

Watch all the action in the main hall and cast your vote on the important motions.

 

Action Day - Tain by-election

  • 23 Sep 2023
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • Bank Street
    Tain
    IV19 9AB

Come along and help Charles Stephen win the Tain by-election 

Canvassing in Horsell

  • 23 Sep 2023
  • 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
  • Woodham Road
    Woking
    GU21 4DL

Join the Horsell team for canvassing on Saturday 23 September at 10.30, meeting at corner of Kettlewell Hill and Woodham Road. New or experienced canvassers - everyone welcome! Contact Melisa Kuipers on 07803 924329 for more information.

 

HORSLEYS BY-ELECTION BIG WEEKEND ACTION DAY

  • 23 Sep 2023
  • 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • Station Approach
    East Horsley
    Guildford
    KT24 6QX

This seat is currently held by R4GV. If we win, the Lib Dems will become the largest opposition party on Surrey County Council and the official opposition to the Tories in Surrey!

Not only that, but this by-election is being held in a vital area for the battle to be Guildford’s next MP. The Horsleys (East & West Horsley, Effingham, East Clandon, Ripley) have all become part of the new Guildford constituency with the latest boundary changes. This means that if we mount a strong campaign here, it’ll give us a great headstart in this area against the Tories in the general election.

Tilehurst Action Day - Delivery

  • 23 Sep 2023
  • 11.00 am - 3.00 pm
  • 26 Walnut Way
    Reading
    RG30 4TQ

Join the Tilehurst Lib Dem team for an action day! All welcome, full training provided. All you need to bring is yourself.

 

Building Coalition Government

  • 23 Sep 2023
  • 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm
  • 105 St. Michael's Road
    W Cliff Road
    Bournemouth
    BH2 5DU

Our European sister parties can probably tell us a thing or two about building coalition Governments.

Which lessons to follow and which to avoid? 

Come and find out from Sandra Weeser, FDP Germany, and Annelou van Egmont, D'66 Netherlands, together with Lord Andrew Stunnel about their experiences in what promises to be a lively, insightful and well-timed debate.


Vauxhall Phone Canvassing

  • 23 Sep 2023
  • 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Join Sarah for a virtual phone canvassing session of Vauxhall voters. 

We'll log in together and make calls. 

Please get in touch in advance of the session if you do not have Connect access on your desktop: sarah.lewis43@gmail.com 

East of England Fish and Chip Supper at Conference

  • 23 Sep 2023
  • 7.45 pm - 9.45 pm
  • East Beach
    Bournemouth
    BH1 2EZ

After the rally and before the disco…

Join friends and colleagues from the East of England for a traditional fish and chip supper at the start of conference.

Our restaurant is close to the pier just five minutes walk from the Bournemouth International Centre (where the rally will take place).

We have negotiated a special rate of £12 for a two-course meal and will have exclusive use of a section of the restaurant.

  • First course: Cod or Veggie Pie of the Day with chips and a side (peas, beans, curry sauce or gravy)
  • Second course: Ice Cream or Bread & Butter Pudding
  • Tea or coffee

Please pay before midnight on Friday 22 September to benefit from the £12 deal. The restaurant needs to know how many meals to prepare.

On the day bookings will be available here at a cost of £14 per meal.

 

Camden Lib Dems conference dinner

  • 23 Sep 2023
  • 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm
  • 58 Westover Road
    Bournemouth
    BH1 2BZ

Vauxhall Phone Canvassing

  • 24 Sep 2023
  • 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Join Sarah for a virtual phone canvassing session of Vauxhall voters. 

We'll log in together and make calls. 

Please get in touch in advance of the session if you do not have Connect access on your desktop: sarah.lewis43@gmail.com 

The Future of China-UK Relations

  • 24 Sep 2023
  • 6.15 pm - 7.15 pm
  • 105 St. Michael's Road
    W Cliff Road
    Bournemouth
    BH2 5DU

A damning report on the UK’s response to Chinese interference - where do we go from here?

What is our policy on China? Join us for a discussion with Lord Jeremy Purvis, Ulrich Lechte, FDP

Foreign Affairs spokesperson and an international panel to be confirmed.

Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Shaftesbury Suite


South Central meet-up - Bournemouth Conference

Attending federal conference in Bournemouth and want to meet up with other Lib Dems from South Central region?

Join us on Sunday 24th, 7:30pm at Sixty Million Postcards.

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London Liberal Democrats Communioke

  • 24 Sep 2023
  • 10.30 pm - 12.00 am
  • 105 St. Michael's Road
    W Cliff Road
    Bournemouth
    BH2 5DU

Communioke is back at Autumn Conference! Come along and belt out your favourite tunes. 

It's Karaoke.. But with a twist – the words face the audience and everyone sings along. 

Hosted by Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council and the coolest MC in the Lib Dems (Disclaimer: We're contractually obliged to say that). Plus appearances from special guests throughout the night, this is one not to be missed. 

Tickets: £10 each.

We're raising funds to support our campaigns in 2024. If you'd like to donate the cost of a standard ticket, please select "Donation to London Lib Dems."

Liberal Democrat Business Day at Autumn Conference

  • 25 Sep 2023
  • 12.45 pm - 7.15 pm
  • 105 St. Michael's Road
    W Cliff Road
    Bournemouth
    BH2 5DU

What to expect at Business Day:

·  3-course business lunch chaired by Sarah Olney MP

·  Participate in parliamentarian-chaired roundtable discussions for further consideration with regard to our Business Manifesto

·  Hear presentations and collated feedback from other roundtables

·  Business drinks reception with Ed Davey

Higham Hill By-election Canvassing

  • 26 Sep 2023
  • 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
  • Folly Lane Bus Stop
    London
    E17 5NT

With the resignation of the local Labour Councillor there will be a by-election on 26 October in Higham Hill ward. We have won here in the past and with your help we can win again!

Meet by the bus stop on the corner of Folly Lane and Billet Road. Contact is Alex Lewis on 07395265710.

 

Monthly Organiser Call

  • 27 Sep 2023
  • 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Come along to our monthly call for all those who work for a Local Party to hear about the latest resources available and what's coming up to help you with your campaigning!

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