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!

The Local Party is run by an executive committee elected annually by our members. Folkestone & Hythe Executive 2026 meeting dates are here.

Lib Dem Events and Surgeries Locally

Sandgate District & County 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

  • 14 Mar 2026
  • 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 & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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:

  • 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 & County 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

  • 11 Apr 2026
  • 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 & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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:

  • 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 & County 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

  • 09 May 2026
  • 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 & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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:

  • 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 & County 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

  • 13 Jun 2026
  • 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 & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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:

  • 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 & County 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

  • 11 Jul 2026
  • 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 & County Councillor Advice Surgery

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:

  • 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!



Lib Dem Events Nationally

International Woman's Day

  • 06 Mar 2026
  • 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm
  • Old Palace Lane
    Richmond
    TW9 1PQ

Welsh Lib Dem Spring Conference 2026: Member Registration

Thank you for registering for the Welsh Liberal Democrats Spring Conference 2026!

Important Information:

  • This registration form is exclusively for members of the Liberal Democrats.
  • Registrations, including those made in error, are non-refundable.
  • Transfers to another party member are allowed until Friday, 27th February 2026. To request a transfer, please email conference@libdems.wales.

Conference Dinner:

  • Tickets for the Conference Dinner can be purchased during checkout.
  • Members are welcome to buy additional dinner tickets for friends and family. Guests do not need to be party members.

Other Registration Options:

  • 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!

Grove Green Canvassing

  • 06 Mar 2026
  • 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
  • 110 Grove Green Road
    London
    E11 4EL

We want you to be part of our excellent campaign in Grove Green. Take part in our power hour of delivery and canvassing.

Meeting outside the Northcote on Grove Green Road. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

Conference Kick-off Social 2026

  • 06 Mar 2026
  • 7.00 pm - 11.00 pm
  • Castle Street
    Cardiff
    CF10 1XD

Thank you for purchasing tickets for the Welsh Liberal Democrats Spring Conference Kick-off Social 2026!

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, 27th February 2026. To request a transfer, please email conference@libdems.wales.

Conference Registration Options:

  • Members: Party members can register 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!

Climate Change: Hoax, Lukewarm Inconvenience or Existential Catastrophe?

  • 06 Mar 2026
  • 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
  • Council Chamber
    Newbury
    RG14 5AA

A great chance to hear a leading scientist in the field talk about a subject of great interest to us all!

Professor Tim Palmer has spent much of his career working on the predictability and dynamics of weather and Climate. Tim’s talk will explore how the geometry of chaos can explain our uncertain world, in particular climate change.

Tim speaks widely around the world, and is a rare scientist who can make complex science interesting and understandable!

For more info contact Ceinwen Lally

Drinks and Chat with John Milne MP

Drinks and Politics

Come along for a social drink and a chat. No leaflets in sight! Meet John Milne MP, our campaign team, members and supporters.

A "buy your own" event. You can buy drinks, coffee, tea and food. Full food menu is available. 

Venue: The Lintot pub in Southwater, RH12 9LA

Welsh Lib Dem Spring Conference Dinner 2026

Thank you for purchasing tickets for the Welsh Liberal Democrats Spring Conference Dinner 2026!

Important Information:

  • This booking form is exclusively for members of the Liberal Democrats to use.
  • Information on Conference Dinner tickets for representatives from organisations can be found here, while Party, Senedd and Westminster staff can apply for tickets here.
  • 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, 27th February 2026. To request a transfer, please email conference@libdems.wales.

Conference Registration Options:

  • Members: Party members can register 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!

Valley Gardens Action Day

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 12.00 am - 12.00 am
  • 36 West Cliffe Grove
    Harrogate
    HG2 0PL

Action Day Verwood

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
  • Brockway
    Verwood
    BH31 7QE

We'll meet at The Hub in Verwood before heading off to talk to the voters in the town and deliver surveys.  

Looking forward to seeing you !

Northcote Action Day

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 104 Chatham Road
    London
    sw11 6hg

Ealing Common Action Day

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 23 Fordhook Avenue
    London
    W5 3LS

Join the Ealing Liberal Democrats for our next Action Day in Ealing Common on Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Nearest Station to HQ for the day is Ealing Common (5 minutes).

At 10:30am, we will have a big group photo outside Councillor Connie Hersch's house before we set off.

At 1pm, we will have light lunch and refreshments at Councillor Connie Hersch's house.

There is a social at the end of the day from 4pm (pub location TBC) and the Ealing Lib Dems will provide 1 free drink (non-alcoholic for under 18s) at the pub.

Contact for the day is Councillor Gary Malcolm on 07813 205218.

Crouch End Action Day with Hina Bokhari MBE

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 70 Park Road
    London
    N8 8SX

On Saturday 7 March we are running morning and afternoon sessions in Crouch End, with London Assembly Member Hina Bokhari MBE.

Please join us!

  • Date/times: Sat 7 Mar 2026
    • Briefing & morning session 10.00-13.00
    • Lunch break 13.00-14.00
    • Afternoon session 14.00-16.00
  • Meeting Place (morning and afternoon): Outside the Maynard Arms
    70 Park Road, London, N8 8SX
  • Primary Contact: Scott Emery (07794 771384). If arriving mid-session, please call for our latest location in the nearby area

Training and pairing up will be provided for all novices and first-time attendees, and there will be deliveries available for collection too if that’s more your thing!


Woodham & New Haw Action Day

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm

Join us as we speak to voters in Woodham and New Haw ahead of May's local elections.

Epsom & Ewell Lib Dem March Action Day

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 4 Norris Close
    Epsom
    KT 19 8BF

Cannon Hill action day

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 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 elected one Lib Dem councillor and 2 Conservatives - including their leader.

Day of door knocking and delivery.

Meet outside the Shell garage, junction of Cannon Hill Lane and Martin Way.

Morning session - 10am - 12.30pm 

Afternoon session - 1.30pm - 4pm

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.

Super Saturday Action Day

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 10.20 am - 4.00 pm
  • 9 Hatfield Road
    AL1 3RR
    St Albans
    AL1 3RR


There’s only one way to make sure we win at the district council local elections in May, and that’s to get out, speak to voters and secure their commitment to the Liberal Democrats.

Our candidates, Josie Madoc (Clarence) and Sean Hughes (St Peter’s) would love to have you on side this Saturday at 9 Hatfield Road from 10:20 for our team photo with Daisy Cooper MP, followed by canvassing and leaflet delivery.

Please come along if you are an experienced canvasser, a keen new volunteer with a smart phone, or a hardy deliverer. If you have strong coordination skills, we would love to meet you too as we will need more help during the rest of the campaign.

We will be holding briefing slots at 10:30, 12:00 and 14:00 and we welcome drop-ins at any time as well. You are also invited to join us for a light lunch after the morning session.

We need:
• Experienced canvassers
• Potential new canvassers with smart phones
• Leaflet deliverers
• Volunteers who can offer strong coordination skills


Grove Green Action Day

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 10.30 am - 4.00 pm
  • 108 Warren Road
    London
    E10 5QA

Help the Waltham Forest Lib Dems in their key target ward for May's local elections.

Spend the morning, afternoon, or the full day with us - the choice is yours. And if it's your first time you won't be on your own, our welcoming team would be delighted to show you the ropes.

Contact for the day is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

West End Action Day

  • 07 Mar 2026
  • 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
  • Townhill Way
    West End
    SO18 3NN

Next action day…
 
 West End Action Day
 
 With local elections fast approaching, we’re gonna be back out on the doorstep and make sure we’re in the strongest possible position. 

Every leaflet delivered and every conversation counts, whether you’re experienced or brand new, there’s a role for you.

📅 Saturday, March 7th

🕙 10:30am – 12:30pm

📍The Two Brothers Townhill Way, West End, Southampton SO18 3NN

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