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!

We have another wonderful Raffle for you to enjoy this Christmas! 

The First Prize is a big hamper full of lovely Christmas goodies. It includes a bottle of Bollinger Champagne, a half bottle of top quality Chablis, Christmas biscuits, chocolates, nibbles, and lots of other festive goodies. The hamper is worth over £100!

The second prize of a box of Christmas gifts includes a super Car Cleaning kit worth £40.

The third prize of a box of seasonal goodies includes 3 litre Slow Cooker worth £20. 

Tickets are only £10 each for a chance to win one of these fantastic prizes. 

All profits go towards supporting Sarah Green and the local Lib Dems campaigns. 

Ticket sales close on 19th December!

Fundraising is a vital part of every winning campaign. But how do we collect donations online? Winning Funds shows you how via Fleet and Lighthouse.

Are you passionate about your community and ready to make a real difference? Join us for an exciting online session to explore how you can become a Liberal Democrat councillor in Southwark! Whether you're already active locally or just curious about standing, this event is for you.

🔸Discover the role and responsibilities of a Lib Dem councillor

🔸Hear from current councillors about their journey

🔸Learn how you can stand for election and represent your community

This is a fantastic opportunity to get inspired and take your first steps into local government!

We'll share a Zoom link to the meeting closer to the date of the session itself.

Join us at Mandalyns Bar, Fountain Buildings, 13 Lansdown Rd, Bath BA1 5DX. Doors open at 7pm so teams of 6 can be formed, for a start at 7:30. Tickets are £10, with a special £5 rate for students. The tickets include a light buffet meal, with drinks available from the bar. Ticket availability is limited and closes on Friday 12th December at 6pm so sign up now to guarantee your place!

Hillingdon Lib Dems' informal Christmas lunch 2025.  

A simple gathering, pay as you go, but the venue requires a £5 (non-refundable) deposit per person. They'll also ask for our menu choices nearer the time (we'll get in touch to collect that info).

See the menu here

Briefing for local party officers, councillors, candidates and activists in the East of England

Elmbridge Liberal Democrats invite you to our Xmas special dinner on Wednesday, 17th December 2025

“Tinsel, Tactics & Triumph: Smashing Reform, Squeezing Labour and Seeing off the Tories.What will happen next in British politics?”

Join Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale and Monica Harding MP for Esher & Walton for a Christmas fundraising celebration, looking back at a tumultuous year in politics, what the year ahead will bring in Westminster and the country and what will happen in the next General Election.

Drinks at 7.30pm. Dinner at 8.15pm.

Dress is smart casual. 

Elmbridge Liberal Democrats invite you to our Xmas special dinner on Wednesday, 17th December 2025

“Tinsel, Tactics & Triumph: Smashing Reform, Squeezing Labour and Seeing off the Tories.What will happen next in British politics?”

Join Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale and Monica Harding MP for Esher & Walton for a Christmas fundraising celebration, looking back at a tumultuous year in politics, what the year ahead will bring in Westminster and the country and what will happen in the next General Election.

Drinks at 7.30pm. Dinner at 8.15pm.

Dress is smart casual. 

Come along to our Advice Clinic and speak to our Digital Best Practice Officer Alisha Lewis about any questions you might have about your Digital Campaigns!

We will be celebrating the festive season with a get together at the new Elleray Community Centre, in the heart of Teddington. Come to see what the new centre has to offer and enjoy a buffet and christmas toast.

After Christmas the local elections suddenly start to feel very close. In this session our experts will take you through what you need to be doing in those crucial weeks.

Join us for our annual Christmas dinner for a night of food, drink and merriment. 

The food will be a buffet of Christmas treats which you can see below.

We will also hold a special 100 club draw in with over £80 in prizes on offer, as well as a raffle and silent auction.

We are aiming to have a special guest as well which we will announce as soon as we have confirmation. 

Buffet Menu

MUSHROOM & CRUMBLY BLUE ARANCINI (VG) 

SWEETCORN WINGS (VG) 
With piquanté pepper sauce, sweet & sour onions and rocket leaves. 

HOT WINGS 
Tossed in Frank’s® Red Hot® Sauce,  with garlic & herb sauce, red chilli’s and rocket leaves.

CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS 
With burger sauce, ketchup, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin.

THIS™ ISN’T BEEF BURGER  SHEESE® SLIDERS (VG) 
With burger sauce, ketchup, iceberg lettuce, chopped onion and gherkin.

NOT SO NAUGHTY NACHOS (VG) 
Topped with house salsa, gauc, melted Sheese®, piece of THIS™ Isn’t pork sausage, spicy jalapenos, rocket and garlic & herb sauce. 

MINI FISH N CHIP’S 
With skin-on fries & tartare sauce.

PEPPERONI PIZZA GARLIC BREAD SLICES

SIDE SALAD (VG) 
Mixed salad including tomato, cucumber,  roasted peppers, spring onion, sweet & sour onion with garlic & herb sauce.

DIRTY DESSERT DOUGH BALLS (V) 
With cherry compote, Belgian chocolate sauce & frozen raspberries.

VG - Vegan

V - Vegetarian

Join us for a cheerful evening of festive fun as we celebrate another year of hard work and success. This is a perfect chance to relax, meet new members, and catch up with friends old and new.

A seasonal buffet and drinks will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring along your favourite festive treat to share if you’d like. Come ready for good food, laughter, and great conversation as we raise a glass to another year of Liberal Democrat teamwork and help raise funds for the campaign ahead.

Join us for the last action day of 2025!

We will be doing knock and drop surveys in Brunswick and Dinnington on Saturday 20 December.

10am to 3pm with lunch and festive treats provided!

Come to 9 Chelton Close, Hazlerigg NE13 7NF between 10am and 10.30am or 1pm and 1.30pm to collect survey forms.

Join us to celebrate a year of campaign wins, look back on great work delivering on liberal values across our area, and enjoying each other's company!

We're gathering from 7pm on Monday 22nd December for our annual Christmas Drinks. Come along, we'd love to see you there!

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.

Join our fantastic Grove Green candidates; Arran, Afzal and Naomi, to help build our momentum ahead of the May local elections.

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

Join us for an evening power hour as we recruit new volunteers and build our support ahead of local elections in May.

Meeting on the corner of Hainault Road and Leyton High Road. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

It is that time of the month again - our regular round of political chat and beverages at the Jack Horner.  Hopefully see lots of you there - both new and regular faces! 

Please note that this will be on the second Thursday of Jan  - Thursdsay 8th - as we expect the 1st of Jan might be a bit too soon as New years eve... 

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.

One of the main issues for local residents that we have spoken with throughout 2025 is crime and policing in the local area.

This featured highly in our 2025 resident survey, and it is commonly raised by those we speak to on doorsteps and in other forms of correspondence with us. Whether it’s car-related crimes, burglaries, thefts from people and properties, shoplifting or other crimes, many residents have been directly affected or know someone who has.

That is why we have organised a public meeting with the Met Police for Haringey residents to attend on Thursday 8 January 2026 from 7pm at the Royal British Legion in Muswell Hill, so that you can hear directly from them on what action is being taken to support victims, increase patrols, and catch offenders; and to put your questions to them.

The meeting is free to attend; however, space is limited and there has been a lot of community interest so residents will need to RSVP above to be guaranteed entry.