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

Runnymede Lib Dems Coffee Morning

  • 27 Feb 2026
  • 11.00 am - 1.00 pm
  • Magna Square
    Egham
    TW20 9FE

Join us for a chat over coffee. This event is open to everyone - you don't need to be a member, we'd love to see you!

Llanymynech and Four Crosses Canvassing

  • 27 Feb 2026
  • 1.00 pm - 6.00 pm
  • Four Crosses
    SY22 6RB

Join Vikki Slade MP for the MDNP Liberal Democrats Annual Dinner 2026

  • 27 Feb 2026
  • 6.30 pm - 11.00 pm
  • Wentworth Drive
    Broadstone
    BH18 8DQ

I am excited to invite you to join us for our annual fundraising dinner where we will be joined by a special friend of mine as our guest speaker: the wonderful Christine Jardine MP.

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As well as an audience with Christine, your ticket includes a welcome drink and three course meal with wine. 

As Liberals we have so much to celebrate from this past year. We know that it is our sense of community, compassion and justice that brings us together. We know that by working together we can achieve our common aims for a fairer, equal and more tolerant society as we continue to build on our successes into 2026.

Please do join us for what promises to be an evening of friendly faces and good cheer alongside passionate fellow Liberals. 

- Vikki

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 - The Menu | Pre Ordering - 

Once you have bought your tickets, a team member will be in touch to share a link for you to choose your menu preferences directly from the Golf Club. 

Vegetarian options are available and allergies can be directly communicated with the catering team.



Godalming Quiz Night

  • 27 Feb 2026
  • 6.30 pm - 10.00 pm
  • Crown Court car park
    Godalming
    GU7 1DY

A great evening with top quiz setters, Cllrs Penny and Paul Rivers.

Bring your friends, your families and your Β£1 coins!

Please contact Amanda on 07523 249625 or Heather on 07706 075524 if any queries

Rochdale Liberal Democrats Quiz Night with Andy Kelly

  • 27 Feb 2026
  • 7.30 pm - 10.00 pm
  • 144 Drake St
    Rochdale
    OL16 1PS

In addition to being Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Rochdale Council, Andy Kelly (the man off the telly) holds regular quiz nights, and currently holds the record for the most appearances as a contestant on UK TV Quiz Shows. 

His quizzes are entertaining, and combine questions for the officianados with those for the complete novice, so that everyone can join in. 

Teams are a maximum of four players, and there will be prizes to be won by the highest scoring team (with tie breaker questions should more than two teams come top).

There will also be a raffle, and our "Up or Down" card game.

Chaucer Action Day – Saturday 28 February

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
  • 50 Great Dover Street
    London
    UK
    SE1 4YG

🚨 Chaucer Action Day – Saturday 28 February 🚨

This Saturday we’re out in force in Chaucer, backing our fantastic local team: Anna, Arif and Monsur.

πŸ“Έ Manifesto Launch Photo – 9:30am, Tabard Gardens
Before we head out, we’re gathering in Tabard Gardens (two minutes from The Roebuck) for a big campaign photo to launch our Manifesto. We need a proper crowd with lots of smiling faces holding boards to show our momentum.

πŸ•™ 10am–4pm – Delivery and doorknocking throughout the day
πŸ“ Base from 12pm: The Roebuck, 50 Great Dover Street, SE1 4YG

Chaucer is a key ward for us. The Greens are putting effort in here too, so it’s vital we demonstrate that we’re the main, serious and organised alternative. A strong team on the ground will make a real difference.

If you can spare an hour or the whole day, please join us.

Walpole MEGA Action Day

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 44 Elers Road
    London
    W13 9QD

Join the Ealing Liberal Democrats for our next Action Day in Walpole on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

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

At 1pm, we will have light lunch and refreshments at Mandy Lurie's house.

There is a social at the end of the day from 4pm (pub location TBC).

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

East Midlands Spring Conference 2026

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
  • Monks Road
    Lincoln
    LN2 5PF

Join council leaders, councillors and members for discussion, debate, training and election preparation.

The agenda includes guest speakers, reports from regional party officers, training, debate and policy discussions. 

Conference registration includes tea and coffee, and a copy of the final agenda (to be published shortly).

There is a post conference evening meal fundraising for Lincoln Liberal Democrats (get your ticket here).

Exhibitors and policy motions are welcome, to enquire or if you have any questions, please get in touch: contact@eastmidslibdems.uk

Woodham & New Haw Action Day

  • 28 Feb 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.

Treasurer Training Day

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.30 pm

Everything you need to know about the role of Treasurer. 

Join the Compliance Team for the whole day or those sessions most important to you.

Topics include: annual accounts, donation reporting, banking, data protection and elections.  

Schedule and timings to be confirmed. 

Email compliance@libdems.org.uk to register for the Zoom link

Meriden & Woodside Action Day

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
  • 21 Ellwood Gardens
    Watford
    WD25 0DR

Join us for our February Action Day, Saturday 28th February! Lunch included!

We’ll have a fantastic team of canvassers targeting Meriden and Woodside wards. List numbers will be shared closer to the day. 


πŸ“… When:

Saturday 28th February, 10–3:30 (lunch provided!)

πŸ“ Where: 

Meet at 10AM at Ann Saffery's house, then head to Meriden and Woodside wards. 

Address: 21 Ellwood, WD25 0DR, Watford.

πŸ’¬ What:

Canvassing & Team Lunch!

πŸ‘₯Who: 

Everyone welcome - we need you! 🧑

 

πŸ‘‰ Register your interest by clicking the button below!

Campaigning with our Party Leader, Ed Davey MP in Clapham Common and Abbeville

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 12.30 pm
  • London
    SW4 9DD

This is an excellent opportunity to canvass the voters of Clapham Common and Abberville Ward with our Party Leader, Ed Davey MP.  He will be launching our campaign to take back Lambeth at 10am with canvassing due to start at 10.30.  There will be an optional opportunity to socialise at the end of the session and meet the candidates.  Sign up to to be a part of this event so that we can let you know exactly where we will be meeting.

Cardiff Action Day with Lee Dillon MP

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 20 Pantbach Road
    Birchgrove
    Wales
    CF14 1UA

We’re delighted to be welcoming Lee Dillon MP to Cardiff on Saturday 28th February for an Action Day β€” and we’d love you to join us.

Lee was elected as the Lib Dem MP for Newbury and has been a strong voice for local communities in Parliament. His visit is a real boost to our campaign and a clear sign that people across the party believe we can win here.

With the Senedd elections fast approaching, every conversation we have and every leaflet we deliver brings us closer to electing a Welsh Liberal Democrat locally.

Hackbridge & The Wrythe Action Day

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 5 Nightingale Road
    Carshalton
    SM5 2DN

For this Action Day, we'll be focusing our efforts on Hackbridge and The Wrythe wards!

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!

We'll be knocking on doors to speak to voters, delivering leaflets and stuffing letters in the office. 

Hackbridge and The Wrythe are two of our top target wards where we are facing off with Labour and the Tories respectively – come and get stuck in! 

Builth Wells Action Day

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.45 pm
  • 2 Groe Street
    Builth Wells
    LD2 3DW

Staines North Action Day

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
  • 15-18 Clarence Street
    Staines-upon-Thames
    TW18 4SU

Camden Action Day with Ed Davey

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 199 Finchley Road
    London
    NW3 6NN

Join the team in Camden and party leader Ed Davey to help pull off a Lib Dem WIN in Keir Starmer's backyard! Ed Davey will be arriving in the afternoon, but the team will be out all day delivering leaflets and speaking to voters, before heading to the pub in the evening.

Action Day in Ravensbury

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • 4 Newhouse Walk
    London
    SM4

Action Day Ravensbury.

We will be knocking on doors and strengthening our presence in Ravensbury. Please come down in support for the whole day or either morning or afternoon sessions. See you  here!

10 am - Meet by Newhouse Walk / A297 intersection, outside 335A St Helier Ave, SM4 6JR

1pm - Lunch at 11 Williams Lane, SM4 6EY

2pm - Afternoon session from 11 Williams Lane

Let's make it a good one!

Clean Up The River!!!

  • 28 Feb 2026
  • 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
  • Unit 2 Maritime Way
    Saint Mary's Island
    ME4 3ER

Come and help us clean up the river. 

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