Local Events

Woking Liberal Democrats Annual Dinner 2026

An Evening with Munira Wilson MP

Join Woking Liberal Democrats for our Annual Dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Woking, on Friday 6 November 2026.

This year, our special guest is Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Education, Children and Families. Munira will be joined in conversation by Will Forster MP, followed by questions from the audience.

Whether you are a long-standing member, a supporter, politically curious or simply looking for an enjoyable evening out, you will be very welcome.

Your ticket includes

  •  Welcome drink on arrival 
  •  Three-course dinner 
  •  Red and white wine and non-alcoholic alternative on the tables 
  •  Conversation and audience questions with Munira Wilson MP and Will Forster MP 
  •  A short live auction and raffle featuring a selection of special prizes 

Tickets

Young Liberal — £39
A limited number of subsidised places for Liberal Democrat members aged under 30.

Member Early Bird — £69
A special price for Liberal Democrat members who book by 18 September 2026. Member eligibility may be checked against our membership records.

Standard — £79
Open to members, supporters and non-members.

Sponsor — £99
Includes an additional contribution towards local campaigning and helps us provide subsidised Young Liberal places.

The advertised price is the price you pay. There is no additional online booking fee.

Timings

Please arrive from 7.00pm for a 7.45pm dinner. The evening concludes at 11.00pm.

Menu choices and dietary requirements

After booking, you will receive a link to a short Typeform. Please complete it for everyone included in your booking, providing:

  •  each guest’s name; 
  •  starter, main-course and dessert choices; 
  •  allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements; 

Your seats are secured when payment is received, but menu choices cannot be guaranteed unless the form is completed by 26th October 2026.

Relevant dietary information will be used solely to organise the event and shared with DoubleTree by Hilton Woking where necessary for catering.

The link is also here: digitallibdems.typeform.com/dinner

Dress code

Smart, with a touch of occasion.

This is a chance to bring out the posh dress or jacket if you fancy it, but the most important thing is that you feel comfortable.

Auction and raffle

There will be a carefully selected live auction and raffle featuring special experiences, treats and prizes.

Both will be kept lively, friendly and brief, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the meal, conversation and company.

Please bring a payment card and, where possible, some cash for raffle tickets.

Seating

You may include seating requests when completing the guest information form. We will do our best to accommodate them, although particular tables cannot be guaranteed.

Guests booking separately who wish to sit together should use the same group or table name on the form.

Venue

DoubleTree by Hilton Woking
Victoria Way
Woking
Surrey GU21 8EW

The venue is a short walk from Woking railway station. Parking and accessibility information will be included in the joining instructions.

Paying by bank transfer

Online booking is the easiest way to secure your place. However if you wish to save Woking Lib Dems the booking fee, you can pay via bank transfer instead. 

Guests who wish to pay by bank transfer should use the following details:
NatWest
Woking Liberal Democrats
60-24-20
18406416


Places paid for by bank transfer are confirmed only after the payment has been received and matched to the typeform booking.

Everyone is welcome

You do not need to be a Liberal Democrat member to attend. Come on your own, bring a friend or book a group table and enjoy an evening of good food, political conversation and excellent company.


All Events

One-to-One Compliance Appointments

  • 02 Jan 2026
  • 12.00 am - 12.00 am

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.

MDNP Shepherd's Hut Raffle

  • 17 Aug 2026
  • 1.50 pm - 11.59 pm
  • 14 York Road
    Poole
    BH18 8ET

The Mid Dorset & North Poole Summer Draw

(MDNP Shepherd's Hut Raffle: MEMBERS-ONLY)

Get the chance to win a beautiful getaway at Shepherd's Hut!

"A relaxing long weekend in a beautiful cosy Shepherd's Hut in rural Lytchett Minster on the edge of Poole Harbour."

Sited in a beautiful meadow with lovely oak trees and visiting deer.

Double bed .... Mini kitchen .... Comfy sofa .... Perfect for BBQ under the stars....

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Can be taken any weekend in 2026 by mutual arrangement. 

Courtesy of Russell Lucas-Rowe,  Anna Mitchell and the Post Green Estate. 

Alton Lib Dems - "Merry Christmas Quiz"

  • 08 Sep 2026
  • 9.40 am - 10.00 am
  • Winchester Road
    Alton
    GU34 1SB

Free entry. Donations welcome.

Drinks available from the bar.

Please note:  Room accessed only via steep steps.  

An Evening with Vince Cable

  • 15 Oct 2026
  • 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
  • Chiltern Avenue
    Amersham
    HP6 5AH

Sir Vince will be joining us to discuss “Is China eclipsing the West”.

He will share his perspective on the shift in global economic power and what it means for the international order and no doubt the conversation will range even more widely.

Drawing on a lifetime of political experience and economic expertise, Sir Vince offers an incisive look into the shifting balance of global power, the rise of Asian superstates, and what the changing international order means for all of us.

  • Thursday 15th October 2026
  • Doors open at 7:00pm 
  • Drinks available for purchase on the night

North Bermondsey Resident Surveying

  • 16 Oct 2026
  • 3.00 pm - 5.30 pm
  • 418 Southwark Park Road
    London
    SE16 2ET

North Bermondsey — Resident Survey Session

Join the Southwark Liberal Democrats team for an afternoon of surveying residents in North Bermondsey. We’ll be speaking with local residents, listening to their views and finding out what matters to them.

Date: Friday 16th October 2026
Time: 3pm–5:30pm
Meeting point: The Stanley Arms

Come along for the full session or join us for as long as you can.


West Norfolk Pre-manifesto Policy Social

  • 16 Oct 2026
  • 6.45 pm - 9.15 pm
  • Reffley Lane
    King's Lynn
    PE30 3EQ

Your big opportunity to influence the local manifesto for the Borough Council Elections in May 2027, as well as meet our Councillors and guest Cllr Brian Watkins. There will be an opportunity to raise any matter the Borough Council is responsible for, or has influence over.

Indicative agenda:
6:45 Coffee
7:00 Introduction by the Chair
7:10 Policy discussion Groups
7:50 Coffee and Biscuits
8:10 Reconvene to discuss outcomes
8:30 Question and Answer Session to Cllrs Rob Colwell and Josie Ratcliffe
8:50 Closing Remarks from Cllr Brian Watkins, LD Leader on Norfolk County Council
9:00 Meet and Greet and socialise over coffee before departing
9:15 Close

Autumn Quiz

  • 16 Oct 2026
  • 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm
  • Hatfield Road
    Bath
    BA2 2BD

Join us at St Luke's Church Centre for an relaxing and brain-teasing question from our superb Quizmistress Sally Long. Doors open at 7:00pm to form teams of up to 6 for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are £10, with a special rate of £5 for students. The tickets include platters of nibbles to share, with drinks available from the paid bar. Ticket availability is limited so sign up now to guarantee your place!

Vikki Slade MP Fundraising Dinner 2026

  • 16 Oct 2026
  • 7.00 pm - 11.00 pm
  • Bulbury Lane
    Poole
    BH16 6HR

Vikki Slade MP and Mid Dorset & North Poole Liberal Democrats proudly invite you to our Fundraising Dinner.

Friday, 16th October 2026
Bulbury Woods Golf Club
Tickets: £75


Doors open from 7.00pm | Welcome drink on arrival | Includes a three-course dinner | Wine on the tables

Dress: Up!

With Guest Speaker, Josh Babarinde OBE MP

Josh Babarinde is the Liberal Democrat Party President and MP for Eastbourne. Before entering Parliament, he founded the award-winning social enterprise Cracked It, creating opportunities for young people at risk of offending through employment and skills training. Awarded an OBE for his services to social enterprise, Josh has become one of the Liberal Democrats' rising voices, championing social mobility, youth justice and safer communities.

This exclusive evening, at one of the country's finest golf clubs, will include a welcome drink on arrival, followed by a delicious three-course dinner with wine on the tables, and the opportunity to hear from our inspiring guest speaker, Josh Babarinde MP.

Join us as we celebrate another year of Liberal Democrat successes and continue building our momentum across Dorset, the South West and beyond. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together with friends and supporters, hear from one of our party's most engaging parliamentarians, and help strengthen our Liberal Democrat voice both locally and nationally.

It would be a real pleasure to have your company at this special fundraising evening.


Menu:

Starters:

  • Leek and Potato Soup - Chive cream and crusty bread
  • Classic Prawn Cocktail - Gem Lettuce, cocktail sauce, king prawn, lemon and brown bread
  • Crispy Cauliflower Bites - Sriracha mayo, spring onions, sesame seeds, red chilli, fresh lime and corriander

Mains:

  • Roast British Topside of Beef - Garlic and thymeroasted potatoes, glazed carrots, buttered savoy cabbage. homemade Yorkshire pudding and a rich beef gravy
  • Pan-Seared Sea Bass Fillet - Crushed herby baby potatoes, tenderdstem broccoli, crispy pancetta, cherry tomatoes and a beurre blanc sauce
  • Beetroot and Goats Cheese Filo Wellington - Glazed carrot and parsnip, tenderstem broccoli, roasted new potatoes, balsamic and honey reduction

Desserts:

  • Rhubarb Crumble - Warm Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Warm Chocolate Brownie - Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Fruit Salad - Fresh Fruit Pieces, Orange Juice and Mango Sorbet


Once you have bought your tickets, a team member will be in touch with you about your menu order soon.

Taunton and Wellington Liberal Democrats Town Branch Quiz Night and AGM 2026

TAUNTON TOWN BRANCH LIBERAL DEMOCRATS PRESENTA QUIZ NIGHT 

and

A.G.M

ON

Friday 16th October 2026 at 7pm

At @2K THEATRE, Former Railway Works, Taunton. TA1 1QP

Tickets £10.00 EACH 

Including: 

·       The famous Taunton Town raffle!

·       Ploughman’s supper. 

·       Bar open throughout!

·       Fantastic prize for the winning team.

Each team to have a maximum of four players.            

Britain's Place in Europe with Nick Harvey and Charlie Murphy

  • 16 Oct 2026
  • 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
  • 324 Fawcett Road
    Portsmouth
    PO4 0LQ

Join us for an evening's dicussion on Britain's place in Europe, with Nick Harvey, former Lib Dem MP for North Devon and now CEO of the European Movement UK, and Charlie Murphy, our Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for Portsmouth South.

Cheese and wine are included. 

For payment by BACS: 

Portsmouth Liberal Democrats 
Account: 90183652
Sort code: 20-69-34

Stratford & South Warwickshire Liberal Democrats - “All the World's a Campaign”

  • 17 Oct 2026
  • 9.00 am - 3.30 pm
  • 14 Rother Street
    Stratford-upon-Avon
    CV37 6LU

'All the World's a Campaign'
Saturday 17th October 2026

www.stratfordlibdems.org.uk/action

Registration 9am (with refreshments) - Starts at 9.30am
(Stratford ArtsHouse, 14 Rother St, CV37 6LU)

Speakers include:
Rachael North
CEO Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Professor Tom Long
Warwick University on Global Politics.
Manuela Perteghella MP
Insights into life at Westminster.

An interactive discussion with Cllr Susan Juned (Lib Dem Group Leader at Stratford District Council), Cllr Sarah Boad (Lib Dem Group Leader at Warwickshire County Council) and Liz Coles (Chair, Stratford & South Warwickshire Liberal Democrats).

Training sessions - candidates, councillors, members & supporters

Fringe sessions:
Contribute to our next local party manifesto
What it means to be a Liberal Demrocrat, led by John Shreeve (Chair Social Liberal Forum)

Author and former BBC journalist, John Sweeney talking about his (just published) book: The Real Nigel Farage.

Tickets - £10/person
Includes all events, refreshments on arrival & light lunch!
www.stratfordlibdems.org.uk/action

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!



London Bridge & West Bermondsey Delivery Blitz

  • 17 Oct 2026
  • 10.00 am - 12.30 pm
  • Bermondsey Square
    London
    SE1 3UN

Join Southwark Liberal Democrats for a Saturday morning delivery blitz in London Bridge and West Bermondsey.

Whether you’re an experienced deliverer or joining us for the first time, you’ll be very welcome. 

📅 Saturday 17 October
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Meet in Bermondsey Square

We'll be delivering leaflets for 90 minutes followed by coffee.

South Acton Delivery Action Day

  • 17 Oct 2026
  • 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • Bollo Bridge Road
    London
    W3 8UU

Join the Ealing Liberal Democrats at our South Acton Delivery Action Day on Saturday, 17 October, from 10am to 4pm.

We'll be delivering a letter to residents asking them about their views on the proposed West London Orbital train line between Hendon and Hounslow. Whether you’re an experienced campaigner or joining us for the first time, you’ll be very welcome.

Contact for the day: Jacky Tran on 07405 953011.

October Book Club

  • 17 Oct 2026
  • 10.30 am - 12.00 pm
  • 122 Peckham Hill Street
    London
    SE15 5JR

Join fellow readers for a lively morning of conversation at the Southwark Lib Dem Book Club. We’ll meet at 10:30am on 17th October in Peckham Library to dive into great stories, share favourite moments, and explore new perspectives together. Whether you’re a regular book‑lover or just curious to try something new, this friendly, relaxed session is a perfect way to connect with others who enjoy reading.

This months book is The Yahoo Boys: Real Life with the Love Scammers of Lagos by Carlos Barragán

Expect thoughtful discussion, welcoming faces, and a chance to discover your next unforgettable read.

Ashford Common Action Day

  • 17 Oct 2026
  • 10.45 am - 6.00 pm
  • 129 Feltham Road
    Ashford
    TW15 1AB

Cambridgeshire Lib Dem Dinner at Sidney Sussex College

  • 17 Oct 2026
  • 7.00 pm - 11.00 pm
  • Sidney Street
    Cambridge
    CB2 3HU

You are cordially invited to attend our 3rd Annual Dinner at Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge on Saturday, 17 October 2026.

 Join us for an enjoyable evening in the magnificent surroundings of The Mong Hall, where the architecture and atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for good dining with distinguished, liberal company.  

This special occasion offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow members of the party from across the area, forge new friendships, and engage in conversation with members across diverse fields and backgrounds.

After dinner, there will be short speeches from senior party members and also a keynote speaker, details to be announced in due course

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 17th October 2026

Time: 7pm for pre-dinner drinks, 7:30 pm dinner service

Venue: The Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College

Dress Code: Black tie or dress to impress! 

The evening will feature a reception where sparkling wine or soft drinks will be available.  A three-course meal prepared by the college’s catering team follows (with or without wine).  While we enjoy tea or coffee after dinner, there will be short speeches from senior party members and also a keynote speaker.   We very much look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a memorable evening of fine dining, excellent company, and the unique surroundings of Sidney Sussex College. 


Norbiton Supper

  • 17 Oct 2026
  • 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
  • Kingston Road
    New Malden
    UK
    KT3 3RX

Norbiton Lib Dems invite you to a cheap and cheerful Supper on 17th October.

SPEAKER

The Guest Speaker will be Luke Taylor, MP for Sutton and Cheam, and the Lib Dem spokesperson for London.

MENU
Chilli con carne or chilli beans (vegetarian) with rice 

Apple crumble and ice cream.   

For those who don’t do chilli at all text Emily on 07810477086 to order a Spanish bean stew (vegetarian)


Ealing Lib Dems Social - October 2026

  • 17 Oct 2026
  • 7.00 pm - 11.00 pm
  • 55 The Grove
    London
    W5 5DX

Come along to the Ealing Lib Dems Social at The Kings Arms (55 The Grove, W5 5DX) in from 7pm. It's an informal, welcoming evening for new and existing members/supporters to connect and learn more about getting involved. 

The Great Devon Liberal Democrat Quiz!

  • 17 Oct 2026
  • 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
  • Lower Hill Barton Road
    Exeter
    EX1 3EH

It’s the event you have all been waiting for – the chance to pit your wits against members from across the county at The Great Devon Liberal Democrat pub quiz.

Our quizmaster extraordinaire Cllr Paul Richards, who represents St Loyes on Exeter City Council, in the Exmouth and Exeter East constituency, is kindly hosting one of his legendary competitions for us on Saturday, 17 October at 7pm at St Lawrence Church Hall, Hill Barton Road, Exeter.

All are welcome to take part – come as a team and play to be crowned Devon Liberal Democrat pub quiz champions! Paul’s quiz will feature questions on music, current events, geography and many more topics. This is a great chance to raise money to protect St Lawrence Church Hall and the campaign to elect as many Liberal Democrat councillors to district councils.

Entry is £5 and this includes a buffet. Drinks will be available to purchase. Bring along cash to buy your tickets and drinks on the night.

We suggest teams of four, but anyone is welcome even without a team. We hope to see you there! If you have any queries, please contact hello@exeterlibdems.org.uk

Please note, parking is limited outside, so car sharing would be a good way to help local residents. Lifts can be arranged from nearby train stations (including Exeter St David's). Please get in touch if you need help getting to the venue.

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