49 Most Recent Stories From Liberal Democrats events

Sun 1st Aug 2010:

Lewisham and North Beckenham Liberal Democrats Summer garden party.

Social event on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 at 1.30 pm. The next big get-together is our Summer Garden party, where there will be plenty to eat and drink and as always, good company. Tickets are £12 (£7 concessions and children under 12 are free) And if you're feeling adventurous there will be a treasurehunt before the party organized by Chris Maines. There'll be a yomp through Sydenham, a mad dash around the Horniman, glimpses of Forest Hill, some treasure and then back to Sunderland Road -£3 (£2 for concessions and children free)The Treasurehunt starts at 1:30 and the garden party at 3.

Surveys: Bearsden.

Campaigning session on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 at 3.00 pm. Come and help Jo Swinson MP and the local Lib Dem team survey residents in Lenzie. Sunday 1st: Bearsden. 3pm-5pm. Meeting at Stockiemuir / Campsie Drive junction. 

Hackney Lib Dems Garden Party - "This Parliament does not represent us. Time for the Alternative Vote?".

Social event on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 at 3.00 pm. Our summer garden party for 2010 is at a new venue for us in Stoke Newington, just north of Clissold Park. You are very welcome to come along and bring friends along with you.Our guest speakers will be focussing on a very important referendum taking place next May on the Alternative Vote.Anthony Barnet is for many years a leading campaigner for liberty and democracy. He was the founding director of Charter 88, now Unlock Democracy and co-director of the Convention on Modern Liberty. Currently he is co-director of the Take Back Parliament campaign which supports changing the voting system to proportional representation. Currently they are part of the "Yes" campaign for the referendum on the Alternative Vote (AV), which takes place next May. He is a founder of the excellent Open Democracy website, and often writes articles in the OurKingdom sectionBridget Fox was the Lib Dem candidate for Islington South at the last 2 general elections, and turned a safe Labour seat into a marginal in the process. Bridget is a passionate campaigner and a popular speaker at these kind of events.To help us organise this event we are offering a cheap advance booking rate of £5.Visit our website to find out how to do this;http://www.hackneylibdems.org.uk/events.php 

Mon 2nd Aug 2010:

Shepway Liberal Drinks.

Social event on Monday, August 2nd, 2010 at 7.00 pm. Whether you are new to the area, new to politics or just fancy meeting like minded people for a drink - we'd love to see you at our weekly Liberal Drinks.Come and join us in the Providence Inne, Sandgate High Street of a Monday evening from 7pm.Topics of conversation vary and usually end up with  some politics!   It's simply a chance for a social meet-up and chat - we'd be happy to see you!

Tue 3rd Aug 2010:

Liberal Drinks, Merthyr Tydfil.

Social event on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 at 7.00 pm. The idea behind Liberal Drinks couldn’t be simpler: Wouldn’t it be great if there was a regular night out where you could meet up with fellow liberals, chat, compare notes, debate and relax?It's a great opportunity for Lib Dem members, old and new, to meet up, and a way for people interested in the party, or politics in general to come along and find out more.Feel free to invite fellow members, supporters, friends etc.

Wed 4th Aug 2010:

Winchester Summer Surveying.

Campaigning session on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 5.30 pm. We're going to be surveying right across the constituency this summer. Come along and join in! 

Thu 5th Aug 2010:

Liberal Drinks, Hyde, Winchester.

Social event on Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 8.00 pm. Winchester Lib Dems meeting up and invite others to attend and have a chat - this time, in a pub with first class real ale

Fri 6th Aug 2010:

Huddersfield Liberal Democrats Quiz Night.

Social event on Friday, August 6th, 2010-Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Compete against other Liberal Democrats for the coveted Huddersfield Quiz Shield! Lots of prizes!  All welcome! £5, including indian buffet, all proceeds to local campaigns.

Sat 7th Aug 2010:

Ross Carnival.

Campaigning session on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 11.00 am. Saturday 7th August – Ross Carnival, to be held at the Ropewalk (down by the Wye).  Help needed to set up (from 11.00am) and run our stall, sell second hand books and tombola tickets etc.  Great fun and a good showcase for us to demonstrate to the public that we are normal and the Tories are not !

Beckenham BBQ.

Social event on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 1.00 pm. Anuja Prashar invites you to a fundraising social event at her home in Beckenham.BBQ food including chicken, sausages, salads, burgers and vegetarian alternatives.   Special feature: homemade puddings.Open to all members and those interested in becoming Lib-Dem members. £15/person or £25/family (Giant trampoline to entertain kids) 

Mon 9th Aug 2010:

Shepway Liberal Drinks.

Social event on Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 7.00 pm. Whether you are new to the area, new to politics or just fancy meeting like minded people for a drink - we'd love to see you at our weekly Liberal Drinks.Come and join us in the Providence Inne, Sandgate High Street of a Monday evening from 7pm.Topics of conversation vary and usually end up with  some politics!   It's simply a chance for a social meet-up and chat - we'd be happy to see you!

Tue 10th Aug 2010:

Northampton Liberal Drinks.

Social event on Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 at 8.00 pm. Come and join fellow members and supporters at the Charles Bradluagh, for a  drink and discussion/chat.  Makes some new friends and/or catch up with old ones.

Wed 11th Aug 2010:

Lincoln Liberal Drinks.

Social event on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 at 7.00 pm. August Liberal Drinks will be held on Wednesday 11th from 7pm at the Pyewipe Inn, Saxilby Road, Lincoln.All members and supporters welcome.Look for the lion! 

Thu 12th Aug 2010:

Liberal Drinks Nottingham.

Social event on Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Every month, Lib Dem campaigners and their friends meet up for an informal drink and chinwag on the events of the day.  We've set aside the 2nd Thursday of the month for this. All welcomeDo please check back every month to make sure the venue hasn't changed as we're not entirely settled on one place just yet. 

Thu 19th Aug 2010:

South Perthshire & Kinross-shire Hustings.

Hustings on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 7.30 am. Hustings for the new Scottish Parliamentary Constituency

"100 Days Coalition Government".

Social event on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Put your questions to the panel.  Meet, discuss and ask questions.  Friends and families welcome.

Sat 28th Aug 2010:

Treasure Hunt!

Social event on Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 11.00 am. Come and join Merthyr Tydfil Lib Dems for a Treasure Hunt - solve the clues and follow them across Merthyr Tydfil, collecting items and taking photos as you go.Answers, winners and prizes will be revealed at an early evening buffet.£10 per team (car) Teams can be formed on the day, so don't worry about turning up on your own.

Fri 3rd Sep 2010:

Lib Dem Sale of Work.

Campaigning session on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 11.00 am. The Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Liberla Democrats will be holding a sale of work in Tain High Street. Baking, books, plants, music and DVD and anthing you think would sell well would be really appreciated. Just give Sam a ring or an email.

Pizza and Politics with Dr. Mark Pack.

Policy discussion on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Join Chingford and Woodford Green Liberal Democrats for an evening of Pizza and Politics, with guest speaker Dr. Mark Pack. Mark has extensive experience in modern campaigns techniques and online communications, having been Head of Innovations at the Liberal Democrats until June 2009 - during this time Mark helped move the party into the internet age, developing the wide-ranging online presence we now enjoy - he was also Lynne Featherstone's Campaignmanager in 2005, securing a spectacular 16% swing away from Labour to help Lynne get elected. Mark is also co-editor of Liberal Democrat Voice, the most popular Lib Dem blog, and contributes regularly to political discussion on television, in print and online. Always eager to connect the attractive possibilities offered by online campaigning with the doorstep campaigning we're all familiar with, Mark will sharewith us his views on this year's Federal Conference Agenda and the challenges the Party faces in Coalition.The evening will take place on Friday September 3rd, at local party member Prateek Buch's house (87 Chingford Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 9QS), beginning at 7.30pm - there will be a small charge of £6 per head to help cover costs, but of course this includes pizza!. Please contact Prateek for further details - places are limited so do book as soon as possible - by emailing him (prateek.buch@gmail.com) or calling 07764756570. We look forward to your company as we enjoy both the food nd the discussion!

Sat 4th Sep 2010:

Activity Day.

Campaigning session on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 10.00 am. In Nottingham we campaign all year round, week in, week out. But to help us achieve our objectives, we schedule in a monthly Activity Day to supplement our weekday work.  For more details, including this month's meeting place and time, phone Gary Long on 07818 841 047

Skittles evening.

Social event on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Cost £6.00 per person, to include light buffet.

Mon 6th Sep 2010:

Deadline for amendments to motions, emergency motions, topical issues and questions to reports at Federal Conference.

Conference on Monday, September 6th, 2010 at 12.00 pm.

Tue 7th Sep 2010:

Northampton Liberal Drinks.

Social event on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 8.00 pm. Come and join fellow members and supporters at the Charles Bradluagh, for a  drink and discussion/chat.  Makes some new friends and/or catch up with old ones.

Thu 9th Sep 2010:

Local Politics under the Coalition.

Policy discussion on Thursday, September 9th, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Pizza & Politics discussion "Local Politics under The Coalition: to 'con-dem' or 'lib-rate'?" David Rendel will lead the discussion. Tickets £6 on the door, b.y.o. bottle.

Liberal Drinks Nottingham.

Social event on Thursday, September 9th, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Every month, Lib Dem campaigners and their friends meet up for an informal drink and chinwag on the events of the day.  We've set aside the 2nd Thursday of the month for this. All welcomeDo please check back every month to make sure the venue hasn't changed as we're not entirely settled on one place just yet. 

Sat 11th Sep 2010:

Esher and Walton annual Ploughman's lunch with Tom Brake MP.

Social event on Saturday, September 11th, 201000:30:00. All welcome at our annual Ploughman's lunch with special guest Tom Brake MP.  The lunch starts at 12.30 and is being hosted by our Vice-President Andrew Sturgis at his home in Hersham.  Tickets are £8 and include lunch and a drink.RSVP to Joan Martin-Kaye on 01932 232688 or info@esherandwaltonlibdems.org.uk

Fri 17th Sep 2010:

Cheese and Wine.

Social event on Friday, September 17th, 2010 at 6.30 pm.

Sat 18th Sep 2010:

Autumn Conference, Liverpool.

Conference on Saturday, September 18th, 2010-Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 10.00 am.  We are delighted to be taking autumn conference 2010 to Liverpool, a city which has thrived since earning its European Capital of Culture title in 2008.Conference will open on Saturday 18 September with consultative sessions at 10.00 and the formal opening of conference at 14.20. On Wednesday 22 September, conference will close with the Leader's speech at approximately 15.00.Policy issues under discussion at this conference will include a full debate on papers on Localism, International Development and Youth Justice and consultation sessions on Quality of Life, Volunteering and the Voluntary Sector & Facing the Future. 

Blog of the Year Awards, 2010.

Conference Fringe Meeting on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 at 10.00 pm. Join the  Lib Dem Voice team and special guests for the 5th annual Lib Dem Blog of the Year Awards.The awards ceremony (affectionately known as the BOTYs) will be held at the Liberal Democrats' Autumn conference in Liverpool.Nominations for the six awards categories run from late July until the end of August - see the website for more information.

Sat 2nd Oct 2010:

Activity Day.

Campaigning session on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 at 10.00 am. In Nottingham we campaign all year round, week in, week out. But to help us achieve our objectives, we schedule in a monthly Activity Day to supplement our weekday work.  For more details, including this month's meeting place and time, phone Gary Long on 07818 841 047

Cheltenham Quiz Evening.

Social event on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Quiz evening including supperEntrance £7.50Please let Heather Turner know if you intend to come so that we have enough food.

Thu 14th Oct 2010:

Liberal Drinks Nottingham.

Social event on Thursday, October 14th, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Every month, Lib Dem campaigners and their friends meet up for an informal drink and chinwag on the events of the day.  We've set aside the 2nd Thursday of the month for this. All welcomeDo please check back every month to make sure the venue hasn't changed as we're not entirely settled on one place just yet. 

Sat 16th Oct 2010:

Nottingham Lib Dem Mini-Conference.

Public Meeting on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 at 1.00 pm. Every year, we have three mini-conferences that bring together party members from all over the city.  We have debates, invited speakers and usually provide a light lunch.Check back closer to the time for more details. Our October meeting is also our AGM, at which we elect our officers and conference representatives for the following year. Sherwood Methodist Church is opposite the Chestnut Trees pub on the corner of Mansfield Road (A60) and Devon Drive. 

Fri 22nd Oct 2010:

Politics & Supper.

Social event on Friday, October 22nd, 2010 at 7.30 pm. with Martin Horwood MP plus an additional speaker TBC  

Thu 28th Oct 2010:

Ross and District Liberal Branch Annual General Meeting.

Public Meeting on Thursday, October 28th, 2010 at 7.00 pm. Thursday 28th October – Ross and District Liberal Branch Annual General Meeting, 7.00pm, Corn Exchange, Ross.

Sat 30th Oct 2010:

East Midlands Autumn Regional Conference and AGM.

Conference on Saturday, October 30th, 2010 at 9.30 am. The Autumn Regional Conference is booked in the Ashfield area in north Notts, and will be at the Festival Hall in Kirkby in Ashfield on 30th October.  This meeting will also be the Annual General Meeting of the East Midlands Liberal Democrats. For more information see www.eastmidslibdems.org.uk

South Central Liberal Democrats Autumn Conference.

Conference on Saturday, October 30th, 2010 at 10.00 am.  DELIVERING LIBERAL DEMOCRACYKeynote Speaker: CHRIS HUHNE Secretary of State for Energy and Climate ChangeA full programme of debates, training and discussions on a range of topics.  Don't Delay - Book Today

East of England Liberal Democrats Regional Conference 2010.

Conference on Saturday, October 30th, 2010 at 10.00 am. The annual conference of the Liberal Democrats in the six counties of the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.Policy debates, keynote speeches, fringe meetings, training, exhibition, reports from our parliamentarians and more.Booking opens in June, but put the date in your diary now so that you don't miss out.

Sat 6th Nov 2010:

Activity Day.

Campaigning session on Saturday, November 6th, 2010 at 10.00 am. In Nottingham we campaign all year round, week in, week out. But to help us achieve our objectives, we schedule in a monthly Activity Day to supplement our weekday work.  For more details, including this month's meeting place and time, phone Gary Long on 07818 841 047

Thu 11th Nov 2010:

Liberal Drinks Nottingham.

Social event on Thursday, November 11th, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Every month, Lib Dem campaigners and their friends meet up for an informal drink and chinwag on the events of the day.  We've set aside the 2nd Thursday of the month for this. All welcomeDo please check back every month to make sure the venue hasn't changed as we're not entirely settled on one place just yet. 

Tue 16th Nov 2010:

Trip to London.

Social event on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 at 7.00 am. including a tour of the Houses of Parliament.Cost £15 per person.

Fri 19th Nov 2010:

Annual Dinner.

Social event on Friday, November 19th, 2010 at 7.00 pm. Speaker and menus still to be arranged

Sat 20th Nov 2010:

Mince Pie evening.

Social event on Saturday, November 20th, 2010 at 7.00 pm. One of our regular social evenings - good food, good debate.

Sat 4th Dec 2010:

Activity Day.

Campaigning session on Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 10.00 am. In Nottingham we campaign all year round, week in, week out. But to help us achieve our objectives, we schedule in a monthly Activity Day to supplement our weekday work.  For more details, including this month's meeting place and time, phone Gary Long on 07818 841 047

Thu 9th Dec 2010:

Liberal Drinks Nottingham.

Social event on Thursday, December 9th, 2010 at 7.30 pm. Every month, Lib Dem campaigners and their friends meet up for an informal drink and chinwag on the events of the day.  We've set aside the 2nd Thursday of the month for this. All welcomeDo please check back every month to make sure the venue hasn't changed as we're not entirely settled on one place just yet. 

Thu 16th Dec 2010:

Campaigning, coffee and cakes - EVERY THURSDAY.

Campaigning session on Thursday, December 16th, 2010 at 6.30 pm. Regular campaigning session (indoor and outdoor) followed by coffee and cakes kindly hosted by a local member.Meet at 45 Huntly Street at 6:30pm, or come along later - phone Gavin on 07732 263663 for details.

Sat 5th Mar 2011:

Quiz Evening.

Social event on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at 7.30 pm. £7.50 per person to include supper

Sat 11th Jun 2011:

Quiz Evening.

Social event on Saturday, June 11th, 2011 at 7.30 pm. Quiz evening Cost £7.50 per person to include supper.

Sat 1st Oct 2011:

Quiz Evening.

Social event on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at 7.30 pm. Cost £7.50 per person to include supper

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