Events - Canterbury and Coastal Liberal Democrats

We organise a range of events throughout the year, open to current and new members.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in our community and connecting with like-minded individuals? We invite you to join the Canterbury and Coastal Liberal Democrats for a series of engaging events.

To book for an event - contact Maggs on:

maggsmac@btinternet.com

01227 458056

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Visit to the National Liberal Club, Whitehall, London

Tuesday 20^th May 2025

An opportunity to visit the Home of British Liberalism: www.nlc.org.uk/
Founded in 1882 by William Gladstone, the purpose of the National Liberal Club was to be a bastion for Liberal politics in the UK. Former members include Prime Ministers, MPs, and many notable literary figures.

Experience the ambience of this historic London club which has now become an inclusive place of political debate, discussion, arts and culture – and a meeting place for our current Lib Dem MPs!

We will have a guided tour of the magnificent building, a talk on Liberal history and afternoon tea on the riverside Terrace. There will also be free time for you to explore this vibrant part of London (the club is 5 minutes’ walk from Trafalgar Square or the South Bank).

Cost £55 per adult and £35 per child (under 16) including return coach travel from Canterbury. Departs from Canterbury Bus Station at 9.30am, return by 6.00pm.

Places are limited and must be reserved as soon as possible.

Political Discussion Group: Challenging Reform and the far-right narrative

Led by Martin Vye

At 31 Abbey Gardens, Canterbury CT2 7EU

Thursday 22^nd May 2025 (7.00pm to 8.30pm)

At our previous meeting on 16^th January 2025, our discussion focused on Security, Migration and Economic Growth as three key challenges facing both the EU and the UK in 2025. This was considered in the context of the very real threats to liberal democracies worldwide plus the Climate Emergency.

For our next meeting on 22^nd May we will aim to articulate what Lib Dem policies and values mean for the people of Kent and how to challenge the populist/far right narrative.

Canterbury Pride 2025

Saturday 14th June

Dane John Gardens, Canterbury

We will have a stall at the event – come along.

Join us on the march and support us and the event.

Afternoon tea with Bat and Trap

Sunday 6^th July 2025 (2.30pm to 4.30pm)

At the ARCA Hall, 151 Ashford Rd, Canterbury CT1 3XR

£5.00 per person

Annual Dinner

Friday 31^st October 2025 (7.00pm to 10.00pm)

Lower Hardres Village Hall, Lower Hardres CT4 5NP

Guest speaker: Mike Martin MP for Tunbridge Wells

3 Course dinner, a glass of 'Fizz' on arrival - wine and water on tables

£40 per person

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025

Thursday 6^th November (6.30pm for 7.00pm start)

Venue to be confirmed

Christmas Quiz Night

Friday 12^th December 2025 (from 7.00pm)

ARCA Hall, 151 Ashford Road, Canterbury CT1 3XR

Soups with crusty bread and mince pies. Soft drinks provided

£8.00 per person - £4 for students and children

Maximum of 8 per team/table

Proceeds of the Raffle to Thanington Resource Centre. Items for their Christmas food Bank welcomed

Coffee Mornings

Meet other Lib Dems for coffee, cake and a chat on Saturday mornings at 10.30 in the upstairs room of Coffee Corner Cafe, 51-52 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury CT2 8BS.

Last Saturday of each month unless otherwise indicated* (not in August or December):

2025: *Not on 26^th April due to KCC election - instead moved to 3^rd May, 31^st May, 28^th June, 26^th July, 27^th September, 25^th October, 29^th November.

No need to book - all welcome.

KCC Elections

Thursday 1st May 2025

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