Past Events
Some of our recent events
Political Discussion Group
Local party members have a long tradition of meeting to discuss topical political issues. Our current series of discussion groups first met on 26th September 2024 to explore ‘what makes us different from other parties’ and how we build support/membership to work towards winning a parliamentary seat. Europe was a key focus of discussion – ‘we have been and should continue to be seen as the most pro-European of all parties’.
This theme was further developed at our meeting on 16th January 2025. We discussed Security, Migration and Economic Growth as three key challenges facing both the EU and the UK in 2025. This was explored in the context of the very real threats to liberal democracies worldwide plus the Climate Emergency.
The topic for our next meeting on 22nd May will be to further explore how we articulate Lib Dem policy and values to counter the narrative of the far right and the electoral threat from Reform.
Christmas Quiz
Friday 6th December 2024
Quiz nights are a regular feature on our events calendar.
Always a sociable occasion enjoyed with some food, drink and prizes!
Annual Dinner with Baroness Alison Suttie
Friday 1st November 2024
We were delighted to welcome Baroness Alison Suttie as the guest speaker for our 2024 annual dinner. Alison spoke about recent international events, drawing on her experience of living, studying and working in Russia, Brussels, the Middle East and the Horn of Africa - not to mention Westminster!
Afternoon Tea with 'FIZZ' to celebrate our 72 new MPs
Sunday 8th September 2024
Local party members gathered to celebrate our great national result in the General Election - 72 MPs!
We also looked forward to the upcoming party Autumn Conference in Brighton.
Canterbury Pride 2024
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June 2024
Our Lib Dem councillors and members once again took an active part in Canterbury Pride, joining the march through Canterbury and with our street stall.
European Supper
Saturday 11th May 2024
An evening to celebrate Europe Day 2024.
We enjoyed a range of European foods and tested our knowledge on Europe and the EU!
Annual Dinner with Mark Pack
Friday 6th October 2023
In 2023 the guest speaker at our annual dinner was Mark Pack, President of the Liberal Democrats. Mark spoke and answered questions about a wide range of issues, particularly the Lib Dem strategy for the future general election – which was to prove so successful in the national campaign.
Annual dinners and lunches are highlights of every year. Previous guest speakers have included:
2022 - Sir Geoffrey Nice, KC, barrister and specialist in the International Criminal Court.
2019 - Antony Hook, MEP for the South East.
2018 - Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland and Chief Whip.
2017 - Paddy Ashdown, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
2016 - Tom Brake, MP for Carshalton & Wallington.
2015 - Stephen Lloyd, MP for Eastbourne & Willingdon.
2013 - Simon Hughes, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
2012 - Baroness Shirley Williams of Crosby.
