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.

Events calendar 2026

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To book for an event - contact Jane at:

janecarne@outlook.com

01227 477106

'What's Up Next?' - Looking to 2027

Saturday 17^th October 2026 (10.00am to 2.00pm)

Thanington Resource Centre, Thanington Road, Canterbury CT1 3XE

Following the success of our ‘Year Ahead’ event in February, you are invited to join fellow Lib Dems for another thought provoking and stimulating Saturday.

We will hear from speakers and share views on a range of topics including:

Local Government Reorganisation - the ‘pause’ to Kent's new Unitary authorities and what this means for local elections
Planning for a future General Election
The Climate and Water Crises and the impact in Kent
Migration and asylum - messages to get right

This is a chance to voice your own concerns and shape our message on the doorstep.

Annual Dinner

Friday 30^th October 2026 (7.00pm to 10.00pm)

Lower Hardres Village Hall, Lower Hardres CT4 5NP

Guest speaker Mike Martin, Liberal Democrat MP for Tunbridge Wells

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

£45 per person

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

Thursday 5^th November (6.30pm for 7.00pm start)

Thanington Resource Centre, Thanington Road, Canterbury CT1 3XE

Guest speaker to be confirmed.

South East AGM and Autumn Conference 2026

Saturday 21st November 2026, 10.30am to 5.00pm

Carrington School, Noke Drive, Redhill RH1 4AD

Ed Davey is attending this year’s Southeast Region conference along with a number of our other SE Region MPs. This is also an exciting opportunity to meet with some of our party candidates, party members from across the region, receive some of the latest training and join in debates. Training sessions will start at 10.30am and the main conference opens at 1.30pm.

Early bird tickets bought before 31 October 2026 cost £30 per delegate and includes a light lunch which will be available from 12noon to 2.00pm. From 1 November and payment on the day, tickets will cost £40. There is a concessionary rate of £10 which includes young liberals. Further information will be sent to delegates nearer the day.

Every member is welcome to attend - to book click here.

Christmas Quiz Night

Friday 11^th December 2026 (from 7.00pm)

ARCA Hall, 151 Ashford Road, Canterbury CT1 3XR

Supper and mince pies. Soft drinks provided

£10.00 per person - £5 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 and discussion on Saturday mornings at 10.30 in the upstairs room of Coffee Corner Cafe, 51-52 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury CT2 8BS.

Each month we focus on recent events and/or explore particular areas of policy.

Last Saturday of each month 10.30am-12.00 unless indicated (not in August or December):

2026: Next on 28^th November (not on 31st October due to several other events).

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