Events

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.

New Year Party

Saturday 17^th January 2026 (7.00pm - 10.30pm)

St Dunstan's Church Hall, 80 London Road, Canterbury CT2 8LS

Please bring a bottle and a ‘plate’ to share.

Political Discussion Group

Thursday 22^nd or 29^th January 2026* (7.00pm to 8.30pm)

At 31 Abbey Gardens, Canterbury CT2 7EU

Led by Martin Vye and Jane Carne

*Further details and date to be confirmed.

The Year Ahead - How We Make a Difference in 2026

Saturday 28^th February 2026 (10.00am to 1.00pm)

Thanington Resource Centre, Thanington Road, Canterbury CT1 3XE

With significant National and International events due to take place this year, this is a chance for members to meet and consider how we ensure our Lib Dem voices are heard widely. With guest speaker (to be confirmed) - further details to follow.

Also, a chance to discuss the motions going to the Lib Dem Spring Conference in York.

Quiz Night

Friday 20^th March 2026 (7.00pm to 10.30pm)

ARCA Hall, 151 Ashford Rd, Canterbury CT1 3XR

Baked potatoes with fillings and a green salad. Soft drinks provided 

£10.00 per person - £5 for students and children

Maximum of 8 per team/table 

Away Days to Surrey

Late April / Early May

Meet fellow Lib Dems and help win our South East Region Unitary Elections.

Get some exercise! Time for sightseeing too.

Further details and dates to be confirmed.

ELECTION DAYS around the UK

Thursday 7^th May 2026

The 7^th May will see 136 Local Council elections and 6 mayoral elections in England, plus the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd.

If you would like to help our fellow Lib Dems in the South-East, please email at: info@canterburylibdems.org.uk

Visit to Chartwell - home to Winston Churchill

Tuesday 12^th May 2026 (9.30am to 4.30pm)

Join us on a visit to Chartwell, home of Winston Churchill. 

Visit the house, gardens, art studio, café and shop. 

Travel together by coach. 

Leaving Canterbury at 9.30am, return by 4.30pm.

Ticket price to be confirmed.

Political Discussion Group

Thursday 14^th or 21^st May 2026* (7.00pm to 8.30pm)

At 31 Abbey Gardens, Canterbury CT2 7EU

Led by Martin Vye and Jane Carne

*Further details and date to be confirmed.

Marking the 10th anniversary of the Brexit Referendum

June 2026

There will be a series of events nationally and locally – further information to follow.

Afternoon tea with Bat and Trap

Sunday 12^th July 2026 (2.30pm to 4.30pm)

ARCA Hall, 151 Ashford Rd, Canterbury CT1 3XR

£7.00 per person

Annual Dinner

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

Lower Hardres Village Hall, Lower Hardres CT4 5NP

Guest speaker to be announced

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)

Venue and guest speaker to be confirmed.

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: 31^st January, *28^th February, 28^th March, *25^th April, 30^th May, 27^th June, 25^th July, 26^th September, 31^st October, 28^th November.

* to be confirmed