Theresa Meredith-Hardy talks to Gerhard Wheeler CBE, former Brigadier and Commander in Afghanistan about the defence challenges Britain faces. With Russia waging war in Europe and the United States looking at the possibility of conflict with China, the evening will be a wide-ranging discussion. We will examine the UK’s Strategic Defence Review, the defence of Europe and the impact of new technologies like drones, cyber and AI.

Bar from 6.30

Talk and questions from 7.15 - 8.30pm

This July, the Green Liberal Democrats are hosting a series of free Zoom webinars tackling climate and environmental issues.

These sessions bring together Lib Dem MPs and expert voices for real, practical conversations on the future of our planet.

Topics include:

Decarbonising homes & rural energy

Nature recovery & biodiversity

Urban sustainability & waste

Water management & flooding

International Relations and Climate Change 

Dates for your diary:

Tue 1 July – 7:00–8:30pm

Thu 3 July – 7:00–8:30pm

Sun 6 July – 3:00–4:30pm

Thu 10 July – 7:00–8:30pm

Sunday 13th July - 5-6:30pm

Bring your questions. Share your ideas.
Be part of shaping a climate-smart Liberal Democrat agenda.

Donations - £3, £5 or more encouraged

It's July and we are still celebrating the fantastic results from the May Local Elections, not just in Chesham and Amersham, but right across Buckinghamshire! We won a clean sweep on both Chesham and Amersham Town Councils and took 11 seats in our constituency on the Unitary Council.  The Conservatives lost overall control of Buckinghamshire Unitary Council in May and are now having to listen to the views of other Parties! 

Now we are moving forward to  support our wonderful new Councilors and our brilliant MP, Sarah Green, by buying a Risograph. This super printing machine is going to help us become more effective, enabling us to send out very localised leaflets. It will save us money and cut paper waste. And it will help us keep in touch with local residents and also help us win more elections across Bucks in the future. 

So please buy your raffle tickets and support our fundraising efforts, so that we can continue to build our winning team.  

Your ticket could win our wonderful basket of summer time goodies, worth over £100 in total!. It includes champagne, chocolates, wine glasses, stone ice cubes (!) and so many other exciting prizes!

Test

Meet Fleet - the party's approved website tool. In this session we'll show you how to put together a great new website on Fleet and how to take full advantage of the new campaigning possibilities it creates!

Help us build up our presence in Walthamstow by joining the Higham

Hill team for a power hour of canvassing, followed by a drink &

catch-up in the Higham Hill Tavern.

Contact is Alex Lewis on 07395 265710.

Join Danny Chambers, MP for Winchester, for a fun and enlightening evening of Ukrainian wine tasting at Delay No More, an independent bottle shop in Bermondsey, Southwark.

As you sample a curated selection of unique Ukrainian wines, Danny will share powerful stories from his humanitarian trip delivering ambulances and critical supplies to Ukraine. Discover more about the country’s wine —and the resilience of its people—while enjoying great company and conversation.

Danny is also a vet and will talk about his private member’s bill which seeks to end puppy smuggling into the UK. 

All profits raised from this event will go towards the Southwark Liberal Democrats’ 2026 Local Elections campaign. 

Unlock the potential of collaborating with Young Liberals at every tier of the organisation. Learn how to effectively engage with local branches, university societies, and regional executives to integrate them as vital members of your local party. Join us to refine your skills, expand your network, and drive meaningful youth engagement in your community.

Join us for an evening of pizza and soft drinks as we support our wonderful Lionesses who will be taking on the Netherlands in the Group Stage of the Women's Euros! 

Tickets cost just £10, which covers the cost of your pizza and drinks. Tickets are limited to sign up ASAP. 

Come on England!  

A regular meet-up on the second Wednesday of every month for Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!

Simply come along for a social drink and a chat: no speeches, no leaflet delivery. It's a "buy your own" event (sorry!) but come along and say hello to our Councillors, campaigners, members and friends.

The Royal Norfolk Hotel is on Sandgate High Street - there is free parking from 6pm at Castle Road Car Park in Sandgate which is one minute walk away and often on street parking in Castle Road (behind the hotel) as well.

An evening with Twickenham & Richmond Liberal Democrats in Aid of Save the Children

Please join us for a drink and snacks to raise funds for this highly respected Charity in their efforts to save lives in Gaza and other conflict zones.

Please donate to Save the Children at www.justgiving.com/page/alan-juriansz-4

Please RSVP with a free ticket for catering purposes

Join us for the Latest joint Liberal Democrat Disability Association (LDDA) and London Liberal Democrats event on Why Pip is Important and why it needs to be protected.

speakers TBA 

Be a part of the action and help shape the future of Grove Green by

joining us for a power hour of canvassing and campaigning. Meeting

outside the Heathcote on Grove Green Road. Contact is Arran

Angus on 07805 331865.

The Campaigns Clinics are an exciting opportunity to connect directly with campaigning professionals and get expert advice tailored to your needs. Having the chance to speak one-on-one with people who’ve run successful campaigns makes a real difference.

Don’t miss this chance to supercharge your campaign with practical, insightful guidance from people who’ve been there as these sessions have limited slots and are first come - first served - so sign up now!

Sign up here - https://digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/lgQ3cIZC

Come and support our great Woking candidates as they fight the rise of reform to retain the Lib Dem county council seat of Woking South and borough seat of Hoe Valley. 

Please select the relevant tickets so we know when you can help and what you can do!

Thank you!

Business

Forum at

Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall (CV37 6EJ) on
Thursday July 10th, 7:30am to 9:30am

Over the past few years, businesses of all sizes have faced

a series of tough challenges, from the economic uncertainty of Brexit and the

COVID-19 pandemic, to inflation, rising energy costs, and now the pressures of

the rise in employers’ national insurance contributions. I know how hard many

of you have worked to keep your businesses running and your teams supported

through it all.

This forum is an opportunity for members of the local

business community to come together to discuss these issues, share experiences,

and look ahead. I’ll be joined by a panel of local experts from the world of

business and local government, who will help lead the conversation and respond

to your questions and ideas.

This is a free event, and coffee, croissants

& pastries will be provided.

Social media is an exciting new frontier for connecting with voters. But with so many platforms, how do we choose the right ones, and what should we do on them? This session will explore your options, using the latest research to show how we can effectively leverage social media to win votes.

Come and join our new Diversity Officer for our first Diversity Working Group session

Join us for our fun, sales-style call centre night – inspired by ALDC’s popular guide, Pick a Ward and Win It.

We’ll be hitting the phones together to activate new volunteers and recruit fresh members to the party. It’s a brilliant way to make a real impact in just a couple of hours, alongside like-minded volunteers and the team.

Drinks and snacks will be on hand to keep everyone going, and you’re welcome to drop in any time from 5:30pm.

RSVP today to let us know you’re coming and add it to your diary!

Any questions?
Email: enquiries@lisasmart.org.uk
Phone: 0161 406 7070

Once again, we must delay our drinks to accommodate a polling day.   On the 3rd July I will be heading to Fulham in the evening - to help the late shift get the vote out.  Will you join me?   

Burt never fear, we will be at the Jack Horner a week later than usual.  Hopefully see lots of you there - both new and regular faces!   

Buy a round for London
As always, whether you can make it or not - you can donate the cost of a pint to the London party using the second ticket option below.

Join Bobby at an exclusive fundraising dinner celebrating his first year as the Member of Parliament for Carshalton & Wallington.

Held in The Greyhound Hotel's beautiful Swan Dining Room overlooking Carshalton Ponds, this will be an excellent opportunity to celebrate the first anniversary of our election victory and look back over the first twelve months of this Parliament

The money we raise at this dinner will help to:

• Fund our brilliant staff team to run our campaigns
• Pay for leaflets, letters and digital ads to promote our work
• Fund office space for our team and equipment

Tickets include a lovely three-course dinner, a welcome drink and an evening of good fun with like-minded people.