Forthcoming Events

The Jazz Caverners featuring Norman Baker MP

21st September 2008, between 4.00pm and 7.00pm, at All Saints Centre, Lewes, BN7 2LE

A very special event is planned for 21st September this year as a joint fundraiser for the regional Euro campaign and Lewes local party.

Norman Baker MP will take to the mic alongside The Jazz Caverners for an afternoon of rock and roll classics in the atmospheric All Saints Centre, Lewes. Full details and a booking form are available to download (http://tinyurl.com/68l69x). Please print this off and promote the event to your local party as much as possible. If you find 8 or more people to book for, you will receive a 10% discount.

You can buy tickets online (http://tinyurl.com/5l88sc) now for the Jazz Caverners featuring Norman Baker. Alternatively phone 01273 488749, or download the booking form and post a cheque to 23 East Street, Lewes, BN7 2LJ.

The Jazz Caverners are a popular local band, starring local councillor Roy Martin. The event kick starts at 4pm with food, drink and a chance to check out auction items on offer. The band will then take to the stage for the first half of their set. During the interval there will be an opportunity to pick up a bargain in the Grand Auction, hosted by Charlie Wycherly, a well-known local auctioneer. Norman will then sing with the Jazz Caverners for the second half of their set.

The event is open to non-Lib Dem members and will not involve political speeches or activities, so please encourage your friends and family to come. Proceeds from the event will be split between the European campaign and Lewes Lib Dems.

Date and time

Sunday 21st September, 4-7pm

Venue

All Saints Centre, Lewes

Tickets

Tickets are £15 if purchased before August 31st, and £18 thereafter. There is a 10% discount for bookings of 8 or more, so get members from your local party to book together. Ticket price includes entrance to the event only.

Food and drink

A buffet will be available for £5 per person with a range of food to suit all tastes. The bar will be open throughout the event selling wine, beer and soft drinks. The venue is situated very close to the train station, so you can leave your car at home and enjoy a drink at the event.

Grand Auction

Bag a bargain at the Grand Auction. The full list of lots for the auction will be sent to everyone who has purchased tickets in advance.

Getting there and away

Lewes is easily reachable by rail and road from the whole of the South East. The venue is situated 5 minutes walk from the train station and a large car park, and the finish time of 7pm will give you plenty of time to get home. Please email leweslibdems@hotmail.com for further advice on travel.

Contact Henry: leweslibdems@hotmail.com or 01273 488749

Kent Lib Dem Autumn 2008 Seminar

27th September 2008, between 9.00am and 1.00pm, at Invicta House, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ

Main Speaker: Norman Baker, MP Shadow Secretary of State for Transport

Also:

Countdown to 2009 County Campaign

How to Inspect your Council's Budget Workshop

Media Training Workshop

Book early to avoid disappointment

Please book your place(s) by providing the name(s) of all the delegate(s) attending, the district / constituency and contact details.

You can book by email: libdem@kent.gov.uk or by telephone: 01622 694239.

South East Liberal Democrat Region Autumn Conference

25th October 2008, between 9.30am and 4.30pm, at Northbrook College, Littlehampton Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN12 6NU

The second of the two South East Region Liberal Democrats annual conferences. All members are welcome to attend, but registration in advance is strongly advised (and cheaper!).

Register for a Worthing conference for £19.00 with registration form and cheque to Anna Tarrant NO LATER than Friday 17th October 2008 for the Autumn Conference. Registration form and on-line booking: http://www.southeastlibdems.org.uk/pages/shop.html

For more information and a registration form see http://tinyurl.com/25jb19 or contact annatarrant@tiscali.co.uk.