Kickstart is a full weekend of intensive political training and practical insight, designed for people involved in Liberal Democrat campaigning, leadership, and organisation at every level.
Whether you are new to campaigning or refreshing your skills, taking on more responsibility locally or preparing for an election. Kickstart gives you and your team the opportunity to build an effective campaign plan with support from expert trainers and mentors.
Across the weekend, you will:
- Explore what makes Liberal Democrat campaigning distinctive and effective
- Develop practical skills you can use immediately in local and national campaigns
- Learn from experienced trainers and fellow activists
- Share ideas, challenges, and solutions with people who understand the realities of political life
- Two-nights full board accommodation in a dedicated training centre with bar and leisure facilities.
Kickstart is open to everyone, ALDC members and non-members alike, and is particularly valuable if you come as a team.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE:
- Please arrive from 4pm on Friday 26 June 2026
- Departure is after lunch on Sunday 28 June 2026
WHERE:
Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre – near Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0NL (map and directions).
COSTS:
Single room
- Early bird £210, Middle bird £260, Late bird £310
Double / Twin room
- Early bird £180, Middle bird £230. Late bird £280
Non-ALDC Member Rates
Single room
- Early bird £320, Middle bird £360, Late bird £400
Double / Twin room
- Early bird £280, Middle bird £320, Late bird £360
Group bookings
- Four or more people please email hello@aldc.org.
Please let us know any dietary or access requirements when booking.
ANY QUESTIONS?
Please email hello@aldc.org
Cancellation Policy
This event has limited capacity, so we ask that cancellations are made at least two weeks before the event wherever possible.
- Cancellations made two weeks or more before the event will receive a full refund minus a £20 cancellation fee
- You may choose to roll over your booking to the next Kickstart event (rollover is available once and must be to the closest next event, for example June Kickstart to November Kickstart)
If you need to cancel at short notice, we will do our best to resell your place:
- If we are able to resell your ticket, you will receive a refund or rollover as above minus the cancellation fee.
- If we are unable to resell the ticket, we will not be able to refund any part of the cost
An administration fee of £10 applies to ALL last-minute detail changes.