Join us for an exclusive journey into the heart of global journalism with Michael Binyon OBE, a legendary leader writer and veteran foreign correspondent for The Times. In an era of instant information and "fake news," the process of curating the world’s headlines has never been more critical or controversial. In this captivating lecture, Michael Binyon reveals the internal mechanics of one of the world's most influential newspapers.
How do editors distinguish a fleeting trend from a historic shift?
What determines which stories make the front page and which are left on the cutting room floor?
Drawing from decades of experience at the forefront of international reporting, Binyon explores the delicate balance between editorial policy, objectivity, and the pressures of the digital age. This event offers a rare opportunity to understand how the media shapes our perception of reality.

NLC Members Ticket: £14
Non-Member Ticket: £18
Ticket includes light refreshments

Kindly note that bookings close three working days prior to the event.

No wheelchair access
Dress code: no sneakers, no jeans

Surrey take on Hampshire Hawks in our away day at the T20 Vitality Blast showdown, set in the iconic surroundings of The Kia Oval in the very heart of London. Expect fast-paced action, big hits, and an electric matchday atmosphere as two top sides go head-to-head.

The third in our Gladstone series of events celebrating Prime Minister William Gladstone and his legacy, this evening commemorates his work on the question of justice and peace in Ireland. In these times of political change in Ireland, this is a timely opportunity to re-examine this important chapter of Irish history and how it shaped Ireland’s battle for independence. The talks will be led by Lord Bew and Professor Parry, and hosted by Lord Alderdice. A 3-course dinner will follow in the grand David Lloyd George room.


Tickets for Members and guests: £84
Non-Members tickets: £89

Kindly note that bookings close three working days prior to the event.

The NLC Literary Circle will be discussing The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Aikawa. The uplifting million-copy bestselling Japanese translated story. All club members are welcome to join us and to discuss the book, whether you have read it or not. Available as an Audiobook.

The event is free to attend, but please register your attendance.

Gourmet 4 course menu paired with exquisite Champagne flight from the House of Gardet. Start the evening with our Club Champagne and canapes then Christophe Prieux the president of Gardet will take us on a journey through the different Gardet cuvée’s on offer paired with an elegant summer menu created by our kitchen. Supported by our friends at Jackson Nugent Vinters

£145 member price
£165 non-member price

Kindly note that bookings close three working days prior to the event.

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology. It has become an ideological system that shapes perception, justifies institutions, and quietly forecloses alternatives. This talk examines how narratives of inevitability, scale, and coherence are hardening into organisational and civic structures, shifting human roles from judgment to supervision, and relocating agency into opaque infrastructures. Rather than asking what AI can do, we will ask what kinds of worlds it is making possible, and which it is making harder to inhabit. Drawing on philosophy, institutional theory, and lived organisational experience, the session explores why AI’s most urgent risks are systemic rather than technical, and why the response must be civic rather than purely technological. We conclude with a reframing of governance, education, and authorship, arguing for reclaiming meaning before code, and plurality before optimisation.

There is no charge for this event; however, please register online to secure a space.

Article Link:
https://ssir.org/articles/entry/ideologies-behind-artificial-intelligence

AI as Ideology v6a_philo.pdf

Our meditation circle meets regularly to explore and practice various forms of mindfulness and meditation. Each session is designed to introduce participants to different techniques, including guided meditation, breath awareness, body scans, loving-kindness meditation, and more. The circle provides a supportive and peaceful environment where individuals can deepen their practice, share experiences, and cultivate a sense of inner calm and clarity. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced meditator, our group welcomes all who are interested in enhancing their well-being through mindfulness.

There is no charge for the event; however, please register online to secure a space.

We are delighted to welcome Melissa Harrison to the Authors’ Club to talk about her book The Given World

Melissa Harrison is a novelist, nature writer, podcaster and children’s author. Her 2018 novel All Among the Barley was the UK winner of the European Prize for Literature. Her work has been shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and the Wainwright Prize and longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. She lives in Suffolk.

Tickets: £39.00 includes a two course lunch & talk
Timings 12.30pm for 1.00pm

Kindly note that bookings close three working days prior to the event.

The Membership Committee is delighted to announce our next New Members’ Dinner.

These special evenings are always highly anticipated and offer the perfect opportunity to meet and socialise with fellow new members, while discovering more about the Club in elegant and welcoming surroundings.

This year, we are pleased to introduce something truly special — a formal Black Tie edition of the New Members’ Dinner, created to make the occasion an evening to remember. Whether you wish to get to know other new members, invite and thank your proposer, or simply enjoy the Club in style, this promises to be a memorable night.

The event will take place on Thursday 18th June 2026, commencing at 6.30pm with a complimentary drinks reception in the grand Smoking Room, accompanied by the smooth sounds of jazz. Guests will then enjoy a short welcome address from the Membership Committee Chair before proceeding to dinner.

Tickets: £85 per person

A curated exhibition of contemporary figurative artists Amber Lavinia, James Lang, and Fitzroy Scofield. Exploring storytelling through painting, the exhibition reflects on identity, transformation, and the individual experience across political, human rights, and spiritual themes. The evening includes a discussion and a cash bar reception.

The event is free to attend, but please register your attendance.

Treat your father to an unforgettable day in the elegant surroundings of the National Liberal Club. Open to all the family, join us at one of our four sittings at 12.00,12:30, 2.45 or 3:15pm and enjoy a three-course Sunday roast. Arrive early or stay on to make the most of the day by relaxing with drinks and socialising with your friends and family at the NLC!

Tickets: £49pp
Tickets for Children's menu (under 14s): £25 

The Orpington Circle is pleased to host Mike Martin MP, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells, on Tuesday 23rd June. Join us for an informal conversation as Mike discusses his work in Parliament, his campaign to improve local services, regenerate town centres and strengthen national security, and shares priorities ahead. There will be time for audience questions and networking. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Mike’s insights and vision.

Start 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Tickets include a welcome drink 
Member Ticket £9.00 
Non member Ticket £13.00 

All you ever wanted to know about large language models (LLMs) but were too afraid to ask. Join Richard Saldanha in demystifying the world of LLMs. It turns out that while modern-day LLMs easily pass the Turing test, they are anything but sentient. Much hype surrounds these models, yet they only exist in an overwhelmingly binary computing world of zeros and ones – our most reliable form of computing despite the emergence of pseudo-quantum and analogue approaches.

NLC Members Ticket: £14
Non-Member Ticket: £18
Ticket includes light refreshments

Kindly note that bookings close three working days prior to the event.

No wheelchair access
Dress code: no sneakers, no jeans

Celebrate a golden milestone at the National Liberal Club as we mark 50 years of women members. Enjoy a 1970s-themed evening with nostalgic flavours, retro charm, and a tribute to the women whose resilience and influence have shaped the Club for half a century, with guest speaker : Baroness Brenda Hale, the first women president of the Supreme Court.

Members & their Guests tickets - £89
Non-Member tickets - £94

Ticket includes a cocktail on arrival followed by a three course 70's inspired menu with half a bottle of Club wine.

Kindly note that bookings close three working days prior to the event.

The Wednesday Luncheon Circle meets on the first Wednesday of each month, to enjoy a convivial lunch followed by a speaker.

This Month's Guest Speaker - York Membery, a Journalist and travel writer, tells the story of the battle to save the iconic Art Deco property which inspired the settings for two of Agatha Christie's best-loved novels - and the modern-day knight in shining armour who turned its fortunes around.

We are honoured that Giles Fuchs, the hotel's owner, will be joining us for lunch.

Tickets: £39 to include a 2 course meal & talk
12.30pm meet in the Bar followed by lunch at 1.00pm 

This July, the NLC proudly celebrates the return of Pride month with our annual celebration on the Terrace. Expect a lively atmosphere filled with great music, delicious food and even better company, keeping the celebration going into the evening as we honour love, equality and inclusion.

Members, guests, and non-members alike are warmly invited — no connection to a Member is required to attend. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this special day. There is no dress code for this event – come as you feel comfortable.

When: Saturday, 4th July from 3pm

Member & their guests tickets – £29
Non-member tickets – £39

The NLC Literary Circle will be discussing The Golem by Gustav Meyrink. A superbly atmospheric story set in the old Prague ghetto featuring The Golem, a kind of rabbinical Frankenstein's monster, which manifests itself every 33 years in a room without a door. All club members are welcome to join us and to discuss the book, whether you have read it or not.

The event is free to attend, but please register your attendance.

We invite you to join us on Monday 6 July for a fun quiz night with many and varied questions from quiz guru Val Stanfield. Bring along your complete team of six or simply bring yourself and join one on the night.

There will be prizes for the winning team and all some proceeds will go to charity.

This is an evening when you should leave behind your internet appliances and simply rely on your group's combined knowledge. Trust us, it's much more fun that way.

There's a nominal charge of £10 per person to take part and a cash bar all night to keep the brain cells working at full speed.

The Orpington Circle is delighted to welcome Anna Sabine MP, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport, for an evening of discussion, insight and community engagement. Elected in 2024 after a career spanning business and the charity sector, Anna brings a distinctive perspective shaped by real-world experience and local campaigning. As the first MP for Frome and East Somerset, she has championed issues including road safety, rural access to services, environmental protection and support through the cost of living crisis. Her work across Parliament, including on mental health, healthcare and education, reflects a strong commitment to practical solutions and community wellbeing. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear Anna’s insights, ask questions, and take part in an open, respectful conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing communities today.

Time: 6:30 PM
Tickets include a welcome drink 
Member Ticket £9.00 
Non member Ticket £13.00 

Members will start their day off at the Newby London boutique in Farringdon at 12.15pm sharp where they will begin with a tea masterclass and tasting.

This is followed by a private museum tour of one of the world larges tea ware collections including the Chitra collection, Fabergé and other exquisite & fascinating items.

Members can purchase items from the exclusive shop with a special 15% discount for that day only before making their own way back to the club for 2:30pm where they can enjoy afternoon tea paired with our selection of Newby teas .

Members and their guests £74.00 per person

Timings: meet promptly at 12.15pm at Newby London boutique, 105 St John St, London EC1M 4AS

Places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.

Kindly note that bookings close three working days prior to the event.