Regular Events

Free Spirits events are aimed at young members and supporters of The Freedom Association. Free Spirits events take place on the second Monday of every month at The Old Star pub in Westminster, London (SW1H 1DN). They take the format of a short speech, followed by questions from the floor. Free Spirits always provide interesting and provocative debate. Topics are often controversial and result in passionate discussion amongst the audience. The pub setting ensures a friendly atmosphere, which results in plenty of intelligent contributions from the floor.

Above all, Free Spirits is a way to promote free speech and passionate debate amongst young people.

In the past year speakers have included John Whittingdale OBE MP, Alex Deane (former Director of Big  Brother Watch), Nick de Bois MP, Alexandros Petersen, Dr. John Meadowcroft, Daniel Hamilton, John  Hemming MP, Dominique Lazanski, Matthew Sinclair, Emma Boon, David Campbell Bannerman MEP and  many more.

Free Spirits events are also held at University campuses across the country and at party conference fringes. At  Universities, as well as offering excellent speakers, we also provide a free drink to each student who attends. In  this way, students can hear top speakers and discuss freedom issues, whilst enjoying a drink.

Free Spirits: Free Thinking, Free Drinking and Freedom of Speech

If you are interested in organising one at your school or university, please email John King at jking@tfa.net.

Freedom in the City events take place once a month in the City of London, in the Function Suite of  The Counting House, 50 Cornhill, EC3V 3PD. The events start at 12.45pm for 1.00pm and finish at  2.00pm.

These events provide the perfect opportunity for those working in the City to hear some of the most  interesting people in politics today. Although aimed at those in the City, everyone is of course welcome  to attend these events.

For details of the next Freedom in the City event, please check the ‘Upcoming events’ page.

Admission is free but there is a collection at the end of events to help cover costs.

Freedom in the City events are run by Mick McGough. If you are interested in speaking at one of these events, please contact dia@tfa.net.

In the past speakers have included Nigel Farage MEP, Gerard Batten MEP, Philip Davies MP, Douglas Carswell MP, Philip Hollobone MP, Howard Flight, Ruth Lea, Tim Congdon, Simon Heffer, Stuart Wheeler and many more.

The Wesminster Village Pub Quiz began in March 2011, and goes from strength to strength each  month. Taking place at the Old Star pub in Westminster on the second Tuesday of every month, it sees  fierce but fun competition. With a variety of different themed rounds, come and test your general  knowledge (or ignorance!) against some like-minded libertarians!The quiz usually starts around 7pm,  although drinks tend to begin earlier on. Teams can be a maximum of five people, with entry costing a  mere £1! The winning team receives prizes and – more importantly – the glory of the Freedom  Association quiz champion title!

For more information on any of these events, check the ‘Upcoming events’ page or contact dia@tfa.net.