Fancy meeting other Lib Dems for coffee rather than beer? Want to help out in the Manchester Central by-election but don't know how?

Manchester Liberal Drinks will be meeting at Caffe Nero at the bottom of Piccadilly Station Approach. Look for the Lib Dem flag to find us. As usual we'll be chatting about all sorts of things, but if you've got any questions about the by-election and Police Commissioner election, we'll have seasoned campaigners on hand to answer any questions.

After some restorative coffee (and maybe a cheeky panini), at 1:45pm we'll set off for the Lib Dem by-election HQ on Store Street, a five minute walk away, for an afternoon's campaigning for Marc Ramsbottom and Matt Gallagher.

You don't have to come out campaigning after lunch, and you should probably bring a sturdy coat if you do, but it can be great fun as part of a team - so come make some friends beforehand!