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Cyclists arrrive
The Quaker cyclists giving witness to their concern about ‘the dismantling of the welfare state’ arrived at 10 Downing Street on 3 August.
Berkhamsted celebration
Friends from Berkhamsted Meeting were interviewed on local radio about the 200th anniversary of their Meeting house.
Ada Salter Garden
An Ada Salter Garden is to open on 11 August in Raunds, Northamptonshire.
‘Quaker Quicks’: the first book is out now
The first volume in a new series of books about Quakerism has just been published.
Hiroshima Day
Many Quakers across Britain took part in vigils and other events, such as an exhibition put on by Bradford Friends, on 6 August, as part of Hiroshima Day commemorations.
Quaker MEP calls for ‘People’s Vote’
Molly Scott Cato, Green MEP and Quaker, has called for a ‘People’s Vote’ on the final Brexit deal between the UK and the EU.
Solidarity with cycling Friends
Friends have been coming together in solidarity with Quakers who are currently cycling through Britain to London as an act of witness over their concerns for the welfare state in a ‘Ride for Equality and the Common Good’.
Bolton Friends join walk for interfaith unity
Several Bolton Friends took part in a ‘Community Walk’ in Bolton last month as witness to interfaith unity.
Quaker gives ‘Thought for the Day’
A Friend has spoken about Quakers and peacemaking on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Thought for the Day’.
Hitchin Meeting adds ‘Peace Table’ to Peace Garden
Friends from Hitchin Meeting are celebrating a new ‘Peace Table’ as the latest addition to their Quaker Peace Garden. The picnic table (with attached benches) was donated by North Hertfordshire Interfaith Forum, with a grant from North Hertfordshire District Council.