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Ahmadiyya Muslims condemn violence
Thirty thousand Muslims from the Ahmadiyya tradition gathered in Hampshire between 12 and 14 August for the UK’s longest standing Islamic conference and made a strong condemnation of violence during their meeting.
New database for Welsh COs
Quakers are among those listed in a new database of Welsh world war one conscientious objectors.
Quaker support for activist
Friends were among a group of people who came to support Bahraini activist Isa Alaali at Hammersmith Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 9 August.
Young Friends reach out at Summer Shindig
More than fifty Young Friends gathered at Ackworth School in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, for the annual Northern Young Friends Summer Shindig.
Famous Quaker site now in national park
Firbank Fell, where George Fox preached, has become part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park despite being in the neighbouring county Cumbria.
Oscar winner boosts Conscience campaign
The campaign for the right to allocate taxes to nonviolent peacebuilding rather than to military spend received a big boost last week when Oscar-winning actor Mark Rylance pledged his support.
Friends further understanding of Islam
Newcastle Meeting recently hosted a visit from four representatives of the Islamic Diversity Centre (IDC) North East.
BP renewal of arts sponsorship prompts opposition
The decision by oil giant BP to renew its arts sponsorship in Britain has been met with widespread criticism from Quakers and others.
Judi Dench contributes to Olympic ceremony
Oscar winner Judi Dench, who has been associated with Quakers all her life, featured in the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games broadcast across the world on Saturday.
The Kindlers adopt new structure
Twenty-two people attended The Kindlers annual general meeting (AGM) held recently at the Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre in Birmingham.