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Young Friends highlight economic injustice
Young Friends have urged Quakers in Britain to become more involved in the debate over economic injustice and ethical investment.
Concern at cabinet reshuffle
Concern has been expressed at the decision to remove Liberal Democrat Nick Harvey from his post as minister for the armed forces.
Scammers target Friends
Quakers have been targeted by scammers posing as Friends in need of money. The callers are making use of names and numbers available on Britain and Australia Yearly Meeting websites in their approaches.
Chelmsford Quaker witness
Chelmsford Quakers recently demonstrated their opposition to racism, and in particular to the activities of the English Defence League (EDL), by joining a protest march through the town as part of ‘United Chelmsford’.
Quakers celebrate in Preston
Every twenty years the city of Preston bursts into a big celebration for the week of the famous Preston Guild. This year local Quakers were part of the fun.
Cost of children highlighted
As parents face back-to-school costs, new research published by the Child Poverty Action Group, and funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, details the costs of meeting the minimum basic needs of a child in 2012.
Pilgrimage for peace
Quakers are involved in plans to develop a major pilgrimage in 2013 that will focus public attention on the coalition government’s proposal to spend billions of pounds renewing the Trident nuclear weapons system.
Restorative justice at Chelmsford
Restorative justice will be the main focus of discussion at an ‘outreach day’ organized by Mid-Essex Quakers in October. The event, entitled ‘Forgiveness, Punishment and Reconciliation – an exploration of restorative justice’, will bring together an impressive line up of contributors.
Friends welcome light move
The phasing out of energy-guzzling light bulbs last weekend has been welcomed by environmentalists.
Lewes tapestry
A group of children at Lewes Meeting have produced a stunning tapestry panel of Quaker artist Edward Hicks’ famous painting ‘The Peaceable Kingdom’.