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Quaker witness against Vanguard honours John Woolman
More than sixty Quakers gathered in the City of London this month, timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of John Woolman’s death.
Quakers fight deportation of Zimbabwean Friend
Friends in Stockton-on-Tees have rallied around a fellow Quaker who fears for her life if returned to Zimbabwe as part of the UK government’s policies for asylum seekers.
Quaker play for UN anti-poverty day
Two Quaker theatre practitioners have collaborated with anti-poverty campaigners on a play, to mark the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
Quaker-run B&B wins Green Mark Award
The Dell House, run by Kevin and Elizabeth Rolph of Malvern Meeting, has been awarded the Malvern Hills Sustainable Tourism Green Mark for their commitment to environmental sustainability.
New Quaker witness for Faslane naval base
Scottish Friends have set up a new witness for peace to support worship taking place outside HM Naval Base Clyde (‘Faslane’). The base, which hosts four Trident submarines, has been the site of peace campaigns for forty years. A peace camp was set up close by on 12 June, 1982.
Quakers launch national truth award
Friends concerned about the decline of integrity in society are launching a national Quaker Truth Award. They are also seeking allies to work on the issue.
Esther Loukin to deliver 2023 Swarthmore Lecture
Esther Loukin – née Leighton – will give the 2023 Swarthmore Lecture. The co-founder of the disabled-led organisation Reasonable Access, Esther is known for her activism, holding organisations to account on disability access. This includes using legal methods to get National Express to install wheelchair spaces on all their coaches.
Friends respond to prison report
Quakers have welcomed a long-awaited report on indeterminate prison sentences and are considering their response.
Totnes Friends highlight Loss and Damage
Totnes Quakers highlighted the voices of those most affected by climate change on Loss and Damage Day last month.
Yearly Meeting dates for 2024
Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has announced the date of the 2024 Yearly Meeting Gathering. The event will be held at Friends House, London and online from 26 to 30 July in 2024.