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Long prison sentences ineffective, report finds
Quakers have welcomed a report showing that the dramatic rise in long prison sentences does not help victims, offenders or the public.
Banks lobbied to ditch nuclear investments
Quakers have been supporting a campaign to lobby bank and pension companies from investing in nuclear weapons.
Jocelyn Bell Burnell on new Irish bank note
The work of Quaker astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell features on a new £50 note launched in Northern Ireland last week.
1688 Meeting House reopens
Marazion – the oldest Meeting House in Cornwall – is reopening after building works. The Grade 2*-listed building has had its roof replaced, as well as its lintel, shutters and window frames preserved, thanks to the generous donations of Friends.
Quaker wins Luxembourg Peace Prize
A Quaker peace expert has been awarded the Luxembourg Peace Prize for his lifelong commitment to peace.
Quakers pay tribute to Bruce Kent
Quakers have paid tribute to the veteran peace campaigner Bruce Kent who died last week. Paul Parker tweeted: ‘Here @BritishQuakers we are sorry to learn of the death of Bruce Kent. He stood firm in his opposition to nuclear weapons throughout his long life. His contribution to the UK peace...
Friends reflect on global food crisis
The ‘structural drivers’ of global food insecurity need to be addressed, in addition to providing humanitarian aid.
Friends House library reopens
The Library of the Society of Friends re-opened this week after more than a year of major refurbishment.
BYM’s diversity report reveals guidance for change
An external audit of how Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) performs on equity, diversity and inclusion has revealed that there is room for improvement.
‘Lift as you climb’ says new Quaker dame
Quaker Ann Limb, from Milton Keynes Meeting, has been awarded a damehood in the jubilee birthday honours’ list.