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Army should no longer ‘police itself’, say campaigners
Peace campaigners have redoubled their calls for the British army to be no longer able to ‘police itself’. The calls follow news this month that armed forces police have closed all investigations into alleged war crimes by British forces personnel in Iraq.
QSA pays tribute to murdered supporter David Amess MP
Quaker Social Action (QSA) has paid tribute to the MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death during a surgery for his constituents.
Quaker Tapestry manager reflects
Bridget Guest has reflected on her twenty-seven years as general manager of the Quaker Tapestry Museum before she retires at the end of the year.
Yorkshire Quakers respond to climate crisis
Craven & Keighley Area Meeting has been busy raising awareness of how to respond to the climate crisis. Friends started the month with an exhibition on ‘Militarism and Climate Justice’, supported by other organisations in the town.
Friends welcome Syrian refugee puppet
Quakers were among those who welcomed a 3.5-metre puppet of a young Syrian refugee to the UK, as part of a travelling festival. ‘Little Amal’ has journeyed over 8,000 kilometres to represent all displaced children, many separated from their families.
Friends take part in climate justice banner drop
Wandsworth Meeting was one of the first groups to display its climate justice banner as part of an international multi-faith day of action. The ‘Faiths 4 Climate Justice’ initiative officially began on 17 October, with a banner unfurled in front of St John’s Church in Waterloo as part of a coordinated...
Friends House refurbishes library
Friends House Library in Euston is being refurbished to create a welcoming space with the potential for more outreach. The refurbishment includes removing some of the larger furniture pieces to make room for future events, and restoring the wooden floor.
Peace Museum shortlisted for award
The Peace Museum has been shortlisted for an award for a project that works with local LGBTQ+ artists and campaigners.
QVA to resume working retreats
Quaker Voluntary Action (QVA) has announced the return of its working retreats which, it says, are ‘just around the corner’. After a prolonged halt caused by the pandemic, working retreats next year will include Horton Community Farm in Bradford; the next encounter-based retreats in Israel and Palestine will run in...
Menwith Hill report reveals US drone bombings
A major report claiming that RAF Menwith Hill has provided intelligence for US drone bombing campaigns in the Middle East was launched at Harrogate Meeting House this month.