'Representatives of all Thirsk churches met regularly for two years while we looked for rental property.' Photo: Thirsk Meeting House

‘The father pretended to be part of an English golfing party.’

Welcome sight: Geof Sewell on Thirsk’s refugee support

‘The father pretended to be part of an English golfing party.’

by Geof Sewell 8th December 2023

Thirsk Quakers have been offering support to refugee families for over 100 years. Once, individual Quaker families took responsibility, but for our latest project we have joined an ecumenical group. We need the skills and experience of the local Salvationists, Anglicans, Catholics and Methodists.