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Friends lead Climate Choir to parliament
Around 150 singers gathered at the House of Commons’ ten-metre-high lobby last week to witness against Rosebank, the North Sea oil field.
‘Offer real tax reform’, says BYM
Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has joined ninety organisations in urging the UK government to offer real tax reform. The call came after the government announced a 2p cut in national insurance in its 2024 budget.
Friends mark Fox’s Cornish connection
George Fox’s Cornish connection will form part of the celebrations to mark the Quaker co-founder’s 400th anniversary.
No immediate community use for Woodbrooke building
The Bournville Village Trust (BVT) has said that the historic site of the Woodbrooke Study Centre will become part of its long-term asset management, with no immediate plans to use it for the community.
Campaign to protect Palestinian trees
The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI), a World Council of Churches programme managed by Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM), has highlighted a campaign to protect trees in Palestine.
Quakers host major climate justice festival
Almost 1,000 people gathered at Friends House last month as it played host to a major climate festival.
Friends witness against attempts to override juries
Quakers gathered at the Royal Courts of Justice in London last month to witness against a ruling seeking to override juries.
Quakers talk prisons with shadow minister
The Quakers in Criminal Justice (QICJ) group met with Quaker Ruth Cadbury, Labour MP for Brentford and Isleworth, last month.
Hampshire & Islands Quakers bridge distance
Hampshire & Islands Quakers found a way of gathering together last month, despite the 150 miles between Meetings. The Area Meeting (AM) ‘faces challenges in bringing members together, while minimising our carbon footprint,’ said Hazel Inskip, of Southampton Meeting. ‘So we tried a new approach.’
Quakers get ready for World Plenary
Friends are gathering to discuss this summer’s Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) World Plenary. The theme of the meeting in August is: ‘Living the Spirit of Ubuntu: Responding with hope to God’s call to cherish creation – and one another’.