29th March 2019

Hitchin Meeting considers Brexit divisions

by Rebecca Hardy

Hitchin Meeting held a second special Preparatory Meeting (PM) about the political situation surrounding Brexit this month following a concern raised in Meeting for Worship last…

29th March 2019

QVA helps Calais refugees

by Rebecca Hardy

A member of Quaker Voluntary Action (QVA) spent two days in Calais this month volunteering for refugees.

22nd March 2019

MP invites Quaker to write on ‘new economy’

by Rebecca Hardy

North London Quakers called for ‘reform of our banking and financial systems’ in a blog for the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Inclusive Growth.

22nd March 2019

Scottish Quakers stand up to violence against children

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers in Scotland made the news last week as they welcomed a change in the law regarding the physical punishment of children.

22nd March 2019

Ludlow Friend urges pension committee to divest from fossil fuels

by Rebecca Hardy

Ludlow Quakers addressed the Shropshire Pensions Committee last week in support of a 200-strong petition asking the Pensions Fund to divest from fossils fuels and invest in…

22nd March 2019

Newcastle Friends host Zen musicians

by Rebecca Hardy

Newcastle Meeting House hosted a meditative musical performance based on Zen Art principles as part of its expanding music programme.

22nd March 2019

Quakers support Refugees Family Reunion Bill

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers are urging Friends to write to their MPs in support of the the Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill which reached its second reading this week.

22nd March 2019

Bradford Quakers fly the flag for Anti-Nuclear Ban

by Rebecca Hardy

Bradford Friends celebrated the news that South Africa has ratified the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

Extinction Rebellion cases dropped
15th March 2019

Extinction Rebellion cases dropped

by Rebecca Hardy
15th March 2019

Quaker MP brings ‘right to work’ bill

by Rebecca Hardy

Quaker Catharine West, MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, brought a bill to parliament last month seeking to give asylum seekers the right to work. The MP brought the bill after a…

15th March 2019

International Women’s Day activity

by Rebecca Hardy

Friends around the country came together to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, with events ranging from film screenings to workshops and discussions. Doncaster Meeting…

Women’s historical peace photography
15th March 2019

Women’s historical peace photography

by Rebecca Hardy