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Quakers urge fracking ban
friends are urging the Scottish government to ban fracking and unconventional gas and oil extraction. In a response to the UK government’s public consultation, Quakers are calling for bold steps to tackle climate change by supporting renewable, efficient energy instead.
Global Campaign on Military Spending
From 20 to 23 April, Friends joined four days of action on military spending organised by the Global Campaign on Military Spending (GCOMS).
Cuts to legal aid for prisoners are illegal
Cuts to legal aid for prisoners are unlawful because they are inherently unfair, the Court of Appeal ruled earlier this month in its judgement on a legal challenge brought by the Howard League for Penal Reform and the Prisoners’ Advice Service.
Call to action
Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) is calling on Friends to join thousands of people around the world to take action during the Global Divestment Mobilisation from 5-13 May.
A People of Peace
A moving production on the tragedy of war was given its first performance at Bury St Edmunds Meeting House on 8 April.
Students sing out for homeless charity
A musical collaboration by students of Friends Schools on both sides of the Irish Sea recently raised more than £800 for an Oxfordshire homeless charity.
Oxford initiative on Europe
Some OXFORD Friends with European connections who campaigned for the UK to stay in the EU have launched an initiative to prompt an informed discussion on Brexit.
Quaker writers sign up for Hay
Three leading Quaker authors, Philip Gross, Sheila Hancock and Tracy Chevalier, have been confirmed to speak at the Hay Festival in May.
Friends take on 400-mile cycling challenge
Two Tavistock Friends are on a 400-mile cycle across Cornwall and Devon to raise funds for a leading charity working for freedom from torture.
Australian Quakers launch new website
Australia Yearly Meeting has launched a new website to help inquirers from around the world find out information about Australian Friends.