The Quaker Tapestry Museum in Kendal has retained its ‘Hidden Gem’ classification awarded by the tourist board for England. The accolade recognises outstanding attractions that…
A major project involving Friends throughout Britain is reaching a conclusion.
A letter and statement addressed to Amber Rudd, the home secretary, expressing concern at the intention to suspend the programme to resettle unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in…
The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) and Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) have published a report on Friends’ efforts to respond to displaced persons in Europe.
A new initiative has been launched between the two most important Quaker libraries in Britain.
Jennifer Preston, of Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC), was in New York in January to represent Friends at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII).
A rally to support the Taxes for Peace Bill, introduced by Quaker MP Ruth Cadbury, is to be held at Friends House at the end of February.
A positive picture of work by Quaker charities in Africa was outlined at a recent meeting in Birmingham of the Quaker Africa Interest Group (QAIG).
Three Court of Appeal judges have heard a challenge to the government’s decision to cut legal aid for prisoners, including children. The challenge was brought by the Howard…
The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) is asking Friends to join a lobby of parliament on 1 March to urge MPs to press the government to play a constructive role at the United…
The campaigning group Friends of the Earth has expressed disappointment with the Housing White Paper that was released last week.
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