4th April 2014

QAAD acts on FOBTs

by Ian Kirk-Smith

Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs (QAAD) has supported a petition organised by Hackney Council that highlights the problems of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs).  FOBTs…

4th April 2014

Gerald Hodgett Awards

by Ian Kirk-Smith

Three Gerald Hodgett grants have been given to Quaker studies students and graduates to turn their research findings into practical resources for Meetings and Friends, the…

28th March 2014

Peru to host international gathering

by Ian Kirk-Smith

The most important gathering of international Friends will be held in South America for the first time in 2016.  The next International Representatives’ Meeting (IRM) of…

QARN highlights UN report on asylum seekers
28th March 2014

QARN highlights UN report on asylum seekers

by Ian Kirk-Smith
‘No more Fukushimas’ protest
28th March 2014

‘No more Fukushimas’ protest

by The Friend Newsdesk
28th March 2014

General Meeting for Scotland

by Nigel Dower

The Scottish Referendum, now only six months away, was the main subject for discussion in the afternoon at General Meeting for Scotland (GM) held on 8 March.  The Glasgow…

28th March 2014

Quaker Tapestry recognised by Arts Council England

by Ian Kirk-Smith

The Quaker Tapestry Museum in Kendal has been recognised for its outstanding work by Arts Council England.  In the recent round of accreditation by the Arts Council the team…

World war one resource pack launched
21st March 2014

World war one resource pack launched

by Ian Kirk-Smith
21st March 2014

Peace witness priest imprisoned

by Ian Kirk-Smith

A Catholic priest has been sentenced to twenty-eight days in prison for non-payment of fines arising from numerous nonviolent peace protests against war and war preparations.

21st March 2014

Initiative launched to combat modern slavery

by Ian Kirk-Smith

A ground-breaking ecumenical initiative to combat modern slavery and human trafficking has been backed by Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, and pope Francis.  The…

21st March 2014

African Quaker peacebuilders’ exhibition

by Ian Kirk-Smith

The work of African Quaker peacebuilders is being highlighted by an exhibition and book – This Light that Pushes Me – to be launched at Friends House in London on 9…

14th March 2014

Friends choose to fast

by Ian Kirk-Smith

Quaker Meetings throughout Britain are being encouraged to take part in the national day of fasting on April 4 and to support the End Hunger Fast campaign by holding events and…