Events have been held across the country to celebrate Cooperatives Fortnight from 22 June to 6 July. Lectures, workshops, food and drink tasting, live music performances,…
Swarthmoor Hall is experimenting with a two hour Meeting for Worship. The sixteenth century Hall is welcoming local Friends and newcomers to join in the extended worship…
Rajagopal PV, the inspirational leader of Ekta Parishad (United Forum) in India, has decided to step down from his role in the movement.
Quakers in Cumbria are highlighting concerns about aspects of educational policy in England. Members of West Cumbria Area Meeting recently wrote a letter to publicise their…
Pilgrims on the Pilgrimage for Peace and Economic Justice, who are walking from Iona to London, have left Scotland and are now in the north of England. A visit to the crypt…
The Quaker Tapestry Museum in Kendal Meeting house has re-opened its doors to the public and been given a new look. The museum was closed for five months for refurbishment…
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