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Commemoration prompts controversy
The commemoration given to Bomber Command last week, and the unveiling of a memorial statue in Green Park, London, has prompted controversy. Thousands of poppies were dropped over the area by a Lancaster bomber as part of the commemoration.
Pilgrims reach Canterbury
Quakers were among a group of pilgrims who have walked from London to Canterbury as a witness against economic injustice. Around thirty-five supporters of Occupy Faith – a group formed by religious supporters of the Occupy movement – spent twelve days on the walk, while others joined for parts of the...
George Lakey to tour UK
A leading US Quaker activist is about to begin a speaking tour of England and Scotland. George Lakey, who has trained thousands of people in nonviolent direct action in five continents, will speak at ten venues in July. In the 1960s, George Lakey joined the civil rights movement...
Welsh Quakers oppose possible Trident move
The Welsh first minister has drawn criticism from Quakers and other peace campaigners after saying that he would be happy for the Trident nuclear weapons system to be relocated to Wales. The Scottish government have insisted that Trident would have to leave its home in Faslane if Scotland becomes independent.
Woodbrooke opens new garden lounge
Guests at the Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre in Birmingham will have more space to relax following the opening of a new garden lounge. The new conservatory-style area, which links to the dining room, has been officially launched following five months of building work.
Dalai Lama at Friends House
The Dalai Lama urged Tibetans living in England to maintain their Tibetan identity when he visited Friends House, London, last week. In his visit on Thursday 21 June, he addressed, in the Large Meeting House, members of the six hundred strong Tibetan community living in England.
Armed forces day
Forces Watch, the NGO that campaigns on the issue of military recruitment, has urged schools to take a balanced approach if they mark Armed Forces Day this Saturday. School resources for lessons on the Day have been produced by the armed forces. Forces Watch have published their own suggested lesson...
Harlow Meeting celebrate fifty years in their building
A folk band will be among the visitors to Harlow Meeting house on Sunday 1 July, when Friends celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the building. Rebecca and Dave Blackman, of the band Arnwyn, will provide live music, while food and games will also be on offer.
New Quaker voices in Brussels
The voice of Quaker advocacy in Brussels will soon be speaking with two new accents. The new Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) representatives are Alexandra Bosbeer and Gordon Matthews.
Call to ban Israeli settlement goods
Christian Aid and Quakers in Britain have united to urge the UK government to impose a ban on the import of Israeli settlement products. They told a parliamentary briefing this week that such a move would promote the prospects of peace between Palestinians and Israelis. Quakers in Britain see...