2nd December 2022

Quaker network passes 100 milestone

by Rebecca Hardy

developed for Quakers has passed its one hundredth-member milestone. The Quaker Meetings Network (QMN) began in December 2019 when around ten websites were unveiled.

2nd December 2022

Quaker school student released under house arrest

by Rebecca Hardy

A student at a Quaker school in Palestine who was held without charge has been released after forty days in prison.

Birmingham Friends install poppy mosaics
25th November 2022

Birmingham Friends install poppy mosaics

by Rebecca Hardy
25th November 2022

‘Loss and damage’ progress at COP27

by Rebecca Hardy

A historic ‘loss and damage’ fund has been agreed at the COP27 climate summit, after months of sustained campaigning.

25th November 2022

Quaker agencies sign peace statement

by Rebecca Hardy

Eight Quaker agencies have signed a joint statement on the Peace Testimony and the war in Ukraine.

25th November 2022

Chichester Friends hear BYM peace talk

by Rebecca Hardy

Chichester Quakers gathered to hear Oliver Robertson, head of witness and worship for Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM), talk about the difficult issues raised by war in Ukraine for…

25th November 2022

Comedian swears at Friends House speaker

by Rebecca Hardy

An event at Friends House caused controversy last week when a comedian was reported to have sworn at a doctor with anti-vaccine views.

18th November 2022

Quaker group for neurodivergent Friends

by Rebecca Hardy

The Quaker Disability Equality Group (QDEG) is shining a spotlight on neurodivergent Friends by exploring the possibility of them forming a group to support each other.

Friend calls for more blue plaques for women
18th November 2022

Friend calls for more blue plaques for women

by Rebecca Hardy
18th November 2022

Quakers share diversity work

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers have been sharing news of their diversity work for a major survey.

18th November 2022

Bolton Friend’s work shown at Manchester festival

by Rebecca Hardy

Bolton Quaker Rosie Adamson-Clark had two films shown at a film festival last month. The LGBT+ campaigner, who was given three months to live during the summer, spoke in a Q&A…

18th November 2022

Sally Beamish premieres music for Remembrance

by Rebecca Hardy

A new musical piece by the well-known Quaker composer Sally Beamish was premiered at a Songs of Protest concert on Remembrance Sunday.