1st July 2022

Quaker values for new cohousing in Cornwall

by Rebecca Hardy

A Quaker specialist in community living is helping to set up a new cohousing project in Cornwall based on Quaker testimonies.

Quaker handshake new logo for peace charity
1st July 2022

Quaker handshake new logo for peace charity

by Rebecca Hardy
Friends host black history walk
24th June 2022

Friends host black history walk

by Rebecca Hardy
24th June 2022

Long prison sentences ineffective, report finds

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers have welcomed a report showing that the dramatic rise in long prison sentences does not help victims, offenders or the public.

24th June 2022

Banks lobbied to ditch nuclear investments

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers have been supporting a campaign to lobby bank and pension companies from investing in nuclear weapons.

24th June 2022

Jocelyn Bell Burnell on new Irish bank note

by Rebecca Hardy

The work of Quaker astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell features on a new £50 note launched in Northern Ireland last week.

24th June 2022

1688 Meeting House reopens

by Rebecca Hardy

Marazion – the oldest Meeting House in Cornwall – is reopening after building works. The Grade 2*-listed building has had its roof replaced, as well as its lintel, shutters and…

Quaker wins Luxembourg Peace Prize
17th June 2022

Quaker wins Luxembourg Peace Prize

by Rebecca Hardy
17th June 2022

Quakers pay tribute to Bruce Kent

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers have paid tribute to the veteran peace campaigner Bruce Kent who died last week. Paul Parker tweeted: ‘Here @BritishQuakers we are sorry to learn of the death of Bruce…

17th June 2022

Friends reflect on global food crisis

by Rebecca Hardy

The ‘structural drivers’ of global food insecurity need to be addressed, in addition to providing humanitarian aid.

17th June 2022

Friends House library reopens

by Rebecca Hardy

The Library of the Society of Friends re-opened this week after more than a year of major refurbishment.