2nd September 2022

Huddersfield Friends resume Earth vigil

by Rebecca Hardy

Huddersfield Quakers have resumed a monthly Earth vigil in their witness to the climate and ecological crisis.

2nd September 2022

BYM contributes to new book on race relations in churches

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has contributed to a new book examining race relations within British churches over the past quarter of a century.

2nd September 2022

Airton Friends complete grade II*-listed conservation

by Rebecca Hardy

Airton Friends have completed major conservation and repairs to their grade II*-listed Meeting house. According to Airton Quakers, ‘the Meeting house now more closely resembles…

26th August 2022

Quakers’ concern over arms dealers at Pride

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers have expressed disappointment that some Pride events are still sponsored by arms companies. BAE Systems, a leading arms dealer, was a sponsor of several Pride events,…

26th August 2022

BYM grapples with the legacy of colonialism

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers are drawing church attention to work by an Oxford museum and a Naga research team to return human remains to the mountainous border area between Myanmar and India, the Naga…

26th August 2022

New report explores ‘militarised nature’ of UK policing

by Rebecca Hardy

A Quaker co-founded group has released a report examining what it calls the ‘militarised nature’ of British policing. ‘A Very British Problem: The evolution of Britain’s…

26th August 2022

Saffron Walden Friends open peace garden

by Rebecca Hardy

Saffron Walden Quakers opened their peace garden to the public, after months of planning and creating.

19th August 2022

BYM receives generous grant

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has been awarded £200,000 by Benefact Trust to support Quaker communities to thrive.

Quaker draws TV stars to Bolton Pride event
19th August 2022

Quaker draws TV stars to Bolton Pride event

by Rebecca Hardy
19th August 2022

Leeds Friends welcome Bikes for Peace

by Rebecca Hardy

Leeds Quakers are welcoming a group of Norwegian cyclists who are embarking on a thirty-mile tour for peace. Six to twelve activists from the ‘Bike for Peace’ organisation will…

19th August 2022

Kenyan partners hold peace for election day

by Rebecca Hardy

A grassroots organisation that works with the Quaker Turning the Tide (TTT) programme in Kenya recruited seventy-one accredited election observers to help ensure peace in the…