News and events
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Latest news
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Fundraising for Yearly Meeting bursaries
28 May 2017
A cycling expedition is being planned to raise money for bursaries to enable Quakers to attend Yearly Meeting Gathering, especially younger Quakers.
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Standing in solidarity against violence
24 May 2017
Quakers in Britain join the international community in condemning the attack on Manchester Arena.
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Marking an anniversary in Friends House
19 May 2017
The first Yearly Meeting in Friends House, London, was held ninety years ago this week.
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Silent protest against fracking
9 May 2017
More than a hundred Quakers climbed windswept Pendle Hill on Saturday. For half an hour, they held a meeting for worship to protest against fracking. Only the skylarks and one or two friendly dogs interrupted their stillness.
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Quarter of Quaker meetings say no to fossil fuels
5 May 2017
More than a quarter of Quaker meetings in Britain have made a commitment to no longer invest in the fossil fuel industry. Quakers in Britain today announced 19 more divestment commitments.
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New call to ban fracking in Scotland
21 April 2017
Quakers in Britain are urging the Scottish Government to ban fracking and unconventional gas and oil extraction. In a response to the government's public consultation, Quakers are calling for bold steps to tackle climate change by supporting renewable, efficient energy instead.
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Count down to general election
21 April 2017
Quakers across Britain are engaging with the general election, called for Thursday 8 June.
The general election is an opportunity to highlight Quaker concerns, particularly on important topics like nuclear weapons, immigration, climate change and human rights.
