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Creating the Teach Peace Pack

Updated 7 March 2016

At the same time as my granddaughter joined a school cadet force, in order to complete her A-Levels, Armed Forces Day loomed large. On investigating the educational resources available to schools from the armed forces, I realised there needed to be peace resources just as well-produced and relating to curriculum and syllabus, as a balance.

Creating the Teach Peace Pack

Visits for schools

Updated 8 May 2024

Celebrating sustainable living in the Peak District

Updated 22 February 2016

After 18 months of dedicated hard work by a team from Bakewell Quaker Meeting (and a few invited others) the Bakewell Green Festival finally happened. The sun shone, the participants brought their demonstrations, talks, poetry, music, dance, goods for sale, activities, animals and good humour.

Peace Hub – Quaker Peace & Justice Centre

Updated 19 January 2016

As Quakers we are called to act for peace and justice. Peace Hub seeks to provide a centre from which an inclusive community is inspired to take up this call. Peace Hub is a new venture launched by Central England Quakers in November 2014.

Capel Quaker Orchard

Updated 7 January 2016

In April 2012, keen to demonstrate support for the Canterbury Commitment for Quakers to become a sustainable community, Capel Local Meeting organised a 'sustainability day' in the village. 'Capel goes green' and other 'green' groups in the area were invited, including members of Dorking community orchard project. During the day, the idea was born of using the large area of unused land in the grounds of Capel Meeting House to plant a community orchard.

Inequality affects us all: Stone Quaker vigil

Updated 7 January 2016

A hardy band braved the cold and wet to highlight issues of income inequality such as the rise of food banks, the need for a living wage and a fairer tax system.

The courage of our convictions

Updated 7 January 2016

Over the past two years South East Scotland Friends have been developing a concern about increasing militarisation in society. We heard that Edinburgh was to be a focus for Armed Forces Day, and thought it would be a good opportunity to make our concern more public. We planned a joint witness with the Scottish Peace Network.

The courage of our convictions

Quakers respond to terrorism

Updated 16 December 2015

As Parliament prepares to debate next steps in Syria, Quakers in Britain have made this statement.

Quakers responding to terrorism

Seeking climate justice through Paris

Updated 16 December 2015

While world leaders are at the Paris climate summit, known as COP21, Quakers are putting huge efforts into raising awareness about their concerns for the planet and reverence for life. A new Quakernomics blog offers a taste of their activities.

Climate Justice through Paris

Quakers deplore vote to authorise air strikes in Syria

Updated 16 December 2015

Quakers in Britain opposed the vote in the House of Commons tonight to extend air strikes to ISIS targets in Syria.The vote was 397 for and 223 votes against taking action in Syria.

Quakers deplore decision to extend air strikes