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Hosting an open-house peace event during Armed Forces Day

Updated 27 August 2019

In 2019, Salisbury city hosted a three-day celebration of all things military. Kathrine Sealey shares how local Quakers provided a peaceful counterpoint.

Hosting an open-house peace event during Armed Forces Day

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Peace activists found not guilty of criminal damage

Updated 26 October 2017

Two young peace campaigners were found not guilty today of criminal damage.

Peace activists found not guilty of criminal damage

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Quiet simplicity of meeting houses celebrated

Updated 30 May 2019

When Quakers built Hertford Meeting House in 1670 they were more likely to be persecuted than praised for their style of building. This week it is one of 17 Quaker meeting houses to be listed or upgraded and preserved for the nation by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the advice of Historic England.

Quiet simplicity of meeting houses celebrated

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Swarthmore Lecture moves online

Updated 2 August 2020

The 2020 Swarthmore Lecture, part of the work of Woodbrooke and a key feature in the life of Quakers in Britain, will be delivered online on Saturday by social scientist, writer and broadcaster, Tom Shakespeare.

Swarthmore Lecture moves online

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Trident not only immoral but expensive waste, Quakers say after failed test

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers have reiterated their concerns over the immoral Trident missile system after reports emerged of another failed test.

Trident not only immoral but expensive waste, Quakers say after failed test

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OpenLearn launches first peace education course

Updated 4 February 2025

The Open University (OU) is offering a peace education course for the first time, thanks to a partnership between OU staff and Quakers in Britain.

OpenLearn launches first peace education course

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Quakers urge Keir Starmer to act on genocide underway in Gaza

Updated 11 June 2025

Quakers in Britain has written to the UK government, stating their belief that genocide is underway in Gaza and reiterating the call for an immediate ban on all arms sales to Israel.

Quakers urge Keir Starmer to act on genocide underway in Gaza

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8 questions Gavin Williamson needs to answer about army schools

Updated 9 April 2018

Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Defence, has commissioned a review of the benefits of schools with a 'military ethos'. The military's “skills, values, and can-do attitude can inspire today's young people to challenge themselves and reach their potential," according to Williamson.

8 Questions Gavin Williamson needs to answer about army schools

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How to heal divided communities: 5 tips from East African peace campaigners

Updated 23 January 2020

Quakers in Britain support small East African peace organisations to train community peacebuilders. I take a look at what we can learn from their achievements.

How to heal divided communities: 5 tips from East African peace campaigners

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9 voices the Department for Education would ban from schools

Updated 8 October 2020

Recent Department for Education guidance tells headteachers in England to ensure external organisations, speakers and resources do not take "extremist" stances. These include a stated desire to abolish capitalism and "a failure to condemn illegal activities done in support of their cause". The guidance also bans "victim narratives that are harmful to British society".

9 voices the Department for Education would ban from schools