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Next 10 events

Fri17

17 April 2026

Quaker Universalist Group Conference: Music and World Faiths

Venue: Launde Abbey, Leicestershire

Music in faiths and religions around the world and will be from April 17th to 19th 2026 at Launde Abbey.

All Friends are welcome to offer ideas or join the planning group for this conference. Ideas for topics and speakers also welcome.

Please contact Peter Varney, Quaker Universalist Group Committee member at peterv@qug.org.uk.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://qug.org.uk/conference-2026-sound-and-spirit/

Sat18

18 April 2026

Quaker Universalist Group Conference: Music and World Faiths

Venue: Launde Abbey, Leicestershire

Music in faiths and religions around the world and will be from April 17th to 19th 2026 at Launde Abbey.

All Friends are welcome to offer ideas or join the planning group for this conference. Ideas for topics and speakers also welcome.

Please contact Peter Varney, Quaker Universalist Group Committee member at peterv@qug.org.uk.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://qug.org.uk/conference-2026-sound-and-spirit/

Sun19

19 April 2026

Quaker Universalist Group Conference: Music and World Faiths

Venue: Launde Abbey, Leicestershire

Music in faiths and religions around the world and will be from April 17th to 19th 2026 at Launde Abbey.

All Friends are welcome to offer ideas or join the planning group for this conference. Ideas for topics and speakers also welcome.

Please contact Peter Varney, Quaker Universalist Group Committee member at peterv@qug.org.uk.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://qug.org.uk/conference-2026-sound-and-spirit/

Sat25

25 April 2026 at 10:00 – 16:30

QAN Trustee In-Person Together Day

Venue: Winchester Meeting House

On Saturday 25th April, from 10:30am until 4:30pm (with arrivals from 10:00am), Trustees of Quaker Arts Network will gather in person at Winchester Meeting House.

This annual moment in our calendar is dedicated to coming together in Friendship, sharing ideas and hopes for the year ahead, advancing on specific projects in small groups, and holding our second quarterly Trustee meeting to make key decisions in person. 

If you are considering contributing to the Quaker Arts Network more actively this year, or are considering the role of Trustee, then we extend this invitation to you. Please email quakerartsuk@gmail.com to share more about your background and interest (a few lines will do). Travel expenses will be covered upon request.

Sun10

10 May 2026

Photography Workshop with John Arnison: May 10 - 15, 2026

Venue: Maison Quaker

Photography Workshop with John Arnison: May 10 - 15, 2026

Join acclaimed Quaker photographer John Arnison in both day and night-time photography around the French countryside. John, who specializes in portraiture and night-time photography, taught at the Leeds Art College for twelve years. His work is featured in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Cecil House, and Friends House in London. Walk with John to different locations surrounding Congénies as he shares photography principles and techniques.

The Cost: Facilitated Programme: 5 nights - 860Euros private / 715Euros shared accommodation, includes all meals, transport to local sites, accommodation.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://www.maison-quaker-congenies.org/images/events-2026/2026%20Photography%20Workshop%20with%20John%20Arnison.pdf

Wed20

20 May 2026 at 18:30 – 20:00

QAN Online Get-Together

Venue: Zoom

Join Online Meeting (available shortly before event)

Whatever your connection to Quaker Arts Network, old friends and new, everyone is warmly invited to join us for an online session about our work.

We will start with an arts-led Meeting for Worship, a forerunner for an inspiring series of lunchtime sessions happening later this year. You can hear about our plans to hold a space at Greenbelt Festival again this year, and how to join the volunteer team. See Mal Woolford & Charlotte Woolford's short video about their No Relation photographic exhibition! Learn about our upcoming series of Nature Writing workshops! The evening session will include our AGM, and an opportunity to have a say in the running of our network. 

The Zoom above link will become live on the day of the event.

Thu27

27 August 2026

QAN at Greenbelt Festival

Venue: Boughton House, Kettering, Northants

Once again QAN will be holding a Quaker space at Greenbelt Festival. Come and find our gazebo in the Takeaway area, where we will a welcoming presence and hub for all things Quaker on site. If you're interested in joining the QAN volunteer team, please fill out this form - applications are now open! 

Fri28

28 August 2026

QAN at Greenbelt Festival

Venue: Boughton House, Kettering, Northants

Once again QAN will be holding a Quaker space at Greenbelt Festival. Come and find our gazebo in the Takeaway area, where we will a welcoming presence and hub for all things Quaker on site.If you're interested in joining the QAN volunteer team, please fill out this form - applications are now open! 

Sat29

29 August 2026

QAN at Greenbelt Festival

Venue: Boughton House, Kettering, Northants

Once again QAN will be holding a Quaker space at Greenbelt Festival. Come and find our gazebo in the Takeaway area, where we will a welcoming presence and hub for all things Quaker on site. If you're interested in joining the QAN volunteer team, please fill out this form - applications are now open! 

Sun30

30 August 2026

QAN at Greenbelt Festival

Venue: Boughton House, Kettering, Northants

Once again QAN will be holding a Quaker space at Greenbelt Festival. Come and find our gazebo in the Takeaway area, where we will a welcoming presence and hub for all things Quaker on site. If you're interested in joining the QAN volunteer team, please fill out this form - applications are now open!