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Creative Writing Group Presentation: A Kind of Family by Bonnie Meekums
On Zoom , United KingdomBonnie will present a talk about her book which involves a Quaker character and Quaker wedding. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0CZHZKY1Q/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr= 'Love…Loss…Hope… Following the death of her parents, Rachel leans on her brother as her only living relative. Until a message arrives telling her that he’s focusing on his family, and she needs to find her
Loving Earth Project Exhibition – Kingsbridge, Devon
Kingsbridge Quaker Meeting 81b Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, United KingdomThe Loving Earth Project is displayed in the Kingsbridge Quaker Local Meeting House from 22nd October to around 6th November 2024. One of the Meeting for Exploration subjects during this time is ‘Testimony to Sustainability’, as well as other groups such as the ‘Julian Meeting’ using the Meeting House during this period. There also might be
Music Week at Maison Quaker
Maison Quaker, 11 Avenue des Quakers, 30111 Congénies, France Maison Quaker, 11 Avenue des Quakers,, Congénies, FranceAutumn Music Week with Eli and Loes 26 October - 3 November 2024 Musical explorations for voice and instruments ~ All levels Held at the Maison Quaker between the Cévennes mountains and the Mediterranean Sea A very special week, in a very special place! We are very excited to welcome Eli and Loes to the
Music in the South of France
Maison Quaker, 11 Avenue des Quakers, 30111 Congénies, France Maison Quaker, 11 Avenue des Quakers,, Congénies, FranceAutumn Music Week with Eli and Loes 27 October - 2 November 2024 Musical explorations for voice and instruments ~ All levels Held at the Maison Quaker between the Cevennes mountains and the Mediterranean Sea A very special week, in a very special place! We are very excited to welcome Eli and Loes to the
Meeting for Worship through dance
A woodbrooke event led by Robin Bowles and Anne Bettys. In the spirit of adventure and exploration we are offering a chance to embody our responses to what is going on for us at the moment. https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/meeting-for-worship-through-dance-oct/ Places are limited so please book in advance Free but donations invited
Creative Writing Group: Robin Attfield Author Talk
On Zoom , United KingdomJoin Robin in a presentation about his work. Details can be found on the website: https://www.attfieldduttbooks.co.uk/about-us ‘Robin and Leela have travelled widely all over the world, beginning when Robin taught philosophy for a year (1972 – 73) at what was then the University of Ife in Nigeria. Their first two children went to a multinational
Creative Writing Group: Poetry Workshop with Peter Street
On Zoom , United KingdomJoin Peter Street for a poetry workshop. Peter has published multiple books and also writes as a war poet. He has overcome challenges and offers great insight. This Guardian article describes Peter’s writing career. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2008/dec/17/peter-street-poetry ‘His life story is that of an itinerant autodidact, with shades of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and Thomas Hardy's Jude.
Children’s reading monthly sessions
Friends House Euston London Friends House, London, London, United KingdomHosted by Quaker Bookshop and Quaker Life, we now offer a monthly hour of reading led by one of our volunteers, who brings the magic of children's books to life. Join us for exciting stories that inspire a love of reading and create an opportunity to make new friends! The next date will be the
George Fox 400: The Fire and the Hammer
Central Manchester Meeting 6 Mount Street, Manchester, United KingdomThis is a cantata which tells the story of the early life of George Fox and the beginnings of Quakerism. Originally written by Tony Biggin and Alec Davison for the Leaveners Quaker Youth Theatre, we thought it would be a good way to celebrate George Fox's 400th birthday. It is written for four-part chorus, tenor
Charlotte Woolford – Mal Woolford – No Relation
Westminster Friends Meeting House 52 St Martins Lane, London, United KingdomIn their ongoing photographic project, Charlotte Woolford and Mal Woolford respond to their personal connection through historic transatlantic chattel slavery. Knowing each other from the school run, they discovered by chance that they share the same surname. Research revealed that a branch of Mal's family most probably enslaved Charlotte's ancestors, pointing to a household just