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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
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
Poetry reading as spiritual practice
Poetry can expand our awareness of the visible and the invisible. This gentle Woodbrooke online retreat led by Tracey Martin will give participants the opportunity to spend time alone and together with a number of poems from a variety of traditions. https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/poetry-reading-as-spiritual-practice/
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 a
Creative Writing Group: Quaker Artists
On Zoom , United KingdomJoin Gary Sandman in this talk about his book about Quaker Artists. Did you know… that Judi Dench, James Michener and Annie Oakley were Quakers? that Joan Baez, Ben Kingsley and F. Murray Abrahams have attended Friends Meeting? that Dave Matthews, Bonnie Raitt and James Dean were raised Quakers? that Popeye the Quaker Man, a
Creatively visioning the future: a winter retreat
This creative participatory retreat offers a space to explore what a future based on love and truth might bring. Acknowledging that governments and corporations aren’t acting swift enough, how can we inspire positive actions and re-envision society? A Woodbrooke online event led by Linda Murgatroyd Details: https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/creatively-visioning-the-future-a-winter-retreat/
Practice & Pasture of the Creative Life – New Year’s Retreat in the USA
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, United StatesNew Year’s: Practice & Pasture of the Creative Life Dec 28, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 Book through website. A Pendle Hill New Year’s Retreat with artists Robin Reid Drake and Todd Drake (@QuakerPirate). This New Year’s retreat is an invitation to slow down into creative awareness of our inner lives and reflect on the