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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
Activist Alphabet
Friends House 177 Euston Rd, Euston, London, United KingdomActivist Alphabet is an exhibition of 26 prints and poems created as a response to climate change. The aim of the Alphabet is to help people connect with their own joy in the natural world and personal memories of climate change. I think we are in a crisis of relationships with each other, with nature
Loving Earth Exhibition
LewesQuakerMeetingHouse Friars Walk, Lewes, East Sussex, United KingdomLewes Friends present a Loving Earth Exhibition, open to the public every Saturday in November, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lewes Friends are delighted to host this exhibition as well as an associated workshop . No charge, although donations are welcome. Tea and coffee provided. Do drop in and see the art! Email quakermeetinghouselewes@gmail.com for
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
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/
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