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Numinous – the astonishing story of Henry Morris
Wandsworth Friends Meeting House 59 Wandsworth High Street, London, United KingdomNuminous is a humorous look at the life and times of twentieth-century educationist Henry Morris, using his own words, and told with objects from the period. Morris's vision transformed ideas about learning and community. This is a story of big dreams, determination, and resilience, in the face of resistance to change. Andy O'Hanlon, writer/puppeteer/actor/Quaker writes
Geoffrey Weeden Poetry Prize
Kingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, Kingston Fairfield East, Kingston, United KingdomKingston and Wandsworth Area Meeting Outreach Committee are holding their first Geoffrey Weeden Poetry Prize event, with entries welcome from 2 Oct. 2022 and closing date 18 Dec. 2022, with a prize giving and reading of poems on 25 Feb. We welcome contributions from all sections of the community and particularly from children and young
Illustrated Talk – “She once did a pretty deal of fine Needle-works of many Colours”: Quaker Schoolgirl Stitching in Seventeenth-Century London
Quaker Tapestry Museum Quaker Tapestry Ltd, Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, United KingdomJoin us for an illustrated fundraising talk with historic researcher and podcaster Isabella Rosner in exploring the surprising contradictions in seventeenth century needlework made by Quaker girls and women in the Society of Friends. This is a blended event with both in-person and Zoom tickets available. Zoom attendees will have a recording made available to
Loving Earth exhibition in Street, Somerset
An exhibition of Loving Earth textile panels will be on display at the Quaker Meeting House in Street during October and November. Details will be posted at http://lovingearth-project.uk/events-2/ in due course.
Loving Earth Project
Street Quaker Meeting House 36 High Street, Street, United KingdomWe are hosting an exhibition of panels from the Loving Earth Project collection, inviting visitors to spend time in our sewing room and encouraging responses from all ages which will also be put on display. There will be an open evening on 19th October 7-9pm.
Loving Earth Project in St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Groups of Loving Earth Project textile art panels will be on display from late October to end November at various venues including: St Neots Museum, St Neots Library, Art and Soul Cafe, Berkley Street Methodist Church , The Refill Shop , Love’s Farm House, Wintringham Primary Academy, and The Roundhouse Primary School Details of opening times
Nudges and Winks
St Lawrence's Parish Hall Colebrook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom“Songs of depth and feeling delivered by a voice that has the substance and richness that only time and experience can engender.” (Folk Words) Winchester Quakers present Mark Waistell in his reflection on Quakers at St Lawrence's Parish Hall (next door to the Meeting House) on Thursday 3 November at 7pm. Mark is a singer-songwriter,
Loving Earth Project in Wells
The Bishops Palace The Bishop's Palace & Gardens, Wells, United KingdomWe are hosting an exhibition of panels from the Loving Earth Project collection.
Loving Earth Online Poetry Writing Workshop
OnlineLoving Earth poetry workshop Tuesday 25th Oct 7-8pm UK time Join Tracey Martin for some creative activities to help you write poems based on some of the Loving Earth panels. No previous experience of writing poems required. All welcome. If you feel particularly moved or struck by one of the panels, we invite you to
Creative Connections – Renewal Spaces
St Bede's Pastoral Centre, York YO24 1AQ 21 Blossom Street, York, North Yorkshire, United KingdomOverview Some time apart to gently reconnect to ourselves and restore our vitality and aliveness. Each session will have a similar structure and use a similar range of creative activities for different purposes. No experience of using the arts is necessary. The sessions will feature heart-centred meditation alongside some input, time for creative activities, and