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Loving Earth Project at National Needlework Archive
The National Needlework Archive will be hosting an exhibition of 100 Loving Earth panels this Spring. The NNA is not open to the public every day. Please onsite their website for opening dates and times, special events and charges. https://www.nationalneedleworkarchive.org.uk/index.html
Sing and Rejoice: George Fox, the English Civil Wars and the Beginnings of Quakerism
Quaker Tapestry Museum is celebrating the 400th Anniversary of George Fox’s birth with this year’s special exhibition Sing and Rejoice: George Fox, the English Civil Wars and the Beginnings of Quakerism. The exhibition includes loans from Friends House and Swarthmoor Hall, as well as reproductions from the State Papers at The National Archives. As a
Loving Earth Project Okehampton
View the Loving Earth Project textile panels in Okehampton, Devon. The venue is Immersion where the panels will be displayed in a wonderful space. It is free and accessible. Virtual reality sessions will be run by Immersion where visitors can dip into nature experiences.
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Quaker Arts Network Day in Birmingham
Quaker Arts Network Day in Birmingham
On Saturday June 1st, QAN plans to hold a day event in central Birmingham, to include our 2024 AGM, some arts activities and opportunities to meet informally in person. The day will start at the Priory Rooms and online 10.00 for 10.30 with the AGM starting around 11.30. There will be opportunities for participants speak
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Endless Forms, Most Beautiful
Endless Forms, Most Beautiful
You are Invited! I’m exhibiting in Endless Forms, Most Beautiful, a new bestiary and herbarium for at risk species by artists from Northern Print. Join us on Thursday 6 June, 6-8pm for a special viewing event at the Northern Print gallery in Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle.
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Draw Breath: Poetry on a Summer Evening
Draw Breath: Poetry on a Summer Evening
'Draw Breath' by Quaker poet Geoffrey Weeden describes the experience of a Quaker meeting for worship, and was the inspiration for the Geoffrey Weeden Poetry Prize, held in 2023. Geoffrey Weeden was part of a vibrant tradition of Quaker poets, including U.A. Fanthorpe, Philip Gross, and Basil Bunting. On Thursday 13th June, prize winners will
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Spring Art Retreat at the Maison Quaker
All levels all media For artists and friends of artists! Held at the Maison Quaker between the Cevennes mountains and the Mediterranean Sea A very special week, in a very special place! Our Spring Art Facilitator is Erik Dreis. Erik has explored watercolour, acrylic, digital, and drawing media in his life as an artist. He
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QUAKER JAM – pocket sized music festival
QUAKER JAM – pocket sized music festival
Winchester Quakers open their garden gate to the public for a day of music - in association with Sound Winchester - at the Meeting House; a Quaker Jam. The pocket sized festival features an eclectic mix of classical guitar and piano recitals, pop and rock performances, a ukulele orchestra and meditative sound experience. As well
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Poetry: Post atomic glossaries with Antony Owen
Poetry: Post atomic glossaries with Antony Owen
Peace Poet Antony Owen joins us in the Friends House Library for the launch of his latest compilation, Post Atomic Glossaries. We will hear from Antony and explore the intersections between poetry and peace work.
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Creative Writing Group – Using the Body’s Wisdom to Uncover Stories about what Love Requires of us
Creative Writing Group – Using the Body’s Wisdom to Uncover Stories about what Love Requires of us
Bonnie leads this creative workshop. Please email qancreativewriting@gmail.com to book your free place as numbers are limited. Every stage of our lives offers fresh opportunities. Responding to divine guidance, try to discern the right time to undertake or relinquish responsibilities without undue pride or guilt. Attend to what love requires of you, which may not
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Stories, Music, Poetry, Cake
Stories, Music, Poetry, Cake
Tickets by donation (£10 suggested) via Eventbrite or on the door Fundraiser for three legal challenges to government breaking its own law re carbon emissions of planned developments