There will be a Quaker stand at the Peace and Craft Fair on November 9 2019, 11 – 4.30 at the Sheffield Town Hall
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Kath Wallace
WOODBROOKE
WOODBROOKE is many things to many people. Our Quaker approach to learning informs and motivates; our inspiring venue in Birmingham offers space for meeting or just for staying. Both Quakers and non-Quakers are all very welcome at Woodbrooke
MEET – the perfect venue for your next meeting, conference or event. https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/meet/meetings-at-woodbrooke
STAY – 60 bedrooms available with a mix of single, twin, double and family rooms. https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/stay/accommodation-at-woodbrooke
LEARN – Woodbrooke’s learning programmes seek to support, inform and transform Quakers and others as individuals. https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/learning
Arrests as arms fair set-up is delayed
Many hundreds of Quakers were among people of faith who for nine hours brought to a halt the set-up in London of one of the world’s largest arms fairs.
Read the full report here
https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/arrests-as-arms-fair-set-up-is-delayed
Civil society leaders issue warning on proroguing parliament
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Poverty, austerity and choosing a different path
Suzanne Ismail explores why the UN’s state of poverty in the UK report reaffirms the work to challenge inequality in Britain.
Suzanne works with Quakers across Britain to promote more peaceful, just and sustainable economic relationships.
Read the full report at
https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/the-state-of-poverty-in-the-uk
This self-contained space is suitable for up to 35 people and includes a well equipped kitchen which you can use to make and serve your own refreshments if you prefer to be self-sufficient.
This area is where we serve food and refreshments for groups using the first floor and large groups using the ground floor. We can serve buffet food to a maximum of 100 people but there is minimal seating space.
This room is on the first floor next to the kitchen. It has a laminate floor.
This light and airy room has three sets of windows, a wooden floor and stacking chairs. Large doors can be opened into the social area, for example to accommodate exhibitions or large buffets.
This is a large, comfortable room with fitted carpet, cushioned chairs and air conditioning. It seats up to 100 but is equally suitable for smaller groups. It has a fixed hearing loop. It also has a grand piano.