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Lasting memories of Spiceland summer settlement

17 November 2023

Over the last weekend of August, more than 100 Quakers gathered together at Spiceland Meeting House in Devon for Spiceland Summer Settlement; to build and live in a temporary Quaker community.
Friendship and enjoyment - how young adult Friends in Oxford sustain community

10 November 2023

Young adult Friends in Oxford organised an enjoyable day of sharing spiritual journeys, lunch, dancing and more for their Bioregional Meeting in October. More than 70 people of all ages from the Area Meetings of Chilterns, Mid-Thames, Banbury & Evesham and Oxford & Swindon joined together.
Making lanterns in Bath

26 October 2023

This October half term, eight young people gathered together for an afternoon of games, craft and stillness in Bath, as part of the west region's Quaker youth offering. From piles of willow, paper and glue, beautiful lanterns were made. From honest questions insightful discussions grew – particularly about how (and when!) to explain Quakers beliefs.