Friday 5 July 2019

Prison Phoenix Trust newsletter Summer 2019



[well I always find it inspiring! Narberth Clerk]

Responding creatively in divided times



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monthly notices 07/2019 hysbysiadau misol BYM


Listings, newsletter and more
from the Quaker Centre Bookshop:
Books of the Month July 2019 LINK TO PDF
Children & Young Adults Books of the Month 2019 LINK TO PDF

Woodbrooke Upcoming Courses July 2019 LINK TO PDF

CIRcular, Issue 37, Yearly Meeting 2019 a digest of activities undertaken both by the Quaker Committee for Christian & Interfaith Relations (QCCIR) and Friends in interfaith and interchurch work across the yearly meeting. LINK TO PDF

The Young Quaker, Issue 21: May 2019 – The Literary Issue The Young Friends General Meeting magazine. LINK TO PDF

Seeking Routes Art Exhibition, 20 July–8 September, Swarthmoor Hall An exhibition by Quaker artists supported by Quaker Arts Network on the theme of Quaker witness to sustainability – including a programme of workshops, lectures, poetry and performances.
Support for meetings LINK TO PDF

BYM and Woodbrooke Trustees decision
On 7 June Trustees of Woodbrooke and Britain Yearly Meeting met to discuss next steps, after the evaluation of the Vibrancy in Meetings pilot showed it helped Friends in these areas feel more connected, confident and supported. The aim is to have a Local Development Worker within reach of each Quaker community within five years.
LINK TO PDF More information is available at www.quaker.org.uk/blog

Quaker Week
Quaker Week 2019
Saturday 28 September to Sunday 6 October 2019
Quaker Week is all about Quaker stories. Do you know each other’s stories? Can you share your meeting’s story with the world? LINK TO PDF FLYERS
If you are on social media, use the hashtag
#QuakerStories to find examples and share your stories.

Mental Health forum
Quaker Mental Health Forum – Mental health in community
Saturday, 19 October 2019, The Priory Rooms, Birmingham, B4 6AF
Quaker Life would like to encourage meetings to attend the Quaker mental health forum. This year’s forum will explore the impact of community on mental health, consider what makes a healthy community and reflect on Quaker witness in creating spiritual connections within the community. LINK TO PDF FLYER


Witness against the arms trade
Stop the Arms Fair this September
September 2019, mainly London & some events across Britain
The international arms fair, DSEI, is setting up shop in London in September 2019, to export war and conflict around the world.
When we play host to one of the world’s largest arms fairs, war, repression and injustice start here. Let’s stop it here.
Friends interested in opposing the arms fair can see the flyer on activities by Roots of Resistance (printed copy included) and an additional flyer on the monthly mailing web page about the vigil.

Asylum and migration conference
Envisioning a world that is open to all: let us see what love can do
27–29 September 2019, Woodbrooke
A weekend conference learning about asylum and migration, hearing from those who have felt its impact, and working together to create the change that we need. Speakers, workshops, performances and panel discussions will explore the interplay between race, privilege and migration.


Hardship grants for individuals
Hope grants for individuals
Grants of up to £750 are available to improve the quality of life for Quaker members and attenders who are unemployed or unable to make a living wage. Past grants have funded: equipment for a new or developing hobby; help with the cost of attending evening classes    or lessons; help with cost of participating fully in the life of the Society of Friends; help with travel costs, like visiting an aged relative.
Applications must be supported by an overseer. For details see:

Pollard & Dickson Trust has grants of up to £1,500 available for Friends & attenders in Britain to help those unable to meet daily living expenses and to support Friends to attend activities, courses or events that will have benefits for the wider Quaker community
Contact Augene Nanning, Pollard & Dickson Trust Administrator

William Gunn’s Charity
This Charity exists to assist individual Members who are in personal financial need by making grants of money to them or by paying for services and / or items needed by them.
Grants Secretary: Val Brittin 01905 25472 Clerk to Trustees: Jackie Fowler 01952 253378

Children and young people

Facilitation and Leadership
Friday 18 – Sunday 20 October 2019, Woodbrooke
An energetic and interesting event for 16 to 21 year olds, helping them understand groups and try out skills. It is for those new to facilitation and for those with previous experience – developing confidence, understanding and skills alongside considering how to engage with Quaker aspects of facilitation. LINK TO PDF FLYER
Cat Waithaka, catw@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1011

Living as a Quaker
18–21 October 2019, The Sustainability Centre, Hampshire
Exciting opportunity for 12 to 15 year olds – residential event exploring personal beliefs alongside outdoor skills and activities organised by the Children and Young People’s Team and Youth Work project.
Book at https://forms.quaker.org.uk/laaq-2019 or ring 020 7663 1013
Deadline 21 September

How young Quakers can witness for peace at the arms fair
Monday 9 September, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm.
Meet Tidal Basin Road, outside Royal Victoria DLR at 6pm
Come and meet other young Quakers and attend the silent vigil
held the evening before the September DSEi arms fair. There will be Friends House staff and people who campaign for peace at this event. Young people attend this event independently. Friends House staff will support young people joining the vigil and parents/guardians should be happy that the young people attending the event are of an age where they can take responsibility for themselves.
Cat Waithaka, catw@quaker.org.uk, 020 7663 1011