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If you would like to see what a Quaker Meeting is like, just find one that is convenient for you and turn up – you will be very welcome!
Bristol Quakers meet in seven locations in Bristol area:
Upcoming Events
Join The Right Reverend Viv Faull, Bishop of Bristol as she explores themes ranging from work through to women’s place in today’s society. This free event is part of the Churches Together in Clifton, Cotham and Redland Lent Conversations 2019 series.
For more information see: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lent-conversations-women-work-society- church-tickets-58017606222?aff=ebapi
7 for 7.30 pm
Arranged by Bristol Inter Faith Group on behalf of the Lord Mayor, Cllr Cleo Lake. This year the theme is Conflict Resolution and will consist of contributions by various Bristol faith communities, including Quakers.
All welcome, admission free
The DPRTE arms fair, which was chased out of Bristol in 2013, then energetically protested for several years in Cardiff, announced it was moving to the NEC near Birmingham. But just over a month before it was due to open, it’s announced it’s relocating again to Farnborough, in Hampshire.
The announcement came after the new Birmingham Stop the Arms Fair group had planned a day of creative actions against the event. This shows that protesting, or even planning to protest, does work!
Read more here: https://blog.caat.org.uk/2019/02/08/success-arms-fair-chased-out-of-birmingham/
On Thursday 28th March, join us to protest this much-chased arms fair at Farnborough
Bring banners whistles and other creative stunt gear
Transport from Bristol
Meet 7.00am outside the Colston Hall (off the Centre) Bristol
Other pickup near M32 possible by arrangement
Return Early evening.
To reserve your seat, text 07711-214-168
Cost
Split travel costs.
Join the Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, as he explores what faith and civic duties look like in today’s world. This free event is part of the Churches Together in Clifton, Cotham and Redland Lent Conversations 2019 series.
For more information see: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lent-conversations-faith-civic-duties-tickets- 58017851957
Roger Angerson is leading a trip to 1652 Country for Frenchay Local Meeting in April/May. There are still seven places left, which we would like to offer to Friends from Area Meeting.
A full itinerary is available from Roger, but a concise version follows:
Monday 29thApril
travel from Frenchay to Abbot Hall, Grange over Sands, arriving about 4.30pm. Evening meal, welcome gathering and setting the scene talk.
Tuesday 30th April
Visit to Firbank Fell, Brigflatts Meeting and Quaker tapestry in Kendal.
Wednesday 1stMay
Visit to Swarthmoor Hall, Swarthmoor Meeting and Sunbrick Burial Ground.
Thursday 2ndMay
Free day with many possibilities for further visits: Ulverston market town; Barrow in Furness boatbuilding town; Grange over Sands; Silverdale RSPB reserve Leighton Moss; Lancaster; or enjoying the hotel swimming pool.
Friday 3rdMay
return to Frenchay
The trip, costing £436, promises to be interesting and informative, and will give you the opportunity to experience the places and landscapes that formed the backdrop to our early Quaker history. Doing so in the company of caring and friendly companions adds to the appeal of the trip.
If you would like to join this trip, early booking is essential, so please contact Roger Angerson on 0117 9569490 or Jenny Griffin on jennygriffin@live.com by Sunday 20thJanuary at the latest.
for family historians with Quaker ancestors from the British Isles.
Spring One Day Regional Meeting
Programme
11.00 Welcome – QFHS Chair, Oliver Pickering
11.05 A History of Redland Meeting, Roger Sturge
11.25 JS Fry & Sons – a Rough Guide, Alan Freke
12.20 The astonishing success of early Quakerism in Bristol, Jonathan Harlow, University of the West of England Regional History Centre
12.55 Lunch (not provided). Tea/coffee will be available.
1.40 Bristol Area Meeting’s Library and Archives, Christine Tollerton, Bristol Area Meeting Librarian
2.10 An opportunity to examine books and photographs in the Library, guided by Christine Tollerton
2.50 ‘An ancient Friend of good memory’: the lives of John (c1630-1710) and Margaret Heale (c1630-1683) and their family, Stephen Bumstead, QFHS committee member
3.25 The Yorkshire Quaker Joseph Wood (1750-1821) visits Bath and Bristol Friends, Janet Pickering
4.00 Final discussion, tea/coffee, and depart.
Cost
There is a charge of £10 per person payable on the day.
To book
To avoid disappointment please book your place in advance. Contact: info@qfhs.co.uk or – Margaret Page, 39, Manor Avenue South, Kidderminster, Worcs., DY11 6DE
