Thank you Bo for your clarity
Quakers in Britain"I don't think that it should be a crazy, rare thing to say that war is wrong" Bo sums up the Quaker peace testimony 🕊
We support #Quakers to live out their deep commitment to #Peace. RTs not an endorsement. Quakers in Britain, Friends House, NW1 2BJ
Coming together in a ‘loud silence’ for peace Plans are underway for a national silent walking vigil for peace in London on 19 September. Join us as we come together with those from other faiths in a worshipful prayer. www.quaker.org.uk/action/news/...
Our friends at the Anglican Peace Fellowship and Christian CND are inviting everyone to an online Hiroshima Vigil to remember, pray and commit to a world free of nuclear weapons. 6 Aug 2026 08:00 PM BST You can register in advance here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Hiroshima Vigil . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Hiroshima Vigil . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.us06web.zoom.usNew role with our friends at @dronewarsuk.bsky.social who are looking for a Communications and Research Officer (21 Hours per week) - remote. Info here >>> dronewars.net/jobs/
This great film is coming to Sheffield, Falmouth, Devon and Worcestershire in August - find info here! www.folklifefilms.co.uk/gentle-angry...
Looking forward to this @neonuk.bsky.social webinar next week. What does security look like when it's built on care, justice and collective power - not fear and control? us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Thinking of those protesting in Farnborough today. You can't dress up the arms trade as something else >>>
caatuk🚨 Join us this Monday to protest Farnborough horrorshow More than 1,500 arms companies will be exhibiting their weapons of death and destruction. We cannot let this air show and arms fair go on in peace. ⏰ 9am-4pm 📍Meet: Farnborough Road / Junction of Netley Rd caat.org.uk/events/fia-2026/
Young Germans opt out of military service as Berlin strives to boost army - Almost 6,000 young men apply to be excluded on moral or religious grounds despite ‘conscription lite’ policy www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Wow Birmingham Uni - this is a blow: The University of Birmingham Scraps Ethical Investment Bans demilitariseeducation.com/what-we-do/b...
Our friends at @forpeacemaker.bsky.social are recruiting a p/t office administrator, based in Oxford. Please pass to anyone who may be interested! www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs?keyword...
Super useful new resource from National security myths and responses, especially following last year's National Security Strategy: rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/supporters/t...
Wondering what happened at the NATO summit last week in the end? 'Shape-shifting NATO keeps transatlantic arms flowing with loyalty alms to US President' natowatch.org//sites/defau... As always, useful commentary from @natowatch.bsky.social
Verifying connectionnatowatch.orgWatch the ForcesWatch clip on the all too real threat of a return to military conscription in the UK: www.instagram.com/reel/DZ97Bao... And do sign the petition we've launched with 12 other peace and faith groups to say no to military conscription: you.38degrees.org.uk/p/no-militar...
We're looking for a Quaker who would be interested in supporting @taxesforpeace.bsky.social's work, by being the @quaker.org.uk rep on their Executive Committee! Could this be you? Talk to us by mid-August :) quaker.org.uk/our-organisa...
Tomorrow night! Looking forward to it. Ian Davis is an expert on NATO
Quakers in Britain Peace TeamThis should be a very useful webinar. Thurs 9th July 6pm The NATO summit on 7th– 8th July is likely to be a crucial moment for UK and European security policy. Open discussion including Ian Davis of NATO Watch >>> rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/...
'The UK’s ratio of military to international development spending will reach almost nine-to-one this year: up from below four-to-one six years ago.' www.thetablet.co.uk/news/priorit...
Our friends at @everycasualty.bsky.social are recruiting (Executive Director, Advocacy Director) See everycasualty.org/we-are-hiring/ - deadline 19 July
everycasualty.orgBang on from @transitionsec.bsky.social Infrastructure cuts to pay for defence will cost UK 10,000 jobs, analysis shows www.theguardian.com/politics/202...