The #NotEqualYet Roadshow is coming up at Newcastle Cathedral!

‘“Talking to Grief”: Negotiating Loss in Our Lives’, with poet Rosie Miles, using poetry and other gently creative activities. 31/10-02/11/25, @holyroodhouse, Thirsk, Yorkshire. More details and booking form here (scroll down the Events list). Please share. www.holyroodhouse.org.uk/Groups/42671...

A few places left at our Summer Solstice Retreat at www.holyroodhouse.org.uk/Groups/42671.... Fiddle playing, circle dancing, good conversations round the fire - do join us 😊

Join us for our Summer Solstice Retreat at Holy Rood House in beautiful Thirsk. … time to retreat, reflect, for conversation around the fire, circle dancing, forest bathing, good food, be in tune with the earth and her healing.

Last few places left so get in touch now 😊 www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Käthe Kollwitz, Self-portrait, 1889, pen and black ink, German artist #WomensArt

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. Most transpeople just get on with our lives and contribute to society. I hope this short video helps folks who need to hear it. Please share if you can. #TDOV #Transgenderdayofvisibility #TDOV2025
vimeo.com/1068380372

“The backlash that women experience speaking out can impact mental health.” Great to hear the Rt Rev Dr Rosemarie Mallet discuss gender equality in the Church of England, particularly within the context of race and class, at today’s WATCH conference. #NotEqualYet #womenempowerment #womensrights

You think the arbitrary arrest of political dissenters cannot happen in the UK? It already does. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

**Giveaway Alert** We have a sample of our brand new FTN t-shirt (only 3 currently in existence) and a copy of 'When God Became White'! Just like and follow. For an extra entry give us a re-post. Deadline 10th April 7pm GMT. Winner announced 12th April. (We can only post to a UK address though).

🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The latest visitor at www.holyroodhouse.org.uk - a newt found indoors! It’s now safely back in its natural habitat by the pond. We love all creatures great and small 😊

Glad to be here 😊

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If "Adolescence" has scared the living bejesus out of you, I've rejigged my website with some new advice, and clips from interviews on subjects such as Andrew Tate, role-models, body positivity, and dads talking to boys about feeling good about themselves: tinyurl.com/5bubekb4

“My strength returns to me with my cup of coffee and reading the psalms.”

— Dorothy Day