Meccles
@mijecc.bsky.social
Live in Birmingham, a Quaker, work for Europe & Middle East Quakers, have 2 daughters, European, fair weather cyclist, spend most days pacing the streets of B30.
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106 people will be killed on Birmingham's roads next council term.
Along with 15 organisations, we're calling for Birmingham's future leaders to adopt 10 practical steps to prevent these deaths and many more serious injuries.
Who will make Birmingham's roads safer?
Along with 15 organisations, we're calling for Birmingham's future leaders to adopt 10 practical steps to prevent these deaths and many more serious injuries.
Who will make Birmingham's roads safer?
Will you make Birmingham's roads safer?
Better Streets joins with 15 organisations to make ten asks of tomorrow's politicians to address road safety.
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
106 people will be killed on Birmingham's roads next council term.
Along with 15 organisations, we're calling for Birmingham's future leaders to adopt 10 practical steps to prevent these deaths and many more serious injuries.
Who will make Birmingham's roads safer?
Along with 15 organisations, we're calling for Birmingham's future leaders to adopt 10 practical steps to prevent these deaths and many more serious injuries.
Who will make Birmingham's roads safer?
Join Quakers from around Europe & the Middle East at an All Age Gathering in August 2026, to build community through worship, discussion and play. More info: fwccemes.org/calendar/eme...
@globalquakers.bsky.social @quaker.org.uk @quakerireland.bsky.social @woodbrooke.bsky.social @qcea.bsky.social
@globalquakers.bsky.social @quaker.org.uk @quakerireland.bsky.social @woodbrooke.bsky.social @qcea.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Join Quakers from around Europe & the Middle East at an All Age Gathering in August 2026, to build community through worship, discussion and play. More info: fwccemes.org/calendar/eme...
@globalquakers.bsky.social @quaker.org.uk @quakerireland.bsky.social @woodbrooke.bsky.social @qcea.bsky.social
@globalquakers.bsky.social @quaker.org.uk @quakerireland.bsky.social @woodbrooke.bsky.social @qcea.bsky.social
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Quakers in Britain welcomes the announcement by our government today to formally recognise the State of Palestine. We see this as a first step to right a historic wrong. Read the full story here 👇
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
UK recognition of Palestine: a first step to right a historic wrong
Quakers in Britain welcome the announcement by our government today to formally recognise the State of Palestine.
www.quaker.org.uk
September 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Quakers in Britain welcomes the announcement by our government today to formally recognise the State of Palestine. We see this as a first step to right a historic wrong. Read the full story here 👇
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Aviation expansion is a disaster for the climate crisis.
Anyone who's been paying any attention to this shambles of a Labour Govenrment knows they don't care about people in poverty, don't care about nature nor for the planet.
Just big business & their own interests.
#Gatwick
Anyone who's been paying any attention to this shambles of a Labour Govenrment knows they don't care about people in poverty, don't care about nature nor for the planet.
Just big business & their own interests.
#Gatwick
September 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Aviation expansion is a disaster for the climate crisis.
Anyone who's been paying any attention to this shambles of a Labour Govenrment knows they don't care about people in poverty, don't care about nature nor for the planet.
Just big business & their own interests.
#Gatwick
Anyone who's been paying any attention to this shambles of a Labour Govenrment knows they don't care about people in poverty, don't care about nature nor for the planet.
Just big business & their own interests.
#Gatwick
@globalquakers.bsky.social Save the date: All Age Gathering - 8-15 August 2026. Join an All Age Gathering of Friends on the 8-15 August 2026 near Cologne, Germany, organised by FWCC Europe & Middle East Section and Europe & Middle East Young Friends.
More information: fwccemes.org/calendar/eme...
More information: fwccemes.org/calendar/eme...
September 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
@globalquakers.bsky.social Save the date: All Age Gathering - 8-15 August 2026. Join an All Age Gathering of Friends on the 8-15 August 2026 near Cologne, Germany, organised by FWCC Europe & Middle East Section and Europe & Middle East Young Friends.
More information: fwccemes.org/calendar/eme...
More information: fwccemes.org/calendar/eme...
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It’s time to resist the DSEI arms fair.
This week, Quakers will join activists of all faiths and none in challenging the arms dealers who profit from death and destruction.
Find the full information from Quaker Roots here:
This week, Quakers will join activists of all faiths and none in challenging the arms dealers who profit from death and destruction.
Find the full information from Quaker Roots here:
War Starts Here: resist the DSEI arms fair with Quaker Roots
Join Quakers in Britain and Quaker Roots to resist the DSEI arms fair, which takes place at the ExCel Centre London in September 2025. Lots of activities across several locatioins!
www.quaker.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It’s time to resist the DSEI arms fair.
This week, Quakers will join activists of all faiths and none in challenging the arms dealers who profit from death and destruction.
Find the full information from Quaker Roots here:
This week, Quakers will join activists of all faiths and none in challenging the arms dealers who profit from death and destruction.
Find the full information from Quaker Roots here:
I am fasting again today in solidarity with people in Gaza and to highlight the genocide taking place there. I miss lunch and will only drink water during the day.
Consider joining us as #QuakersFastForGaza and #ParentsFast4Gaza. More information and sign up here: bit.ly/fast-signup
Consider joining us as #QuakersFastForGaza and #ParentsFast4Gaza. More information and sign up here: bit.ly/fast-signup
September 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
I am fasting again today in solidarity with people in Gaza and to highlight the genocide taking place there. I miss lunch and will only drink water during the day.
Consider joining us as #QuakersFastForGaza and #ParentsFast4Gaza. More information and sign up here: bit.ly/fast-signup
Consider joining us as #QuakersFastForGaza and #ParentsFast4Gaza. More information and sign up here: bit.ly/fast-signup
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We are filled with anguish to see human beings seeking refuge facing the threat of further violence and intimidation.
Too many politicians are fanning the flames of division when they should be voices for peace.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Too many politicians are fanning the flames of division when they should be voices for peace.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quaker statement on asylum seeker harassment
One year on from the riots in the summer of 2024, we are filled with anguish to see human beings seeking refuge in our nation facing the threat of further violence and intimidation. As our book of tea...
www.quaker.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We are filled with anguish to see human beings seeking refuge facing the threat of further violence and intimidation.
Too many politicians are fanning the flames of division when they should be voices for peace.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Too many politicians are fanning the flames of division when they should be voices for peace.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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So deeply embarrassing for the United States. Trump legitimized Putin and his illegal war on the world stage and got absolutely nothing in return. Not even a single step toward peace. Everyone involved in this charade should be ashamed.
REPORTER: President Putin, will you stop killing civilians?
PUTIN: *taps ear*
PUTIN: *taps ear*
August 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
So deeply embarrassing for the United States. Trump legitimized Putin and his illegal war on the world stage and got absolutely nothing in return. Not even a single step toward peace. Everyone involved in this charade should be ashamed.
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The future recognition of Palestine is one step, but the UK must act now to end this inhumanity.
Recognition must happen immediately, alongside an urgent set of policies to bring an end to the genocide in Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Recognition must happen immediately, alongside an urgent set of policies to bring an end to the genocide in Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quaker statement on the UK government’s move to recognise Palestine
The future recognition of Palestine is one step, but UK must act now to end this inhumanity.
www.quaker.org.uk
July 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The future recognition of Palestine is one step, but the UK must act now to end this inhumanity.
Recognition must happen immediately, alongside an urgent set of policies to bring an end to the genocide in Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Recognition must happen immediately, alongside an urgent set of policies to bring an end to the genocide in Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Far too often, people walking, wheeling or cycling experience avoidable danger. Write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to adopt Living Streets and Bikeability Trust's key calls to help create safer streets. @livingstreets.bsky.social act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/174678/...
Support a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create Safer Streets for All
Far too often, people walking, wheeling or cycling experience avoidable danger. Write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to adopt Living Streets and The Bikeability Trust's five k...
act.livingstreets.org.uk
July 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Far too often, people walking, wheeling or cycling experience avoidable danger. Write to your MP today, urging them to call on the Government to adopt Living Streets and Bikeability Trust's key calls to help create safer streets. @livingstreets.bsky.social act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/174678/...
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“Against the backdrop of so much local, national and international conflict, it was life-affirming to be with children who show the skills and commitment to a more just and peaceful world."
Read more about our work empowering children to resolve conflicts at school peacefully: tinyurl.com/bdd6872y
Read more about our work empowering children to resolve conflicts at school peacefully: tinyurl.com/bdd6872y
Young Peacemakers share their hopes at Manchester’s first peer mediation conference
These children were among around 50 young peer mediators who gathered on Friday, 11 July, at the Mechanics Conference Centre in central Manchester to celebrate and strengthen their commitment to peace...
www.quaker.org.uk
July 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
“Against the backdrop of so much local, national and international conflict, it was life-affirming to be with children who show the skills and commitment to a more just and peaceful world."
Read more about our work empowering children to resolve conflicts at school peacefully: tinyurl.com/bdd6872y
Read more about our work empowering children to resolve conflicts at school peacefully: tinyurl.com/bdd6872y
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Who doesn’t love a local featival?
See you there.
‘Don't drive to CoCoMAD - there is NO parking. It's a local festival for local people or those prepared to cycle, walk or use public transport.’
cotteridgepark.org.uk/cocomad-info
See you there.
‘Don't drive to CoCoMAD - there is NO parking. It's a local festival for local people or those prepared to cycle, walk or use public transport.’
cotteridgepark.org.uk/cocomad-info
CoCoMAD visitors' info — Friends of Cotteridge Park
cotteridgepark.org.uk
July 5, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Who doesn’t love a local featival?
See you there.
‘Don't drive to CoCoMAD - there is NO parking. It's a local festival for local people or those prepared to cycle, walk or use public transport.’
cotteridgepark.org.uk/cocomad-info
See you there.
‘Don't drive to CoCoMAD - there is NO parking. It's a local festival for local people or those prepared to cycle, walk or use public transport.’
cotteridgepark.org.uk/cocomad-info
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Sitting on buses stuck in car traffic, endangered at every intersection, banned from the tip, breathing polluted air, navigating cars parked on the sidewalk, driven at directly....
Over a third of Birmingham's households count for so little in the eyes of those in power.
Over a third of Birmingham's households count for so little in the eyes of those in power.
Still 36% carless households in Birmingham, which is a lot.
June 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Sitting on buses stuck in car traffic, endangered at every intersection, banned from the tip, breathing polluted air, navigating cars parked on the sidewalk, driven at directly....
Over a third of Birmingham's households count for so little in the eyes of those in power.
Over a third of Birmingham's households count for so little in the eyes of those in power.
It was great to be at this conference at the weekend!
Thank you everyone who joined us for the conference 'Faith in Action in an Age of Permacrisis'. It was truly an unforgettable experience! 💙
June 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It was great to be at this conference at the weekend!
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In 2003, anti-war activists broke into RAF Fairford to stop US bombers heading to Iraq.
Keir Starmer defended their actions and said it was justified to prevent war crimes.
Now his government is banning Palestine Action for doing the same.
The Prime Minister is a hypocrite.
Keir Starmer defended their actions and said it was justified to prevent war crimes.
Now his government is banning Palestine Action for doing the same.
The Prime Minister is a hypocrite.
June 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
In 2003, anti-war activists broke into RAF Fairford to stop US bombers heading to Iraq.
Keir Starmer defended their actions and said it was justified to prevent war crimes.
Now his government is banning Palestine Action for doing the same.
The Prime Minister is a hypocrite.
Keir Starmer defended their actions and said it was justified to prevent war crimes.
Now his government is banning Palestine Action for doing the same.
The Prime Minister is a hypocrite.
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The aircraft used by America last night are "B-2 Spirit" stealth bombers. This mocks the Holy Spirit.
www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/a...
www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/a...
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber | Northrop Grumman
Built by Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Air Force's B-2 stealth bomber is a key component of the nation's long-range strike arsenal, and one of the most survivable aircraft in the world.
www.northropgrumman.com
June 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The aircraft used by America last night are "B-2 Spirit" stealth bombers. This mocks the Holy Spirit.
www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/a...
www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/a...
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FUN FACT: Netanyahu has spent the better part of two decades trying to strong arm the United States into an unprovoked war against Iran and finally found a president stupid enough to do it for him. Unbelievable.
June 22, 2025 at 2:49 AM
FUN FACT: Netanyahu has spent the better part of two decades trying to strong arm the United States into an unprovoked war against Iran and finally found a president stupid enough to do it for him. Unbelievable.
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As we watch with horror the latest escalation in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, we call upon all parties to remember that war is not inevitable.
We urge the UK government to honour its commitment to work towards de-escalation and peace in the region.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We urge the UK government to honour its commitment to work towards de-escalation and peace in the region.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quaker statement on the escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran
As we watch with horror the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, we call upon all parties to remember that war is not inevitable. At every stage there is opportuni...
www.quaker.org.uk
June 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As we watch with horror the latest escalation in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, we call upon all parties to remember that war is not inevitable.
We urge the UK government to honour its commitment to work towards de-escalation and peace in the region.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We urge the UK government to honour its commitment to work towards de-escalation and peace in the region.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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It’s hard to imagine that Louisa Ryland, philanthropist, who donated Cannon Hill Park to the citizens of Birmingham as a ‘source of healthful recreation’ would approve of it being used as a car park 🚗 💨🚙💨🚗
May 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
It’s hard to imagine that Louisa Ryland, philanthropist, who donated Cannon Hill Park to the citizens of Birmingham as a ‘source of healthful recreation’ would approve of it being used as a car park 🚗 💨🚙💨🚗
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We send our love and greetings to all Friends everywhere...
Quakers from across Britain met at our Yearly Meeting this weekend as an all-age community. Our clerk, Adwoa Burnley, reads our letter shared at the rise of the meeting youtu.be/C4jBUUGa5o4?...
Quakers from across Britain met at our Yearly Meeting this weekend as an all-age community. Our clerk, Adwoa Burnley, reads our letter shared at the rise of the meeting youtu.be/C4jBUUGa5o4?...
Adwoa Burnley – Epistle | Yearly Meeting 2025
YouTube video by Quakers in Britain
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May 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We send our love and greetings to all Friends everywhere...
Quakers from across Britain met at our Yearly Meeting this weekend as an all-age community. Our clerk, Adwoa Burnley, reads our letter shared at the rise of the meeting youtu.be/C4jBUUGa5o4?...
Quakers from across Britain met at our Yearly Meeting this weekend as an all-age community. Our clerk, Adwoa Burnley, reads our letter shared at the rise of the meeting youtu.be/C4jBUUGa5o4?...
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We need to heed the promptings of love and truth in our hearts and speak up now. We believe that genocide is underway in Gaza.
We use this word with the aim of opening eyes, minds and hearts. We use it in the deep hope that the actions it describes will stop.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We use this word with the aim of opening eyes, minds and hearts. We use it in the deep hope that the actions it describes will stop.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers first British church to state belief that genocide underway in Gaza
At their annual gathering this weekend, Quakers in Britain became the first British church to state their belief that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
May 27, 2025 at 7:28 AM
We need to heed the promptings of love and truth in our hearts and speak up now. We believe that genocide is underway in Gaza.
We use this word with the aim of opening eyes, minds and hearts. We use it in the deep hope that the actions it describes will stop.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We use this word with the aim of opening eyes, minds and hearts. We use it in the deep hope that the actions it describes will stop.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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We have evidence of mass forced hunger.
We have evidence of mass forced displacement.
We have evidence of mass killings.
We have evidence of mass atrocities.
Stop all UK support for Israel's violence in Gaza.
Stop all UK arms exports to Israel immediately.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We have evidence of mass forced displacement.
We have evidence of mass killings.
We have evidence of mass atrocities.
Stop all UK support for Israel's violence in Gaza.
Stop all UK arms exports to Israel immediately.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers ask the UK government on Gaza: What more evidence do you need now?
What more evidence do you need now? These are the words of Tom Fletcher, the UN’s head of humanitarian affairs, as he briefed the UN Security Council earlier this week on the fast deteriorating situat...
www.quaker.org.uk
May 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
We have evidence of mass forced hunger.
We have evidence of mass forced displacement.
We have evidence of mass killings.
We have evidence of mass atrocities.
Stop all UK support for Israel's violence in Gaza.
Stop all UK arms exports to Israel immediately.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We have evidence of mass forced displacement.
We have evidence of mass killings.
We have evidence of mass atrocities.
Stop all UK support for Israel's violence in Gaza.
Stop all UK arms exports to Israel immediately.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Quite the opposite.
First brave thing he's done.
First brave thing he's done.
May 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Quite the opposite.
First brave thing he's done.
First brave thing he's done.