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The two actors of Multi Storey theatre performing Pericles

Pericles – All at Sea

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In this production from multi story theatre, a pair of story-tellers evoked a world in which a young girl was sold…

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Farmer looking at a field of grain

In Our Hands

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How nine farmers seized the ‘Brexit’ moment to outgrow an outdated food system. This film explored their daily reality and…

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Pink blossom (sorry, don't know its name) photographed on 7 January 2019 in the Reading University Harris garden

Mindfulness walk for new students

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New students joined Angela, our Quaker chaplain, for a ‘Mindfulness winter walk’  in the lovely Harris Garden on Friday 25…

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mince pies

Quakers at Christmas

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17th century Quakers would have shunned any special celebrations for Christmas: they believed that each day, and all of life,…

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Photo of the shanty-town of Bhopal with the Union Carbide pesticide plant still towering in the background

Who will clean up Bhopal?

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The water supply in Bhopal is still contaminated thirty-four years after the gas leak from the Union Carbide/Dow pesticide plant.…

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two people discussing a 'what can we do' meeting, over a cup of tea

What can we do?

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Can silence be a vehicle for social change? Join Quakers, in expectant silence, to ask “what can we do in…

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What makes Quakers tick?

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Craft activities, talks, food, poppies, Meeting house tours and special Meetings for worship – there was something for everyone during…

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Family crafts day

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Once again, family crafts proved a smash hit with over 40 families taking part on 6th October. Parachute games, card…

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Chaplaincy centre: photo credit Reading University

Welcome Reading Uni freshers

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Curious about Quakerism, or just fancy some good food and company? Then drop into a chaplaincy freshers week event and…

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Reading Meeting House and burial ground

Art and more for Reading’s Heritage weekend

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Visitors were welcomed at Reading’s Grade II listed Quaker Meeting house, enjoyed our art exhibition, and had the opportunity to…

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