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Meeting House Matters notes - Horsham on 19 November
by Oliver Waterhouse Nov. 28, 2024

Nov. 28, 2024

Hello everyone, I hope that you are all well. I attach a copy of the notes from Meeting House Matters in Tuesday, 19 November. The meeting was held at Horsham Meeting House and followed the broad theme of sustainability that we have looked at during our in-person meetings in 2024. Our blended session was delivered by Jenny Sarling who came from RNID to talk about hearing loss, how it can affect people and what we can do as communities to be more inclusive of people living with hearing impairment. There will be one final Meeting House Matters online meeting this year on Tuesday, 17 December at 10.30am. This will not have a theme and will be similar to the December meeting in the past, an opportunity to be together before the festive break and celebrate our work and achievements or challenges together. The joining link for the meeting on 17 December is below, there is no need to book, just turn up with a drink and a story of your work in 2024. * Join Zoom Meeting: https://quaker.zoom.us/j/81586087624?pwd=aYxukeWCrw0Z80E9OuxIuJuZvXr8do.1 * Meeting ID: 815 8608 7624 * Passcode: MHM-online In friendship, Ollie Oliver Waterhouse (he/him) Quaker Life Team Leader, Local and Area Governance Quakers in Britain 020 7663 1007 (Direct) oliverw(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:oliverw@quaker.org.uk> | www.quaker.org.uk<http://www.quaker.org.uk/> Follow Quakers in Britain on Twitter<http://twitter.com/BritishQuakers>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/BritishQuakers>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/quakersinbritain>, and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/britishquakers/>. The Quaker Centre Bookshop and Café<https://www.friendshouse.co.uk/quaker-centre/> are open to the public. Friends House is open for meetings and events. All enquiries welcome to events(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:events@quaker.org.uk> or www.friendshouse.co.uk/booking-enquiry. If you would like to support our work, you can give online at www.quaker.org.uk/donate. Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Registered charity number 1127633 | Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ ________________________________ Quakers say: Religion is about the whole of life.

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Rookhow quarterly mailing
by Rookhow Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

Hi everyone *GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS* [image: Autus 1T.jpg] Over *£7,000 *has been recently allocated to the following groups for a subsidised stay at Rookhow through the Retreat Away Fund: Transpirational Wellbeing (support for young trans adults); Good Things Collective (Morecambe); Drop Zone Youth Projects (Barrow); Silloth Scouts; Women's Community Matters (Barrow); Wise Up Workshops (Morecambe); Autus Cumbria and Worldies Official. Many thanks to the individuals and local Quaker Meetings who continue to support this fund. We also add at least 5% of Rookhow’s bookings income to the scheme which has benefitted over 650 people from 50 groups in the last 3 years. The deadline for the next round will be 1st April 2025. https://rookhow.org.uk/charitable-work <https://rookhow.org.uk/charitable-work?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1VaPJ_XxP…> Get in touch before then if you want to discuss an application or visit to have a look around. *WINTER WEEKENDS IN THE COSY BUNKBARN* [image: Jumpy_James_0896.jpg] Come and spend a weekend in the renovated Bunkbarn with underfloor heating and a log burning stove. There are still some weekends available in January and February: CHECK AVAILABILITY <https://rookhow.org.uk/book-now> then every weekend is taken til the end of November. We're already taking 2026 bookings! *2025 Rookhow retreats* Booking is now open for 3 residential weekends in Spring 2025. All our events are open to Quaker members and attenders and those in sympathy with Quaker beliefs. You can stay at Rookhow or go home each night (or stay in a local B&B if you need your privacy) and join us for all the sessions and meals. Suggested donation or pay what you can. [image: Y yurt skylight T.jpg] *RECONCILIATION & CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION WEEKEND 14th-16th March* A weekend exploring reconciliation and conflict transformation to become more equipped as reconcilers in our personal contexts. Using some of the learning in the Journey of Hope pilgrimage and other useful tools and models for working well with conflict. We’ll also draw on natural inspiration from Quakers’ Wood. Led by Esther Dix, Brec Seaton and Sue Nicholls: CLICK HERE <https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EDNB> for more information and to book a space. *EASTER GATHERING 18th-21st April (3 nights)* [image: High Dam EG 2024 T.jpg] An all age community weekend with walks, games, crafts, egg rolling, shared meals, songs and reflective Epilogues round the campfire. CLICK HERE <https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EDMP> for more information and to book a space. *BEING QUAKER; DOING QUAKER 16th-18th May **'**What is means to be a Quaker today'* The opportunity to explore the Quaker faith in more depth looking at the historical context in which Quakerism is rooted, reflecting on our own spiritual journeys and exploring what unites Quakers in beliefs and practices. Led by grandmother and granddaughter duo Veronica Grant and Nyeri Otero Flanagan with Sue Nicholls. CLICK HERE <https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EDNC> for more information and to book a space. *300th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 6th-8th June* [image: Rookhow early 1900s 1 T.jpg] More news soon with a special event on Saturday 7th June to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the opening of Rookhow. *QUAKER VOLUNTARY ACTION RETREAT (QVA) 25th-29th August (4 nights)* A chance to work together in Quakers' Wood with people from across the UK and beyond. 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Best wishes, Sue & the Rookhow trustees *Sue Nicholls (she/her)* *Rookhow Development Manager* *Rookhow phone number: 07377 971783* Email: contactrookhow(a)gmail.com Website: rookhow.org.uk Donations link: DONATE TO ROOKHOW <https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/14988> *I work part time (25 hour per week) flexi-time Monday-Friday.* *Rookhow is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation: Charity No 1188409. **We put 5% of our bookings income into subsidising stays for community groups. **Rookhow is a Quaker Recognised Body.* [image: Rookhow logo.png] *Rookhow mailing list & GDPR* If you wish to unsubscribe from these emails at any time, please let me know and I'll take you off the list. Also if you know anyone who would like to be added, please give them my email address to get in touch. Thanks. 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Meeting House Matters tomorrow
by Oliver Waterhouse Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

Hello Friends, Meeting House Matters will be on tomorrow. There is an in-person meeting at Horsham Local Meeting and as part of that there will be a blended session between 2pm and 3.30pm. This time we have invited a speaker from the RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) to talk about hearing imparement and what we can do to be inclusive. If you would like to join the blended session the zoom link is below and you are welcome to come along. * Join Zoom Meeting: https://quaker.zoom.us/j/81586087624?pwd=aYxukeWCrw0Z80E9OuxIuJuZvXr8do.1 * Meeting ID: 815 8608 7624 * Passcode: MHM-online In friendship, Ollie Oliver Waterhouse (he/him) Quaker Life Team Leader, Local and Area Governance Quakers in Britain 020 7663 1007 (Direct) oliverw(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:oliverw@quaker.org.uk> | www.quaker.org.uk<http://www.quaker.org.uk/> Follow Quakers in Britain on Twitter<http://twitter.com/BritishQuakers>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/BritishQuakers>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/quakersinbritain>, and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/britishquakers/>. The Quaker Centre Bookshop and Café<https://www.friendshouse.co.uk/quaker-centre/> are open to the public. Friends House is open for meetings and events. All enquiries welcome to events(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:events@quaker.org.uk> or www.friendshouse.co.uk/booking-enquiry. If you would like to support our work, you can give online at www.quaker.org.uk/donate. Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Registered charity number 1127633 | Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ ________________________________ Quakers say: Religion is about the whole of life.

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Assistant Wardenship Opportunity
by Judi Brill Nov. 11, 2024

Nov. 11, 2024

ASSISTANT WARDEN (30 hours/week) Winchester Meeting House , Hampshire The Meeting House is a Grade II listed building with lovely gardens, in central Winchester, with rooms for hire, and it is home to seven tenants, as well as Quaker activities. See: https://winchesterquakers.org.uk The role involves being a warm and welcoming presence for visitors, also managing room-hire and building maintenance, plus security duties, and some gardening. 30 hours/week, normally to be worked Tusday-Saturday, including evening work. Remuneration is £13/hour. For an application pack email: winchesterquakerwarden(a)gmail.com. Application deadline: 5pm Sat 30 November 2024 Judi Brill Wardenship Egroup Administrator Meeting House Flat 300 Gloucester Road Horfield Bristol BS7 8PDs ///clubs.bands.exchanges Tel: 0117 942 9142 Mob: 07967 558615 judibrill(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: Up to 35% Off NEW SumUp Card Readers!
by William Waddilove Nov. 8, 2024

Nov. 8, 2024

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Hire Policies and Hire Rate for 2025
by Gavin Mendham Nov. 5, 2024

Nov. 5, 2024

Dear Wardens and Friends responsible for Hiring/Hirees of our Meeting Houses, Please see if feel you can let me know what you expect your hire charges to be in 2025? I would also be helped if you have a hiring policy, currently we have terms/conditions, I wouldn't say its a policy. At Wilmslow, SK9 4BW, not far from Stockport and 12 miles south of Manchester centre, we have a building that is let to "sole hirers". A main room is about 8m by 6m high ceiling , entrance hall, small kitchen, upstairs family room, usual toilets. Its a 19th C building converted in early 1990s from a former pony and trap stable, with an upstairs School Room, now a lofty Meeting Room with "modernish" facilties and a little parking. For security of the building and safeguarding of the hirers its best hired to one user at a time. Our 2024 rate is £17.35 an hour. Each year I take the annual rate of inflation and apply that to the hire rate. This year I am puzzled as the Consumer Price Index 12 months September 2023-24 is 2.6%. But energy prices to October 2024 Gas is up 14% and Electricity up 10%. Instinct is telling me go somewhere in the middle e.g. increase by 6% for 2025 eg @£18.40 per hour? Our hirers will squeak! May be I am not realistic? I will look at the projected income using our 2024 rate and see how that matches to expected increases in our outgoings. Thank you to those who feel they can respond, I am sure many of you are very busy people! In Friendship, Gavin Wilmslow Quaker Meeting Premises Committee Quaker Meeting House, 1a Bourne Street, Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 5HD Gavin Mendham: gavinmendham(a)gmail.com (Home Address)112 Lacey Green, Wilmslow, Cheshire .SK9 4BW mobile : 07769713734

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Auckland New Zealand Monthly Meeting - Resident Friends
by Wendrie Heywood Nov. 5, 2024

Nov. 5, 2024

Hello Friends, I've received a message from John Flack ejohnflack(a)gmail.com inviting applications for the next round of wardens. Auckland New Zealand Monthly Meeting. > Our Monthly Meeting has begun looking for a Quaker couple to take on the > position of Resident Friends April 2026 - April 2027. On offer is a > relaxed lifestyle in a charming Victorian villa close to central Auckland, > one of the world's most liveable cities. > I've attached their advert, but here's a link if that doesn't come through <https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7jy8ux8gbi7swszm4nx06/2022-11-Auckland-RF-ad…> . Yours in peace, Wendrie Heywood she/her MindfulBusinessServices.com Book a meeting with me <https://calendly.com/mindful-business-services>

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Re: Card Machine
by Winchester Quaker Warden Nov. 1, 2024

Nov. 1, 2024

It is a physical self-service device that you can display in your venue, or wherever, for the public to use. They can tap on it, and get in without a password. As the account-holder, you log into your account to enter the wording you want them to see, and to see information about the donations, etc. You do not need to ask anyone to download an app. Lorraine Andrew and Lorraine O'Hanlon Warden-Managers Friends' Meeting House 16 Colebrook Street Winchester SO23 9LH 01962 864184 https://winchesterquakers.org.uk On Fri, 1 Nov 2024 at 15:41, FM Lunnon <margotquaker(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > So it's an app? but you can't just hitch it to a phone? x ML > > On Fri, 1 Nov 2024 at 11:23, Winchester Quaker Warden < > winchesterquakerwarden(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Dear Margot, >> A donations device is a gadget connected to a payment device (aka card >> reader), which generally has a user-friendly screen, for donors to see >> information about who is inviting them to donate for what cause, choose >> exactly how much they want to donate, add gift aid, etc, and which allows >> charities to gather information about their fund-raising success. >> In Friendship, >> Lorraine >> >> Andrew and Lorraine O'Hanlon >> Warden-Managers >> Friends' Meeting House >> 16 Colebrook Street >> Winchester SO23 9LH >> 01962 864184 >> https://winchesterquakers.org.uk >> >> >> On Thu, 31 Oct 2024 at 15:48, FM Lunnon <margotquaker(a)googlemail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> At the risk of asking a stupid question: what's a donations device? x >>> ML, clerk to trustees, Teesdale and Cleveland, but just for another 2 >>> months.... >>> >>> On Wed, 30 Oct 2024 at 15:34, Winchester Quaker Warden < >>> winchesterquakerwarden(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> An update from Winchester Meeting: >>>> We have a SumUp card machine - linked to a DONA donations device. >>>> Upfront cost: over £400. DONA charge: £15 per month. SumUp processing: >>>> 1.69% (didn't take it for first 4 months). >>>> We have recovered the initial outlay, and we are getting more than £15 >>>> in each month, so it seems worth it. But that won't apply to all Meetings. >>>> Our Treasurer was very sceptical, but is now convinced. I believe it is >>>> easy to account for monies received / pass info to book-keeper/accountant. >>>> The donations device is very user-friendly, and useful if >>>> >>>> - you want to take donations for different things, e.g. >>>> refreshments/repairs >>>> - you appreciate having lots of information about donations, e.g. >>>> how much for different causes / month-by-month / graphs, etc >>>> - you want to receive the 25% gift aid, and have it all >>>> calculated for you >>>> - you like being able to phone someone if you have a query (good >>>> customer service) >>>> >>>> As for the question about giving having increased or not - I >>>> certainly have the impression that it has, but I don't have the earlier >>>> figures. Maybe we can see this more clearly when the annual accounts are >>>> prepared. Having a card-reader definitely seems to be the way to go (with >>>> or without a donations device), as so many people no longer carry cash, and >>>> paying cash into the bank takes time, and banks are moving away from >>>> accepting cash. >>>> >>>> All the best, >>>> Lorraine >>>> >>>> Andrew and Lorraine O'Hanlon >>>> Friends' Meeting House >>>> Warden-Managers >>>> 16 Colebrook Street >>>> Winchester SO23 9LH >>>> 01962 864184 >>>> https://winchesterquakers.org.uk >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, 29 Oct 2024 at 17:49, JL Wardens <jlwardens(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Here at Jesus Lane Cambridge we use Sum Up and for ease of book >>>>> keeping we have two payment terminals one for our weekly charity >>>>> collections and one for donations to the meeting itself for tea/coffee, >>>>> soup lunch on wednesdays and any other donations - for example currently >>>>> White Poppies. >>>>> >>>>> Cost was about £100 each to set up to run using our wifi (SUM up >>>>> phone linked terminals are cheaper) >>>>> >>>>> Charitable giving has DEFINITELY increased significantly each week and >>>>> Friends are glad of the opportunity to use their card to make a donation >>>>> for refreshments etc >>>>> >>>>> A 1.69% fee is charged on each transaction by Sum Up. This is around >>>>> 8p for a £5 donation. We feel it is well worth it. >>>>> >>>>> Easy to set up. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> In Friendship >>>>> >>>>> Kirsten Lavers >>>>> Warden, Jesus Lane Quaker Meeting House >>>>> >>>>> 07545 218251 >>>>> *Day off Mondays* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 29 Oct 2024, at 14:16, Lancaster Quakers < >>>>> lancasterquakers(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Judi >>>>> >>>>> I have nothing to add to this conversation other than: I'm still >>>>> interested in this conversation and information. Lancaster are still >>>>> considering their options, but the Treasurer does not seem to be >>>>> particularly interested in taking it further. I would love to be able to >>>>> take a list of who uses what and how successful the various options have >>>>> been. I'd love to know how affordable the different systems are; how users >>>>> friendly they are, and how the various Meetings account for the money that >>>>> is paid using the various systems - ie how much staff/volunteer time is >>>>> saved vs needed; and can anyone show evidence that using card machines have >>>>> resulted in an increase in giving. I'd also still be interested to hear >>>>> whether any Meetings have been using a card payment method that works well >>>>> for room hire payments as well as donations and collections etc. >>>>> >>>>> Sorry I can't be of any help. >>>>> >>>>> Tasha >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Lancaster Quaker Meeting House >>>>> lancasterquakers(a)gmail.com >>>>> 01524 62971 >>>>> <https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Lancaster+Quaker+Meeting…> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, 28 Oct 2024 at 17:54, Judi Brill <judibrill(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I would be glad to hear of recommendations and experience from any >>>>>> meeting house using a simple card machine. >>>>>> >>>>>> Judi Brill >>>>>> Warden >>>>>> Horfield Quaker Meeting >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Margot Lunnon, Cotherstone Meeting, Teesdale Quakers; also Manchester LM >>> 07766 758 405 >>> >> > > -- > Margot Lunnon, Cotherstone Meeting, Teesdale Quakers; also Manchester LM > 07766 758 405 >

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Re: Card Machine
by Winchester Quaker Warden Nov. 1, 2024

Nov. 1, 2024

Dear Margot, A donations device is a gadget connected to a payment device (aka card reader), which generally has a user-friendly screen, for donors to see information about who is inviting them to donate for what cause, choose exactly how much they want to donate, add gift aid, etc, and which allows charities to gather information about their fund-raising success. In Friendship, Lorraine Andrew and Lorraine O'Hanlon Warden-Managers Friends' Meeting House 16 Colebrook Street Winchester SO23 9LH 01962 864184 https://winchesterquakers.org.uk On Thu, 31 Oct 2024 at 15:48, FM Lunnon <margotquaker(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > At the risk of asking a stupid question: what's a donations device? x ML, > clerk to trustees, Teesdale and Cleveland, but just for another 2 months.... > > On Wed, 30 Oct 2024 at 15:34, Winchester Quaker Warden < > winchesterquakerwarden(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> An update from Winchester Meeting: >> We have a SumUp card machine - linked to a DONA donations device. >> Upfront cost: over £400. DONA charge: £15 per month. SumUp processing: >> 1.69% (didn't take it for first 4 months). >> We have recovered the initial outlay, and we are getting more than £15 in >> each month, so it seems worth it. But that won't apply to all Meetings. >> Our Treasurer was very sceptical, but is now convinced. I believe it is >> easy to account for monies received / pass info to book-keeper/accountant. >> The donations device is very user-friendly, and useful if >> >> - you want to take donations for different things, e.g. >> refreshments/repairs >> - you appreciate having lots of information about donations, e.g. how >> much for different causes / month-by-month / graphs, etc >> - you want to receive the 25% gift aid, and have it all >> calculated for you >> - you like being able to phone someone if you have a query (good >> customer service) >> >> As for the question about giving having increased or not - I >> certainly have the impression that it has, but I don't have the earlier >> figures. Maybe we can see this more clearly when the annual accounts are >> prepared. Having a card-reader definitely seems to be the way to go (with >> or without a donations device), as so many people no longer carry cash, and >> paying cash into the bank takes time, and banks are moving away from >> accepting cash. >> >> All the best, >> Lorraine >> >> Andrew and Lorraine O'Hanlon >> Friends' Meeting House >> Warden-Managers >> 16 Colebrook Street >> Winchester SO23 9LH >> 01962 864184 >> https://winchesterquakers.org.uk >> >> >> On Tue, 29 Oct 2024 at 17:49, JL Wardens <jlwardens(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Here at Jesus Lane Cambridge we use Sum Up and for ease of book keeping >>> we have two payment terminals one for our weekly charity collections and >>> one for donations to the meeting itself for tea/coffee, soup lunch on >>> wednesdays and any other donations - for example currently White Poppies. >>> >>> Cost was about £100 each to set up to run using our wifi (SUM up phone >>> linked terminals are cheaper) >>> >>> Charitable giving has DEFINITELY increased significantly each week and >>> Friends are glad of the opportunity to use their card to make a donation >>> for refreshments etc >>> >>> A 1.69% fee is charged on each transaction by Sum Up. This is around 8p >>> for a £5 donation. We feel it is well worth it. >>> >>> Easy to set up. >>> >>> >>> In Friendship >>> >>> Kirsten Lavers >>> Warden, Jesus Lane Quaker Meeting House >>> >>> 07545 218251 >>> *Day off Mondays* >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 29 Oct 2024, at 14:16, Lancaster Quakers <lancasterquakers(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Judi >>> >>> I have nothing to add to this conversation other than: I'm still >>> interested in this conversation and information. Lancaster are still >>> considering their options, but the Treasurer does not seem to be >>> particularly interested in taking it further. I would love to be able to >>> take a list of who uses what and how successful the various options have >>> been. I'd love to know how affordable the different systems are; how users >>> friendly they are, and how the various Meetings account for the money that >>> is paid using the various systems - ie how much staff/volunteer time is >>> saved vs needed; and can anyone show evidence that using card machines have >>> resulted in an increase in giving. I'd also still be interested to hear >>> whether any Meetings have been using a card payment method that works well >>> for room hire payments as well as donations and collections etc. >>> >>> Sorry I can't be of any help. >>> >>> Tasha >>> >>> >>> Lancaster Quaker Meeting House >>> lancasterquakers(a)gmail.com >>> 01524 62971 >>> <https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Lancaster+Quaker+Meeting…> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, 28 Oct 2024 at 17:54, Judi Brill <judibrill(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I would be glad to hear of recommendations and experience from any >>>> meeting house using a simple card machine. >>>> >>>> Judi Brill >>>> Warden >>>> Horfield Quaker Meeting >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >> > > > -- > Margot Lunnon, Cotherstone Meeting, Teesdale Quakers; also Manchester LM > 07766 758 405 >

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