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Fwd: Query about Council Tax
by Judi Brill Sept. 20, 2024

Sept. 20, 2024

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: Hirings ReadingQuakers <hirings(a)readingquakers.org.uk> > Subject: Re: [wardenship] Query about Council Tax > Date: 20 September 2024 at 10:05:20 GMT+1 > To: Judi Brill <judibrill(a)gmail.com> > > I pay the council tax for my current wardenship accommodation, as I did for the previous in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. > > In Friendship > > Daniel, Resident Warden > I work part-time. I normally respond to emails within 24hours, however Monday is my day off. > > Reading Quaker Meeting House > 2, Church Street > Reading, RG1 2SB > 0118 950 7736 (mostly voicemail) > hirings(a)readingquakers.org.uk <mailto:hirings@readingquakers.org.uk> > www.midthamesquakers.org.uk <http://www.midthamesquakers.org.uk/> > > > > > On Wed, 18 Sept 2024 at 15:14, Judi Brill <judibrill(a)gmail.com <mailto:judibrill@gmail.com>> wrote: >> Dear Wardenship Friends >> >> I have been asked to post the following question on behalf of a member of the group: >> >> For those who live in Meeting Houses, what arrangement do you have for paying Council Tax? Do you pay it or does your Meeting pay it? >> >> I look forward to receiving your responses which will appear on the group and be seen by the enquirer. >> >> In friendship >> Judi >> >> Judi Brill >> Wardenship Egroup Adminstrator >> Meeting House Flat >> 300 Gloucester Road >> Horfield >> Bristol >> BS7 8PDs >> ///clubs.bands.exchanges >> Tel: 0117 942 9142 >> Mob: 07967 558615 >> judibrill(a)gmail.com <mailto:judibrill@gmail.com> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> >> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org>

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Supporting local community groups to have a break away in the Lake District
by Rookhow Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

Hi [image: Sanctuary Cookalongs Aug 2024 1 T.jpg] As you may know, *Rookhow* <https://rookhow.org.uk/charitable-work> subsidises stays for community groups through its Retreat Away scheme. Recently 2 local Quaker Meeting have also matched this funding by providing costs towards accommodation, food and transport. [image: LMA 2023 2T.jpg] I am writing to see if you have contact with any local groups who might be interested in staying at Rookhow and applying to the scheme- perhaps with your local Meeting's support too. The feedback we have had from groups has been overwhelmingly positive, with many people saying how much they have benefited from a break away and having recovery time in nature. A message of thanks from the group leader of Sanctuary Cooklaongs who benefitted from a Retreat Away Fund grant and also the support of their local Meeting in Preston: "Quakers have kindly sponsored three nights at Rookhow for three Sanctuary Cookalongs families to have a restful retreat in the school summer holidays. Coming from a war-torn country and experiencing trauma can have long-lasting effects, but having an opportunity to start a new life with new prospects in a new country has its challenges too. Thanks to Rookhow and Preston Quakers for enabling us to have a trip away from the stresses of everyday city life!" Preston Quaker Meeting also said they welcomed the opportunity to extend its commitment to support good inter-faith relationships in the city.” The next deadline is *1st October*. I have attached an application form and more details. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss a specific group or have any questions. In Friendship, Sue *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. [image: image.png] Rookhow <https://www.facebook.com/Rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Rookhow1725 <https://www.instagram.com/rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Independent Hostels <https://independenthostels.co.uk/members/rookhowbunkbarn/> Group Accommodation <https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/rookhow-rusland-ulverston-cum…>

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Query about Council Tax
by Judi Brill Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

Dear Wardenship Friends I have been asked to post the following question on behalf of a member of the group: For those who live in Meeting Houses, what arrangement do you have for paying Council Tax? Do you pay it or does your Meeting pay it? I look forward to receiving your responses which will appear on the group and be seen by the enquirer. In friendship Judi Judi Brill Wardenship Egroup Adminstrator 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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Re: Query about Council Tax
by Klaus Huber Sept. 18, 2024

Sept. 18, 2024

Here in Bradford on Avon my Meeting pays for the Council Tax of the flat I live in. Best wishes, Klaus Huber (employed) Resident Warden, Bradford on Avon On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 4:55 PM Muswell Hill Local Meeting via wardenship < wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> wrote: > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Muswell Hill Local Meeting <muswellhillquakers(a)yahoo.co.uk> > To: Quaker Wardenship Support <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:48:40 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: [wardenship] Re: Query about Council Tax > Hello all, > Our meeting covers 50% of the council tax bill for our warden’s flat. > Best, > George Baker > > -- > Resident Quakers > Muswell Hill Quaker Meeting House, 77 Church Crescent N10 3NE > Tel: 020 8883 2180 > https://muswellhill.quakermeeting.org/ > > > > On Wednesday, 18 September 2024 at 15:14:57 BST, Judi Brill < > judibrill(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Dear Wardenship Friends > > I have been asked to post the following question on behalf of a member of > the group: > > For those who live in Meeting Houses, what arrangement do you have for > paying Council Tax? Do you pay it or does your Meeting pay it? > > I look forward to receiving your responses which will appear on the group > and be seen by the enquirer. > > In friendship > Judi > > Judi Brill > Wardenship Egroup Adminstrator > Meeting House Flat > 300 Gloucester Road > Horfield > Bristol > BS7 8PDs > ///clubs.bands.exchanges > Tel: 0117 942 9142 > Mob: 07967 558615 > judibrill(a)gmail.com > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Muswell Hill Local Meeting via wardenship < > wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > To: Quaker Wardenship Support <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > Cc: Muswell Hill Local Meeting <muswellhillquakers(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:48:40 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: [wardenship] Re: Query about Council Tax > _______________________________________________ > wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org > -- Klaus Huber Warden Bradford on Avon Quaker Meeting House 1 Whiteheads Lane, Bradford on Avon BA15 1JU Tel. 01225 865393 bradfordonavonquakers.weebly.com

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Meeting House Matters - Friday 20 September 10:30am
by Oliver Waterhouse Sept. 18, 2024

Sept. 18, 2024

Ollie Waterhouse Quaker Life Hello everyone, We have had a break from Meeting House Matters over the summer but there is going to be an online meeting on Friday, 20 September at 10:30am. I look forward to seeing you if you can join. This time we are going to spend some time looking at the Spirit-led, ethical employment practice (SLEEP) Advices & Queries. You may have received a copy of this new document. The group that has been working on it from Lancaster LM sent them to Friends who have contributed to their development with the following request: "The working group are now ready to offer a resource for Friends’ consideration in the form of advices and queries, which is attached. It is not intended to be a complete list or a replacement for professional expertise and guidance, but rather to be a prompt for reflection and discussion for use by all those who seek to incorporate Quaker testimony into their employment practice and those they employ. We see the advices and queries as a work in progress, which we expect to change over time. We hope that you will share them widely and discuss them with others, and then share any feedback with us." As usual our meeting wil be on Zoom and you can join using the following details. No need to book, just join the meeting. The meeting is schedule for 1 hour 30 minutes. * Join Zoom Meeting: https://quaker.zoom.us/j/81586087624?pwd=aYxukeWCrw0Z80E9OuxIuJuZvXr8do.1 * Meeting ID: 815 8608 7624 * Passcode: MHM-online Meeting House Matters in-person There is one last Meeting House Matters in person event this year. I am please to let you know that it will be taking place at Horsham LM on Tuesday, 19 November. It is important that you let us know that you are going to come in-person so please use the link below to register. * https://forms.quaker.org.uk/mhm-24/ 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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Resident warden vacancy
by Muswell Hill Quaker Meeting House Aug. 29, 2024

Aug. 29, 2024

Hello all, Muswell Hill Quaker Meeting in North London seeks a resident warden to join our team of three. The responsibilities and three bedroom flat are shared between us. Please do get in touch to register your interest or for more information. The post is a part time voluntary unpaid role, with free accomodation provided and some bills covered. Interviews will take place on 14th September, do pass this on to anybody who you think might be interested. Best wishes, George and Olivia -- Resident Quakers Muswell Hill Quaker Meeting House, 77 Church Crescent N10 3NE Tel: 020 8883 2180 https://muswellhill.quakermeeting.org/

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🌿October weekend at Rookhow 'Restore-Nurture-Create'
by Rookhow Aug. 28, 2024

Aug. 28, 2024

*Please pass on to everyone in your Meeting, thanks. Sue* *RESTORE-NURTURE-CREATE** A creative all age weekend at Rookhow **11th-13th October* [image: lantern making T.jpg] All age community weekend at Rookhow, with stories, songs, crafts, Epilogues and campfires- a chance to meet with old friends and make new ones. Come and enjoy the peace of Rookhow and the beauty of the woodland. We will be joined by a storyteller who will facilitate some storytelling around the campfire and lead us in some all age woodland games. Optional morning yoga and also an Eco Printing workshop using nature in Quakers' Wood. [image: reflection circle 1T.JPG] "There is a calm, contemplative feeling to the place, with laughter and chatter and exploration too.” (former weekend participant) Suggested donation £75 for the weekend (or £40 for aged 21s and under). In the past some people have been sponsored by their Meeting to attend. Everyone will be asked to bring food to share. 30 spaces. There will be Epilogues (quiet reflection at the end of the day) and a short Quaker Meeting in the mornings. All welcome, even if you are new to Quakers. [image: storytelling table 1 T.jpg] MORE INFO & BOOK <https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DQCV> or email Sue Nicholls, Rookhow Development Manager if you have any questions. Email- contactrookhow(a)gmail.com Tel 07377 971783 [image: storytelling campfire 1 T.jpg] *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. [image: image.png] Rookhow <https://www.facebook.com/Rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Rookhow1725 <https://www.instagram.com/rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Independent Hostels <https://independenthostels.co.uk/members/rookhowbunkbarn/> Group Accommodation <https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/rookhow-rusland-ulverston-cum…>

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Portable hearing loops
by Klaus Huber Aug. 14, 2024

Aug. 14, 2024

Dear Friends, In Bradford on Avon we have a fixed hearing loop in our main meeting room, but we also have a small meeting room behind our kitchen that doesn't have any hearing loop facility. I was wondering if a portable hearing loop may be an easy solution to rectify this. Does anyone have experience with portable hearing loops? Many thanks, Klaus Huber Resident Warden, Bradford on Avon -- Klaus Huber Warden Bradford on Avon Quaker Meeting House 1 Whiteheads Lane, Bradford on Avon BA15 1JU Tel. 01225 865393 bradfordonavonquakers.weebly.com

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Hirer satisfaction surveys
by Westminster Wardens Aug. 14, 2024

Aug. 14, 2024

Dear all, May I ask how, and how often, any of you conduct customer satisfaction surveys amongst hirers? Who in your structure does it (warden/premises manager, or someone from the LM), and what are you hoping to get out of it? Any experiences would be very welcome to hear! Thanks, Lorna. Lorna Richardson Premises Coordinator Westminster Quaker Meeting House (Religious Society of Friends) www.westminsterquakers.org.uk www.westminsterquakers.org.uk/room-hire 8 Hop Gardens, off St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4EH If requiring assistance in an emergency, call 07895 978 092 *Please note I am part-time, and work flexible working hours; I don't expect anyone to respond outside their own normal working hours.*

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Thinking of Sunderland
by Judi Brill Aug. 6, 2024

Aug. 6, 2024

Upholding our colleague, Matt Moore, and Sunderland Quakers after last night's appalling right wing demonstrations. Judi Brill Egroup Administrator Horfield Bristol Quaker Meeting Sent from my iPhone

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