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Re: Intruder policy
by Office May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

Hello, Here in Oxford we have staff on duty 9am - 10pm Monday to Friday and when we have bookings at weekends. Evening and weekend shifts are covered by our much valued occasional staff. We have a number of 'uninvited' folk who come in and occasionally some who are difficult, aggressive or very demanding. A number have mental health issues. It can be really hard. We have a lone worker WhatsApp group which staff sign in and out of and which is monitored by managers. We have training sessions where we stress boundaries and why we have them (which some staff members struggle to reconcile with our open and welcoming vibe!) and in the evening ask staff to always lock the door once groups are in. We encourage staff to ring 999 if they feel uncomfortable with someone in the building. We are also putting out an appeal for members of the Meeting to be more present - drop in for tea, work in the building, meet up with friends and so on - to support staff who otherwise are working alone. Difficult issues. Good luck to everyone. Jacqui Mansfield Oxford Meeting House general manager ________________________________ From: Muswell Hill Local Meeting via wardenship Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2025 11:31 To: Quaker Wardenship Support Cc: Muswell Hill Local Meeting Subject: [wardenship] Re: Intruder policy _______________________________________________ wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org

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Meeting House Matters - blended session on Thursday, 1 May
by Oliver Waterhouse April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Hello everyone, I hope the sun is shining on you this week wherever you are. On Thursday, 1 May there is the first of the in-person Meeting House Matters sessions this year. It is going to be at Winchester Quaker Meeting House and will run between 10am and 4pm. The theme that we are exploring throughout this year is Support structures that keep Quaker communities running. You can still join in person, if you would like to please register using this form, https://forms.quaker.org.uk/mhm-25/. There is going to be a blended session at 2:00pm on Thursday, 1 May as part of the whole in-person event. The blended session will be looking at The role of a professional manager. Matt Moore will talk about his role and we will explore what meetings might need to think about when appointing a paid manager, the work they do and the support they need. The session will last no more than 90 minutes. If you would like to join the blended session you can join using the zoom details below, there is no need to register in advance. * Join Zoom Meeting: https://quaker.zoom.us/j/81586087624?pwd=aYxukeWCrw0Z80E9OuxIuJuZvXr8do.1 * Meeting ID: 815 8608 7624 * Passcode: MHM-online I look forward to seeing you online or in-person on Thursday. 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/> Book time with me (30 minutes)<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/45557f13eb1a45d5810a699f5ccf952d…> (15 minutes)<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/45557f13eb1a45d5810a699f5ccf952d…> Follow Quakers in Britain on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/BritishQuakers>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/quakersinbritain>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/britishquakers/> and Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/britishquakers.bsky.social>. 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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Meeting House Matters in-person events
by Oliver Waterhouse April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

Hello everyone, A reminder that there are going to be three in-person Meeting House Matters events in 2025 at locations around the UK. I have attached a flyer with details that can be printed and put up or circulated by email. The information is all below as well. This year we will have workshops and activities on a theme of "Support structures that keep Quaker premises running". Each of the events will explore a different aspect of this. The first on 1 May will look at "Professionalisation of Quaker service" The events are as follows: * Thursday, 1 May 2025 at Winchester Local Meeting * Thursday, 12 June 2025 at Cardiff Local Meeting * Tuesday, 21 October at Darlington Local Meeting All events run from 10am to 4pm. Please use the online booking form below to register to attend, this helps us plan for the number of people we are expecting to be there. Thanks. https://forms.quaker.org.uk/mhm-25 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/> Book time with me (30 minutes)<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/45557f13eb1a45d5810a699f5ccf952d…> (15 minutes)<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/45557f13eb1a45d5810a699f5ccf952d…> Follow Quakers in Britain on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/BritishQuakers>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/quakersinbritain>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/britishquakers/> and Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/britishquakers.bsky.social>. 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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Fwd: Clerks' Update Special
by Judi Brill April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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Statement re police raid on Westminster Quaker Meeting House
by Westminster Wardens April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Dear friends, Please take a look at the statement here from Friends House about a police raid last night here at Westminster Quaker Meeting House. Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House | Quakers in Britain <https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/quakers-condemn-police-raid-…> In time we will have to consider what guidance Meeting Houses might need for such events, but at the moment we are working together to consider how we respond to this incident as Quakers, as well as caring for our community of worshippers, hirers and visitors, seeking legal advice, and repairing the physical damage to our building. We ask you to hold everyone affected in the Light. with all my best, and in friendship, Lorna. Lorna Richardson Premises Coordinator Westminster Quaker Meeting House (Religious Society of Friends) www.westminsterquakers.org.uk www.westminsterquakers.org.uk/room-hire 07897 591961 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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Re: (no subject)
by Meeting House Manager March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

Lorna, This is so appalling and shocking, we can only imagine how you and those affected must feel. We shall be holding you in our thoughts here at Central Edinburgh Meeting House and are sending our support. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to support you. In Friendship Sammi (and all the staff here) - Central Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM Norma Lee via wardenship < wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> wrote: > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Norma Lee <normallcm(a)aol.com> > To: Quaker Wardenship Support <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > Cc: Ann Turner <palimpzestt(a)yahoo.com> > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 17:29:28 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: [wardenship] (no subject) > I have written to myMP as an individual Quaker indicating my deep concern > and asking for the matter to be raised. Sending loving healing light to > you all. > > Norma Lee, Bolton Quakers > > On Saturday 29 March 2025 at 11:54:59 GMT, Ann Turner via wardenship < > wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> wrote: > > > Lorna and all Westminster Friends, > > Lorna and all Westminster Friends, > What an awful shock… I can’t imagine how you are feeling…sending love and > such supportive thoughts… > AnnTurner > Ex warden Scarborough Meeting > part of Pickering and Hull AM > > > > > Dear friends, > > Please take a look at the statement here from Friends House about a police > raid last night here at Westminster Quaker Meeting House. > > Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House | Quakers in > Britain > <https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/quakers-condemn-police-raid-…> > > In time we will have to consider what guidance Meeting Houses might need > for such events, but at the moment we are working together to consider how > we respond to this incident as Quakers, as well as caring for our community > of worshippers, hirers and visitors, seeking legal advice, and repairing > the physical damage to our building. > > We ask you to hold everyone affected in the Light. > > with all my best, and in friendship, > Lorna. > > Lorna Richardson > Premises Coordinator > > Westminster Quaker Meeting House (Religious Society of Friends) > www.westminsterquakers.org.uk > www.westminsterquakers.org.uk/room-hire > 07897 591961 > 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.* > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Norma Lee via wardenship <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > To: Quaker Wardenship Support <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > Cc: Ann Turner <palimpzestt(a)yahoo.com>, Norma Lee <normallcm(a)aol.com> > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 17:29:28 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: [wardenship] (no subject) > _______________________________________________ > wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >

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Re: Statement re police raid on Westminster Quaker Meeting House
by neil deakin March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

Dear Lorna, I want to offer my support along with Nottingham meeting to you at this time. You must feel very vulnerable and violated but you are being held in the light by a great many people who care. I hope the damage is repaired quickly and easily and that this never happens again. In friendship Neil Assistant warden, Nottingham meeting. On 29 Mar 2025, at 11:43, Ann Turner via wardenship <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org<mailto:wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org>> wrote: From: Ann Turner <palimpzestt(a)yahoo.com<mailto:palimpzestt@yahoo.com>> Subject: [wardenship] Re: Statement re police raid on Westminster Quaker Meeting House Date: 29 March 2025 at 11:43:43 GMT To: Quaker Wardenship Support <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org<mailto:wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org>> Lorna and all Westminster Friends, Lorna and all Westminster Friends, What an awful shock… I can’t imagine how you are feeling…sending love and such supportive thoughts… AnnTurner Ex warden Scarborough Meeting part of Pickering and Hull AM Dear friends, Please take a look at the statement here from Friends House about a police raid last night here at Westminster Quaker Meeting House. Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House | Quakers in Britain<https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/quakers-condemn-police-raid-…> In time we will have to consider what guidance Meeting Houses might need for such events, but at the moment we are working together to consider how we respond to this incident as Quakers, as well as caring for our community of worshippers, hirers and visitors, seeking legal advice, and repairing the physical damage to our building. We ask you to hold everyone affected in the Light. with all my best, and in friendship, Lorna. Lorna Richardson Premises Coordinator Westminster Quaker Meeting House (Religious Society of Friends) www.westminsterquakers.org.uk<http://www.westminsterquakers.org.uk/> www.westminsterquakers.org.uk/room-hire<http://www.westminsterquakers.org.uk/room-hire> 07897 591961 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. _______________________________________________ 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> _______________________________________________ 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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Re: Statement re police raid on Westminster Quaker Meeting House
by Quaker House March 30, 2025

March 30, 2025

Dear Lorna, Sending LOVE and LIGHT to you and all at Westminster Meeting. Kind regards, *Esther White* *Quaker House Manager* 01752 600760 house.quaker(a)googlemail.com www.quakerhouseplymouth.org.uk Quaker House, 74 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6LF On Sat, 29 Mar 2025 at 11:55, Ann Turner via wardenship < wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> wrote: > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ann Turner <palimpzestt(a)yahoo.com> > To: Quaker Wardenship Support <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:43:43 +0000 > Subject: [wardenship] Re: Statement re police raid on Westminster Quaker > Meeting House > > Lorna and all Westminster Friends, > > Lorna and all Westminster Friends, > What an awful shock… I can’t imagine how you are feeling…sending love and > such supportive thoughts… > AnnTurner > Ex warden Scarborough Meeting > part of Pickering and Hull AM > > > > > Dear friends, > > Please take a look at the statement here from Friends House about a police > raid last night here at Westminster Quaker Meeting House. > > Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House | Quakers in > Britain > <https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/quakers-condemn-police-raid-…> > > In time we will have to consider what guidance Meeting Houses might need > for such events, but at the moment we are working together to consider how > we respond to this incident as Quakers, as well as caring for our community > of worshippers, hirers and visitors, seeking legal advice, and repairing > the physical damage to our building. > > We ask you to hold everyone affected in the Light. > > with all my best, and in friendship, > Lorna. > > Lorna Richardson > Premises Coordinator > > Westminster Quaker Meeting House (Religious Society of Friends) > www.westminsterquakers.org.uk > www.westminsterquakers.org.uk/room-hire > 07897 591961 > 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.* > _______________________________________________ > 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: Ann Turner via wardenship <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > To: Quaker Wardenship Support <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> > Cc: Ann Turner <palimpzestt(a)yahoo.com> > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:43:43 +0000 > Subject: [wardenship] Re: Statement re police raid on Westminster Quaker > Meeting House > _______________________________________________ > wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >

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(no subject)
by Norma Lee March 29, 2025

March 29, 2025

I have written to myMP as an individual Quaker indicating my deep concern and asking for the matter to be raised. Sending loving healing light to you all. Norma Lee, Bolton Quakers On Saturday 29 March 2025 at 11:54:59 GMT, Ann Turner via wardenship <wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org> wrote: Lorna and all Westminster Friends, Lorna and all Westminster Friends,What an awful shock… I can’t imagine how you are feeling…sending love and such supportive thoughts…AnnTurnerEx warden Scarborough Meetingpart of Pickering and Hull AM Dear friends, Please take a look at the statement here from Friends House about a police raid last night here at Westminster Quaker Meeting House. Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House | Quakers in Britain In time we will have to consider what guidance Meeting Houses might need for such events, but at the moment we are working together to consider how we respond to this incident as Quakers, as well as caring for our community of worshippers, hirers and visitors, seeking legal advice, and repairing the physical damage to our building. We ask you to hold everyone affected in the Light. with all my best, and in friendship,Lorna. Lorna RichardsonPremises Coordinator Westminster Quaker Meeting House (Religious Society of Friends)www.westminsterquakers.org.uk www.westminsterquakers.org.uk/room-hire 07897 5919618 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. _______________________________________________ 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

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Westminster Meeting House
by Matthew Moore March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

Hello Sending love to Lorna and all at Westminster Meeting House. In Friendship Matt Matt Moore: Northumbria Area Quaker Meeting Resources Manager Mobile: 07982 743 615 "Take heed, dear Friends, to the promptings of love and truth in your hearts" Quaker Faith & Practice: Advices and Queries: 1.02/1

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