Solidarity Lorna and all concerned Helen / Frenchay Meeting House, Bristol ________________________________ From: Westminster Wardens <westminsterwardens@gmail.com> Sent: 28 March 2025 16:59 To: Quaker Wardenship Support <wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> Subject: [wardenship] Statement re police raid on Westminster Quaker Meeting House 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-o...> 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.

Dear all, This flood of messages has been lovely to read, thank you all so much! with all my best, 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.* On Fri, 28 Mar 2025 at 16:59, Westminster Wardens < westminsterwardens@gmail.com> wrote:

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-o...>

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.*