Yemen – letter to the press
We have recently written this letter to the press expressing our concern about the situation there: Bury Quakers are concerned over the government's decision to reduce aid to Yemen. The country has been devastated by war for six years. Around 20... more
Wreath for Remembrance
Today we have laid a wreath at the War Memorial in Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds. May we be given the strength to seek peaceful ways of resolving... more
Letter to press in Quaker Week
We wrote this letter to the press but unfortuately only a very cut down version was printed by the Bury Free Press: This year, Quaker Week runs from 2 - 11 October. During this time of pandemic, Bury Quakers are obviously unable to offer events... more
Letter in BFP re Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day has prompted us to write this letter, which was published in the Bury Free Press on Friday 16 June. Armed Forces Day this year will of necessity be a rather more low-key event than usual as we avoid large gatherings and do... more