Loving Earth Exhibition PREVIEW, Richmond, Yorkshire

Two different kinds of workshops will be on offer at Friends House today.

The Quaker Centre  will exceptionally be open this Saturday from 8am to 4pm, so you can explore the  Out of Excuses Loving Earth exhibition , reflect in the worship space, meet friends in the lovely Seed Café for coffee or lunch,  do a spot of Christmas shopping and/or attend one or both of the workshops on offer .

Here will also be a short Meeting for Worship in the Worship Space at the Quaker Centre from 11.30 to noon, followed by an opportunity  to share reflections.

Both workshops are free  (donations invited0 but spaces are limited so please book your place in good time 

A Climate Fresk workshop  at 10 am till 1pm will be hosted by London Quakers.  Learn about the science of  science of climate change in this interactive workshop .  Over one million people have discovered this  a  great way to build confidence in their own understanding of the science and to fill gaps, and help work out how they can make a difference.

More information and bookings are via this Eventbrite link. Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early for a 10 am start.

In the afternoon, an Active Hope workshop, based on the work pf Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, will take place in the Quaker Centre (meet in the Worship Space). The workshop will be facilitated by by Alison Maitland . Starting promptly 2pm till 3.30pm . Free  Book here  to reserve your place.

Both events free and open to all (as long as you have booked).   Expect interesting conversations, some emotion, and a greater understanding of the problems and what we can do. You will  come away empowered  and inspired for the future.

Suitable for people aged 15 or over; young people under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.