Events

Upcoming Events

Sat 2 May

Quaker Library

14:30-16:30

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Sun 3 May

Meeting for Worship

10:30

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill or join us online. Ask our clerk for the Zoom link

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship followed by refreshments.

Sun 10 May

Meeting for Worship

10:30

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship.  We do not have a Zoom link today.

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Next 10 events

Wed1

1 April 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish. 

Sat4

4 April 2026 at 14:30 – 16:30

Quaker Library

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Sun5

5 April 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill or join us online. Ask our clerk for the Zoom link

Our usual hour's Meeting for Worship followed by refreshments and chat.

Sat11

11 April 2026 at 14:00

Building the Successful Society: how Quakers evolved to thrive.

Venue: Cirencester Quaker Meeting House, 53 Thomas Street, GL7 2BA

This is a Meeting for Learning for Gloucestershire Quakers.  Historian Dr Andrew Fincham will outline the origins of the Society of Friends and answer 3 questions: How did the Friends come together?, Why did they grow? and What can we learn from the Successful Friends?  A discussion will follow.

If travelling to Cirencester please offer a lift to Friends.  There will be a Bring and Share lunch from 13.00

Sun12

12 April 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship.  We do not have a Zoom link today.

Wed15

15 April 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish. 

Sat18

18 April 2026 at 14:30 – 16:30

Quaker Library

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Sun19

19 April 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship followed by discussion

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill or join us online. Ask our clerk for the Zoom link

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship followed by our consideration of questions arising from the 'Future of British Quakerism' conference.  This will start at about 11.45, after we have taken refreshment, and finish at 12.45pm

Sun26

26 April 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship + Children's Meeting

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill

This is our regular Sunday Meeting for Worship.  There is no Zoom link today.  Please contact us if you would like to join the Children's Meeting, which is held on the last Sunday of each month. 

Mon27

27 April 2026

Last day to register for the Yearly Meeting of Quakers in Britain.

Venue: Friends House, London and online

This is the longest gathering of 2026, (1st -4th May); there will be two more single days later in the year.  Yearly Meeting is a time when Quakers from across Britain come together to seek discernment about their future and to hear much anticipated annual lectures.  It is also the best time to learn about the many active groups linked to Quakers by visiting the groups fair.  

Wed29

29 April 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish. 

Fri1

1 May 2026

British Quakers four day Yearly Meeting: 1st - 4th May

Venue: Friend's House, London and on Zoom

Quakers from across Britain meet to discern the priorities for our Society in the coming year.  It is also a chance for the many interest groups and charities under the Quaker banner to present and discuss their work.  To attend, whether in person or online, you need to book and be registered

Sat2

2 May 2026 at 14:30 – 16:30

Quaker Library

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Sun3

3 May 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill or join us online. Ask our clerk for the Zoom link

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship followed by refreshments.

Sun10

10 May 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship.  We do not have a Zoom link today.

Wed13

13 May 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish. 

Sat16

16 May 2026 at 14:30 – 16:30

Quaker Library

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Sun17

17 May 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill or join us online. Ask our clerk for the Zoom link

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship followed by refreshments.

Sun17

17 May 2026 at 14:00

Social Gathering at Painswick

Venue: Painswick Quaker Meeting House

There will be talks about two charities in Africa that Painswick Quaker Meeting is sponsoring, followed by tea.  This is a gathering of Quakers from across Gloucestershire

Sun24

24 May 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship.  We do not have a Zoom link today.

Wed27

27 May 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish. 

Sun31

31 May 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship + Children's Meeting followed by shared lunch

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill or join us online. Ask our clerk for the Zoom link

This is our regular Sunday Meeting for Worship. Being a 5th Sunday our worship will be followed by a bring and share meal to which all are welcome.    Please contact us if you would like to join the Children's Meeting which meets in the studio.

Sat6

6 June 2026 at 14:30 – 16:30

Quaker Library

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Wed10

10 June 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish. 

Sun14

14 June 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship.  We do not have a Zoom link today.

Sun14

14 June 2026 at 14:00

Area Meeting hosted by Forest of Dean Local meeting

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill

We will host the Area Meeting here at The Hut in the Forest of Dean on Sunday 14th June at 2.00pm.

Sat20

20 June 2026 at 14:30 – 16:30

Quaker Library

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Wed24

24 June 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish. 

Sat4

4 July 2026 at 14:30 – 16:30

Quaker Library

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Wed8

8 July 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish. 

Sun12

12 July 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship.  We do not have a Zoom link today.

Sat18

18 July 2026 at 14:30 – 16:30

Quaker Library

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Wed22

22 July 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish. 

Sat1

1 August 2026 at 14:30 – 16:30

Quaker Library

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Wed5

5 August 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish. 

Sun9

9 August 2026 at 10:30

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Hut, Berry Hill

Regular Sunday Meeting for Worship.  We do not have a Zoom link today.

Sat15

15 August 2026 at 14:30 – 16:30

Quaker Library

Venue: Quaker Library 26 High Street Newnham GL14 1BB

The Forest of Dean Quaker library is one of the ‘shops’ on the High Street of Newnham on Severn. There are over a thousand books available to borrow, for up to two months.

Wed19

19 August 2026 at 16:30

Experiment with Light

Venue: On Zoom. Ask our clerk for a link

Experiment with Light is every other week on a Wednesday and is open to all.  This is a guided meditation on Zoom which aims to bring to mind those areas of our life which are unresolved and in need of new Light.  There is an opportunity to share afterwards the guidance we have received, if we wish.