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In May 2023 The Parliamentary Group responded to the Scottish Goverment's consultation on its Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.
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Lesley Morrison of Tweeddale Meeting gave the Time for Reflection in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 25 April. Her theme was ‘Are we good ancestors?
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GM's Options for Scotland (OfS2) report, including a significant recommendation, published 13 March.
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After consultation with the 4 Scottish Area Meetings, and with BYM colleagues, through 2022, PEWG's priorities for 2023-2025 were agreed by Friends at General Meeting in November.
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Fàilte Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Group was established about a year and a half ago to support a Syrian refugee family to come and settle in Edinburgh.
We’re looking forward to welcoming a family of five who will be arriving in Edinburgh this summer. Originally from Syria they have been living in Egypt for several years.
Fàilte Edinburgh comprises Members and Attenders from three Meetings within South East Scotland Area Meeting and several volunteers from outside Quakers.
The PEWG have responded to the Scottish Government's Review of their Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement.
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We're pleased to be back in person for Edinburgh Doors Open Day in 2021, and would lo