Children and Young People

Dorchester Children and Young people’s activities

By arrangement. Contact: clerks.dorchester@gmail.com

There is an opportunity for children and young people to meet and enjoy activities together (under the guidance of DBS checked adults). Activities are in keeping with Quaker Practice and  include baking, crafts or exploring nature.

The children and young people attend Meeting for Worship at 10.30am with their parents for the first 10mins then go off for their own activity in a separate room but return at the end of Meeting for Worship.

The composition of the children’s group varies in age and gender. The activities are tailored to suit the children’s needs. We hope to facilitate age appropriate discussion and interaction. All Children & Young People welcome.


Other Regional and National Quaker Children and Young peoples events

Friends Southern Summer Events  see     http://www.fsse.org.uk

Two week-long residential events are run each year for young Quakers from the south of England and beyond; Junior Gathering for ages 11 to 14 and Senior Conference for age 15 to 18.  These events have to be booked in advance

Britain Yearly Meeting  during BYM and some at other times.  All activities have to be booked in advance see  http://www.quaker.org.uk then  follow links to Children and Young people section.

  • Junior Yearly Meeting (ages 15-18)
  • Young People’s programme (11-14)
  • Children’s programme (0-10)

Young Friends General Meeting              http://yfgm.quaker.org.uk/

The national organisation for Quakers aged 18–30. They hold their main gatherings three times a year (February, May/June and October) as well as other events