A lego soldier up to his waist in mud

Britain’s child soldiers

by Michael Bartlet Sixteen-year-olds are too young to drive a car, buy a drink in the pub, or place a bet in Britain.  They are too young to have civil contracts enforced against them. They cannot vote. Yet they are old enough to join the army where, in the event of hostilities, they may become…

Paul Parker appointed to recording clerk role

Britain Yearly Meeting Quakers have announced that Paul Parker will be their next recording clerk. Paul was appointed by trustees of Britain Yearly Meeting in December 2010. At under 40, he is a relatively young appointment to the position at least compared to his predecessors. Paul Parker says: “I would like Quakers to be known…