Young Friends, when gathered together, often form the most incredible communities in short periods of time. Communities of young Friends have the power to change lives for the better. Clair Reddy, Whispers of Faith.
Children and young people are valued and important members of the Central England Quaker community.
Youth Group
A youth group for 10-18 year olds runs regularly. It moves around local Meeting Houses. Sometimes special events are organised such as outdoor pursuits days, canal boat trips, picnics, bonfires and sleepovers. See below for upcoming dates and locations.
For more information please contact admin@ceaqm.org.uk
Events
Regular events are held for children and young people including children’s programmes at Saturday Area Meetings and day trips. Please contact admin@ceaqm.org.uk for more details.
- Families Weekend – residential places full, day places or camping available 19/06/2026 - 21/06/2026 at The Greenhouse at Barnes Close, near Bromsgrove. The summer 2026 families weekend, organised by Central England Quakers and Worcestershire and Shropshire Area Meeting. All residential places are now full unless you want to camp but families visiting for the day are welcome. Offers of help with catering (on-site) would be gratefully received. Contact admin@ceaqm.org.uk Food, Friendship, Countryside,…
- Quaker Youth Group (10-18) – Food and Board Games 11/07/2026 at Bournville Quaker Meeting House, Bournville Birmingham. A youth group for 10-18 year olds runs regularly. It moves around local Meeting Houses. Sometimes special events are organised such as outdoor pursuits days, canal boat trips, picnics, bonfires and sleepovers. For more information please contact admin@ceaqm.org.uk
- Quaker Youth Group (10-18) – 05/09/2026 at Bewdley Quaker Meeting House, Bewdley. A youth group for 10-18 year olds runs regularly. It moves around local Meeting Houses. Sometimes special events are organised such as outdoor pursuits days, canal boat trips, picnics, bonfires and sleepovers. For more information please contact admin@ceaqm.org.uk
- Quaker Youth Group (10-18) – 07/11/2026 at Selly Oak Quaker Meeting House, Selly Oak, Birmingham. A youth group for 10-18 year olds runs regularly. It moves around local Meeting Houses. Sometimes special events are organised such as outdoor pursuits days, canal boat trips, picnics, bonfires and sleepovers. For more information please contact admin@ceaqm.org.uk
- Families Weekend – 12/02/2027 - 14/02/2027 at The Greenhouse at Barnes Close, near Bromsgrove. The spring 2027 families weekend, organised by Central England Quakers and Worcestershire and Shropshire Area Meeting. Featuring: Food, Friendship, Countryside, Hopefully the alpacas will be here this time!! To register, please contact admin@ceaqm.org.uk
Children’s Meetings
Children are welcome at any of our Quaker meetings, and the following have regular children’s meetings alongside the main meeting for worship:
Most of our other Quaker meetings will be able to arrange a children’s meeting if you contact them in advance: please choose a meeting for more details.