Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

Sun 4 January

Meeting for Worship

10:30-11:15

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our shortened Meeting for Worship, which is followed by our monthly Meeting for Church Affairs. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Tue 6 January

Talks & Thoughts

19:30-21:00

Venue: On-line

Planning session 
A time to review previous talks and plan the next programme

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun 11 January

Meeting for Worship

10:30-11:30

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

  • Next 10 events
  • Nov 2025
  • Dec 2025
  • Jan 2026
  • Feb 2026
  • Mar 2026

  • Worship
  • Social
  • Talks & Thoughts / Reflections
  • Business Meetings

Next 10 events

Sun2

2 November 2025 at 10:30 – 11:15 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our shortened Meeting for Worship, which is followed by our monthly Meeting for Church Affairs. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Tue4

4 November 2025 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Discovering Faith and Practice https://qfp.quaker.org.uk/
Bring and share your ideas and inspiration

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sat8

8 November 2025 at 10:00 – 14:00 Social

Meeting House Upkeep/Social Day

Venue: Bolton Quaker Meeting House

An opportunity to catch up with jobs around the Meeting House and in the garden, as well as being a fun time to get to know one another and share some laughs.

We usually reward ourselves with lunch - e.g. pasties or soup/bread etc, and maybe even a cake or two!

Everyone welcome, please come along even if it's only for the social aspect. If you'd like to join us, please contact us through this website and we'll make sure there's plenty of food for all.

Sun9

9 November 2025 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun9

9 November 2025 at 11:30 – 12:30 Business Meetings

Meeting for Church Affairs

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Tue11

11 November 2025 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Emma Roberts
Food ethics dilemmas

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun16

16 November 2025 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun16

16 November 2025 at 11:45 – 12:30 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Reflections

Venue: Bolton Quaker Meeting House

Reflections on a chosen topic, with an opportunity to contribute if you wish. This follows our Sunday Meeting for Worship.

Tue18

18 November 2025 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Bernie Jordan
Quaker Earthcare Gathering 2025

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun23

23 November 2025 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship & Children's Meeting

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. The children meet in a separate room for activities and join us for the last 10 minutes of Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun23

23 November 2025 at 11:30 – 13:30 Social

Shared Lunch

Venue: Bolton Meeting House

Please feel free to bring your own lunch to eat with everyone after the Meeting for Worship.

Tue25

25 November 2025 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Open discussion
Portrayal of Quakers in books and films

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun30

30 November 2025 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Tue2

2 December 2025 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Chris Chilton
Walt Whitman and his association with Bolton

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun7

7 December 2025 at 10:30 – 11:15 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our shortened Meeting for Worship, which is followed by our monthly Meeting for Church Affairs. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Tue9

9 December 2025 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Lee and Julie Johnson
Festivals and light

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun14

14 December 2025 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun14

14 December 2025 at 11:30 – 12:30 Business Meetings

Meeting for Church Affairs

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Tue16

16 December 2025 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Christmas crackers- Bring and share 
Games, jokes, songs and celebration.

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun21

21 December 2025 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun21

21 December 2025 at 11:45 – 12:30 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Reflections

Venue: Bolton Quaker Meeting House

Reflections on a chosen topic, with an opportunity to contribute if you wish. This follows our Sunday Meeting for Worship.

Thu25

25 December 2025 at 10:30 – 11:00 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our shortened Christmas Meeting for Worship, which is followed by some Christmas music and mince pies. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun28

28 December 2025 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship & Children's Meeting

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. The children meet in a separate room for activities and join us for the last 10 minutes of Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun28

28 December 2025 at 11:30 – 13:30 Social

Shared Lunch

Venue: Bolton Meeting House

Please feel free to bring your own lunch to eat with everyone after the Meeting for Worship.

Sun4

4 January 2026 at 10:30 – 11:15 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our shortened Meeting for Worship, which is followed by our monthly Meeting for Church Affairs. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Tue6

6 January 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Planning session 
A time to review previous talks and plan the next programme

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun11

11 January 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun11

11 January 2026 at 11:30 – 12:30 Business Meetings

Meeting for Church Affairs

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Tue13

13 January 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Henry Senior
The development, use and impact of Artificial Intelligence

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun18

18 January 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun18

18 January 2026 at 11:45 – 12:30 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Reflections

Venue: Bolton Quaker Meeting House

Reflections on a chosen topic, with an opportunity to contribute if you wish. This follows our Sunday Meeting for Worship.

Tue20

20 January 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

This week’s theme is Buddhism

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun25

25 January 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship & Children's Meeting

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. The children meet in a separate room for activities and join us for the last 10 minutes of Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun25

25 January 2026 at 11:30 – 13:30 Social

Shared Lunch

Venue: Bolton Meeting House

Please feel free to bring your own lunch to eat with everyone after the Meeting for Worship.

Tue27

27 January 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Keith Whittaker
Guidance within the testimonies to peace, equality, simplicity, integrity, community and sustainability

For information about how to join this event, please message us using the "Contact Us" page and select "Talks and Thoughts" from the drop-down menu.

Sun1

1 February 2026 at 10:30 – 11:15 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our shortened Meeting for Worship, which is followed by our monthly Meeting for Church Affairs. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun8

8 February 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun8

8 February 2026 at 11:30 – 12:30 Business Meetings

Meeting for Church Affairs

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Sun15

15 February 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun15

15 February 2026 at 11:45 – 12:30 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Reflections

Venue: Bolton Quaker Meeting House

Reflections on a chosen topic, with an opportunity to contribute if you wish. This follows our Sunday Meeting for Worship.

Sun22

22 February 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship & Children's Meeting

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. The children meet in a separate room for activities and join us for the last 10 minutes of Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun22

22 February 2026 at 11:30 – 13:30 Social

Shared Lunch

Venue: Bolton Meeting House

Please feel free to bring your own lunch to eat with everyone after the Meeting for Worship.

Sun1

1 March 2026 at 10:30 – 11:15 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our shortened Meeting for Worship, which is followed by our monthly Meeting for Church Affairs. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun8

8 March 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun8

8 March 2026 at 11:30 – 12:30 Business Meetings

Meeting for Church Affairs

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Sun15

15 March 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun15

15 March 2026 at 11:45 – 12:30 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Reflections

Venue: Bolton Quaker Meeting House

Reflections on a chosen topic, with an opportunity to contribute if you wish. This follows our Sunday Meeting for Worship.

Sun22

22 March 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship & Children's Meeting

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. The children meet in a separate room for activities and join us for the last 10 minutes of Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .

Sun22

22 March 2026 at 11:30 – 13:30 Social

Shared Lunch

Venue: Bolton Meeting House

Please feel free to bring your own lunch to eat with everyone after the Meeting for Worship.

Sun29

29 March 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details. Zoom facilities are available, but please try to log on before 10.30 if possible - if no-one has joined the Meeting for Worship after around 10 minutes we'll close Zoom, so that all Friends can fully participate in the Meeting .