Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

Sun 8 November

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.

Sun 8 November

Meeting for Church Affairs

11:30-12:30

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Tue 10 November

Talks & Thoughts

19:30-21:00

Venue: On-line

Wendy Pattinson
Our Place in Creation - imagining how to be in right relationship

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.

  • Next 10 events
  • Oct 2026
  • Nov 2026
  • Dec 2026
  • Jan 2027
  • Feb 2027

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

Next 10 events

Sun4

4 October 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 about our Zoom facilities.

Tue6

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

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Planning meeting
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 October 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.

Sun11

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

Meeting for Church Affairs

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Tue13

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

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Margaret Calvert:
A Quaker role as Christian ecumenical facilitator

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 October 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.

Sun18

18 October 2026 at 12:00 – 12:40 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Reflections

You are welcome to join us for a short period of reflection after Meeting for Worship, on a topic of current interest to Friends.

Today Clare Frackelton will reflect on what we say about our personal journeys and friendships.

Tue20

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

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Berni Jordan: Experiencing Quaker worship and where it may lead

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 October 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 about our Zoom facilities.

Sun25

25 October 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 October 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Philip Austin 
Developments within the Northern Friends Peace Board

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.

Sat31

31 October 2026 at 10:00 – 14:00 Social

Loving Your Meeting House 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.

Sun1

1 November 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 about our Zoom facilities.

Tue3

3 November 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

 Ella Smart
Journeys of the spirit-and Quaker children’s exploration

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.

Sun8

8 November 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.

Sun8

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

Meeting for Church Affairs

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Tue10

10 November 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Wendy Pattinson
Our Place in Creation - imagining how to be in right relationship

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.

Sun15

15 November 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.

Sun15

15 November 2026 at 12:00 – 12:40 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Reflections

Keith Whittaker will reflect on QF&P 6.26, JW Rowntree's experience of God, and how this might overlap or differ from our own.

Tue17

17 November 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Poetry evening
Bring and share an inspiring poem or two

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.

Sun22

22 November 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 about our Zoom facilities.

Sun22

22 November 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.

Tue24

24 November 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Diane Pullman and Margaret Calvert
Impact of Christian nationalism and ‘Kingdom Over Nation’ resource

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.

Sun29

29 November 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.

Tue1

1 December 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

 Damian Entwistle 
Music as prayer

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.

Sat5

5 December 2026 at 10:00 – 14:00 Social

Loving Your Meeting House 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.

Sun6

6 December 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 about our Zoom facilities.

Tue8

8 December 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Diane Pullman
Real Value: The Ethical Consumer magazine

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.

Sun13

13 December 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.

Sun13

13 December 2026 at 11:30 – 12:30 Business Meetings

Meeting for Church Affairs

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Tue15

15 December 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Keith Whittaker
Advent, Christmas, Epiphany

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.

Sun20

20 December 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Worship

All age worship will be followed by carol singing and a festive shared lunch.

Venue: Bolton Quaker Meeting House / Online

You are very welcome to join our All Age Meeting for Worship. If you wish to join online, please use the "Contact Us" page for further details.

Sun20

20 December 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.

Tue22

22 December 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Talks & Thoughts

Venue: On-line

Fun and games for Christmas

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.

Sun27

27 December 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 about our Zoom facilities.

Tue29

29 December 2026 at 19:30 – 21:00 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

No Talks & Thoughts - Christmas/New Year break

No Talks & Thoughts this week

Sun3

3 January 2027 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 about our Zoom facilities.

Sun10

10 January 2027 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.

Sun10

10 January 2027 at 11:30 – 12:30 Business Meetings

Meeting for Church Affairs

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Sun17

17 January 2027 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.

Sun17

17 January 2027 at 12:00 – 12:40 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Reflections

You are welcome to join us for a short period of reflection after Meeting for Worship, on a topic of current interest to Friends.

Sun24

24 January 2027 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 about our Zoom facilities.

Sun24

24 January 2027 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.

Sun31

31 January 2027 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.

Sun7

7 February 2027 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 about our Zoom facilities.

Sun14

14 February 2027 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.

Sun14

14 February 2027 at 11:30 – 12:30 Business Meetings

Meeting for Church Affairs

Venue: Bolton Meeting House / Online

Monthly Meeting for Church Affairs.

Sun21

21 February 2027 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.

Sun21

21 February 2027 at 12:00 – 12:40 Talks & Thoughts / Reflections

Reflections

You are welcome to join us for a short period of reflection after Meeting for Worship, on a topic of current interest to Friends.

Sun28

28 February 2027 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 about our Zoom facilities.

Sun28

28 February 2027 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.