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Please join us on the third Saturday of the month when we offer more explanation of the practice 🙂

Also take a look at our newcomers guide .

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Afternoon of mindfulness

Saturdays 2.15-5pm. See calendar here.

For young people 16-35ish. All backgrounds, faiths or none welcome.

Donation of around £5 cover room rental appreciated

No need to book, just turn up but check the calendar first.

Westminster Quaker Meeting House,
8 Hop Gardens,
off St. Martins Lane, London,
WC2N 4EH

 

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