The silent walking vigil will take place in central London on Saturday 19 September 2026, starting at noon.

Quaker Vegan Witness will be providing homemade vegan snacks as we gather for the start of the vigil.   For more information about Quaker Vegan Witness, visit qvw.org.uk.

The vigil will begin with a short meeting for worship in the Quaker way.  We will be walking quietly at a slow pace.  A walking vigil is an inherently peaceful activity: not a protest, not a march, not a demonstration.   The walking vigil will conclude with a further meeting for worship, at the end of the route.

Please try to arrive by 11.45am for a 12.00 noon start.  We have a timescale of 12-4pm for the whole event and we expect the concluding meeting for worship to end at around 3pm so there will be plenty of time after this for refreshments, etc.  The expected timeline is as follows:

• 11.45am Please try to arrive for a 12.00 start & briefing from stewards
• 12.15pm Words of welcome followed by silent reflection
• 12.40pm Leave Victoria Embankment Gardens
• 2.15pm Arrive at St Martin in the Fields for silent reflection and closing words
• 3pm Time available for refreshments