Category: Interfaith 2
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Druid joins board of Interfaith Scotland
The Druid Network in another historic first. December 4th, 2025. Interfaith Scotland (IFS) has appointed its very first pagan Druid to their governing board, in the form of The Druid Network (TDN) trustee Neil Pitchford. Pitchford’s role was officially confirmed at the IFS AGM 2025 in Glasgow. Speaking afterwards, Pitchford said, “I’m delighted and honoured to…
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TDN signs Glasgow 850 Interfaith Declaration
Representatives of Glasgow’s faith and belief communities launched the Glasgow 850 Interfaith Declaration, celebrating the diversity within the city on its 850th anniversary and setting out a vision for an inclusive future. TDN was represented by member Linda Haggerstone, who signed on behalf of The Druid Network and Glasgow Pagans. Link to Interfaith Glasgow website
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The Wild Hunt reports on Glasgow 850
As reported earlier, TDN Trustee Neil Pitchford led a protest against discrimination of Druids and Pagans at the Glasgow 850 celebrations. The Wild Hunt has run a piece today covering the protest.
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TDN Trustee makes Scottish interfaith protest
“As a trustee of The Druid Network and a Glasgow resident. I spent over 10 years as TDNs representative at The Interfaith Network, the UKs main interfaith organisation which closed down last year due to the previous Government removing funding in an act, imo, of political malice. I served in the senior role of Vice Moderator for…
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Protecting Our Common Climate System:Earth Governance for a Sustainable Future
The trustees of The Druid Network recently endorsed this statement along with more than two hundred other religious and faith based groups. Link to endorsers. The statement begins: As people of religious, faith-based and associated values who are committed to a stable climate and sustainable future, we appeal to the States Parties to the Climate…
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A Summer Grove Picnic
Interfaith Glasgow has published an article on the recent event held for refugees and asylum seekers, co-hosted by Interfaith Glasgow’s Weekend Club and The Druid Network. TDN provided funding for the venue and for the local public travel expenses of the refugees and asylum seekers, using the resources of the Learning and Sharing Fund. TDN…
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Pursuing Peace, Security and Nuclear Disarmament through our Common Humanity
The trustees of TDN recently accepted an invitation to endorse an appeal to the states taking part in the 2024 preparatory gathering of the Non Proliferation Treaty meeting at the United Nations in Geneva. The appeal may be read here. Background on the upcoming meeting is available here. List of endorsers here. There is a heavy reliance upon the…
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The closure of IFN
As of May 1st, the Interfaith Network for the UK (IFN) is officially closed. The Druid Network would like to pay tribute to the Interfaith Network UK as they confirm their final closure, a direct consequence of the current policy of the UK Government. TDN has been an IFN member for 12 years and in…
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TDN attends reception at Mansion House
TDN was delighted to be represented at a recent reception for faith leaders, held by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of the City of London. TDN was represented by Leonore Newson and her husband, David. The dinner takes place at the Mansion House every other year, with the alternating years being held by the…
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IFN announces closure. TDN responds.
The Druid Network has engaged significantly over its twenty one years, with government and other organisations, to bring Druidry as a religion into a cooperative and sharing environment with other faith groups. In 2010 it facilitated the change of charity law to include recognition of non-monotheist spirituality and became registered as a religious charity, and…