A Podcast exploring how we can sow seed of peace in our world through the ancient spiritual practice of pilgrimage.
Find out more about Peace Pilgrimage, and our upcoming Pilgrimage from Oxford to London -- https://peacepilgrimage.org.uk/
We're setting off from Oxford on Tuesday 5th September
Arriving at the Excel Centre on the evening of Monday 11th September.
Presented by Sam Donaldson, Matthew Neville and friends.
On Saturday 31st January a group of pilgrims walked from Birmingham City Centre to the NEC, in witness against the Special Defence and Security Convention (SDSC) arms fair.
We follow their pilgrimage and hear their reflections.
Find out more at: https://www.stop-sdsc.uk/home (https://www.stop-sdsc.uk/home)
Poem: Lorna Foster
Edit: Joe Holtaway
Music
‘Anywhere I Am’ by Wonderousound
https://wondrousound.com/ (https://wondrousound.com/)
'Listen To Women’ by Joe Holtaway
https://joeholtaway.com/ (https://joeholtaway.com/)
27 Jan 2026
Symon Hill
An interview with Symon Hill
Symon is one of the Free-Church chaplains at Aston University, and a passionate advocate against the arms trade and militarism.
9 Sept 2025
Day 7: Kilburn to The Arms Fair
Day 7: Kilburn to the Arms Fair:
The pilgrims set off from St Luke’s in Kilburn and step into the busy streets of London. Passing through Hyde Park and on to Trafalgar Square, their banner draws attention from many, and day walkers join to swell the journey eastward.
Along the way, Pete and Sam reflect on a city filled with symbols — of money, power, and authority — and how these intertwine with the violence of the arms trade.
At the Tower of London, the pilgrims pause for lunch before continuing toward the Docklands.
Day walker Pat, active in Pax Christi and Women in Black, shares on the power of vigils and public witness. As the walk moves through Canary Wharf, Fran reflects on fear and trust as central elements of peacemaking. And we hear a collection of Haikus from our pilgrims.
The day ends at the ExCeL Centre, site of the Arms Fair — with hearts heavy but grounded, marking the moment in prayer, reflection.
The episode closes with Matthew reading Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen.
Music in this episode: “The Great Pause” by Monica Max West; “Still” and “Kissing the Earth” by Melissa James.
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