The Vegan Spring 1984

ISSN0307-4811

30p

Spring 1984

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Tributes to Jack Sanderson ^

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Vitamin D

The Baby Elephant - Recipes - Reports - Etc.

VEGAN SOCIETY LIMITED

President: S. Coles Vice-Presidents: E. Batt, J. Dinshah, C. Nimmo, W. Simmons, M. Simmons.

Council: D. Barrett, S. Coles, V. Dawson, C. Hall, K. Jannaway, T. Key, K. Manners, L. Munn, R. Dawson, G. Smith, K. Stallwood, A. Torgut.

Hon. Treasurer: J. Cummins Hon. Secretary: K. Jannaway, 47 Highlands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey.

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EDITOR OF "THE VEGAN" quarterly journal: K. Jannaway. (who do not necessarily agree with all opinions expressed in it, or endorse advertisements.)

PUBLISHED: 21st March, June, September, December COPY REQUIRED: 1st of preceding month The Vegan Society was formed in 1944 by vegetarians who became aware of the suffering inseparable from the dairy industry, and decided to omit all animal products from their diet. Its advantages as regards human health and the wise use of resources are now being recognised.

In 1964 it was granted Charity status and, in 1979, became a Company Limited by Guarantee. Its declared object is 'to further knowledge of, and interest in, sound nutrition in veganism, and the vegan method of agriculture.'

Veganism is defined as a way of living on the products of the plant kingdom, to the exclusion of flesh, fish, fowl, eggs, animal milk and its derivatives, (the taking of honey being left to individual conscience). It encourages the study and use of alternatives from all commodities normally derived wholly or partly from animals. Free from commitment to any religious, political, philosophical, social, dietary of medical group, the Vegan Society challenges all those who preach compassion, but still base their lives on the cruel practises inseparable from meat and milk production. It endeavours to co-operate with all those who work for a more compassionate world.

Full information in return for s.a. e. to Hon. Secretary, at the above address.

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JACK SANDERSON,

man for A future.

There is growing awareness that we are going through a period of great danger to Life. The optimism of the beginning of the century based on the belief that Science could solve all our problems has given way in many minds to the fear that Science misused will lead to ultimate destruction, if not of Life itself, then of all that we value. The most widely recognised danger is in the area'of physics which has given us the Bomb, but chemistry that has given powerful drugs, artificial fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides could be an even greater, because more insidious, threat. Biology with its growing ability to interfere with the basic patterns of life, and psychology that could give the power to manipulate the springs of action probably offer the greatest threats of all.

In all these areas danger arises because of the schism which has arisen between science defined as the search for truth in the physical realm and Truth as taught by ethical and spiritual leaders. As a result scientists claim the right right to eschew 'value judgements' and hand enormous powers to those who have no guide lines save those determined by fear and shortsighted misconstrued self-interest. The schism can be healed by those who acquaint themselves with the discoveries of science and also dig deep into the teachings of the saints and sages to find in.the common factors of love and compassion, guidance for their own living. Having achieved balance in their own lives they must go on to teach the proper use of scientific discoveries in the service of Life.

Jack Sanderson's Contribution Such a one was Jack Sanderson, President of the Vegan Society, who died on December 14th 1983.

As a young man Jack wanted to teach philosophy but his circumstances were such that he qualified instead in science, taught in schools and at the end of his career lectured in statistics. His devotion to philosophy remained and wide reading confirmed both a deep faith in realms beyond the physical and strong convictions as to the absolute necessity to live according to compassion for all living things.

His veganism Jack's discovery of the cruelties inseparable from the meat and dairy industries turned him vegan in his thirties before the foundation of the Vegan Society in 1944. He became one of the Society's earliest members and served it in a variety of capacities through the years. It was as Editor of "The Vegan" that he will be especially remembered by the many who found in his editorials the 3

resolution of their doubts as to the validity of the vegan way and the inspiration to follow it.

As President Jack became president of the Vegan Society in 1978 on the death of Dr. Frey Ellis and gave much time and thought to guiding the Society in the furtherance of its declared aims as an educational Charity :- "to further knowledge of and interest in sound nutrition, in veganism and in the vegan method of agriculture".

He was convinced that only progress on this broad front would bring sufficient change in human habits to release animals from cruel exploitation.

His commitment to Science He turned his scientifically trained mind to the study of nutrition and was always on the alert for new discoveries that would aid the spread of veganism.

He became a close friend of Dr. Frank Wokes of the Vegetarian Nutritional Research Centre and greatly appreciated his work, especially in devising methods of testing the nutritional value of food without experiments on animals, and in developing substitutes for cow's milk. When Dr. Wokes died in 1974 his work was taken over by the Vegetarian Society. Jack became a member of the Vegetarian Society's Research Section and later its Secretary. He was greatly stretched in adding this further task to an already over-busy life.

His Compassion Jack Sanderson had great love for people and his gentle humour helped many on their way with a lighter step. He was always ready to respond to appeals for help, either with a leaky tap, broken window, a physical incapacity or a loss of faith and a broken heart. His compassion for animals suffering in vivisection laboratories combined with his religious faith and his desire to help people and led him to the study of spiritual healing. Many people will miss their sessions with him and the strength they drew from his positive faith in life.

His teaching Jack loved teaching and spoke to many grpups throughout the country presenting the broad vegan case with lucidity and fluency. He never minded how far he had to travel or how long he had to stay to answer the many questions his talks aroused. Sometimes the early morning hours found him walking many miles because he had missed the last train to his home town. No effort was too great if it promised to speed the coming of the New Age in which he believed so profoundly.

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When he died suddenly of a heart attack, the coroner remarked that it was surprising that one with such arteries as his (narrow arteries were a family characteristic) had lived so long. His vegan diet, his active life and his selfforgetful desire to serve others must have contributed to his survival for his 72 years. We who are left to carry on his work for veganism must endeavour to emulate his broad vision, his deep compassion and his commitment to the task of using scientific knowledge in the service of Life.

Kathleen Jannaway MEMORIAL

SERVICE

About 100 people were present at a Memorial Service beautifully arranged by Jack's wife and son at the Pembridge Mission Hall in London. The Vegan Society was well represented as were other groups with whom Jack had served.

Serena Coles spoke on behalf of the Vegan Society of Jack's service to the vegan cause in all its aspects. Ena Twigg of the College of Psychic Studies spoke of Jack's devoted, ten year long care of a severely handicapped son. It was his positive response to this challenge that helped him to grow into the patient and loving person that we all knew. She spoke movingly of her faith in his continued existence and. of the strength of his living spirit that would uphold his family and continue to inspire others.

Sir George Trevelyan of the Wrekin Trust spoke of Jack's service as a lecturer in the field of spiritual knowledge and of the value to this troubled world of his passing to a higher plane with which a powerful link would thus be forged. His voice resounded through the church as he quoted William Penn's "They that love beyond the World, cannot be separated by it.

Death cannot kill what never dies Nor can Spirits ever be divided that love and live in the same Divine Principle. " and a passage from Bunyan's "Pilgrims Progress".

FURTHER TRIBUTES I knew and worked alongside Jack Sanderson for many years and learned to respect him as a thoroughly sincere and reliable person forever willing to help others in a good cause, a true humanitarian.

I admired - rather envied - his ability of expressing himself in the written word and vegans especially everywhere will have been encouraged and inspired by his editorials.

Respected by all who knew him, Jack's gentle nature, yet firmness of purpose 5

in all he knew to be right will live in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate enough to know him.

One of his many friends, Eva Batt.

Jack's death has left a gap in the Vegan Society which, for us who knew him at Council and Society Meetings, cannot be filled.

His kindliness was unique, and in his very busy life he always had time to listen and care.

His care was for animals and people and their environment and 1 am glad that as a pioneer of the "Society" he saw it reach the flourishing position it is in now.

My personal gladness is in the memory of having had such a kindly friend. 1 wish I could adequately pay tribute to him.

Grace Smith.

I found Jack always helpful and considerate in all he did and he always offered positive encouragement rather than negative criticism. 1 feel he was one of the most genuinely kind people 1 have ever known.

Chris Hall.

The first time 1 ever saw Jack I was struck by his presence. He was a person who had a deep spiritual knowledge and a sincere, kind and understanding nature. I am grateful to have known him.

Kath Manners.

Jack was admired by thousands for his famous talks and his editorials in "The Vegan". As a friend, he was the spirit of kindness. Jack's veganism was part of his spiritual battle not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, the forces of evil. Jack showed us that when evil comes upon us it can be overcome by trust in God, integrity and love. Most of us respond to evil by making ourselves resentful, bitter, full of hatred, dishonest or deceitful. We thus add to the evil in the world. Jack humbly helped to redeem it.

Laurence Main.

Jack's wise power of kindness and practical help was felt by all he met. He used his trained intellect as well as his compassion to further their health and happiness. His memorial service revealed the extent of his influence by the attendance of so many from the various societies that he served in his search for Truth. He spread among them his own philosophy of the Oneness of Life, revealing to those still unaware the need to spread compassion to all that breathes. His son expressed the desire to be like his father. What greater tribute could any man have ?

Serena Coles.

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VITAMIN D Consternation is being caused among vegans by the news that Arthur Ling, Director of Plamil Foods Ltd, and himself a strict vegan, has decided that he can no longer add vitamin D to Plamil soya milk. The only supplies of the vitamin that he can get at present seem to have definite connections with animal exploitation and the slaughter house.

There have been hitherto two types of vitamin D available to manufacturers vitamin D and vitamin D . £ O Vitamin T> known chemically as ergo calciferol or simply calciferol, is free from animal exploitation. Certain strains of yeast produce a substance called ergosterol from simple sugars such as glucose. The ergosterol is then dissolved in sesame oil, or a similar solvent, and irradiated with ultra-violet light to produce vitamin Da .

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Vitamin D is formed by exposing cholesterol to ultra-violet light. Cholesterol is found in all the body tissues of the higher animals and in animal fats and oils.

It can be found in very small quantities in some plants and it has been synthesised in the laboratory. It is prepared commercially from the spinal cord of cattle and from wool grease or lanolin. g

Roche Products Ltd who hitherto has supplied Arthur Ling with vitamin D^ has now switched to producing vitamin D . They claim that it is more stable than D_£ and that it is more acceptable to livestock. Poultry cannot use vitamin D„. £t The vitamin D^ supplied by Roche Products Ltd is almost certainly produced from lanolin i. e. from sheeps' wool We are awaiting confirmation of this.

Vitamin D is essential for the utilization of calcium. Without vitamin D calcium cannot be absorbed from the diet into the blood stream and the calcium cannot be deposited on the bones. It is probably the lack of sufficient vitamin D that ca.uses rickets, soft bent bones, in children, rather than lack of calcium.

A similar condition, osteomalacia, can occur in adults, especially the elderly.

"More recent research has shown that the biologically active form of the vitamin is a steroid hormone. Hormones are substances produced in small amounts by the endocrine organs to regulate the behaviour of other organs of the body. Thus the effects of this vitamin are more complex and far reaching than had previously been thought."

Foods commonly supplying vitamin D are fatty fish, eggs, butter, liver and margarine. Vegan margarines have hitherto had vitamin Dg added but now Van de Bergh, manufacturers of Tomer margarine, are switching to D . They maintain that they "have received the assurances of our suppliers that the new form of the vitamin is not derived from animal matter. " But Roche Ltd, their 9

suppliers, cannot give Arthur Ling or me any firm assurance that oils used in the production of vitamin D^ are not derived from lanolin. They are "taking the matter up with their headquarters in Geneva". Please write to Van den Berghs, Sussex House, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, and ask them to use vitamin D in Tomor.

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Meanwhile strict vegans will not feel able to continue using Tomor, but fortunately we have received a written assurance from Fauser Vitaquellwerk that they will continue to use vitamin D in all their margarines. We await replies from Farley Health Products Lid, Plymouth, Devon, that the vitamin D in Adexolin drops in still D^ and not D^. It would be a good idea for mothers to write to Farleys seeking a similar assurance. (Feb. 22nd confirmed that all commercial supplies will be D^ from lanolin starter) Actually a dietary source of vitamin D should not be necessary for it is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. Even in relatively northern latitudes and in countries with a lot of cloud cover the formation of vitamin D by sunlight on the skin is of more importance than that supplied in the diet. Moreover, the vitamin can be stored in the body so that sunbathing during the summer can provide supplies during the winter. However, it is wise to get out every day for exercise in the fresh air. It is housebound invalidsand elderly people and winter-born babies who are most likely to suffer from insufficient vitamin D. Dark skinned immigrants living in cities are also at risk especially those who are traditionally discouraged from exposing their skin to sunlight. The vitamin is especially important for pregnant women so that their babies can develop good bones.

'Assault & Battery' by Mark Gold, Pluto Press, ÂŁ3.95, paperback.

To those of us who took our first steps to 'animal activism' and veganism 20 years ago when we read Ruth Harrison's 'Animal Machines' this is a sobering book. We must admit that the help we inv.'. actually given to animals is so minimal as to be unnoticeable compared with the evil practices now spreading through the world. But great progress has been made in making people aware.

Only when awareness grows great enough to effect enough action to take the profit out of the sorry business will relief come. Mark Gold's well researched and clearly expressed assessment of the present situation should do much to help us spread awareness. However when someone as knowledgeable as Mark can say -page 89- "On marginal lands & uplands the rearing of animals can be justified ont the grounds of efficiency" the importance of our work on Biofuels becomes obvious.

'Looking for a Green World' Harry Mather, published by him, 47 Princess Road Poole, Dorset. - f>n account of how recent events affected one vegan. Informative and inspiring. Ends on the note that runs through this issue of 'The Vegan' "The true human race is those who will blend intelligence with compassion and whose lives will be ruled by those virtues to which we only pay lip-service."

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The Dr. Frey Ellis Memorial Lecture on

BIOFUELS will be given by Professor

D.O.HALL

Thursday, MAY 3rd at 7.30 p. m.

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, 52 ST. MARTIN'S LANE, WESTMINSTER (near Trafalgar and Leicester Squares. Entrance Hop Gardens.)

Vegan refreshments at moderate charges will be served from 6.15p . m B I O F U E L S : Johann Galtung, Norwegian Peace Researcher of world-wide repute said recently that war between nations would be less likely if each could be near self-sufficient in food and energy. On a vegan diet Britain could achieve this sustainably if land given over to livestock were used for trees for biofuels.

The Welsh mountains should grow alder not sheep for the slaughter house. See the project sponsored by the Vegan Society at the Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales.

OTHER MEETINGS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 1984, Sat. November 10th, 2.30 pm at Friends Meeting House, Westminster. Hopefully, preceded by a Memorial lecture for Jack Sanderson on the Friday evening before.

LONDON MEETINGS >at 6.30 pm, March 26th, April 30th & May 21st at Fred Tallant Hall, 153 Drummond Street, London, NW1- to the west of Euston Station.

DEMONSTRATORS DAY COURSE The Food & Cookery Working Party will be holding its first demonstrator's day course on Saturday, May 5th, 11.00-5.30 at The Vegetarian Centre, 53 Marloe's Road, London, W8. It will be conducted

by Mabel Cluer.a vegan of many years and an experienced cookery demonstrator.

Please send fee -ÂŁ5.00- to Veronica Dawson, 13 Holway Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3AP and you will receive fuller details.

AT THE NATURE CURE CLINIC 15 Oldbury Place, W1 - near Baker Street Underground, behind Marylebone Church. Vegan, gluten-free cookery demonstration by L. A. Latham S. R. N., Wednesday April 4th at 6. 30 p. m.

Tickets El. 50 (including meal) from the N. C.C. 11

WHAT ELSE IS COOKING ?

FURTHER ADVENTURES IN COOKING WITH COMPASSION - a new cookery book by Eva Batt, well known author of 'What's Cooking?', the first vegan cookery book, now in its fourth re-print and selling better than ever. (E3.00 + 50p. p&p.)

After 'What's Cooking?' What Else has the author to say about Good Eating?

A great deal! - the results of nine years experimenting with new vegan dishes.

With a couple of notable, essential exceptions, all the recipes - for soups, salads, savouries, desserts, cakes and biscuits, are new. In addition, there is a chapter on 'In Place of Dairy Products' and a considerable amount of helpful information on food values, and personal tips, nutritionally sound, for preparing delicious meals and snacks for everyone.

With this book Eva lays to rest once and for all the myth that vegans must endure a Spartan diet of nut cutlets and bean broth. They can live well on a varied diet of luscious fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains, prepared with imagination and spiced with thought and care for others.

There is a convenient index and sugar free and uncooked items are clearly marked. ÂŁ3. 00 plus 50p, p&p.

As the inhumane practices inseparable from the dairy and the poultry as well as the meat industries become widely known, more and more people are seeking a diet that they can enjoy in the knowledge that no other life has been taken nor creature exploited to provide it.

Liz & Steve Shiner (Yes ! The End to End Walkers!) are taking over the sale of the Vegan Society's publications - and other books and goods promoting veganism - see the advert, on page 27. So all orders to them please.

Cheques should be made out to 'The Vegan Shop'.

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THE BABY ELEPHANT Piyasena was a bulldozer operator in a big development project in the jungle.

He was well paid by the foreign firm that employed him. He was a silent young man with few earthly needs. His mother had died when he was an infant. His old father lived alone in the village where Piyasena had grown up. Piyasena sent some of his wages to his father but the bulk of them went to his wife. She and their baby daughter were the envy of her village because it was known that she was getting a lot of money. It was even gossiped that she was planning to build a small brick house One evening Piyasena's old father was digging in his little vegetable plot when his son walked silently straight through the small compound and into the hut.

He had a fixed expression on his face. "He is off his pills again" muttered the old man.

Next morning the father, in his usual quiet manner, suggested that his son resume his pills and go back to work. Piyasena said nothing. The news that he had come back spread quickly through the villages and friends and relatives dropped in to cheer him up. Piyasena remained silent.

Soon his wife arrived with their infant daughter. Piyasena was brooding, seated on his father's Old camp bed and staring at the floor when she walked in carrying the baby in her arms. Almost in tears she demanded an explanation.

Piyasena looked up and quickly looked down again. She began pleading with him to go back to work, breaking down into tears and sobs in the end. What was to become of her and the child, she kept asking.

Finally exhausted the woman sat down on the floor, lent back against the mud wall and began to comfort and feed her child. Then Piyasena aroused himself and began to watch with intense curiosity as if stirred by some memory. The infant, whose plaintive crying had been heard amidst her mother's lamentations was now quiet, sucking contentedly at her mother's breast. One tiny hand lay on her chest in boundless trust and love. The woman went back with her child to her village that same day.

Later the old monk from the nearby monastery came. He was greatly respected and loved by the villagers. The children adored him. It was at his feet that Piyasena had learnt the beautiful stories about the compassionate Holy One. "What is this I hear, my child?" he said in his kind, gently voice. "You will not go back to work? Have you forgotten thy wife and child, i thy aged father? Pity them! Take thy medicine, then you will feel much better and want to go back."

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The eyes of the sufferer met those of the kindly monk. Piyasena remembered his teacher and spoke, revealing a portion of his aching heart.

"That night she came close to our camp - too close. We heard her crashing through the forest when the bullet hit her. Early next morning we followed her trail. She lay in a small clearing in the forest some distance from our camp. There was something moving by her side. It was onlywhen we came closer that we saw the baby. When it saw us it quickly ran back into the forest.

It had been trying to drink milk from its dead mother. " Piyasena paused.

"I keep thinking of that little one" he said. He was thoughtful for some time.

"They are using me to destroy the forest," he said at last "It is the home of the elephant, 1 shall not go back. " C.K. Snell, Sri Lanka.

THE GANDHI FOUNDATION

A group of people concerned that the impact of Richard Attenborough's film 'Gandhi' should not be lost organised a meeting under the chairmanship of David Ennals to launch a Gandhi Foundation. Rex Ambler of Birmingham University spoke of the universality of Gandhi's appeal - "He could be seen as a symbol of the alternatives that we have to face as the world moves int.o crisis, -as a catalyst. First and foremost Gandhi was a seeker after Truth which he believed could only be approached by experiments in living. He taught Truth as the end: Love as the means."

Gandhi extended his love to all living things. He said "To see the Universal and all pervading Spirit of Truth face to face one must be able to'love the humblest of creation as oneself. He was convinced of the necessity of veganism but was unable to practise it. He said, "Man was not born a carnivorous animal but to live on the fruits and herbs that the earth grows. I know we must all err. I would give up milk if I could, but I cannot. I have made the experiment times without number. That has been the tragedy of my life."

I do not feel that it is too much to claim that as a result of the witness and work of the Vegan Society during the last thirty nine years that such tragedy can nOw be averted. Ways of living healthily, for some people more healthily, as vegans have now been established.

The purpose of the Gandhi Foundation will be to spread the teachings of Gandhi as widely as possible. Money is urgently needed. People at the meeting were asked totry and raise at least ÂŁ 100 each. I hope readers will help me raise my ÂŁ100 - cheques should be made out to "The Gandhi Foundation" and sent to me at 47 Highlands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey.

Kathleen Jannaway.

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BOOKS FOR SALE: BE WELL INFORMED so that you can present the vegan case convincingly.

The following books will help you.

FOOD FOR A FUTURE by Jon Wynne Tyson: a comprehensive case for vegetarianism and veganism, vividly expressed with facts ^figures. £1.75 FOOD: NEED, GREED and MYOPIA by Geoffrey Yates 1. 85 PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN HEALTH with special reference to the diseases of affluence and the needs of the developing world.

J. W. Dickerson, Professor Human Nutrition, University Surrey . 35p.

THE ROLE OF PLANT FOODS IN FEEDING MANKIND

by Arnold Bender, Professor Nutrition, University of London .45p.

VEGAN MOTHERS and CHILDREN by 10 vegan mothers & reports on recent research on vegan pregnancy, lactation and under-fives. . 70p.

VEGAN NUTRITION by Drs. Ellis and Sanders Scientific assessments of the diet, plus easy to follow tables . 90p.

VEGETARIAN HANDBOOK by Rodger Doyle Guide to vegetarian and vegan nutrition 3. 90 VEGANISM - SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS by T. A. B. fenders. Text of the 5th Dr. Frey Ellis Memorial Lecture . 40p.

Of course it helps exceedingly to be able to present attractive and tasty meals, so make sure you have Eva Batt's new cook book "What Else Is Cooking?" through Eva's generosity, moderately priced at £3.45 plus 50p p&p. And of Course"WHAT'S COOKING?" by Eva Batt, now famous cook-book and food guide, with over 300 recipes and hints. Valued in thousands of homes.

3.50 FIRST HAND: FIRST RATE: by K. Jannaway. 5 doz. recipes and ideas for an economical diet, plus self-sufficienty gardening hints. . 65p.

INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL VEGANISM by K. Jannaway. "with Vegan Dairy" by L.Main. . 50p.

FOR A FUTURE, MORE SANE, MORE HUMANE - four essays, a letter, a song and a prayer by Reul Lahmer, whose writings in "The Vegan" will be known to readers. Give for a special Christmas season card? Reduction for several. . 45p.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE AND PACKING Liz & SteVe Shiner ( Yes I the End to End Walkers i) are taking over the sale of the Society's publications - and other books and goods promoting veganism.

See the advert, on page 27. So all orders to them please. Cheques made out to "The Vegan Shop. " To 'The Vegan Shop' 1 Orrin Close, Tilehurst, Reading, Berks..RG3 4DB Please send to Name (print please) Address made out to "The Vegan Shop".

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COOKING FOR ONE OR TWO CARROT CURRY WITH PINEAPPLE 1 small tsp curry powder - I used mild 1 onion - about 2oz.

1 tbs oil Madras 2oz parboiled carrots - keep stock Sea salt - if desired 1 tomato sliced 2 pineapple rings - or cubes 1 level tsp cornflour mixed in a unsweetened or fresh 2 tps lemon juice. little water Scrub and cut carrots into small cubes and put to simmer. Meanwhile cut up and gently cook the onion in the oil, do not let it brown. Add the sliced tomato and cubed carrots and continue to cook over low heat for a further 5 or more minutes. Add curry powder to taste and sea salt (optional) and while it is simmering stir in the cornflour mixture and, if necessary, some of the carrot stock and/or pineapple juice according to personal taste. Add the lemon juice. Continue to simmer for at least 10 minutes - though longer is better if you can spare the time - always over very low heat, then add the pineapple cubes for just long enough to heat them through. They should taste fresh and juicy when served.

I like to strve with a lettuce salad, well browned roast potatoes and green Mango chutney.

SAVOURY DISH WITH RICE loz whole rice

about 3 mushrooms

1 small to medium onion small tsp Yeast extract 1 tomato a little oil 1 fairly large potato seasoning if desired Cook the rice in a small pan with g pt water or stock and simmer until soft 25 to 30 minutes. (Or use Bulgar Wheat which requires only 10 - 15 minutes).

Parboil the potato, strain and allow to cool somewhat. Slice the tomato and chop the onion. Lightly fry both in a little oil, adding the whole mushrooms for the last minute or two. Heat the cooker to 200 C, 400 F, gas 6. Remove the mushrooms and stir in the cooked rice. Heat through over low heat while you oil a small oven dish and slice the potato. Line the bottom of the dish with potato slices, fill with the rice mixture, cover with the mushrooms and top with the rest of the potato. Brush with oil and bake for 20 minutes or until the potato is nicely browned. During this time prepare and lightly cook any green vegetable in season.

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.'THREE FAVOURITES' SOUP ,2oz red lentils 4oz sliced leeks pts stock or water 4oz tomatoes (or half a small tin, 1 tbs oil with the juice) Wash the lentils and simmer in the stock for about 15 minutes. Add the leeks and tomatoes, cut up, some seasoning and a bouquet garni or any favourite herb. Continue to simmer until all are soft adding more stock if necessary.

Remove herb sachet and, if a creamy soup is desired, whiz in the blender for a few seconds. Reheat and test for flavour, a little yeast extract gives extra nourishment as well as flavour.

VICTORIA TYPE SMALL SPONGE o o Heat cooker to 400 F, 200 C, gas 6 and grease an 8" sandwich tin and sift with flour.

1 level tbs golden syrup 1-goz Silver Spoon soft light sugar, 2oz Vitaquell or other vegan marg. vanilla sugar or any raw sugar which has been whizzed to a floury consistency Melt these gently together. Separately, sift tog^.her 3|oz. 81% S. R. flour with |oz soya flour. Stir these into the fat/sugar mixture. Dissolve 1 tsp baking powder into 3 tbs warm water, add this to the prepared cake mixture and beat well, adding a few drops of flavouring essence if desired. Without delay pour this into the sandwich tin, level the top and cook for 15-17 minutes, (cookers vary a little, mine takes 16 minutes). When cool the sponge can be decorated with one of the simple icings (in What Else ?) and sprinkle with almonds.

BISCUITS THIN SHORTBREADS Heat cooker to 300째F, 150째C, gas 2.

4oz Tomor margarine 4oz 81% flour 2oz soft brown sugar 1 oz rice flour loz fine oatmeal Cream together the fat and sugar, then sift the dry ingredients and knead all into the fat/sugar mixture. When well mixed this should be sufficiently smooth for rolling out. If not a very little extra fat or vegetable milk could be added. Using 2 sheets of film, roll out thinly, cut into shapes and bake for 10-12 minutes. For a thicker biscuit reduce the heat a little and allow a few extra minutes in the cooker - say 15. If desired a flavouring such as cinnamon or an essence can be added while kneading but we like the wheat and oatmeal taste.

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COMPETITION RESULT In the Winter 1983-4 "Vegan" R. F. Newby offered a prize of ÂŁ5.00 for the best letter of 500 words refuting certain arguments against vegetarianism put forward by the philospher, C.H. Whiteley. There were seven entries and Mr. Newby has awarded the prize to K. Clements for the following contribution: R E P L Y T O C. H. W H I T E L E Y There are four main assertions in C.H. Whiteley's paper, each of which is contestable.

The first is that 'the moral argument for vegetarianism lacks force unless we assume that the animals we eat would continue to live if we did not eat them'.

I wonder how he arrives at this very strange judgement, since in fact the moral argument for vegetarianism would be based on the phasing out of such animals, bred only for exploitation and slaughter. If certain strains of domesticated animals, bred for countless generations for abundance of flesh and lack of brain, were to near extinction, surely no ecologist, moralist or animal lover would lament.

The second of Professor Whiteiley's points is that even if humans choose not to eat animals, we cannot survive without causing the deaths of some of them.

This is true so far. All life on earth exists to a degree at the expense of other life, and no vegan who has pondered this can have failed to realise the animal cost of his daily bread, both in terms of those animals killed as pests, and those deprived of their livelihood by the acreage of grain fields. But there is a world of difference between contesting survival with another species, and deliberately exploiting another species by breeding and slaughter. The highly religious Brahmins who were said to have their path swept before them to avoid crushing insects, did so as. a symbolic act, rather than a practicality. And what vegans do is to try to be aware of the impact our existence has on the life on earth, and to reduce vastly, since it is impossible to eliminiate, the destruction we cause (since farm animals themselves need a vast acreage of crops in order to provide us eventually with their dead bodies or their misappropriated milk or eggs).

Vegans wish ultimately to reduce the amount of human suffering and death by malnutrition caused by the inequitable distribution of resources which our animal farming fosters. Moreover, a veganic landscape would include a high proportion of land given over to tree culture, which could support a great deal more wild life than do the acres of grain fields needed for modern high yield methods of animal farming.

Thirdly, the statement 'We cannot escape from this conflict', that is, survival at the expense of other living creatures, must not be taken as carte blanche for going in for unnecessary slaughter, which is an impression I have of some committed carnivores. There can be a moral argument only for a necessary minimum of destruction. And this simple universal fact of life 18

does not necessarily have to be seen as 'conflict', a sentiment which is part of the old-fashioned pioneering spirit of man against nature, rather than in cooperation with it. Vegans aim for a harmony with the natural world.

Professor Whiteley's last point is a continuation of the conflict theme: that 'man has already subdued most of his biggest enemies' (sheep? cows?) and must continue the good fight against bacteria and viruses. On the contrary, I submit that man's worst enemies are not to be found in the animal and vegetable kingdoms, and that there is much scientific research that we might indeed be ashamed of, though fully to dispute his final words that 'the recent extinction of the smallpox virus is nothing to be ashamed of' would require a tpo lengthy reply. On the whole I find the statements in the extract betray a lack of knowledge of modern farming, health research and vegetarianism.

To return in conclusion to the Professor's first statement, that we cannot avoid slaughtering animals, I would point out the full implications of the word 'slaughter' itself, with its connotations of killing in great numbers, of killing the helpless, and especially of exploitation. These we certainly can and should avoid, for the benefit of all species.

K. Clements.

Mr. Newby writes that all the entries "scored some valuable hits" and quotes the query "How can a practical advantage to one's group or to oneself serve as an ethical justification for the exploitation of another species", the pleas for "a return to our natural survival system in which no species would dominate" and for support for "the principle of working towards the minimum possible effect on the natural lives of animals", and the point that "man is a part of, and not apart from, nature".

I thank Mr. Newby for stimulating thought among our readers and for his generosity.

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RESEARCH - Volunteers wanted VEGETARIANS, HORMONES AND BREAST DISEASE As vegetarians are obviously aware, their diet is associated with a diminished risk of developing many diseases, including cancers. For this reason we would like to examine the pattern of hormonal production in a group of pre-menopausal vegetarian and vegan volunteers. To achieve this we would ask volunteers to come to our Unit on a Friday night. After an overnight sleep a small cannula (needle) will be painlessly inserted into an arm vein in order that several blood specimens can be taken without disturbing the volunteer. Small amounts of blood would be taken at certain intervals during the Saturday afternoon and night (whilst the volunteer is asleep), and they would be able to return home on the Sunday morning. We would, of course, provide free vegetarian meals and pay for travelling expenses. If you think that you might be able to help, or would like more information, I would be grateful if you could write to me.

Ian S. Fentiman.M.D., F.R.C.S., Consultant Surgeon, Guys Hospital, London, SE1 9RT. KIDNE Y FUNCTION You may be aware of the recent dietary recommendations for diabetics which have involved a move towards the consumption of an unrefined, high carbohydrate diet, but to date there is very little evidence as to the amount and type of protein that should be consumed by this population which is especially prone to kidney failure. There exists some preliminary evidence in animals and non-diabetic man to suggest that a reduction in protein intake (mainly of animal origin) may have a beneficial effect in prolonging kidney function if employed at an early stage of kidney deterioration, but evidence is still relatively scanty.

We therefore propose to undertake a simple study to establish whether individuals who habitually consume a low-protein diet (and especially low in animal protein) show any outstanding differences in kidney function compared to their meat-eating friends, and it is in this context that we request your help.

Ideally, we are seeking twelve 'established' vegans (I. e. true vegans who have consumed little or no animal products over the past two years aged between 18-60 years) and preferably equal numbers of men and women, who would be prepared to spend a morning at Guy's Metabolic Unit to undergo a routine investigation of kidney function.

R. Hunt, c/o Professor Keen, Guy's Hospital, Medical School, 4th Floor Hunts House, London Bridge, SE1 9RT P L E A S E W R I T E D I R E C T to the above if you are willing to help.

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LOCAL VEGAN CONTACT

WEEKEND

Saturday May 26th - Monday May 28th (the Spring Bank Holiday) Local vegan contacts are converging on Dinas Mawddwy in one of the most beautiful parts of Wales for the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend. There will be a varied educational programme as well as opportunities to learn from each other.

On the Sunday evening there will be a public event in the village hall with a film show (hopefully the new Vegan Society film) and stalls - background music provided by the Powys Male Voice Choir.

On Monday there will be an opportunity to visit the National Centre for Alternative Technology where the Vegan Society have a display.

The local Youth Hostel has been booked for accommodation and there are guest houses in the village.

PLEASE CONTACT LAURENCE MAIN SOON IF YOU WANT TO COME. HOLIDAYMAKERS We have heard from other vegans who are planning a holiday in Wales for the same weekend. It is hoped that they could join the L. V. C. s for the public event on the Sunday evening and the trip to the N. C. A. T. on the Monday.

There would be room for them to sleep at the Youth Hostel, but they would have to PROVIDE THEIR OWN FOOD throughout the weekend. There are guest houses in the village and camping grounds nearby. A cafe in the village and restaurants in Machynlleth and at the N. C. A. T. all serve vegan food. For full details and travel advice send s.a.e. to L. Main (Asst. Secretary) The Vegan Society Ltd., 9 Mawddwy Cottages, Minllyn, Dinas Mawddwy, Machynlleth, SY20 9LW.

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The North American Vegan Society is plaaning a full and varied programme from July 30th to August 9th at the University of Maryland Baltimore County Campus, half an hour from Washington D. C. Serena Coles is going to represent the Vegan Society as she has done at previous conferences. The first week will be devoted largely to an educational programme and Serena will be among many teachers from round the world. She hopes to give a lecture on 'Veganism and World Peace', to show the new Vegan Society film, to take classes and have a booklet and leaflet stand. Vegetarianism is growing rapidly in the U. S. A. and there has been a most encouraging trend to veganism during the last year or two - all the meals served at the N. A. V. S. summer convention in 1983 were vegan. It is hoped that other vegans will go to help Serena. Forms can be had from K. Jannaway and details about possible travelling fac n. Sec. of the International Union, , Cheshire, SK6 6NQ. ' 23

Shopping with Linda

Please send all information and all enquiries re food and other commodities to Linda Emptage, 40 Harold Road, Cliftonville, Kent.

(Items in capitals are vegan.)

Jus-Rol: 1LB. PUFF PASTRY PACK Brooke Bond: BEANFEAST (MEXICAN CHILLI VARIETY): ALL HAYWARDS PICKLES; BON COOKING WINES. Cow & Gate: BABYMEALS - FRUIT & CEREAL BREAKFAST WITH VITAMIN C; VEGETABLE CASSEROLE; APPLES WITH VITAMIN C; CHERRY TREAT DESSERT WITH VITAMIN C; FRUIT DELIGHT DESSERT WITH VITAMIN C; PRUNE AND APPLE DESSERT. Associated Biscuits: PEAK FREANS NEAPOLITAN WAFER; HUNTLEY & PALMER SPONGE FINGER. R. H. M. BISTO GRAVY POWDER Taunton Cider: ALL CIDERS Drambuie: DRAMBUIE LIQUEUR Waitrose: POTATO CRISPS; READY SALTED CRISPS; ALL JAMS EXCEPT LEMON CURD; VEGETABLE SOUP; DRIED SPRING VEGETABLE AND ONION SOUPS. Van Den Burghs: FLORA SUNFLOWER OIL; SPRY CRISP'N DRY REFINED COOKING OIL; WHITE FLORA. Bultoni Foods: MELBA TOAST; TOMATO PUREE; RATATOUILLE; NEAPOLITAN SAUCE; SPAGHETTI - LONG AND SHORT; QUICK MACARONI; PASTA SHELLS; PASTA BOWS; PASTA QUILLS; PASTA TWISTS; NOODLES; VERMICELLI. Non Vegan: Peek Freans: Twiglets; Jacob's Cornish Wafer.

Angears: All but Clove & Menthol and Menthol & Eucalyptus contain butter.

Sainsbury's cannot guarantee that the emulsions used to grease baking tins are Vegan. They vary according to availability.

Shaw's Biscuits: Because of conflicting replies regarding Shaw's biscuits, they cannot be recommended as Vegan. Any firm that cannot state plainly what ingredients are in its products will not be recommended.

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Unfortunately the request made for people to write to various firms regarding their products has been a dismal failure. I cannot emphasise enough the need for more and more members to write to manufacturers about their goods. The pressure of great numbers of letters will make firms take note. At present they make it appear that they are doing us_ a favour by mailing anything, instead of the reverse. We are doing them the favour by purchasing their product in preference to others. If everyone able to write does so, then the firms will start answering properly. At present some take no real care in answering, which means many letters have to be written to check and gain the information required.

Once again I urge all to write and write again, and please let me have your replies. It is something we can all do, and it is an invaluable service to others. So get writing and make these manufacturers see we mean business, and won't accept wishy washy replies and half truths.

The few members who did bother to write have been thanked by letter, but surely we have more than a few caring members who can be bothered to get down and put pen to paper. Don't be put off. Let's get unity and show the manufacturers, etc. we can be a force to be recognised, and that we want straight answers.

Linda.

SUMMARY OF THE ' E ' C O D E F O R F O O D

ADDITIVES

A list of most common 'E' codes appeared in the Autumn "Vegan". This summary covers these and a further 70 approx. codes as listed in "Food Additives and the Consumer" (Commission of the European Communities).

Non-Vegan 104,120,124,132,153 E100-199 Colouring Matters 270 E200-299 Preservatives 322,325,326,327 E300-399 Antioxidants (prevent rancidity) E400-499 Emulsifiers, stabilisers 40.5,422,470-475,477,480 481,482,483 and Thickeners C.M. Bootle Plamil Foods Ltd., Well Green, V t o r i U f Bowles Folkestone, Kent.

We mourn the death of Jack Sanderson, through whose efforts we obtained Plamil House. It is a visible memorial to him. It gave him joy to know that the foods produced here are exclusively vegan.

We appreciate the letters we have had from vegans congratulating us on our chocolate. It has an appeal to diabetics and others on a sugar restricted diet because of its high protein (over 9%) and low calorific value of 523 KCal per 100 g.

Arthur Ling.

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ADVERTISEMENTS Please send to the Assistant Secretary, 9 Mawddwy Terrace, Minllyn, Dinas Mawddwy, Nr. Machynlleth, SY20 9LW, Wales, by April 21st 1984, for the next issue. Rate lOp a word. Advertisers are asked to note that we are unable to deal with box numbers. PLEASE NOTE the following advertisements have been accepted in good faith and the Vegan Society cannot take responsibility in the event of any complaint. Editors reserve the right to refuse advertisements without giving explanations.

EXPERIENCED journalist/secretary, London, car-driver, requires work in connection with animal welfare. Full, part-time or free-lance. Tel. (01) 471-7971.

PORTABLE folding tables for osteopathy, massage, acupuncture, Alexander Technique etc. Strongly constructed with s.a. e. to .

THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY isn't just an award^winning tourist attraction. We sell books through the post too. Please ask for our mail order booklist (35p & s.a. e.), details of our courses and a leaflet for tourists to visit us. Write now to N. C. A. T., Llwyngwern Quarry, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales.

THE SPROUTLETTER - a newsletter of useful and unusual information on sprouts, raw foods and nutrition. Send 914 (U.S. dollars) for an airmail subscription to the U. K. or $3 (U. S. dollars) for a sample copy of this bi-monthly journal to: The Sproutletter, P.O. Box 62, Ashland, OR 97520, U.S.A. ZAN LIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE supplies interested individuals with the addresses/leaflets of Animal Rights/Conservation Societies. The service is FREE but Light Information Service, PEACE NEWS is part of the movement to remove nuclear arms, and the oppresions which cause violence. "A ray of joy and hope" - Ronnie Lee (animal liberationism. 40p fortnightly. £12/year. Trial subscription £2. "Peace News", 8 Elm Avenue, Nottingham.

THE LEY HUNTER - leading international magazine of ley-lines and other Earth Mysteries. El. 25 sample copy to TLH, P. O. Box 13, Welshpool, Powys.

AHIMSA - quarterly magazine of the American Vegan Society. Veganism, Natural Living, Reverence for Life, Calendar year subscription $8 of £5.

Address: 501 Old Harding, Highway, Malaga, N.J. 08328, U.S.A. "Y FIGAN CYMREIG/THE WELSH VEGAN" is the new bi-lingual quarterly journal for Welsh vegans. Send £1 sub. to the Vegan Society Ltd. 9 Mawddwy Cottages, Minllyn, Dinas Mawddwy, Machnylleth, SY20 9LW. 26

I THE VEGAN SELF-SUFFICIENCY NETWORK. S. A. E. for full details to : V.S. S. N., 115 Eastern Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hants.

LIVE ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION slaughtering of baby seals, wild animals torn to pieces by hounds, innocent animals suffering in factory-farm systems.

"Flesh and Blood" magazine show how you can help stop these atrocities. To subscribe send £3.40 U. K., £4. 50 overseas, to Caroline Publications, Dept "V" P. O. Box 32, Stevenage, Herts SGI 3SD SEND S. A.E. to Unit Al, Chapman's Yard, Waterhouse Lane, Scarborough, YOll 1DP, for free leaflets on "RAW FOOD DIET" and/or "TAO", the Great Philosophy of Ancient China, still thriving.

LIQUID CONCENTRATE is a biodegradable liquid soap derived from coconut oil, which is free from animal products and animal testing. S. a. e. for details: JANCO SALES, 11 Seymour Road, Hampton Hill, Middlesex. TW12 1DD. VEGFAM feeds the hungry via plant-based foodstuffs, leaf protein, seeds, irrigation etc. The Sanctuary, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon EX20 4AL (Tel Lydford 203).

CONTACT CENTRE is a friendship agency, quite different from all others.

It enables you to choose your friend(s) from detailed advertisements or to write an advertisement yourself without disclosing your name and address. CONTACT CENTRE gives you full scope; you don't even have to complete a form.

CONTACT CENTRE now operates a Vegan Service in addition to the Vegetarian/ Vegan Service and the International Pen-friend Service without hidden charges and with many offers for a nominal fee or even free. As we cannot tell all in this advertisement, please find out how you too can benefit by the range of flexible services by requesting free details from CONTACT CENTRE, BCM Cuddle, LONDON WC1V 6XX. *Full translational services from and into German, French and Dutch.

SPIRULINA - the ideal light and energising food for you. Highest protein and natural B12 source, rich in minerals and trace elements. Introductory offer of Maurice Hanssen's book, 'Spirulina' with 100 tablets Life Source Spirulina £4. 75. 4oz. tub pure Spirulina powder - £4. 95. 100 x 500mg tablets - £3. 95.

'Imprisoned Lig orders 50p.

Cheques etc. to "THE VEGAN SHOP" is just starting up. We sell only vegan non-animal tested products, via a market stall, to personal callers (by arrangement only) and by mail order. We are offering 5% discount to members of the Vegan Society.

Please support an all-vegan enterprise, and help us to expand into shop rite to : Liz and Steve Shiner, WHOLESTIC RESEARCH COMPANY stock Juicers & Juice Presses, Water Distillers, Aerobic Bouncers, Air Ionizers, Enema Kits, Tip-U-Up's, Herbal Tablet Makers, Reflex Foot Rollers and much more, plus a hand-picked range 27

of Books on Natural Health. Send 6 x 16p or El for our very full catalogue/ booklet to WHOLISTIC RESEARCH COMPANY, DEPT. VE., BRIGHT HAVEN , ROBIN'S LANE, LOLWORTH, CAMBRIDGE. Tel: Crafts Hill (0954) 81074.

VEGAN COSMETICS - Frustrated by the time, effort and expense of contacting so many individual firms in order to get a reasonable choice of vegan cosmetics?

'BRIGHT EYES' specialises in exclusively vegetarian/vegan non-animal tested cosmetics. Totally vegan ranges stocked are Jane Howard, Yin Yang, Caurnie Soap Company, and Winstons, but we stock many other ranges which include vegan items. Please write for Mail Order list to Bright Eyes, 56 Bell Street, Glasgow G1ILQ. Stamp appreciated. iterature to: Wilfred VEGAN P details: LONDON BIORHYTHM COMPANY. We sell charts and d. i.y. kits, publish an International Newsletter and undertake research. Details 25p in stamps. Box 413, London SW7 2PT. REAL HEALTH. The quarterly magazine on staying healthy by eating wholefood. How to avoid western diseases e. g. Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, etc.

Annual subscription £2.50 (single issue 70p) to Real Health, Freepost, NUNEATON CV10 7EA. SOUTH LONDON'S new wholefood restaurant La Vida, 164 Cherry Orchard Road, East Croydon, Surrey 01 681 3402 - one owner is a vegan and therefore caters for and welcomes other, vegans.

ROZ'S WHOLEFOOD COOKING for buffets, parties, dinners, freezer filling service - Ring St. Albans (0727) 63051. Large number of vegan dishes to choose from - enquiries welcome.

GARDEN OPEN from 1st May to 1st October 1984 the Gunn-King family will open their Veganic Herb Garden to the public most Sunday afternoons 2 - 5 pm.

(Please telephone Broughshane 861202 first to check). The garden is on the site of an old quarry and a veganic (composting, no-digging) method of gardening is employed using Companion Planting (the growing of plants alongside others which have an affinity) vegetables and soft fruits are grown along with about 40 varieties of herbs. Herbs and plants available for sale. Address 120 Knockan Road (B94) Quarrytown, Broughshane, Ballymena, Co. Antrim BT43 7LE, Northern Ireland.

VEGANIC CULTURE. If you truly care about how your food is grown, why not consider adopting the clean, healthy, ecological and humane VEGANIC system and send for the GUIDE TO VEGANIC GARDENING (2nd Edition, third reprint).

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CAN YOU HELP? Two vegans are seeking a piece of land to purchase, on which to keep some rescued ponies. It nee med. Please contact OCCUPATION sought in co-operative or small firm involved in alternative technology, by dis-illusioned student in materials, graduati l be VEGETARIAN MATCHMAKERS: Discreet, inexpensive, postal introduction service exclusively for unattached adult vegetarians/vegans, nationwide. (Clients from diverse walks of life- ages from 18 to sunset years). Dreams could become reality for you too, by requesting details today from V. M. M. , (Dept VQ), 131 Sirdar Road, London N22.

PIMLICO ANIMAL RIGHTS want volunteers . Write to c/o 36 Stourhead House, Pimlico, London SW1.

VEGA TIMES formerly London Vegan News, overseas news, book reviews, recipes, live food articles, letters, meetings. 4 x 12^p stamps for sample copy, subscription £2,4 issues. Cheques payable to Alpay Torgut, 25 Tabley Road, London N7 ONA. PLEASE SUPPORT these people who are standing for the R. S. P. C. A. Council Margaret House, Roger House, Beryl Spence, Kim Stallwood.

BOOK ABOUT LUISE DAVIS, Vegan Society Secretary from 1966-1971, by her husband Leonard Davis. 88 pages, including many photographs. ".. . hundreds of members and enquirers will value the informative letters that Luise wrote to them . . . ", Jack Sanderson, late President of the Vegan Society. The sale of for each copy benefits by £ 1 the Marie Curie Memorial Fou cancer patients. Obtainable only from Leonard Davis, London SE12 8QF, price £3 plus 26p postage.

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HOLIDAYS SMALL, comfortable, friendly house overlooking estuary. Bed, breakfast and evening meal (optional). Vegetarian/vegan/wholefood. Special diets catered for, including Bristol CHC, arthritis etc. Spiritual healing available (N. S. S. H. member). Apply, (s.a. e. please): Meadowlands, The Saltings, Lelant, St. Ives, Cornwall. Tel. Hayle (0736) 752418.

WALES: Vegan B & B £6 or £56 per week full board at Gwallia, Cemaes, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9PU (Tel. 06502 377). Near National Centre for Alternative Technology. Paradise for children.

PENZANCE: Self-catering acoommodation for 3/4. Two miles from Penzance with large garden, sea and country views. Occasional vegan meals available.

Tel. 0736 2242.

BEXHILL-ON-SEA: Small private house offering vegetarian or vegan bed and breakfast for £5. Even Giddings, TN39 4LT THE 1984 DIRECTORY OF PLACES CATERING FOR VEGANS is on sale now at 65p (inc. p&p) from the Vegan Society Ltd. 9 Mawddwy Cottages, Minllyn, Dinas Mawddwy, Machynlleth, SY20 9LW. FREE: Leaflets on Backpacking and Hostelling the Vegan Way when you order a Mainroutes guide-book to one of the following long-distance paths: A Somerset Way (via Glastonbury Tor); A Bristol Countryway (via Bath); A South Wessex Way (via Badbury Rings); A Wiltshire Way (via Stonehenge); King Alfred's Way (via Winchester Cathedral)and a South Coast Way (via Shakespeare Cliff). £1.08 each inc. p&p (or any 3 for £3) from: The Vegan Society Ltd. 9 Mawddwy Cottages, Minllyn, Dinas Mawddwy, Machynlleth, SY20 9LW. FOOT OF THE PENNINES: Vegetarian/vegan B & B £8.00 (£15.00 shared room).

Ensuite bathroom, beautiful views, balcony. Home baked bread. Tel: Holmfirth 683158.

BRIGHTON : Wholefood vegetarian or vegan bed and breakfast in a very attractive, quiet private house in Regency Kemptown, near the sea, the Marina, wholefood restaurants, good, shopping. Brighton is a very good centre for places of interest and beautiful walks over the Downs or along the coast. Tel: 0273 683819.

ISLE OF WIGHT: Explore this beautiful Island. Walks, beaches, countryside.

Good leisure, shopping facilities. Enjoy your stay in our self-contained, comfortable holiday flat (sleeps four), near Ryde. Rea only please. Sally and David Burnett, Tel: I. O. W. 67199.

ISLE OF WIGHT: Small private hotel in peaceful West Wight. Near National Trust downland and Tennyson Heritage Coast. Comfortable accommodation with central heating. Excellent home cooking by vegetarian proprietor. Wholefoods, self catering holiday flat.

Tel: (0983) 752238.

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NEW IN TORQUAY, homely vegan/vegetarian guest house. Central heating, near beaches/town. Nature/travel slides some evenings. Bird lovers welcome.

B&B £6.50, with EM £11.00. Karen Norman, tel: (0803) 313139.

S. W. SCOTLAND: Self-catering chalet, all-electric, sleeps six, in peaceful surroundings, one mile Solway beaches, golf, f mile village shop, close to forest and cliff walks. Own fruit, vegetables available. Tel: 055663-394..

BOATING HOLIDAYS for vegans and vegetarians; U.K. and Continent; canal, coastal and offshore;' no experience necessary for most cruises- 6-berth yacht.

1984 programme includes French canals, Scottish Western Isles, etc. My 7th season. Pric . Send stamp for details tq: Brian Burnett (V), CH4 7DX or tel. (0244) 675598.

TRY A CYCLETOURING HOLIDAY, contact: Welsh Border Rides, 2 Pleasant View, Erwood, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3EJ. Tel: 09823 676. Vegans welcome.

LINCOLNSHIRE, Vegan DB&B. Near Lincoln, Viking Way, Wolds. Children Welcome. No smoking, dogs. From July. Crompton, Manor Cottage, Apley, Wragby, Lines. LN3 5JJ. Enquiries 44 West Road, Ponteland, Northumberland. 0661 24613.

IMPORTANT NOTICES ************************************************ ASSISTANT EDITOR for 'THE VEGAN' -applications giving full details should be sent to The Vegan Society, 47 Highlands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey.

VEGAN BLOOD DONOR SERVICE ormation about this please contact Harry Bonnie, London W7 LEGAL fe FINANCIAL LIABILITY It must be clearly understood that the Vegan Society Ltd. cannot in any way, legally or financially, be responsible for any statement written or oral, or for any activity, for which the Vegan Council has not given prior, specific approval in writing.

SUBSCRIPTIONS, DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS Subscriptions have been coming in well. We regret that we have not been able to send thanks for generous donations accompanying them. They have been noted and much appreciated. Members remembering the Society in their wills are asked to. note that the correct name is simply "THE VEGAN SOCIETY LIMITED".

CATS AND THE VEGAN DIET Recent research has shown that some animal food is essential for cats.

ELDERLY VEGAN HOME - will those who have not confirmed that they want as soon as possible to Serena Coles, , Surrey.

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Surrounded by the lochs and heather-clad hills of the Trossachs, Scotland's longest established, whole-food vegetarian and vegan guest house offers you a centre for relaxation and revitalisation.

In large, peaceful grounds, our spacious and elegant Victorian house commands magnificent views.

Callander, famous as the Tannochbrae of Or. F inlay's Casebook, is an ideal centre for touring, walking and sporting activities and is within easy reach of Stirling, Edinburgh and Glen Eagles.

Central Heating, Easy Motorway Access. High Standard of comfort and cuisine.

T H E SCOTTISH EPISODES OF ' T H E C O U N T R Y D I A R Y OF A N E D W A R D I A N L A D Y ' were filmed at BROOK L I N N .

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'CB' W A L K I N G B O O T Strong upper with soft ankle rolls, sew-in tongue, soft insole with the ecologically approved 'klets' sole unit. £26.95 plus £ 1 . 5 0 p&p Sizes 4 - 1 1 No half sizes ' F E L L W A L K A ' W A L K I N G BOOT Very similar to the 'CB' but made of lighter weight synthetic materials. Ideal for casual walking and rambling. £18.99 plus £ 1 . 5 0 p&p S i z e s 4 - 1 1 No half sizes

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' S E G E R V A R O R ' W A L K I N G SOCKS Comfy loop-lined vegan walking socks with no wool content. Navy only. Calf length.

All sizes £ 2 . 9 9 per pair. No carriage charges.

Marilyn and Ian Roberts Brook Linn Country House Callander, Perthshire Tel. (0877) 3 0 1 0 3

Available from:Westsports, 17 Fleet Street, Swindon Tel. (0793) 32588 14 day approval against prepayment

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( Queen of the English Riviera ) BROOKESBY HALL HOTEL

Exclusively Vegetarian.

Hesketh Road. TQ1 2LN Tel. 0803 22194 350 yards from Meadfoot Beach, enjoying glorious sea views across Torbay, the hotel is situated in the exclusive Lincombe Conservation area, generally considered to be the loveliest part of Torquay. We offer restful holidays in beautiful surroundings coupled with imaginative and delicious Vegan and Vegetarian meals. Some rooms have private showers. Fully centrally heated. Full details from the Vegan Proprietress Mrs. Hilda Baker (stamp only please.)

"Woodcete" The Saltings, Lelant S t . Ives. C o r n w a l l Tel. ( 0 7 3 6 ) 7 5 3 1 4 7 W H Y not visit Britain's oldest established Vegan/Vegetarian Hotel and for once experience a truly relaxing holiday?

Woodcote is a small family-owned hotel standing in its own grounds overlooking the beautiful tidal estuary and bird sanctuary of Hayle. It is within easy reach of many fine beaches and coastal walks and is the ideal centre from which to explore and discover the beauty of Cornwall.

On a personal note, our cuisine is both varied and imaginative and for good measure is supported by an abundance of old-fashioned personal service — the ingredient so often overlooked in these material times.

For further information and brochure please contact: J o h n or Pamela Barrett (stamp appreciated) Also available (May-Sept), catering chalet, sleeps four.

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A truly fine STRICTLY VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT, offering a wide range of both Western and Eastern dishes.

Varying opening hours: Mid March to Spring Bank Holiday and again later on Mid September to Mid October 11.45 until last orders at 7.30.

Restaurant closed on Tuesdays.

VEGANS WELCOME

Longer hours:

Lakeland's strictly Vegetarian Guest House offers a warm and hospitable welcome to Vegans.

Come to us to relax, to walk and climb, to absorb the tranquility of Orchard House and the Lake District. We have a peaceful garden, a warm and comfortable home, delicious and different food, and we are situated in superb Lake District country.

NEVER EVER A COW!

We serve really delicious and different main meals, afternoon teas, light or substantial snacks with V E G A N S in mind.

Do come and enjoy I Brochure from: (stamp appreciated) Monty Alge & Keong Wee, Orchard House, Borrowdale Road, Keswick on Derwentwater, Cumbria Telephone: (0596) 7 2 8 3 0 .

Restaurant Just round the corner and next to Fishers at: 31 Lake Road, Keswick.

It's 100% vegetable ... made from the soya bean and packed with protein arid goodness. Its production involves no exploitation of animals.

The flavour is quite delicious - all the family, particularly the children will love it. You can drink it on its own as a super health drink or use it on breakfast cereals, in coffee or tea or in dishes such as milk puddings and custards.

What's more it will keep in the can just as long as .you want to keep it. A wonderfully versatile and nutritious food .... Golden Archer Beanmilk by Itona.

It's at your health food store.

MILK THAT'S

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Easter School Holiday time and then Spring Bank Holiday until Mid September and all Saturdays and Sundays 10 until last orders at 8.30.

Restaurant open 7 days a week.

'Golden Archer'

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V^ NO ANIMAL OR DAIRY INGREDIENTS Enjoy health promoting

PLAMIL SOYA PLANTMILK and derivative products

• Plamil Chocolate • • Plamil Pease Pudding • • Plamil Carob Fruit and Nut • • Plamil Delice (cream replacement) • • Plamil Rice Pudding (with sultanas) • • Plamil Carob-ean (Soya carob beverage) • Literature (s.a.e. please)

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Health Stores

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