The Vegan Spring 1996 by The Vegan Society

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CONTENTS WELCOME

W e h o p e you like y o u r n e w look magazine! Sure, t h e improvements aren't revolutionary — m o d e r n i s e d cover, m o r e r e a d e r - f r i e n d l y layout, w h i t e r p a p e r , m o r e space for S h o p a r o u n d (still t h e most p o p u l a r regular!) and N e w s b u t , if all goes according to plan, they should help us sell m o r e V e g a n s in t h e marketplace. T h e r e are h u n d r e d s of t h o u s a n d s of potentially vegan vegetarians (as well as tens of thousands of vegans w h o currently d o n ' t read T h e Vegan) out there, many of w h o m frequent health/wholefood shops, 'radical' book shops and centres promoting alternative lifestyles and philosophies. O u r p r o b lem is getting a f o o t in the d o o r of such outlets —- w e rely heavily o n their c u s tomers requesting T h e V e g a n and the business/organisation concerned contacting us to be supplied directly. W e d o n ' t (yet) have anywhere near the print run necessary to secure a place o n the shelves of Menzies and W H Smith so, for t h e foreseeable future, we will continue to depend o n this method of distribution. A recent article reviewing the vegetarian media in T h e I n d e p e n d e n t stated that T h e V e g a n " p r o b a b l y deserves to be m o r e widely read". W e agree! If you d o too, please help us to take our message of j u s tice, freedom, health and planetary healing to the far flung reaches of the universe (the sky has no limit here) by seeking o u t potential V e g a n retailers in your locality. N o w ' s the time to d o it — the stirrings of spring generally put all but the most coldhearted of us in a positive and receptive frame of mind!

4 News

6 J D H o o Curry on toast — yes, really!

8 Shoparound

Even more products

10 An Interview with . . . Uri Geller Richard Farhall meets the world famous psychic

12 Dear Doc

Dr K dispenses more healthful advice

13 The Soya Milk Challenge

And the winner is . . .

14 Danger: Meat and Milk! Part One The hazards to human 16 Young Vegans

health

Getting to know you

18 Living Veganism

Lifestyle concerns

19 Just Deserts Now! (Make mine a double) 21 A Vegan in the Family

Megan's off to pastures new

22 Iodine in the Vegan Diet 23 Vegans International 24 Grow Vegan

Ensuring you're well informed

Around the globe

When it's spring again . . .

25 Reviews 26 Contacts News 27 Postbag

Speak up!

28 Listings 30 Mainly Books 31 The Vegan Prize Crossword 4 32 Classified

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36 Vegan Society Publications & Merchandise Cover pic: Colin Pooh

Editor Richard Farhall Design and production by Taylor McKenzie Printed by Litho Techniques (Kenley Ltd) on G Offset (chlorine-free paper made principally from sawmill waste, veneer production residue and diseased/damaged trees) Advertising Manager Richard Farhall

C o p y Date 25 January, 25 April,

© T h e Vegan Society T h e views expressed in The Vegan do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor or of the Vegan Society Council. Nothing printed should be construed to be Vegan Society policy unless so stated. T h e Society accepts no liability for any matter in the magazine. T h e acceptance of advertisements (including inserts) does not imply endorsement. T h e inclusion of product information should not be construed as constituting official Vegan Society approval for the product, its intended use, or its manufacturer/ distributor.

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Contributions intended for publication are welcomed, but unsolicited materials will not be returned unless accompanied by an SAE.

Advertising Sales Executive Tracey Goodall Chief Illustrator Suzanne Whitelock Publication Date March, June, September, December

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427393 for addresses). Point out that the dropping of 'soya milk' (and possible replacement with 'soya drink') will lead to confusion among their customers!

• In January w e said farewell and 'thank you' to our Advertising Sales Executive (and Vegan Society Administration Officer), Keith Bird. He is succeeded by Tracey Goodall — who'll be pleased to discuss your advertising requirements!

WORLD VEGAN DAY 95 What a day! Building on World Vegan Day's successful 1994 debut, vegans the globe over did their bit to make sure the significance of 1 November 1995 did not escape the public's attention. The UK's Vegan Society (the originator of W V D ) was fortunate enough to benefit from the welcome backing and participation of leading psychic, Uri Geller. By the time he had

• The 1997 International Vegan Festival will not now be held in Sweden. Watch this space! • A new vegan (and sugarfree) restaurant has opened at: The Ginger House, 52 Princes St, Yeovil, Somerset. • Swedish-based Tetra Pak has introduced the lactase enzyme directly into milk to allow many milk-intolerant Asians to consume dairy products. Vietnam Economic Times, Jan 96 • Two campaigns are underway to amend the Treaty of Rome so that it recognises animals as 'sentient beings' rather than 'agricultural products'. Details: CIWF, 5a Charles St, Petersfield, Hants GU32 3EH; Mark Stokes, Animal Welfare, 89 Avenue Rd Extension, Clarendon Pk, Leicester LE2 3EQ. • At Christmas, the Beefeater Restaurant, Tower Bridge laid on a Medieval Vegan Banquet at £37.50 a head. Daily Telegraph, 2.12.95 • The European Commission has announced that veal creates will be outlawed in new holdings from 1.1.98, with a total prohibition coming into force 10 years later. Meat Trades Journal 1.2.96 • Average UK milk yields exceeded 6200 litres a cow for the first time in 1995. The top 10% of herds produced 7486 a cow. Farmers Weekly, 5.1.96 • Somatosalm, a drug based on a fish hormone, which could slash the death rate of farmed salmon, is being banned by the European Commission because of fears it could weaken the European

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News SOYA THINK IT'S OVER? The European Agriculture Minister, Franz Fischler has decided that the European Commission should adhere to its view that the use of the term 'soya milk' is illegal under Council Regulation No 1898/97, which protects the marketing of milk and milk products. In a letter to your Editor dated 5 January 1996, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Private Secretary, Marcus Nisbet, states: " W e see no evidence to indicate that a legal challenge to the Commission's decision would be successf u l . . . It is British Government policy not to allow cases to go before the European Court which w e judge w e would lose. W e therefore see no

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alternative but to proceed now to bring the decision on soya milk into force in this country." Although the main soya milk producers are (reluctantly) giving consideration to an alternative name, all is not lost. Readers might like to consider writing to their MP (House of Commons, Westminster, London) asking him/her to support an Early Day Motion, tabled by Nirj Deva MP, which calls on the Government to challenge the European Commission's decision in the European Court. And since decision-makers generally appear to take greater notice of big business, how about asking the supermarkets to take up the fight? (see page 192 of your AnimalFree Shopper or ring 01424

finished his fourteenth radio interview even the amazing Uri was amazed at the growing interest in vegan living! However, his valuable contribution didn't stop there: via the Vegan Society office he wrote to around 2,000 local newspapers, extolling the health and fitness merits o f a vegan diet; and followed this up with a media release to both the local and national media in which he invited meat-eating and vegetarian readers, viewers and listeners to join him on W V D by eating a vegan meal between 5pm and 8pm — Eating meat, dairy products and eggs involves subjecting sentient creatures to unimaginable suffering and results in us devaluing life — both animal and human . . . Wastes from farm animals pollute the land, water and sky. Only one-tenth of the plant protein fed to these animals is converted into animal protein — yet millions of people are dying of hunger. . . help stop the suffering of the planet and its inhabitants — have dinner with me on Wednesday 1 November by trying one of my delicious vegan recipes. I sense you '11 feel better for it! Uri hoped that the

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collective act of millions of people trying a vegan meal at the same time would heighten global consciousness of the urgent need to halt humankind's ruthless exploitation of other life forms. Well done to those readers who persuaded local veganfriendly businesses to purchase a 'Vegans Welcome' window sticker. We want to see a dazzling display of those eye-catching yellow discs (see back page) in every high street! On, and around 1 November in the UK: the Vegan Society's highly-acclaimed video, Truth or Dairy was shown in Belfast, Birmingham, Boscombe, Croydon, Dover, Nottingham, Plymouth, Swindon, and at Essex University; Friends of Animals Under Abuse, Swansea Animal Rights, West Wales Animal Aid and Lampeter Animal Rights held a National Farmers Union wrath-incurring anti milk and meat protest at Carmarthen Livestock Market, which was covered by the local press, radio and TV; stalls/food tastings/meals/leafleting took place in Belfast, Birmingham, Bolton, Bromley, Derby, Dundee, Hastings, Leicester, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Salisbury, Swansea and Thurso; vegan-promoting library/Co-op Bank displays were arranged in Hastings, Luton, Swindon and W o k i n g ; Nottingham-based Veggies, Out to Munch and Salamander all gave discounts and/or freebies to Vegan Society customers; Sheffield Vegan

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Union's case for banning the cow's milk-boosting Bovine Somatotrophin (BST). New Scientist 24.2.96 • Gay Vegetarians & Vegans is an informal network established in 1979. For details send an SAE to: GV. BM Box 5700. London WC1N 3XX.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld one of two complaints made by the Vegan Society about an advertisement run by pet food giant, Waltham, owner of Pedigree Petfoods — perhaps best known for its Whiskas and Pedigree Chum brands.

• Vegan-Organic growing centre, Plants For a Future is looking for loans/donations to enable it to purchase adjacent land and property. Details: PFF, The Field, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 ONG. 01208 873554.

The colour ad, placed in a number of national tabloids last summer, depicts a Waltham technician cradling a cat. The cat, the originally named Tiddles, is credited with the words: "I want to be a vegetarian;" (Nine out of ten cats can speak perfect English when fed Whiskasf) to which the lab-coated human replies: "Morally that's commendable, physiologically it's impossible." The ad goes on to claim that Tiddles needs meat because it's the only way she'll get essential vitamin A and taurine. Citing the use of the veterinarian-approved Vegecat over the last 10 years, the Society pointed out that vegan cats are a reality and vitamin A and taurine could be obtained from non animal sources. The ASA upheld the latter complaint but, after obtaining advice from an "expert" (who did not wish to be identified), concluded that Pedigree's claim that "cats were obligate carnivores and were unable to assimilate all their nutritional requirements from vegetable matter or nutritional supplements" was "well-founded and acceptable". Given the entrenched resistance to feeding cats anything other than meat or fish the fact that a market leader such as Waltham felt it necessary to address the issue in the public domain is an encouraging sign! Society joined forces with local wholefood outlets and offered the homeless a taste of wholesome vegan food; Vegan Society Chair, Rick Savage debated with the opposition on Metropolis (London N e w s 97.3 FM).

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• Access the W e b site http://www.McSpotlight.org/ and you'll find an "interactive library of information and communication," containing "everything McDonald's don't want the public to know." McLibel Support Campaign press release, 12.2.96 • Cystic ovaries in dairy cattle are up 50% across the UK. The disease appears more frequently in high yielders and so stress may be a significant factor. Farmers Weekly 5.1.96

Overseas: the Swedish Vegan Society organised showings of Truth or Dairy and cookery courses; in Portugal, Naturanimal arranged poster collages, leafleting, video shows and a vegan picnic; the Spanish Vegan Society ran a stall — including samples of vegan food — in Madrid at the alternative health fair, Biocultura 95, which was visited by 133,000!

Our grateful thanks go to all those members, Local heart disease obsesity' Contacts, groups and supportS u x , d ; r l z c! o n s tcheers, I feel great and I i p a t i o n and ers w h o contributed advantage, Df gallstones. A typj^i finrty believe that mv to the proceedings in 95 — vegan d,et is low ™ vegan die, helps me ^ my work. Find out how now's the time to give initial h i g h fi »ironment a n d and fr he'P you too. "re consideration to promoting animal welfare. pimply send two first this year's World Vegan Day. Adopting a diet free of for athletes - i n c l l S class stamps to me atSend us your ideas and you all . ' ^""wJ products - fellow vegans Sally Olympic S including meat, eggs and might see them in print in the l, e ' R o a d , St products - ™ ^ . . ™ n n e r ) , Andreas , Autumn Vegan! Leonards, East S a w , never been easier and the Cahlmd ("Mr Inter- TN377AA. Benefits to the individual John B ^ L (British Powerlifter), Boston Target. 25.10.95 Url Geller nsk ome

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• The Bristol Cancer Help Centre — renowned for its holistic approach and raw food vegan diets — stills needs help to ensure its survival. Details: BCHC, Grove Hse, Cornwallis Grove, Bristol BS8 4PG. 0117 973 0500. • Geneticists at the John Innes Institute, Norwich are attempting to remove the sting from nettles with a view to developing the plant's potential as a fibre crop — for use in textiles, pulp and fibre board. British Homes Stores already uses fabrics containing 50% ramie, a related species. Farmers Weekly 7.7.95 • Vietnamese farmers have halved the amount of pesticides used on their rice fields by experimenting to find out if the chemicals were really needed. Reducing spraying allowed natural predators of 'pest' insects to return. New Scientist 26.8.95

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GRAIN STOCKS PLUMMET

In January, the European Union's (EU) infamous grain mountain which, in 1993 peaked at 30 million tonnes, had shrunk to 4.8m tonnes. Lester Brown, President of the Washington DC-based Worldwatch Institute has warned that the world may not be able to produce enough food to feed its growing population (5.6 billion and rising by 90m a year). In a report published in the last week of January, the Institute noted that grain reserves fell to 231 m tonnes at the start of 1995 — enough to feed the world for only 48 days. "There is the distinct possibility that w e have crossed a threshold where our best efforts may not be able to retain the food security w e

SOMETHING TO BEEF ABOUT B e e f sales plummeted foll o w i n g the broadcast in N o v e m b e r o f a World In Action T V programme w h i c h claimed that hundreds o f Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy(BSE)infected c o w s are being eaten by the public each week. A n estimated 2 , 0 0 0 schools in 2 0 different education authorities withdrew beef or beef products from lunchtime menus. O n e o f Britain's top hotels, the fivestar Four Seasons in Park Lane, London followed suit. Supermarkets were faced with customers returning mince they had bought before the programme was shown.

have known for most of this century," says Brown. The shortfall is being attributed to three years of poor harvests, and a growing trend towards meat-eating in developing countries, where livestock consumes an increasing proportion of grain. In China in 1985, 17% of the country's grain was fed to livestock. By 1994 this had risen to 24% — small change when compared against the 68% fed to US animals but, as developing countries try to emulate the West by adopting intensive animal farming techniques, the prospect of widespread famine amongst the world's (official) one billion poor looms. As it is, about 800 million people — a quarter of them children — are currently chronically undernourished. Much of the blame for this sad (yet predictable) state of affairs is being directed towards China. The world's most populous country has moved from being a net exporter of grain to a net importer. This year it is expected to import 20m tonnes, a tenth of total international cereal flows. Its increasingly affluent, and growing, urban population is demanding more chicken, pork and beer.

In developing countries there will be intense domestic pressures on governments to burn and log forests, and drain swamps — wiping out entire species of plants and animals. In the West, many scientists are pinning their hopes on genetic engineering which, in two decades, should significantly boost yields and increase resistance to disease and weed-killing herbicides.

Closer to home, one consequence of the grain shortage is the decision by the EU to cut the quantity of cereal land put into setaside from 12 to 10% this year. And 7.5% of US maize-growing land taken out of production last year is going back under the plough.

To vegans, the solution to the grain shortage is blindingly obvious; however, to those who wield political power, and those who have their ear, the solution is unthinkable. How many billions of humans and animals must die — and how many species extinguished —

Meanwhile, Britain has demanded the European C o m m i s s i o n take legal action against Germany after three o f its states — Bavaria, N o r t h Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate -— banned the sale o f British beef because o f fears BSE, or 'mad c o w disease' could spread to humans. The Independent 11.12.95, Farmers Weekly 24.11.95, Meat Trades Journal 14.12.95, The Independent 7.2.96

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Benjamin and Amina Zephaniah celebrate 'Wave a Plastic Sunflower and Look As Though You're Thoroughly Enjoying It Week' during a recent visit to The Vegan office. Out of shot: The Editor congratulates himself on having the foresight to have tidied his corner of the office — not!

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before common sense prevails? New Scientist 3.2.96 The Independent 12.2.96

SUMMER FUN This year's Vegan Summer Gathering will be held in the Sheffield area (close to the Peak District), 31 August—7 September. As usual, there will be talks, discussions, communal meals, trips and good company! Accommodation is available in self-catering university houses or flats. For booking details send an SAE to:

The Vegan Camp is still going strong. This year's (the 16th) will be held at a camp site

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in Dumfries & Galloway, SW Scotland, 10-25 August. There be activities for all tastes — ranging from meditation classes and puppet shows to the decidedly more energetic hang gliding and wind surfing. For details send a large SAE plus 50p stamps to: Box VCTV, Rainbow Ctre, 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HW. JELLY DEATH Virginia Murray, Consultant Toxicologist at the Medical Toxicology Unit, Guy's Hospital has said that all packaging of royal jelly should carry a health warning. Her advice follows the collapse of 31-year-old Brighton woman and the

death of an 11-year-old girl in Australia. Asthmatics and those with allergies are at risk of adverse reactions to the queen bee food. Independent on Sunday, 17.12.95 D R O P IN A N Y T I M E ? World famous psychic and commited vegan, Uri Geller rang the Vegan Society office one morning announcing his intention to visit in the afternoon and asking where the nearest helipad was. "Er, dunno" — if only he'd asked for the nearest bus stop! As it happened, Uri didn't make it, but never mind, the office has never been cleaner!

Grace does it again! Not even Mystic Meg could have predicted that Grace Cummins would win not one, but two prizes in last year's Grand Cruelty-Free Draw. And there's more: our luckiest reader not only w o n first prize last year, but also managed the same feat in 1993! Our thanks and appreciation go to Grace for donating a sizeable chunk of her winnings to our favourite charity (the Vegan Society — w h o else?!) Here are the results in full: 1st prize / 1 , 0 0 0 2nd prize £250 3rd prize £100

Grace Cummins Graeme Reekie J Marshall

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£10 runner up prize Grace Cummins Ben Lewis Mr Hanneman Betty Raval SJ Hunt A Dallas Sue Burge Pat Bradford Carol Brady W C Tamblyn

Southampton Swansea Emsworth Coventry Huddersfield Ardingly Norwich Maidenhead Winchester Newquay

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Obituaries JACK MCCLELLAND

and certificates he amassed for athletic achievements was a bad blow — although he still had a pair of boots given to him by Sir Stanley Matthews, the famous vegetarian footballer. Brian Gunn-King

Jack McClelland, a member of the Vegan Society and Vegetarian Society of Ulster for over 30 years, died suddenly on 7 February 1996, aged 72. He was well-known as a champion vegan long-distance swimmer and Irish Light Heavyweight Wrestling champion. . Many of his swims have not been equalled since being achieved in the 1950s and 60s. He swam many of the Irish lakes and sea loughs, the North Channel, English Channel, Straits of Gilbraltar and midEuropean lakes. He overcame perils such as hitting underwater obstacles and being severely stung by jellyfish.

FRED WHITTLE Fred Whittle, Founder of the Vegan Society of Australia and one-time Honorary Secretary of the Vegetarian Society of Australasia, died peacefully in Melbourne on 20 September 1995, aged 93. He became a full life member of the UK Vegan Society in October 1963. Fred was well-appreciated for his moderate and reasoned advice on business issues, bringing the wisdom of years to bear. His early time as a monk brought an inner peace and contentment of mind which he radiated to friends and contacts. He paid many visits to the US, including meeting the pioneers of the American Vegan Society in California in 1962. As Honorary Vice President of the International Vegetarian Union (IVU) in the 1970s, he attended many World Vegetarian Congresses, representing Australia. Fred was well into vegan selfsufficiency, was noted for his recipes for nut and soya creams, fruit cake etc, and had a healthy fruit and vegetable diet, hence his longevity. Brian Gunn-King

As well as being a keen environmentalist, Jack demonstrated against hare coursing in Ireland and, from his Alicante home, bullfighting and cruel festivals in Spain. With his wife, Betty he pioneered and developed a chain of health food stores in Ireland between 1970 and 1985. He was President of the Vegetarian Society of Ulster until spring 1995, held top positions in the Ulster and Belfast Humanist groups (having turned against the feuding between religious factions), wrote for the press, and appeared on radio and TV discussing health matters. In addition to the death of Betty, five years ago, the theft of 80 or so medals, cups, belts

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r r n Shoparound Our new Commodities Editor, Tracey Goodali scans the retailing horizon for animal-free goodies and gossip These join Banana Bubbles, Bran Buds, Frosties and Ricides — but then those of you with the current Animal-Free Shopper have known this for a while! Also earning a thumbs up award (at least from an ingredients point of view) is Nestle's Shredded W h e a t Fruitful.

S O Y A ' S KING here's something for everyone in this season's line up, but before w e unload the trolley a big thank you to Annie Brosnan for stocking our shelves over the past five years.

RISE 'N' SHINE Mornings can be a nightmare w h e n you can't prise your head off the pillow so why not burst into action with a bit of help from Patrick Holford's Get Up & Go? a high energy breakfast shake packed with vitamins, minerals, EFAs (essential fatty acids), protein and fibre. Simply mix with soya milk or juice, or sprinkle on cereals to give you a healthy start to the day. Available by mail order from: Higher Nature, 01435 882880. Instead of eating your oats why not drink t h e m ? Mill Milk's Unsweetened Oat Milk is the result of six years research and development by Swedish scientists. It's creamier, with less of an aftertaste than the unsweetened soya version, but the added yeast extract may not appeal to everyone — sip it and see! Still on t h e breakfast theme, if you're short of cereal ideas then read on. Kellogg's has made a smart move by veganising its Common Sense Oat Bran Flakes (with and without Raisins & Apple), as well as its Fruit & Fibre.

Up to now, the humble spud has had exclusive rights to the crisps market, but not any more. That versatile soya bean is now being deep fried by an Aussie Company, Tixana. Containing soya beans and natural flavourings, the Soya King range of crisps and snacks sure are an addictive nibble. Grab a handful of lip-numbing Mixed Bhuja, Oriental Mix, Multigrain Crisps, Chilli Soya Chips or Soya Crisps to spice up parties.

S W E E T TOOTH Remember those childhood parties of yesteryear? — strange hats, bits on sticks and a glistening centrepiece of jelly and ice cream? Under its So Good label, Haldane has recreated the past with a collector's item for jelly connoisseurs. Its gelatine-free jellies have that unforgettable 'slurp & wobble' quality. Sold in fun-sized pots, any (or all) of the sugar-free strawberry, orange & raspberry flavours are ideal for packed lunches. Lindt & Sprungli shows no mercy to die hard chocoholics with an irresistible collection of treats to feast on. I am reliably informed that Lindt Excellence, Surfin, Dark Thins, Excellence 70% and the Dark Hazelnut Bar are pretty high up on the indulgence scale. Plamil Foods reports that, in April, it will be producing its sweetened and sugar-free carob drops in 30g bags.

READER OFFER! A n Arbonne representative has generously offered to send an assortment of free goodies from the company's cosmetic, body care and vitamin range to the first SO readers who write to: Arbonne/Vegan o f f e r , Round Lodge, Belstead Rd, Ipswich, IP2 9EH. (01473 688128.)

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I C E WITH E A S E

brewed only on request. Cheers!

Homemade cakes are best but after slaving over a hot oven the last thing you feel like doing is fiddling about with icing. Why not make life easier by using Renshaw's Regalice Ready-to-Roll icing or Regalice Colours in yellow, green, red and (wait for it) black — for your more sinister creations? Additional Regalice colours are available specifically to sugar craft shops and the bakery trade.

As supplements go, the microalgae chlorella is renowned for its ability to supply vital nutrients. Bodywealth claims its Chlorella Gold powder fights against the ageing process by maintaining tissue growth, while the Chlorella 2000 tablets take on the job of boosting energy levels and stimulating the immune system.

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Feel in the mood for celebrating? Then let's see what's brewing. Feel free to sup Lowes Low Alcohol Bitter in Greene King pubs, followed by a pint of Beck's or Coors Extra Gold from Courage. Harder to find, but definitely not for the faint-hearted, are Borve Ale, Tall Ships, and Borve Strong — all sold in bottles, direct from the brewery, by Borve Brew House (01466 790343).

Herbal remedies can be invaluable when illness strikes. Here are a few for your medicine chest:

And finally, a vegetarian [vegan] stout from Wards (0114 275 5155) will be the choice of serious drinkers as it is currently

Also make a mental note of Dr Theiss' Original Swedish Bitters, a 'herbal elixir' that restores imbalances in the body's digestive sys-

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The stresses and strains of life get you down sometimes so when the going gets tough beat the blues naturally with Hyperiforce — a herbal antidote to depression, from Bioforce. Research suggests that the active ingredient, St John's Wort, is an effective antidepressant with no known side effects.

FILLING THE GAP Always on the scrounge for inbetween munchies, it was an exciting (make that momentous) day when Give's Wonderful Pies from Clive Lowe's Vegie Wholefood Kitchen were pounced on by staff at Vegan Society HQ! After one mouthful of the Mexican Sweetcorn, Aloo Gobi, Chestnut Cassoulet, Vegetarian Goulash, Arabian Chickpea or Cream of Mushroom offerings, you'll be hooked too. Alas, south-western health shops

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are the main beneficiaries at present, so any readers even vaguely interested in gorgeous grub might like to book their summer hols in Devon this year. Well, how can you top that? Possibly with Cheezly. Hardened 'cheese' fanatics will be pleased to learn that Redwood has added five toe-curling varieties to its Tofucheese range. Choose from mouth-watering Pizza Style, Garlic & Parsley, Barbecue or Cheddar (red/white). If you fancy something with more spreadability, check out Prince's Vegetable Pate in a supermarket near you. W i t h the dodgy whiff of barbecues on the not-too-distant horizon, Holland & Barrett has launched its own veggie sausages & burgers to throw on the grill.

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tems, acting "as a vitalising, invigorating daily tonic". Enough said — just pass the bottle!

Now on to more external affairs: Health Imports distributes Alpine Herbs — made from Swiss mountain blossoms. There are two non-greasy, easily absorbed formulas suitable for smearing on vegan sores. Marigold Gel with St John's Wort can be used to treat burns and skin allergies, or infections; Arnica Gel with Aloe Vera relieves rheumatic ailments, sports injuries and takes the sting out of insect bites.

BARE ESSENTIALS Continuing with the full body work o v e r . . . Since our skin is under constant bombardment from the elements it can benefit from daily

protection to keep it in tip top condition. Aromatherapy oils have been recognised for thousands of years for their health-inducing properties and an increasing number of companies are including essential oils in their skin care products. Pomegranate is no exception. It hand makes aromatic face and body creams containing, where possible, unbleached and organic ingredients. All are vegan OK except Her Lady's Pomegranate Face Cream & Body Milk, and Frankincense & Jojoba Rich Night Cream. Ring 0/458 210899 for mail order details. Other aromatherapy skin cleansers and moisturisers, to spruce up both men and women alike, come from Fleur. If you prefer, it's willing to supply the

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recipes and ingredients necessary to make up your own skin preparations. Ring 0181 444 7424.

WELCOME BACK ... to Cosmetics to Go — which has bath bombed its way back onto the scene again with a catalogue oozing with smellie concoctions good enough to eat. The catalogue doesn't point out the vegan delights but a vast list is available on request (01202 621966).

LOCKS LUSTRE If you're dye-ing to change your lack lustre locks Herbavita may have the solution with its organic hair colours based on plant extracts. You can opt for Vegetal Semi Permanent Highlights, or for a more daring transformation with Herbatint Permanent Gel. The temporary colours noticeably enhance natural highlights, lasting for several washes; whereas, the permanent option is much more vibrant — even covering those telltale grey sproutings!

SPRING CLEANERS Usually cleaning consists of skimming over the surface and skirting around the edges but this is probably the time of year when you feel

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ETHICAL MOVE Ethical Wares has moved to: 17 Townsend Rd, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5ET. 01929 480360.

RYE COMMENT Since, for most of us, wheat forms our daily bread, it's a good idea to vary the grain a little. A slice of rye from The Anglo Dutch Rye Co may provide you with a tasty alternative. Its Pumpernickel Bread, made with 100% rye grain, takes a mammoth two-and-a-half days to bake. But if that doesn't whet your appetite other specialities include Spicy Rye Cakes with Raisins and Aniseed Flavoured Sussex White Cakes. They're scrummy! Sadly, available in London health stores only.

M Q e A Q A M l l H e C A G e the national march against vivisection

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Richard Farhall catches up with the world's best-known psychic

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URI GELLER nterviewing Uri Geller whilst he was peddling away on a bicycle could have been a tricky proposition — were it not for the ^ machine in question being the 'exercise' variety. It is not unusual for Uri to conduct business in the saddle and, considering he notches up 50 miles there every morning and follows this up with a brisk 1 '/2 hour stroll around

the estwith tjjjjf his five rescued canine friends, it is just as well. Even the most gifted and super-fit psychics need time to sleep! ,

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since 1984, the couple, Uri's mum, but it wasn't always this way. When a brother-in-law and children, Daniel much younger Uri left Israel and bent and Natalie have lived in a mock a fork through gentle rubbing and American-style colonial mansion, sitmind control on the BBC's Dimbleby uated in extensive, tranquil grounds in Talk in 1973, footage of the pherural Berkshire. The Gellers chose nomenon was transmitted worldwide. Britain for the education it could offer Gellermania was born. We couldn't their children and because they never get enough of him. Everyone wanted felt completely safe in the US. to meet him: celebrities, royalty, presidents, prime ministers, sporting personalities — even, for rather more POSITIVE THINKING sinister reasons, intelligence agencies. Uri's business face, Uri Geller Inevitably, Uri's ego responded Enterprises, is very much a family conaccordingly. cern; everyone chips in — including the three Dobermans who help with But the miracles continued, security (but appear happy to allow Watches and clocks that hadn't strange vegans to wanworked for years sudder around — phew!) denly started and he The car is ready On my first visit, Uri's even managed to will 83-year-old mum was seeds to germinate in the there to greet me; while palm of his hand (some- — sporting on a number of occathing he is reluctant to spoons once sions when I've rung, repeat — power over life Uri himself has anitself is scary stuff). owned by the swered the phone. Eventually, his hectic, When you've become high-living lifestyle likes of John used to hammering proved too much to away at seemingly handle and he developed Lennon, Winston impenetrable walls surthe eating disorder, rounding celebs this bulimia. Fortunately for Churchill and degree of accessibility us, he was nursed back takes some getting used to health through the to! But then this is just Houdini excellent vegetarian the kinda guy Uri is — culinary skills and supfriendly, open and above all, positive. port of Hanna, the sister of his close Indeed, one of his books, Uri Geller's friend (and natural manager), Shipi. Fortune Secrets, aims to instil in its He married Hanna in 1979 and,

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readers just such a mental attitude, by encouraging the development of latent psychic abilities — as do a number of 'life-improving' videos he is currently working on with Sir David Frost. It rubs off. However, I hadn't made the trying 3-hour trip on some of the most congested and polluted roads in the southeast (delightful though the scenery was on occasion — see, Uri, I'm getting the hang of it!) to have my self worth and morale boosted (appreciated though it was). I wanted to discover more about the ethical concerns of one of the (very) few vegan celebrities — and one who whole-heartedly and enthusiastically supports the work of the Vegan Society to boot.

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native/complementary practitioner. He values the choice. So apart from animal suffering, personal health and the environment what other issues are close to Uri's heart? Well, the elimination of nuclear weapons for one. It is clear that the prospect of their use, be it through computer malfunction or terrorism, and their devastating effects, genuinely terrifies him. As a result, he raises these fears whenever he has the ear of a top politician (most of w h o m he'd prefer not to name). On a personal level, over the last year or so Uri has found himself becoming more spiritual and spending more time with nature, "walking, looking at the flowers, smelling the air, touching the ground, communicating with the animals, praying more." He is not sure whether this increased awareness of his spiritual needs is a natural consequence of the ageing process.

Uri's first recollection of being confronted with, and distressed by, animal suffering was as a 9-year-old on a kibbutz, where he witnessed an animal being slaughtered. The idea of dispensing with animal flesh matured in DABBLER his mind until he was confronted with Although he loves being at home the bulimia. Though initially motivatwith Hanna, Daniel and Natalie, Uri ed to becoming a vegeis very much a 'doer'. tarian (and subsequently He dabbles in all sorts a vegan — he promotes Uri has found of business projects — the diet whenever an such as clothing, j e w opportunity arises) ellery, health food, himself through empathy with books (including a the suffering of animals, becoming more novel, Shawn) and a he quickly appreciated revolutionary, lightthe health advantages. weight, energy-effispiritual and cient bicycle! Not that He firmly believes that he needs to — he made diet and exercise must go spending more his fortune utilising his hand-in-hand. It condowsing skills to locate cerns him that many veg- time with oil and gold deposits — ans and vegetarians seem but one suspects he to be under the misnature finds new ventures apprehension that their exciting and derives diets alone will ensure satisfaction from being responsible for they are disease-free. This attitude fails products which, in some way, will to take into account other potent facpromote peace, good health, a worthy tors — such as pollution and pesticide cause or be socially useful. residues. For those readers who feel they And talking of peace: one of his don't have the time for exercise, Uri's outstanding, short-term ambitions is recommendation is simple: "Use your to drive a spoon-covered Cadillac natural habitat — instead of driving, from Egypt to Israel, Jordan, Syria and walk; instead of taking the elevator, finally Iraq — all in the cause of hartake the stairs instead. I've just come mony in the area and the welfare of back from Las Vegas where I stayed in Israeli and Palestinian children whose a pyramid-shaped hotel on the 38th parents have been killed in armed confloor and I walked up every time I flict. The car is ready — sporting went to my room." It's sound advice; spoons once owned by the likes of Uri is now 49 — but looks years John Lennon, Winston Churchill and younger! Houdini — but Uri's approaches to Saddam Hussein for permission to However, just because his diet is enter Iraq have yet to meet with suc'alternative', if he needs help with a cess. health problem he doesn't see why he should shun allopathic doctors. They can be useful for a diagnosis and the IN DEMAND treatment offered may be more approDespite being in semi-retirement, the priate than that available from an altergrowing (international) interest in the

unknown/unexplained — as evidenced in the UK by the popularity of the X-Files (third series coming soon!) and high viewing figures achieved by Beyond Belief, Strange But True and the ParaHe even normal World of Paul McKenna — means that managed to Gellermania is enjoying a modest revival. In the two will seeds to months prior to my last visit to the Geller household, camera crews had germinate in made journeys from as far away as Japan and Alaska, the palm of solely for an interview his hand with the great man. But how does he do it? The truth is that after decades of scientific scrutiny, we still don't know. Uri has three theories: that we all possess such power but he is drawing on a fraction more than most; it's an outside energy which he is tapping into; or it's of extra-terrestrial origin, given to him by a higher intelligence. It's possible we'll never know — and does it really matter? Don't we need some mystery in our lives? If you missed Uri's utterly amazing feat of cross Channel telepathy on Beyond Belief(28.2.96), keep an eye open for the imminent release of a Ken Russell-directed Disney feature film based on Uri's eventful life, Mindbender, Uri's Mind Power Kit, to be launched by Virgin in April; and Uri's $ l m challenge to anyone who can telepathically bend a spoon locked in a safe in his home (for details visit his World Wide Web site: http://www.urigeller.com). As for me . . . well, it's not every week you meet a living legend and win a tenner on the Lottery. Coincidence?!

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Michael Klaper MD, author of 'Vegan Nutrition: Pure & Simple' and 'Pregnancy, Children & the Vegan Diet', addresses another of your questions

As a new vegan, I am enjoying the food, but have experienced an increase in intestinal gas. Is it true what they say about beans?

o u are n o t t h e first vegan to e x p e r i e n c e m o r e intestinal gas w h i l e m a k i n g t h e transition f r o m a n i m a l - d e r i v e d foods to meals c o m p o s e d o f w h o l e grains, pulses, fresh fruits a n d vegetables. A l t h o u g h such an e x p e r i e n c e can m a k e o n e w o n d e r a b o u t t h e suitability of a vegan diet, t h e r e really is litde to w o r r y a b o u t . H o w e v e r , there is a message b e i n g sent t o y o u r b o d y that is i m p o r t a n t to u n d e r s t a n d . C o n t r a r y t o p o p u l a r belief (and t o t h e r e l i e f o f b e a n producers), t h e m a j o r i t y o f gas in t h e digestive tract is not m a d e b y t h e action o f m i c r o b e s u p o n foods in t h e intestines. Scientific analysis o f intestinal gas (these m u s t b e wonderful e x p e r i m e n t s t o do!) reveals that o n l y 1 5 % o f t h e gas in t h e c o l o n is d u e t o bacterial action u p o n f o o d ; t h e large m a j o r i t y is actually

swallowed air. If this seems t o b e a little, well, hard t o swallow, consider t h e physical realities o f a w h o l e f o o d vegan diet. W i t h e a c h f o r k f u l o f rice, i n c l u d i n g all t h e spaces b e t w e e n the individual grains, w h a t y o u m o s d y have o n t h e e n d o f y o u r fork is air. N o w , t h e r e is n o t h i n g d a n g e r o u s a b o u t placing air-filled f o o d in y o u r m o u t h — y o u j u s t d o n ' t w a n t to swallow it. W h e n air is swallowed (a process called aerophagia), it goes d o w n i n t o y o u r s t o m a c h , w h e r e it has b u t o n e o f t w o places it can go. M o s t w o r k s its w a y back upward

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t h r o u g h t h e oesophagus in small a m o u n t s , t o be released t h r o u g h (hopefully discreet) eructation (belching). If excessive air is swallowed, and is n o t released from the stomach via t h e m o u t h , it has n o choice but to be forced onward t h r o u g h the entire length of the intestinal tract — often causing abdominal bloating and p r o d u c i n g exotic, and sometimes embarrassing, intestinal sounds (called borborygmi). Eventually, the gas is released from t h e r e c t u m as flatus, m o s d y while w e sleep. T h e basic rule seems to be: ' w h a t goes in, m u s t c o m e out'!

and embarrassing flatulence, which is t h e n blamed u p o n the beans in the soup, or the cabbage in the salad. T o reduce t h e volume of gas in the intestine o n e must address the cause — excessive swallowing of air w i t h the meal. T h e most effective way to cut d o w n o n air swallowing is to listen to t h e advice y o u r m o t h -

er gave — chew your food! C h e w i n g thoroughly is essential to break u p the plant fibres and to expose the nutrients to o u r digestive enzymes and absorptive intestinal membranes. However, another important function of chewing is to expel the air from our food. Taking the time to c h e w is important advice for people c o n s u m i n g vegan diets. N o t only does thorough chewing create better digestion, it is also effective in reducing intestinal gas, abdominal distension and flatulence. Each mouthful of food should be savoured, appreciated and chewed to a puree before swallowing. Allowing at least 3 0 seconds of t h o r o u g h chewing between m o u t h f u l s — preferably after laying one's fork d o w n and devoting full attention to the chewing and tasting — produces a reasonable rate of eating, greater enjoyment and less gas following the meal. Swallowed air also enters the intestinal tract as w e drink liquids with o u r meals — especially carbonated beverages. Waiting 15—30 m i n utes after meals before consuming large volumes of water is helpful in decreasing intestinal gas. If you b e c o m e very thirsty during the meal, sips of w a t e r are far better than air-laden gulps. Since large volumes of water or other liquids with meals may, in theory, dilute needed stom-

ach acid and digestive enzymes, a strategy of 'delayed drinking' may also increase efficiency of digestion. So m u c h for air swallowing. W h a t about the 15% of gas that is made in the intestine? M u c h of it results from the action of bacteria u p o n sugars (hemicelluloses) that coat the surfaces of beans and other legumes. Fortunately, these sugars (mostly stachyose and raffinose) are soluble in water. Thus, they can largely be washed away by soaking beans overnight. In the morning, spill off the soak water and rinse the beans several times. This manoeuvre will remove most of the hemicelluloses and thus significantly reduce the bacterial production of methane, hydrogen sulphide and other gases. E n z y m e preparations, such as Beano (a few drops of which are added to foods at the beginning of a meal) help to digest these gas-producing sugars in the stomach before intestinal bacteria can turn t h e m into flatus. A subtle, b u t important factor that makes intestinal gas problems less troublesome for long-time vegans (and those in their immediate proximity) is time. As people change their diet to plant-based foods their intestinal bacteria change as well. As the months go by the colon becomes populated by 'better mannered' microbes, less productive of gaseous byproducts. Finally, it is important to understand that in h u m a n s and plant f o o d - c o n s u m i n g animals some intestinal gas is natural, and thus inevitable.

Dr Klaper regrets that he is unable to undertake consultations by post/telephone

In m y experience, b o t h e r s o m e gas — especially in ' n e w ' vegans — is d u e to t h e increased air swallowi n g that occurs as the delicious w o r l d of w h o l e f o o d vegan cuisine is discovered and c o n s u m e d — o f t e n in feast-like quantities. T h e food is n o t t h e m a j o r p r o b l e m — o u r eati n g habits are. T h e eating styles of m a n y — including vegans — guarantee they will swallow lots of air, and thus be forced to deal w i t h the c o n s e quences. If you observe m o s t m o d e m h u m a n s as they dine, especially in social settings, you will witness m a n y engaging in animated c o n v e r sations, giving only a haphazard c h e w o r three to each m o u t h f u l b e f o r e shovelling in t h e next. Such eating practices predictably p r o d u c e u n c o m f o r t a b l e abdominal distension

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THE SOYA MILK CHALLENGE Katrina Payne and her merry band of soya milk guzzlers compare gulps

remember the main thing that put me off becoming vegan was the taste of soya milk in my tea — ugh! That was a few years ago. N o w as a vegan, I'm always keen to expound on how much healthier soya milk is than cow's milk and on how dairy milkdrinkers should stop supporting the appalling treatment o f dairy cows. However, I felt it was time to discover, with the help of a few vegan friends, whether the taste of soya milk has improved.

I've chosen those soya milks that are widely available in independent healthfood shops, partly in a bid to promote them and partly because, like many areas o f Britain, my part o f London is completely dominated by two competing supermarkets and I'd The main thing have to travel miles to get to any o f the that put me off others. I've also chosen to feature n o n becoming vegan sweetened soya milks, purely as a was the taste of matter o f personal preference. I am soya milk in my aware, however, that many vegans, espetea cially 'new converts', tend to prefer sweetened versions (particularly those with apple juice) because it can make the switch from the sweet taste of cow's milk to soya milk easier. The testers were asked to rate the unseen soya milks on taste — and I've given their verdicts (or at least those that are printable) below, together with the available nutritional information and a rat^ ing for price.

Granose Organic Price 64p for 500ml Tasters' views "nice and creamy", "too milk-like", "smooth and slightly sweet" Ingredients Water, whole organic soya beans, soya lecithin Nutritional information No Organic Yes Tasters' verdict ***** Value for money **

Plamil Concentrated Price 92p for 500ml (dilutes to 1 litre) Tasters' views "good consistency but nasty aftertaste", "too chalky", "slightly cardboardy" Ingredients Water, soya protein, sunflower oil, calcium phosphate, emulsifier —soya lecithin, stabiliser — carob bean gum, vitamins B 12 , D2, riboflavin (B 2 ) Nutritional information Full information — including protein, saturated and unsaturated fats. Formulated to meet vegan nutritional requirements Organic No Tasters' verdict ** Value for money *****

Provamel Price 64p for 500ml Tasters' views "I like this one", "full of chalk", "refreshing" Ingredients Filtered water, hulled organic soya beans Nutritional information Full information — including protein, saturated and unsaturated fats Organic Yes Tasters' verdict ***** Value for money **

Sunrise Price 46p for 500ml Tasters' views "horrid aftertaste", "smells strange", "foul" Ingredients Purified water, dehulled whole organic soya beans Nutritional information Limited information — no breakdown on saturated and unsaturated fats. Organic Yes Tasters' verdict * 1 /2 Value for money * * * * *

White Wave Price 49p for 500ml Tasters' views "watery and bland", "horrible", "fairly innocuous" Ingredients Water, whole soya beans, soya lecithin Nutritional information No Organic No Tasters' verdict* *V2 Value for money ****

Overall, although the panel of testers had their favourites — which tended to coincide with the Provamel and Granose brands, which each get 5 stars for taste — we all felt the manufacturers could be working harder to improve the taste and, in some instances, the price! Plamil stands out for its value for money and also environmental concerns; whereas, White W a v e was middling on the taste test and Sunrise, although good value for money, was judged to be worst for taste. One point worth mentioning only Plamil actually mentions the word 'vegan' on the carton — other manufacturers please note! All in all — could do better!

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DANGER: MEAT & MILK! PART ONE Patrick Holford, Founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, begins his assault on the mainstays of the Western diet — meat and dairy — with an examination of the health risks associated with BSE and the widespread use of 'farmaceutical' products

he average person in Britain consumes over 9 0 7 g o f meat and 2.27 litres of milk a week. The traditional view is that meat and milk are good for you — high in protein, calcium and iron. But the BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) scare has fuelled a growing concern that modern farming methods have gone too far. More and more people are becoming vegetarian and vegan. Leaving moral issues aside, there are a number of safety issues causing grave concern among scientists. For meat, these include the use of antibiotics, sex and growth hormones, pesticide 'dips' and BSE.

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appear to carry a lower risk, but not a zero risk," says Lacey. A disease similar to BSE, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), exists in humans. The death toll from CJD is small, but rising — especially among farmers and other workers in the meat industry. Officially, there were only 54 cases last year, but because the disease is not notifiable by law the true numbers are not known, Unofficially, the numbers are estimated by some to exceed 2,000 per year. The million dollar question is: does eating BSE-infected meat cause CJD and, if so, how long is the incubation period? The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) asked Professor Lacey this question in 1992. He said: "There's an 80% chance we'll be vulnerable and the timing is likely to be in 20 yean' time. The beginning of the epidemic is likely to be seen when dementia starts to occur early in life, among 20 to 30-year-olds, in ten or so years' time."

BSE - A SERIOUS RISK? Last year saw three reported cases of CJD in young people, the youngest According to Professor of being 16. Stephen Churchill, aged 19, Microbiology, Richard Lacey: "The died within 12 months of contracting honest answer is nobody knows it the disease. Michelle Bowen, who isn't." What is known is that BSE is worked in a butcher's shop, died at the caused by an infectious agent, age of 29. A World in Action televibecomes noticeable in older animals, sion documentary didn't mince its and has a relatively long incubation words in proving that current meaperiod. In cattle, the oldest animals sures are ineffective in keeping affected are knackered dairy cows, BSE-infected meat out of slaughtered when unour food. able to produce milk profitably. Their meat The public is Even Government figis the cheapest, the ures suggest beef from most likely to end up being hit with about 800 BSE-infected in beefburgers and catde is eaten every week. other processed meat a double Lacey estimates that products (including 50,803 tonnes has been 'pork' sausages and eaten by the British pubwhammy 'lamb' stock), and the lic, minus a few organs most likely to (brain and spinal cord), be from a BSE-infected that should have been removed from animal. the food chain. Currently, 300 BSEinfected cows are slaughtered every Ministry of Agri-culture, week. Fisheries and Food (MAFF) studies have shown that The obvious conclusion, as voiced BSE-infected meat by former senior Government health can infect most aniadvisor. Professor Bernard Tomlinson, mal species — an expert on brain disease, is not to eat including beef until it is proven safe. Many monkeys schools, some hospitals and a number and pigs, whose of Health Authorities have banned tissues have infectious beef from their kitchens. The public is susceptibility similar to putting its money where its mouth is human tissue. While the as beef and burger sales slump. Government and While nobody knows exactly what meat industry has caused the BSE epidemic, modern say that milk carfarming methods are top of the suspect ries n o risk, few list. Is it the feeding of meat to herbiserious studies have vores — even of their own species? Is been undertaken. it feeding herbivores infected offal? "Milk from BSEOr, as Mark Purdey, a farmer turned infected animals does BSE researcher, believes, connected

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with the pesticide treatment of diary catde with organo-phosphates? Lacey believes the likely cause of BSE is cattle cannibalism, with the infection then spreading from cow to cow, and cow to calf. In any event, the epidemic has highlighted just how far away from common sense intensive farming has gone. HORMONES -

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Of the 1000 cases the highest occupational risk group was farmers, the 'front line' troops in the agrochemical arms race. According to Carruthers: "For some, the causative agent appeared obvious. They had all worked on farms caponising chickens or turkeys with oestrogen pellet implants, to make the birds plumper and more tender. Unfortunately, though it might be considered poetic justice, they must have taken in large amounts of oestrogen which caused them to become partly caponised themselves." Farmers less directly exposed to hormones and pesticides, both of which are known to interfere with male hormone balance, also had a high risk for male menopause symptoms.

PROBLEM In the wake of the BSE epidemic, six synthetic steroid hormone treatments given to increase milk and meat production, banned in the European Union (EU) in 1988, may soon be reintroduced into the 'farmaceuticals' armoury. The United Kingdom's Meat & Livestock Commission, backed by the United States (US) B S T - ON T H E WAY? meat industry (which still uses these Any normal person might be incensed hormones in meat production), is to find their food has been tampered pushing the EU for removal of the ban with by the profit-greedy agrochemion the grounds that there is no proof cal and food industries but, in some of danger. respects, Europe and Britain is tame in comparison to the US, where many Yet these hormones, mainly synthethormones banned in Europe are still ic oestradiol and testosterone, are the in widespread use. very same chemicals at the centre of concern about 'oestrogen dominance' One of these is Bovine Somatotrophin (BST), given to increase — an increasingly common syndrome milk yield. With GATT (General found in men and women with horAgreement on Trade and Tariffs) legmone-related diseases. So far, breast, islation pending, designed to remove ovarian, cervical, prostate and testicular trade barriers and free up world trade, cancers, fibroids and endometriosis the US is putting preshave all been linked sure on EU countries to to hormone imbalances lift their ban on BST — — including excessive Michelle Bowen, residues of which can oestrogen levels. be found in milk and Most meat today — who worked in a other dairy products. whether from chicken, Currently, in the US, beef, pork or lamb — butcher's shop, 5% of cows are treated has received hormone with BST. The figure is treatment of one kind or died at the age expected to rise to over another. Once an animal 40% by the end of the has received a hormone of 29 decade. pellet it can be slaughtered within days. The list of problems Although, in theory, animals should associated with BST is long. It be free of hormones due to required includes more mastitis, more risk of intervals between injection and pus in the milk, more digestive probslaughter, in practice the intervals are lems and diarrhoea, more premature not complied with and thus animals births, lowered fertility. Nobody can contain undesirable levels. knows the long-term effects of traces of BST on humans. Milk too, is a rich source of hormones, particularly oestrogen. A R E WE B E I N G B U G G E D ? Of course, it isn't easy to find out what long-term effects the introducAntibiotics are in widespread use in tion of these hormones are having. Dr both people and animals. Over 508 Malcolm Carruthers, a specialist in tonnes are dished out every year in male hormone-related disease, invesBritain alone. Unlike human tigated 1000 cases of patients presentmedicines, given for a limited period ing with symptoms of 'male for the treatment of an infection, menopause' over the last 7 years. The antibiotics are added to animal feed as most common symptoms are fatigue, a preventive agent against infection depression, loss of libido, testicular and to enhance animal growth — atrophy, impotence and breast hence a potent promoter of profit. enlargement. The public is being hit with a dou-

ble whammy. Antibiotic residues are found frequently in samples of meat, farmed fish and eggs, as are infectious agents that have become resistant antibiotics — 'superbugs'. There is particular concern about the use of sulphona-mides in meat and eggs because due to their prior use in medicine, large numbers of people have become allergic to them. Currently, there is growing concern about a strain of Enterococcum faecium, a dangerous bacterium found in chicken which is resistant to Vancomycin, one of the strongest 'last resort' antibiotics. With 350 000 cases of They must have salmonella and 400 000 of Campylobacter infec- taken in large tion from meat and eggs per year (roughly 2000 a amounts of day), there would be grounds for serious con- oestrogen which cern if these common strains of bacteria causing caused them to food poisoning were to become resistant to become partly available antibiotic treatment. If these bacteria caponised get into the blood, a risk in the seriously ill, effec- themselves tive antibiotics are essential. In Britain, 100 people die each year from food poisoning; many more are saved by antibiotics.

In the Summer Vegan, Patrick demolishes the health claims made for meat and dairy, and focuses on milk allergy.

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The Institute for Optimum Nutrition — an independent educational trust — believes that optimum nutrition is the first step to health in an unhealthy environment. It offers short courses, home study courses, the one year Optimum Nutrition Education course and the Nutrition Consultants Diploma. Although its material is not entirely vegan in content, the Institute is very well-disposed towards veganism. Two Vegan Society members of staff are currendy studying with it. For a free Information Pack and course prospectus contact: ION, Blades Court, Deodar Road, London SW15 2NU. 0181 877 9993.

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r e c e n t l y p a i d a visit t o t h e y o u t h c l u b of t h e A n i m a l R i g h t s C o n federation ( A R C ) in N o t t i n g h a m . T h e A R C is an organisation that tries to b r i n g all t h e different animal rights groups together so that they can share experiences a n d support each other. T h e y o u t h club welcomes y o u n g people w h o care a b o u t the welfare of animals and object to their exploitation b y h u m a n s . T h e y w e r e a lively and friendly g r o u p and very keen to give m e their views o n all sorts o f issues. Louise, w h o is 14, told m e she used to eat meat w h e n she was little b u t n o w finds the spectacle o f h e r friends earing it quite awful. Francis, w h o is 10, is a life-long vegan b u t o n c e bit i n t o a fish cake by mistake w h e n s o m e o n e told h i m it was a n u t b u r g e r . H e pulled a face at the m e m o r y of the taste! S o m e o f t h e children said they w e r e teased at school because they w e r e vegan a n d A n d r e w , w h o is 15, said he saw little p o i n t in reasoning his beliefs o u t w i t h people w h o w e r e ignorant e n o u g h to call h i m names. H e had, h o w ever, m a n a g e d t o convert his friend to being a vegan. Steven, aged 8, and his M u m are b o t h vegan. H e told m e that w h e n his G r a n d m a f o u n d o u t she told t h e m t h e y w o u l d b o t h die if they did n o t eat meat!

I a s k e d t h e m w h a t was t h e i r favourite food and it was u n a n i m o u s ly agreed it was chips. 1 asked t h e m w h a t t h e y w o u l d suggest as an alternative m e n u to s o m e o n e w h o was a b o u t t o b u y m e a t . Ideas i n c l u d e d t o f u a n d red kidney beans, vegeburgers w i t h o n i o n s , beans, m u s h y peas a n d m a s h e d potatoes — all a c c o m p a n i e d b y chips! Francis is a k e e n dancer and actor a n d was appearing in a local professional p r o d u c t i o n o f A Christmas Carol. I e x p e c t y o u all k n o w that S c r o o g e buys B o b C r a t c h e t a goose f o r C h r i s t m a s d i n n e r . T h e y have a large replica g o o s e in t h e play a n d F r a n c i s w a s p l a n n i n g a little vegan revenge for t h e last night. H e w a n t e d t o replace t h e replica goose w i t h an e n o r m o u s n u t roast a n d his D a d , w h o h e l p s r u n Veggies — a f o o d c o m p a n y that sells vegan v e g e b u r g ers, has o f f e r e d t o h e l p w i t h t h e ingredients. I h o p e t h e audience saw the joke!

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T h e A R C m e m b e r s all agreed that y o u n g vegans o f t e n feel very isolated because they may n o t k n o w any o t h e r y o u n g vegans in their area. W i t h this in m i n d I t h o u g h t it might be a nice idea t o start a p e n friend club to p u t y o u n g vegans in t o u c h w i t h each other. If y o u w o u l d like a vegan p e n friend please send y o u r details to m e a n d I will publish t h e m as s h o w n elsewhere o n this page. Any letters received for you will b e forwarded to y o u r h o m e address. T w o of the y o u n g people at A R C in N o t t i n g h a m w a n t e d p e n friends. If you w a n t t o contact t h e m please w r i t e t o m e at: The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA.

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VIVA! I recently received a letter from Samantha w h o is aged 9 years and lives in N o r t h a m p t o n . Samantha is a m e m b e r of VIVA! (Vegetarians and Vegans International Voice for Animals). She told me that she w e n t to a rally against live exports where she made a speech and recited a p o e m . These rallies are just for children and all the speakers are children. It seems like a good way to m e e t vegan friends. If you would like details o f j o i n ing VIVA'.'s y o u t h group, k n o w n as VIVACTIVE, then please write to: Juliet Gellately, VIVAL PO Box 212, Crew CW1 4SD. T h e yearly j u n i o r membership costs £4.99 and is for people u n d e r 18 years. As well as receiving information about children's rallies and other events you will receive stickers, a magazine, badges and lots of information about animal rights issues. Juliet tells m e that VIVA! can supply you with a C o n v e r t a Parent to Being a Vegan pack. This contains information o n h o w to present a good argument to your M u m or Dad on die advan-

tages of b e c o m i n g a vegan, if they are not vegan already of course. Have a happy spring and please write to m e about any subject you feel may be of interest to other readers of this page. Angela N o v e l l o

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Katharine A Gilchrist and Lesley Dove broaden out their column to encompass all Issues pertinent to vegan lifestyles Party Time!

The N e w Year Vegan Children's Party at Conway Hall (in London) on 6 January was a pleasure to be involved with. Families, comprising about 25-30 children and their parents, came from as far away as Gwent and Staffordshire.

ecause some writers o f . books and leaflets are badly ' informed about veganism, w e are launching a mini campaign — Educate An Expert, to gendy point out their mistakes so they do not repeat them. W e start with Full Circle? — Bringing Up Children in the Post-Permissive Society (1988).

The main organisers, Cath and Bridget, had arranged many fun activities. I had the fairly easy job of sending out the invitations, designed by Bridget. Bridget brought card, paper, glue and crayons for the children to make party crowns and hats; Cath arranged for music, toys, balloons and decorations. W e had a juggler and face painter giving their time for free. Although I couldn't get Jonathon, my son, to allow his face to be painted most of the children enjoyed it. The juggler and one of the fathers were the victims of an unprovoked (?!) balloon attack by some of the children — captured on Paul's (my husband) Canon Ion camera. Barry Austin, who regularly videos vegan events, recorded the proceedings. People were very generous in bringing a wide variety of food t o share — such as vegan pizza, Sosmix rolls, sandwiches, cakes, fruit and even vegan ice cream (with cornets) for children and parents alike. Delicious! Michael, aged 31/2, made an amusing sight as he used about 10 straws at once to drink his juice. Mostly the time was spent with free play and dancing, with occasional organised games — such as Pass the Parcel. W e don't know whether the frequent sound of popping was due t o the children's exuberance, or because there was too much air in the balloons. Fortunately, there were still enough left at the end for the children to take away. Everyone seemed to enjoy the event and I am hoping that someone will organise a similar one in the North. I'd be glad to hear from any vegan families wishing to take part in future parJ

to invite all those w e knew, at least as far north as Manchester. Finally, a big thank you to the staff of Conway Hall, the Vegan Society, and others who helped in some way to make the party possible. Lesley

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This refers to the (then) recent study o f teenaged girls which found some had low levels of iron, calcium and riboflavin (B 2 ). This is blamed o n "irresponsible fanatics w h o condemn the very foods which are good sources o f the missing nutrients, namely meat and dairy products". Yet, according to Vegan Nutrition (Langley, 1995): There have been no reports of riboflavin deficiency in vegans (page 62). There have been no reports of calcium deficiency in vegans . . . vegans have adequate levels of iron in their bodies and rarely suffer from iron deficiency (page 121). W e have recommended Vegan Nutrition to the book's publisher and hope it will take notice. Meanwhile, w e have had some fan mail, er, letters. One reader asked whether the Department o f Health would let vegan parents exchange milk tokens for cash (from their local Benefits Agency). Answer: "[only] when a beneficiary is unable to find a supplier w h o will exchange milk tokens for liquid cow's milk". Are they advising parents to move to the middle of nowhere, far from the madding crowd of liquid cow's milk salespersons? T w o people wrote concerning eating disorders — one a woman who was anorexic and is n o w bulimic; the other from Lynette. Lynette's first letter explained that she was a vegetarian and her son, Aaron was vegan. Aaron had lost a lot of weight because pressure at school made him too stressed to eat properly. Fortunately, he

recovered (with help from Lynette) and also passed the exams that had tnggered the problem. Both Aaron and the woman with bulimia came under pressure to stop being vegan. Both refused. Principles and correct information triumphed over prejudice. The Eating Disorders Association states: "Some eating disorder specialists are very happy to honour a patient's vegetarian principles as long as these have been in existence for some time prior to the development of the eating disorder." (Letter to Lesley, 2.2.94.) We have written for clarification. Lynette wrote again. She is now vegan! Returning to the teenagers with nutritional deficiencies mentioned in Full Circle?, is it inconceivable that some of them had been dieting? Could this be unconnected to those magazines which repeatedly insinuated that girls have to be slim to get a boyfriend? There are media reports that 'scientists' have been trying to find out h o w to make rats lose weight. Let's hope vegans and veggies with eating disorders don't feel guilty. This isn't being done for their sakes. Vivisectors and those w h o fund them have their own motives. Katharine

RECIPES

JUST DESSERTS NOW! Richard Youngs conjures up some tempting 'afters' or, if you can't wait, 'befores' — or even 'onlys'! A piece offruit is, of course, a fine way to end a meal. There are, however, many other possibilities. Here are a few, mostly using fruit, with which to finish a feast. Rhubarb (which is, in fact, a vegetable) is particularly good and cheap in early spring. Cherries are in season a little later. Good quality bananas, oranges and cooking apples seem to be available all year round, while tins of pineapple and vacuum packed pre-cooked

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2 m e d i u m cooking apples h a n d f u l raisins 1 heaped tbsp m e d i u m oatmeal 1 tbsp molasses water to bind

• Remove the core from each apple so you can see through to the other side. Score each apple round its equator • In a bowl mix together the raisins, oatmeal and molasses. Bind them together with a minimum of water • Stuff the apples with this mixture, then place on a baking tray in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes until nicely soft. Serve immediately

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• Grate the bread roll and the beetroot • Add all the remaining ingredients and mix together • Transfer to an ovenproof dish and bake in a moderate oven for 45 minutes or until set into a sponge-like cake

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BAKED BANANAS 4 bananas lemon juice ground cinnamon

Pre-heat an oven to a medium heat Prick each banana several times with a fork O n c e the oven is up to heat, place the bananas in a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes or until the skins are a rich, appetising brown R e m o v e and serve immediately in their skins, split lengthways to reveal the fruit inside. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and a sprinkling of cinnamon are recommended

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Mash the banana. Crush the juniper berries C o m b i n e the sugar, margarine and water in a bowl. Add the prepared banana and juniper berries Sift in the flour and baking powder. Mix to form a cake-like mixture Transfer to a pudding basin. Cover Steam for 2 hours. Serve hot

SPRING FRUIT SALAD

RHUBARB, CARROT AND GINGER CRUMBLE For the crumble: 55g/2oz wholemeal flour 30g/loz medium oatmeal 1 /2 t s p b a k i n g p o w d e r 55g/2oz demerara sugar 30g/loz vegan margarine

For the filling: 340g/12oz rhubarb 1 m e d i u m carrot l c m / 7 / l 6 " cube root ginger 55g/2oz demerara sugar

Crumble: • Sift together the wholemeal flour and baking powder (gives the crumble a lightness), then add the oatmeal and demerara sugar • Work in the margarine by hand until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs Filling: • Cut the leaves off the rhubarb and trim the stems. Slice into short lengths • Grate the carrot. Peel and finely chop the root ginger • Place the prepared rhubarb, carrot and ginger in an ovenproof dish. Make sure these ingredients are evenly mixed, sprinkling the demerara sugar as you go along • Cover with the crumble mixture and pat down well • Bake in a moderate oven for 30—40 minutes until the rhubarb is soft and the crumble nicely brown. Serve hot or cold cflp

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115g/4oz cherries 1 orange 1 banana squeeze of lemon juice 2 tbsp apple juice

Carefully remove the stones from the cherries Peel the orange and divide into segments. Cut each segment in two and remove any pips Peel and slice the banana Place these prepared fruits in a bowl along with the squeeze of lemon and apple juice. Stir well so that all fruits are covered with a litde juice. (Best served after refrigerating for 1 hour)

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Line a pie dish with thinly sliced and margarined slices of bread, margarined side outwards. (White bread is, actually, very good here) Drain the juice off the pineapple pieces and keep it to one side Fill the bread cavity with the pineapple pieces Thinly slice and margarine further slices of bread and cover the fruit with them, margarined side turned upwards Pour over the reserved juice, evenly moistening the bread Bake in a moderate oven for 20-30 minutes until the top is nicely brown and crisp. Serve hot

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increase in thyroid activity. The gland is stimulated to increase the uptake of iodine, primarily resulting in enlargement of the gland. A persistent lack of iodine leads to the eventual effects of hypothyroidism on physical and mental development — such as decrease in growth velocity with delayed maturation in children and weight gain, lethargy, dry skin, thinning of the hair, constipation and slowing down mentally in adults. Similarly, an excessive intake of iodine inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormones and induces thyroid dysfunction. Disorders of the thyroid gland are common in the United Kingdom (UK), although is higher in females than in males. Morbidity statistics (an indication of the prevalence of disease in the community) for 1991/92 indicated that 0.7% of the population consulted their GP regarding disorders of the thyroid gland.

SOURCES The major sources of iodine in the UK diet are milk and milk products. Seafish is considered to be the richest natural source of iodine, although consumption is normally low. As vegans avoid these foods, they have previously been considered a potentially 'at risk' group for low intakes of dietary iodine. So, where do vegans obtain their dietary iodine?

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IODINE IN THE VEGAN DIET Too little? — or even too much? Helen Lightowler sheds some light with some research of her own

odine is an essential trace element required for normal growth and development. The biological importance of iodine arises from the fact that it is a major component of the thyroid hormones — triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). T h e Reference Nutrient Intake

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(RNI) for iodine, set by the Department of Health in 1991, is 140|ig per day, although an intake of 70|ig per day is considered the minim u m necessary to avoid signs of iodine deficiency. A low iodine intake interferes with the production of the thyroid hormones, resulting in an

Three-hundred-and-seventy-three vegans completed the diet questionnaire, advertised in the Summer 1994 Vegan, and from these I was able to ascertain the main sources ofiodine in the vegan diet, the frequency of consumption of these foods and the use of iodine supplements. Three sources of iodine were identified within the vegan diet — seaweed and seaweed products, iodised salt and iodine supplements — and an estimation of possible risks of low iodine intakes and risks of overdosing with iodine were made.

SEAWEED Edible seaweed contains very high levels of iodine, although the actual amount consumed and the frequency of consumption are extremely low. I found that just over one-third of the vegans in this study consumed seaweed, albeit very infiequendy. Thus, while seaweed appears to be a rich source ofiodine, it does not appear to be a main source. Recent research in Finland (1994) has concluded that the iodine intake of vegans is almost dependent on whether or not they consume seaweed sources, therefore

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highlighting the potential of seaweed kelp tablets, multiminerals, multivitaas a major source o f iodine in the mins and minerals — to ensure an vegan diet. However, it is not quite so adequate intake of iodine. The results simple. The acquired taste, the unusufrom this research revealed that some al appearance and the limited number vegans were obtaining iodine suppleof outlets selling seaments in excess o f weed may all contribute lOOOng a day. Daily to a low level of c o n - There is a iodine intakes greater sumption. than 2000(Xg, or even 1000|Ag, can result in misconception Over half of the acute toxicity, although respondents consumed the potential chronic that all seaweed-containing effects of excess dietary products such as agar iodine are less clear, agar, Vecon stock and seaweedtherefore caution may be some soya desserts. required w h e n taking There is a misconcep- containing dietary supplements. tion that all seaweedcontaining products are products are a Analysis of some supa rich source of iodine. plements has shown However, while the rich source of iodine levels to vary coniodine content per lOOg siderably with some conmay appear high, put iodine taining more than the into perspective the declared value o n the actual amount c o n packaging and, moresumed is usually insignificant. Analysis over, manufacturers' recommendahas also shown that both these prodtions about the number of tablets to be ucts and seaweed often contain varytaken may further exacerbate excessive ing amounts of iodine. intakes.

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Advice on vegan diets by one leading supermarket suggests that iodine is not a problem for vegans so long as iodised salt is used. Encouragement to use this commodity as a vehicle for increasing iodine intakes may be considered unacceptable in the interest of healthy eating guidelines. Also, while iodised salt is extremely rich in iodine, it is consumed in small amounts and its actual contribution to iodine is insignificant. Very few of the vegans in this study used iodised salt, thus indicating that this commodity is not a major contributor to the iodine intake of vegans.

The prevalence of thyroid disorders in this sample o f vegans was higher (1.6%) than the prevalence in England and Wales (0.7%). As thyroid disorders are generally associated with both iodine deficiencies and toxicity, it was concluded that vegans may be susceptible to both low and excessive iodine intakes and could be at risk of either hypo- or hyperthyroidism depending largely upon their diet and/or the use of dietary supplements. In the light of these findings, my advice to vegans is to ensure that their diet includes iodine-rich or iodine-fortified foods. H o w e v e r , if dietary supplements are taken, beware of the iodine content and take care to ensure that the intake does not exceed toxic levels.

SUPPLEMENTS A small number of vegans in this study took dietary supplements — such as

THANK YOU A large thank you to all of you who participated in this research. The research is still continuing with an in-depth investigation into the iodine intakes of vegans consuming their habitual diet. The results from my research will hopefully provide a greater understanding of the provision and availability of iodine from different food sources and help to clarify misconceptions about perceived benefits of specific foods and supplements currently used by vegans. Meanwhile, we are conveying the importance of research in this field through the Nutrition Society and the Royal Society of Health. Helen Lightowler, Nutrition Research Centre, South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 OAA. 0171 815 8120, 0171 815 8136 (fax)

VEGANS INTERNATIONAL DOWN UNDER One hundred vegans and veggies got together in early January for the first Australian Vegan Festival at Continental House, Hepburn Springs, Victoria, reports David Horton of the Vegan Society (New South Wales). There was plenty of debate centred on the main issues (with discussions late into the night), talks, workshops and fabulous organic vegan food at the Strange Fruits Cafe. While the adults were having their own fun so were the kids, exploring every corner of the venue and its grounds. But we did miss the normal atmosphere of having children around — the parents screaming at the kids and the kids quarrelling, fighting and crying. Every day can be a festival, every supportive thought, every encouraging phone call or letter, every magazine and newsletter article. All a celebration of a wonderful common interest we have. Next year we'll be doing it all again. W e hope some of you will join us.

THE BIG MARCH Imagine 100,000 vegans marching through a capital city in front of the world's media! That's what you'll see in Washington DC during World Animal Awareness Week, 18-24 June. Organised by the National Alliance for Animals — a coalition of major US vegan animal rights groups (including PeTA), it will consist of six major components: a national press launch; the World Expo for Animals — hundreds of booths to inform and educate animal activists; the World Congress for Animals — debates and workshops; Celebrity Gala; National Lobby Day for Animals; and the International March for Animals (23 June). It's going to be the biggest vegan event of all time and is expected to reach 200 million people. Similar events will be held in 150 cities throughout the USA and abroad. The organisers want to see at least one World Animal Awareness Week event take place in each country on 18 June. By holding simultaneous events around the world we will create a high level of media interest. The possibilities are numerous, but the aim is simple: to raise the public's awareness of animal suffering to an unprecedented level so that we truly begin to change attitudes and practices. Leaflets, information packs and posters are available to help you begin networking with other groups and the media. Further details: National Alliance for Animals, PO Box

77196, Washington DC 20013-7196, USA. (1) 703-810 1085; (1)810 1089 (fax).

VIVA VEGAN0S! The second issue of the Spanish Vegan Society's Veganismo looks gorgeous and includes some familiar faces such as Una Vegana en la Familia. For subscription details send an International Reply Coupon to: Asociascion Vegana

Espanola, Apartado Postal 38.127, 28080 Madrid, Spain.

VEGANS DE LUX Claude Pasquini is starting the first vegan/vegetarian society in Luxembourg. Support him by writing to: BP44, L-3701

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Grow Vegan Maggie Dunn dusts off her tools and gets ready for a spring launch

Garden Jargon Annual A plant that matures in its 1st year Biennial A plant that matures in the 2nd year Catch crop Refers to a quick growing crop (eg lettuce) when it is planted amongst a longer maturing crop or on ground that is temporarily fallow Forcing Fooling a plant into producing new growth — eg lifting and growing rhubarb root in pots in darkness Perennial A plant that matures every year — but not forever! Potting up Transferring a plant into a pot for the first time — eg from seed tray to pot Potting on Transplanting a plant into a larger pot Mulch (organic) Layer of material — eg compost, wood chip, straw — that inhibits weed growth, conserves soil moisture and improves the structure and fertility of the soil Scarification Rubbing seed with sandpaper to aid germination

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pring is an exciting time with gardeners wondering what is, or is not!, going to grow well. Most of you will have already bought y o u r seeds for this year but, if not, there is still plenty of time. If you are new to growing your own, start off with a few basic vegetables — such as cabbage, lettuce, cucumber, runner beans, tomato, courgette, carrots or swede.

keeping temperatures up, cloches protect seedlings from the wind, which can severely reduce cropping. T o reduce plant stress, remove cloches gradually during warm periods. At the end of the growing season they can be used to ripen harvested tomatoes and onions. Remember to keep them clean to maximise the throughput of light and heat.

Researchers at the National Vegetable Research Station, Wellesbourne have demonstrated that it is easy to regulate the size of some vegetables by spacing them at different intervals. By planting summer cabbage at 35cm each way, a high yield of good sized heads will be obtained; however, if the distance is increased to 45cm you obtain the same overall weight of crop but larger cabbages, earlier. Large-rooted varieties of parsnips give a maximum yield at a density of 3 per 30cm 2 . With a small rooted variety, like the canker resistant Avon Resister, a maximum yield is obtained at 6 - 7 plants.

T h e 'good old' varieties of seeds that were developed before the advent of pesticides and artificial fertilisers often seem to thrive in vegan-organic gardens. The Organic Gardening Catalogue lists the first known use of seeds (where known). The Long Purple variety of aubergine, for example, was introduced in 1905; the Purple Cape winter cauliflower in 1843; and the All Year Round butterhead lettuce as early as 1831!

T o get crops off to an early start, warm the soil first by covering the earth with black polythene or a clear plastic cloche two weeks before sowing. T h e latter is more effective and is especially valuable for peas, carrots, broad beans, French beans, lettuce, turnip and beetroot — but the former has the advantage of checking weed growth. As well as

However, in defence of the newer varieties, it must be said that they have some very useful attributes — notably resistance to certain diseases and insects. Sheriff F| Brussel sprouts is resistant to powdery mildew and light leaf spot, while Claudette F] is resistant to mosaic virus. T h e eternal problem of carrot fly, an attack of which results in dying foliage and tunnels in the root of the carrot, can devastate a crop. However, the variety Fly Away F) was bred to combat this threat.

GROW VEGAN PUZZLER Re-arrange these anagrams into popular food crops, write your answers on a postcard and post, with your name and address, to: Grow Vegan Puzzler, The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA. The senders of the first 3 correct entries drawn will receive a copy of The Organic Gardeners Handbook. 1 2 3 4

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Growing Notes March • Sow beans, onions, salsify, scorzonera, lettuce, celeriac, beetroot, carrots, parsley, radish, landcress, celery and plant potatoes (south only)

April • Cover newly sown carrots to protect from carrot fly • Sow beetroot, Brussels sprouts, sprouting broccoli, summer & winter cabbages, cauliflower, leeks, lettuces, onions, radish, summer spinach, turnips • Plant garlic and potatoes

May • Earth up potatoes to protect from frosts • Plant out Brussels sprouts, summer & winter cabbages and tomatoes grown in trays/pots • Sow cucumber, marrow, sweetcorn, French & runner beans, summer & winter cabbages, calabrese, carrots, cauliflower, kohl rabi, kale, peas, spring onions, lettuce, radish, salsify, swedes, summer & New Zealand spinach

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Reviews ments of our detractors. Topics covered range f r o m cancer research to Christianity, and the comparative intelligence levels of humans and cutdefish to 'mulesing' and environmental paints. T h e natural progression of animal rights f r o m similar campaigns for w o m e n and ethnic minorities is clearly explained.

Animal Rights Extending the Circle of Compassion M a r k Gold J o n Carpenter Publishing £7.99, Pbk, 160pp Mark's third b o o k marks the end of his 11 -year directorship of Animal Aid in a timely way. W i t h the end of the millennium in sight, an increasingly sympathetic media, and widespread opposition to live exports, such a comprehensive, excellently referenced, well-indexed and punchy review of today's animal rights movement provides an extremely useful focus for both newcomers and hardened c a m paigners. Concentrating on Britain, Mark has attempted to set straight the record of the l^st 20 years. T h e disheartening slow progress in some areas is m o r e than offset by the book's optimistic theme, which draws on the significant gains made since the 70s — eg the growth in vegetarianism, dropping of the requirement for dissection in school science exams, local h u n t i n g bans, and emergence of animal rights groups in such unexpected places as Slovakia. Citing scientific evidence, Part 1 deals with the history and philosophy of the campaign, its achievements and prospects. For the novice lifestyle changer, Part 2 provides plenty of encouragement — outlining the underpinning ethical, health and planetary concerns; and c o u n tering, concisely, the banal argu-

Pro-animal organisations are mentioned only in passing, but most of the addresses are there — except the Animal Liberation Front's. Despite acknowledging the success of certain acts of economic sabotage, animal liberation and information gathering, Mark remains, as ever, committed to a purely non-violent approach. I would have liked to have seen some (strong) images (although they can deter the squeamish they can also galvanise constructive anger and combat lethargy) and also an attack on the negativity of m a n y of the world's major religions o n the subject. That said, I am sure the early animal rights pioneers to w h o m this book is dedicated, H e n r y Salt and J o h n H o w a r d M o o r e , would have been happy to have added this thorough and very readable title to their book shelves! Dave W e t t o n

ALSO ON THE EDITOR'S DESK... Healthy Vegan Infants/Children (2nd ed) Plamil Foods, booklet, £ 1 (p&p incl). By post: Plamil Foods, Bowles Well Gdns, Folkestone, Kent CT19 6PQ P o w e r O v e r Cancer Vernon Coleman, 144pp, pbk, £9.95. Vegan approach. Publisher: European Medical Journal, Trinity Place, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 9HJ T h e Siege of Shoreham — Reflections from the Front Line Fiona Stephens & W e n d a Shehata (eds), 91pp, £4.99. Publisher: HATAGRA Publishing, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 4EJ

Soiled R o o t s R o d n e y Aitchtey, 137pp, pbk, £7. Novel — main character Welsh vegan. Publisher: Gwasg Gwawr, Cartref Arawn, Annwn, via PO Box 10, AberteiB, Ceredigion, Cymru SA43 1YG

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Vegetarian Visitor — W h e r e to Stay and Eat in Britain 1996 Annemarie Weitzel (ed), J C Publishing 76pp, pbk, £2.50 (p&p incl). Includes vegan-friendly establishments. By post: Jon Carpenter, PO Box 129, Oxford OX1 4PH

Leah Leneman has w r i t t e n several vegan cookery books, as well as b o o k s o n social history, including A Guid Cause — The Women s Suffrage Movement in Scotland (2nd ed, Mercat Press, 1995) Dave W e t t o n is a f o r m e r Secretary of the H u n t Saboteurs Association (1960s-1980), f o r m e r League Against Cruel Sports C o m m i t t e e m e m b e r and c u r r e n d y Treasurer of the R S P C A M e m b e r s ' W a t c h d o g

Rainbows & Wellies — the Taigh na Mara Cookbook Jackie Redding & Tony Weston Findhom Press £14.95, Hdbk, 99pp For readers who have not caught up on all the publicity: Taigh na Mara is a small guest house in the Scottish Highlands which in 1995 won the title of Vegetarian Hotel of the Year. (And, unofficially, 'romance of the year', for Jackie Redding, a stressed out southerner, came for a holiday, fell in love with Tony Weston, who reciprocated, and stayed to share the running of the place.) One thing which they don't stress in their literature is that the food is 100% vegan. That really is unique, and should inspire Vegan Society members who weren't previously aware of the fact to book up quickly. However, what won them the award was clearly a mixture of ambience and food so delicious that hardly anyone noticed it contained no animal byproducts. The book is not just a collection of recipes, but an attempt to recreate that ambience. The photos and potted history of the Highlands may not appeal to everyone, but they demonstrate the enthusiasm that goes into running this guest house. And the recipes (for 14 different 6-person dinner party menus) are truly innovative. This is not an 'everyday' cookery book; even with the suggested short cuts, the meals are rich and complex. But how wonderful to have a 'haute cuisine' vegan cookery book.

There are idiosyncrasies. Quantities are only in pints and ounces, which I too still use, but which nothing is sold in any more. Oven heat is given just in centigrade (I thought they only had one oven setting there, since until the very end every recipe calls for a 200°C oven, but Highland shortbread calls for 180°C, so I guess not). And I can't understand why they haven't got themselves an Ice Cream Maker, which saves all that stirring and trying to keep the mixture from crystallising. But these are just tiny quibbles. This ode to the enjoyment of cruelty-free food would make a smashing gift, and not just for vegans. Leah Leneman

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Contact News nother vegan year underway and a further opportunity for us all to build on the successes of last year in educating the population about the benefits of veganism. Such is the activity level in our Local Contacts Network that we have had to spread the co-ordinating load. I am delighted, therefore, to be able to welcome Brian Barker and George Rodger to share the ever-increasing responsibility of managing the Network. Brian will be looking after counties in Wales and SW England; George will be co-ordinating activity in Scotland and NE England â&#x20AC;&#x201D; enabling me to concentrate my efforts on SE, Central and NW England, along with Northern Ireland. Both Brian and George are Council members and Local Contacts and are committed to vigorously promoting the Society's work.

This new arrangement means that readers who live in counties where there is currently no Contact will be (even more) warmly welcomed when applying for such a position in their area. Encouragement and support will be provided without detracting from the communication links with existing Contacts, who are providing such a valuable service. There are many examples of Contact commitment. With too little space to mention them all, here are just two: In January, Marilyn Harrison (Swindon) gave a talk on veganism to over 20 people, the central feature being a vegan lifestyle quiz. The winner received a Caring Cook. A showing of the Vegan Society's upbeat Truth or Dairy was followed by vegan food sampling and a question and answer session. Demonstrating that great minds think alike, Helen Lear (Coventry) is proposing a variation on the quiz idea. An article on topical/seasonal diet, health and animal exploitation issues will be sent to her local paper. Readers will be invited to send answers (on a postcard) to questions posed in the text. A winner will be selected and will receive a vegan hamper. These ideas, and lots more like them, show how our Contacts are finding imaginative ways of getting the message across. If you would like to help your Local Contact, or become one, please let us know straightaway. Tracey, our newly promoted Administration Officer, will help at the office, while Brian, George and myself welcome calls direct â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as do our existing Contacts. So, if you would like an interesting, eventful and enjoyable spring-summer don't wait, write or call us now! Terry Bevis, National Local Contacts Co-ordinator

VEGAN SOCIETY LOCAL CONTACTS Note: Local Contacts are Vegan Society members who have offered to act, on a voluntary basis, as a point of contact for those interested in the Society's work. They are not official representatives of the Society. Their levels of activity and knowledge may vary according to their individual circumstances. When writing to a Contact, please remember to enclose an SAE.

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BOOK W I S E As many ethical vegans will agree, information is the key to encouraging others to adopt a vegan way of life. However, information is suppressed by government, industry, schools and parents. O n e way of making vegan-relevant information m o r e widely available is through public libraries by requesting vegan cookery, animal and environmental books. O n several occasions a b o o k I have requested has not been available within the county b u t the library has purchased it as a result of m y enquiry. Also, many libraries are happy to accept donations of magazines and even allow societies to arrange displays. Sarah Ford Shropshire

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Contributions to Postbag are welcomed, but accepted on the understanding that they may be edited in the interests of brevity or clarity. Send your letters to: The Editor, 'The Vegan', Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK.

STAR LETTER

A friend of mine, a Native American belonging to the Nez Perce tribe of Idaho, recently told me of her people's prodigious knowledge of herbal remedies. The Nez Perce noticed that illnesses suffered by bears were similar to those suffered by humans. They took to observing the actions of sick bears and took careful note of the plants they ate. The time has certainly come for us to stop congratulating ourselves on how 'superior' we are, and to recognise — before it is too late — just how much we could learn from normative-divergent peoples, who are too wise to be unwilling to receive instruction from other species. Incidentally, according to Cherokee tradition, illnesses are caused by the spirits of dead animals, in retaliation against the humans who kill and abuse them. Mitakuye oyasin (Lakota greeting •- stressing the interconnectedness of all things). Tom F Cunningham Stirling worth

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However, since a diet of raw food and fruit w o u l d be far more n u t r i tious, this does not sound a bad thing! N o t only is such a diet better for our bodies, the energy used in cooking w o u l d be saved and time otherwise wasted could be used elsewhere.

I d o n ' t think a libertarian organisation like t h e Vegan Society should in any way be seen to endorse a political party like this o r any g r o u p ing w i t h i n it. Paul Gravett L o n d o n It remains Vegan Society policy not to ally itself with a political party — or any 'political'group or philosophy. The LCCJ leaflet accords with the Society's advertising criteria and was accepted as a paid advertisement. Ed.

I ' D B E GRATEFUL . . .

I was more than entertained by your article on the botanical insights exhibited by chimpanzees (Plants For a Future, Winter 1995 Vegan).

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Justice Act. I am c o n c e r n e d that some readers may be deceived i n t o t h i n k i n g they are j o i n i n g an organisation operating w i t h i n a party w h i c h is against the Act.

Colin Spencer seems rather perturbed about the prospect that a large majority of people may n o t possess c o o k i n g skills in the future (Reviews, W i n t e r 1995 Vegan).

Books o n this subject are available f r o m : The FRESH Network, Harmony Cottage, Cutteridge Farm, Whitestone, Exeter EX4 2HE. 01392 811761. M i d g e Francois Herts

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P I C K UP A PEN, FRIEND M y arthritis has improved dramatically since becoming vegan t w o years ago. I should like to hear f r o m any other sufferers and anyone interested in j o i n i n g my vegan p e n friend club. Barbara M o o r e

if a n y o n e can help m e find a supplier of the Bircher B e n n e r Grater — an invaluable utensil since it is single sided (easy to clean), grates up and d o w n (so is very fast) and produces s o m e t h i n g w h i c h can b e eaten by those such as myself lacking a full c o m p l e m e n t of teeth! Annette Tolson

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SHOCKING I was somewhat mystified and shocked to find a leaflet from t h e Labour Campaign for Criminal Justice with your last mailing. It has never been Vegan Society policy to ally itself with any particular political party. W h i l e issues surrounding criminal law — especially the way in which it can be used against activists — are very relevant to vegans, the Labour Party did not actually oppose the repressive Criminal

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Myself and m y partner are very interested in living in a vegan c o m m u n i t y / h o u s i n g c o - o p and w o u l d like to hear from a n y o n e w h o could offer advice and point us in the right direction. Lisa B e n z i n g

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20-27 Lab Animal Week. Details: NAVS 0181 846 9777 20 Lab Animal Rally, Trafalgar Sq, London. Details: NAVS 0181 846 9777\ March & Rally Against Shamrock Farm. March: meet Preston Pk, Brighton, 1pm; Rally: 4pm; Social: 5pm. Details: 01273 691628 24 Lab Animal Day. Details: NAVS 0181 846 9777 29 Toxicol Labs Picket, Ledbury. Details: 01562 700086

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Discounts ACCOMMODATION B r a d f o r d ' s T e n n i s School Thicket Meadows N o r t h , Newlands Dr, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 4LL. 01628 29744. 10% (Applies to accommodation & tennis lessons) D o n m a r 43 Bernisdale, Isle ofSkye IV51 9NS. 01470 532204. 10% (B&B only) Ivy Guest H o u s e 3 Melbourne PI, Bradford, W Yorks B D 5 O H Z . 01274 727060. 10% Loaning H e a d W h o l e f o o d Vegetarian Guesthouse Garrigill, Alston, Cumbria. 01434 381013. 10% (not bar & reduced rates) M o u n t Pleasant Farm Gorran High Lanes, St Austell PL26 6LR. 01726 843918. 10% N e w Leslie F a r m h o u s e Leslie, By Insch, Aberdeenshire AB52 6PE. 01464 20508. 5 % R a n w o r t h Vegetarian G u e s t h o u s e Church R d , Ravenscar, Scarborough, N Yorks Y 0 1 3 0LZ. 01723 870366. 10% S t r e d d e r s Vegetarian G u e s t h o u s e Park Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6AB. 01597 2186. 10% T h e Lodge Tal-y-Bont, Conway, G w y n e d d LL32 8YX. 01492 69766. 10% (not discounted breaks & services) T i g h na Mara T h e Shore, Ardindrean, nr Ullapool, By Loch Broom, Wester-ross, Scotland IV23

MAY 10-12 Animal World Show, Barbican Blue Hall, London EC2. Details: NAVS 0181 846 9777 29 Toxicol Labs Picket, Ledbury. Details: 01562 700086

JUNE 1 Rage Against the Cage 1996. March: meet 1 pm, Devonshire Green, Sheffield 1; Cruelty-Free Exhibition: 11am-6pm. Details: Uncaged 0114 253 0020 16 Coarse Fishing Campaign. Details: Pisces 0117 944 17 75 24 Toxicol Labs Picket, Ledbury. Details: 01562 700086 For a comprehensive list of events, send an SAE + two first class stamps to: The Animal Rights Calendar, 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, NG1 3 H W

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SHOPS Ashgrove Stores Horsted Keynes, West Sussex R H 1 7 7AP. 01825 790243 Beano W h o l e f o o d W o r k e r s C o - o p 36 N e w Briggate, Leeds, W Yorks LSI 6 N U . 0113 2435737. 10% (Mon—Thurs, orders over £5) Breckles W h o l e f o o d s 12 Cawdry Buildings, Fountain St, Leek, Staffs S T B 6JP. 01538 387660. 10% Cambridge Health Food 5 Bridge St, Cambridge C B 2 1UA. 01223 350433. 10% C a n t o n Health Foods 218 Cowbridge R d East, Cardiff. 01222 397983. 10% Cardiff Health Foods 4 Church St, Cardiff. 01222 220990. 10% Countryside W h o l e f o o d s 19 Forty Hill, Enfield, E N 2 9HT. 0181 363 2933; 90 Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green, London N13. 081 882 2799; 80 Copley Rd, Doncaster, S Yorks. 0302 341827; 35a St Johns St, Bury St

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Rd, Blackheath, London SE3 7BT. 0181 858 6854. 10% W h i t c h u r c h Health Foods 53c Merthyr Rd, Cardiff. 01222 618716. J096 W o t e Street Health Shop 35 Wote St, Basingstoke, Hants RG21 INF. 10% D o you know a business offering a discount which is not listed above? Please send its name and address to: The Vegan Society, Donald Watson Hse, 7 Battle Rd, St Leonards-on-Sea, E Sussex TN37 7AA

Veganism may be defined as a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practical, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. In dietary terms it refers to the practice of dispensing with all animal produce — including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, animal milks, honey, and their derivatives. Abhorrence of the cruel practices inherent in dairy, livestock and poultry farming is probably the single most common reason for the adoption of veganism, but many people are drawn to it for health, ecological, resource, spiritual and other reasons. If you would like more information on veganism a free Information Pack is available from the Vegan Society in exchange for two first class stamps. T h e Vegan Society was formed in England in November 1944 by a group of vegetarians who had recognized the ethical compromises implicit in lacto (ie dairy-dependent) vegetarianism. Today, the Society continues to highlight the breaking of the strong maternal bond between the cow and its new-bom calf within just four days; the dairy cow's

proneness to lameness and mastitis; her subjection to an intensive cycle of pregnancy and lactation; our unnatural and unhealthy taste for cow's milk; and the de-oxygenation of river water through contamination with cattle slurry. If you are already a vegan or vegan sympathizer please support the Society and help increase its influence by joining. Increased membership means more resources to educate and inform. Full membership is restricted to practising (at least dietary) vegans, as defined above, but sympathizers are very welcome as supporters of the Society. Both members and supporters receive The Vegan.

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Movement for Compassionate Living — T h e Vegan W a y Promotes simpler vegan lifestyles. Publishes N e w leaves (£3pa). 47 Highlands Rd, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8NQ Plants For a Future Vegan-organic information centre for edible/useful plants and demonstration ground. SAE: The Field, Penpol. Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 ONG. 01208 873554 Vegan Bikers

Vegan Prisoners Supporters Group Helps vegan animal rights prisoners obtain food, toiletries etc. SAE: P O Box 194, Enfield, Middlesex EN 1 3HD Vegfam Overseas aid agency based on vegan principles. SAE: 'The Sanctuary', nr Lydford, Okehampton, Devon EX20 4AL. 01822 820203

http://www.nildram.co.uk/veganmc; Vegan Business Connection Encourages mutual support within the vegan community and lists businesses supplying vegan goods/services. SAE: c/o Veggies. 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HW. 0115 958 5666 Vegan C o m m u n i t y Project Contact network for those interested in living in a vegan community or forming one.

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LISTS Send an SAE to the Vegan Society for any of the following lists: H e a l t h C a r e Professionals; International Contacts -— mainly individuals; T r a d e M a r k — registered users; Vegan Families — child-raising vegans willing to be contacted to provide mutual support

INTERNATIONAL Vegans International Co-ordinates the promotion of veganism, encourages the formation of new organisations, publishes a newsletter, and organises vegan festivals. Country C o ordinators:

of its trade mark on products which accord with its 'no animal ingredients' and 'no animal testing' criteria.

VEGAN PUBLICATIONS Vegan Views Informal quarterly. Four-issue sub: £ 3 (Non GB — £4). 6 Hayes Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AD Y Figan C y m r e i g (The Wales Vegan). Bilingual quarterly. Sub: £1.50. Bronyr Ysgol, Montpelier, Llandrindod, Powys, Wales

H o n Patrons Serena Coles, Freya Dinshah, Dr Michael Klaper, Arthur Ling, Cor Nouws, Donald Watson, Benjamin Zephaniah Council Terry Bevis, Alex Bourke, Patrick Browne, Frank Hutson, Brian Barker (Vice Chair),Tony Martin, Tim Powell, George Rodger, Rick Savage (Chair) H o n Treasurer Terry Bevis

Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex T N 3 7 7AA, United Kingdom. Tel. 01424 427393 Fax. 01424 717064 http://www.veg.org/orgs/VeganSocUK/ Office hours: Mon: 9.30-5.30; Tues-Fri: 9.00-5.30 Visitors by appointment please Registered Charity No. 279228 Company Registration No. 1468880 VAT Registration No. 448 5973 95 Founder: Donald Watson

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National Local Contacts Co-ordinator Terry Bevis Prison Liaison O f f i c e r Vacant STAFF General Manager Richard Farhall Membership & Information Officer Amanda Rofe (part-time) Administration O f f i c e r Tracey Goodall General Assistant Bill Palethorpe

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ANIMAL RIGHTS Animal Liberation: A Graphic G u i d e Lori G r u e n , P e t e r Singer & D a v i d H i n e . A p o w e r f u l l y illustrate d i n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e subject £ 4 . 9 5 (265g) A n i m a l s , Politics & M o r a l i t y R o b e r t G a r n e r . A n assessm e n t o f m o r a l issues, philosophical claims, t h e m o d e r n animal p r o t e c t i o n m o v e m e n t a n d strategies e m p l o y e d £ 1 2 . 9 9 (380g) T h e Dreaded Comparison: H u m a n a n d A n i m a l Slavery Maijorie Spiegel. A p e n e t r a t i n g study loaded with shocking comparisons of h u m a n a n d a n i m a l slavery, o f racism a n d speciesism £ 3 . 9 5 (130g) F e m i n i s m , Animals and Science Lynda Birke. Feminist concerns a b o u t a n i m a l suffering a n d t h e relev a n c e o f f e m i n i s t critiques of m o d e r n science t o t h e t r e a t m e n t of animals in laboratories £ 1 2 . 9 9 (292g) S a v e t h e A n i m a l s ! Ingrid N e w k i r k . P a c k e d w i t h easy ways t o p r e v e n t a n d avoid animal c r u e l t y £ 2 . 5 0 (299g) W h y A n i m a l Experiments Must Stop Dr V e r n o n C o l e m a n . T h e moral, e t h i cal, m e d i c a l a n d scientific a r g u m e n t s against vivisection £ 6 . 9 5 (200g)

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F o o d s T h a t C a u s e Y o u t o Lose W e i g h t Neal Barnard M D . An American doctor explains h o w choosing certain vegan foods leads to, and sustains long-term weight loss £8.99 (198g) P r e g n a n c y , Children & the Vegan Diet Michael Klaper M D . A practical guide to ensuring health and balance t h r o u g h o u t pregnancy and to raising healthy children on a 1 0 0 % animalfree diet £7.95 (355g) V e g a n Nutrition: Pure & Simple Michael Klaper M D . A practical guide showing h o w sound vegan diets can satisfy all the body's needs and play a major role in the prevention and treatment of many degenerative diseases £7.95 (250g)

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BACKGROUND A b u n d a n t Living in the C o m i n g A g e o f t h e T r e e Kathleen J a n n a w a y . (Second ed) T o w a r d s a vegan, tree-based culture £2.00 (55g) B e y o n d B e e f — T h e R i s e a n d Fall o f t h e C a t t l e C u l t u r e J e r e m y R i f k i n . T h e real costs of t h e ' c a t d e c u l t u r e ' : animal suffering, hunger, poverty, environmental d e s t r u c t i o n £ 8 . 9 9 (550g) Compassion: T h e Ultimate Ethic (An Exploration of Veganism) Victoria M o r a n . A n e x a m i n a t i o n of t h e history a n d p h i l o s o p h y o f t h e v e g a n m o v e m e n t £ 4 . 9 5 (190g) Food For a Future Jon WynneT y s o n . A classic w o r k , p o w e r f u l l y arguing the moral, economic, ecological, physiological a n d nutritional case f o r vegetarianism a n d veganism £ 4 . 9 9 (150g) T h e R e a l e a t Encyclopedia of Vegetarian L i v i n g P e t e r C o x . D e s p i t e t h e tide, principally vegan in c o n t e n t . I n c l u d e s 3 0 0 international vegan recipes £ 1 6 . 9 9 ( H d b k ) (925g) W h y V e g a n Kath Clements. A simple a n d straightforward e x p o sition o f t h e case for veganism £ 6 . 9 5 (142g)

comprehensive and practical guide t o the subject — including plenty of information and advice suitable for green-fingered vegans £9.99 (44lg)

ied collection of ideas for starters, soups, m a i n courses, side dishes, sweets and salads £ 6 . 9 9 (270g) A n A l l e r g y C o o k b o o k Patricia Carter. R e c i p e s free of animal products, chocolate, salt, sugar, baking p o w der, w h e a t a n d cornflour £ 6 . 2 5 (170g) C o o k V e g a n R i c h a r d Y o u n g s . A t e m p t i n g m i x of simple a n d imaginative recipes b y The Vegan's m a i n cookery writer £ 5 . 9 9 (170g) G o u r m e t V e g a n H e a t h e r L a m o n t . Highlights include ' T h e Vegan Barbeque' and an 'Anaesthetic Cake'! £ 5 . 9 9 (145g) S i m p l y V e g a n Debra Wasserman & R e e d Mangels. A comprehensive g u i d e to easy vegan living, including an easy-to-understand section o n n u t r i t i o n and recipe n u t r i e n t breakd o w n s £ 6 . 9 5 (315g) T h e Single V e g a n Leah Leneman. This is the b o o k t o persuade you that it really is ' w o r t h t h e b o t h e r ' for o n e £5.99 (220g) R a i n b o w s & W e l l i e s Jackie R e d d i n g & T o n y W e s t o n . A n u n u s u a l and enchanting c o o k b o o k o f f e r i n g recipes for 14 nights o f six person vegan d i n n e r parties at T a i g h na Mara Vegetarian Guest H o u s e in t h e Scottish Highlands £ 1 4 . 9 5 ( H d b k ) (464g) T h e V e g a n

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C o o k b o o k Alan W a k e m a n & G o r d o n Baskerville. 200 richly varied and carefully graded recipes, ranging from the quick and simple right through to the unashamedly g o u r m e t £7.99 (3 75g) V e g a n C o o k i n g Eva Batt. M o r e than 300 simple, nourishing and economical recipes. A classic £5.99 (270g) T h e V e g a n H e a l t h Plan Amanda Sweet. O v e r 300 recipes, plus nutritional information and hints o n buying and storing foods, suitability for freezing etc £ 6 . 9 5 (375g) T h e V e g a n Kitchen M a t e David H o r t o n . 100 simple recipes, c o m plete with kitchen tips £ 3 . 2 5 (140g)

HOME & GARDEN F o r e s t G a r d e n i n g Green Earth Books. VHS video (PAL), 48 mins Includes features o n R o b e r t Hart's forest garden and Plants for a Future £15.00 (269g) T h e G r e e n H o m e Karen Christensen. A lively and wide-ranging introduction to all aspects of green h o m e - m a k i n g £9.99 (432g) T h e O r g a n i c G a r d e n e r ' s H a n d b o o k Margaret Elphinstone & Julia Langley. A

T h e Animal Welfare Handbook Caroline C l o u g h & Barry Kew. A guide to animal welfare and rights — the issues, arguments, legislation, organisations and resources £8.99 (315g) T h e C r u e l t y - F r e e G u i d e t o L o n d o n Alex Bourke & Paul Gaynor. Very useful guide to vegetarian and vegan eating places and health/wholefood shops in c e n tral and outer London £4.95 (170g) T h e E x t e n d e d Circle J o n W y n n e Tyson. A collection of quotations concerning our treatment of n o n h u m a n species £7.50 (580g) Food F o r Free Richard Mabey. T h e wild food forager's bible — details of over 240 edible berries, nuts, fungi and leaves £7.99 (318g) T h e P o c k e t b o o k o f A n i m a l Facts & Figures Barry K e w . All the information you need — at your fingertips £6.99 (225g)

VERSE T a l k i n g T u r k e y s Benjamin Zephaniah. Fun poems by the presenter of Truth or Dairy£8.99 (Hdbk) (2l3g)

A n u m b e r of titles lack a vegan perspective but have nevertheless been included o n the basis of their informativeness or practical value • See back cover for Vegan Society publications and m e r chandise • O r d e r form opposite

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Send in a photocopy (or original) of the solution to this crossword, together with your name and address, by 25 April and you'll be entered in a draw for a signed copy of Benjamin Zephaniah's Talking Turkeys. Solution in the next issue. Congratulations to Pauline Lloyd, sender of the first correct solution to The Vegan Prize Crossword 3 to be drawn out of the hat. ACROSS 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 17 19

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Casserole (4) Lump of sugar (4) Liquid (5) Imperial measurement (4) African fruit with yellow pulp inside inedible pink pods, eaten in the West Indies (4)

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Classified ACCOMMODATION D O N A T I O N S r e q u i r e d to help purchase s h e l t e r e d a c c o m m o d a t i o n f o r elderly vegans in n e e d . C o n t r i b u t i o n s to: 'Homes

For Elderly Vegetarians Ltd'. Chancery House, St Nicholas Way. Sutton, Surrey SMI 1JB. 0181 652 1900. Specify 'Vegan Fund'.

friendly inexpensive coffins, memorial tree-planting. Please send £1 in unused stamps with A5 size SAE to Box 328.

HEALTH H E R B A L M E D I C I N E Vegan practitioner. Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, runs a totally vegan practice. Clinics in Kent and East Sussex. Consultations by appointment. Peter Conway-Grimm M N I M H , 01435 882623.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

ANIMAL CARE VEGAN CATS! Animal-free supplement f o r h o m e - m a d e recipes. In use since 1986.

SAE. Vegecat, The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7A A, UK.

COURSES A S H A N U C A H e a l i n g Sanctuary set in A O N B W e s t D o r s e t o f f e r i n g residential c o u r s e s in natural t r e a t m e n t o f h u m a n s , animals, h e r b s , h e a l i n g etc. 0 1 2 9 7 6 7 8 597.

W E E K E N D W O R K S H O P S at Lower S h a w F a r m i n c l u d e yoga, massage, circus skills, d r u m m i n g a n d m o r e . SAE: Lower

Shaw Farm, Shaw, Swindon SN5 9PJ. 01793 771080.

Shiatsu T h e E u r o p e a n Shiatsu School has branches in London & throughout the U K & Europe For prospectus, please send 3 first class stamps to: E S S C e n t r a l Administration (Dept V E ) High Banks, Lockeridge, Nr Marlborough Wilts S N 8 4 E Q Tel: 0 1 6 7 2 861362

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B&B, V E G A N / V E G E T A R I A N Tintagel, north Cornwall. Close to village and cliff walks. 01840 770944. B&B, V E G E T A R I A N / V E G A N Near Heathrow, Windsor, Henley, Reading, Berkshire, Bath Rd. A4. £35 double, £20.00 single. Tennis school for lessons. Bradfords, Maidenhead 01628 29744. C U M B R I A Vegan B&B, 2 rooms. Stricdy no smoking. Children very welcome. Good local walks and marvellous vegan food! Tel: D E T A C H E D country home in quiet hamlet near W i m b o m e , Dorset. Exclusively vegetarian/vegan B&B. Spacious comfortable twin en-suite T / C facilities, TV. Ideal touring, walking, cycling area. N o smoking. £15 per person per night. Tele: 01202 841561. D E V O N (Lydford). S/C for N/S visitors at VEGFAM's H Q . SAE to: 'The Sanctuary', Nr Lydford, Okehampton EX20 4AL. Tel/Fax: 01822 820203. G R E E C E A holiday cottage to let. Situated in a place of outstanding natural beauty with beaches, forests, m o u n tain streams and a village near by. For vegetarians and vegans. Very competitive prices and options. For full details and booking tel. 0116 268 1331. I N G L E T O N Yorkshire Dales. Vegetanan/Vegati B&B £14.50 at picturesque Prospect Cottage. T w o or more nights £13. Tel: 015242 41328. ISLE O F W I G H T B&B Peaceful h o m e of vegetarian/vegan owners. Picturesque valley village. Tel: (01983) 731279. Evening meals available by request. LAKE D I S T R I C T Delightful accommodation in 18c vicarage. With exclusively vegetarian/vegan cuisine. Modest tariff. Beech Tree, Coniston. Tel: (015394)41717. M A D E I R A ISLAND compassionate living vegan retreat in warm temperate zone, N o r t h Madeira on country plateau with view of sea and m o u n tains. May to October. Wholesome vegan menu. N o smoking. Free of domestic pets. Photograph appreciated and returned. Vegan Retreat, Sito Achada-Felpa, Sao Jorge, P-9230 Santana, Madeira Island. N E W F O R E S T Brockenhurst. Magical: off forest track, wild ponies, not cars, pass our gate, yet thriving village (mainline station) under 10 minutes walk. Very private: own door to upper staircase: 28ft Studio en-suite, microwave, slo-cooker, rambling Victorian house, £180-£200pw for 2, also short breaks. 01590 622208.

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OLD RECTORY HOTEL Maentwrog, 01766 590305. Three acre riverside garden. Main house/budget annexe. All en-suite.Informal atmosphere, home cooking, vegan & Italian menu. Reduced 2+ nights. Dogs welcome. ST IVES Cornwall. Vegan guest house. Close to beaches and picturesque harbour. En-suite rooms. Self-catering apartment also available. St Judes, St Ives Road, Catbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall T R 2 6 2SF. Tel. 01736 795255. S C O T L A N D Solway coast. Homely B&B, vegetarian/vegan on request. Walks, beaches, bird-watching. C.H., Pr. parking, large garden, tea/coffee all rooms. Phone 01556 640269. S C O T T I S H H I G H L A N D S Near Kyle of Lochalsh. Vegan B&B in mode m bungalow with spectacular views. Ideal centre for exploring Skye and Wester Ross. B&B £15, EM £9. SOMERSET Exclusively vegetarian guest house. All meals vegan. Bordering Devon and Dorset. It is an ideal base for touring, walking or relaxing in our 16th century house. Crewkeme 01460 73112. SOMERSET, WELLS B&B, 2 - 3 minutes walk from cathedral and city centre. Beautiful countryside, ideal for walking the Mendips. En-suite facilities, wholly vegetarian and vegan. Tel: 01749 677181. T O R Q U A Y Brookesby Hall Hotel. Exclusively vegetarian. Glorious sea views. Quiedy situated next to extensive area of coastal woodland. Close beach and town centre. Established reputation for delicious vegan meals. Please contact res. props, for brochure and further infonnation. Tel: 01803 292194. V E G A N guest house, West Dorset, set in A O N B close coastal walks, historic Lyme Regis. H o m e of alternative healers. Phone 01297 678 597. W E S T C O R K Self-contained accommodation. Cooking facilities and ensuite bathrooms. Vegetarian/Vegan cooking only. Green Lodge, Trawnamadree, Ballylickey, Bantry, C o . Cork. Tel: 00 353 27 66146. W H I T B Y Falcon Guest house, B&B, vegan/vegetarian. Quiet location, seven minutes walk from centre and harbour. Lounge and sunny breakfast room. Parking near house. Tea-making equipment. £14 (plus child reductions). Tel: 01947603507. Y O R K Vegetarian/Vegan wholefood, non-smoking B&B. Comfortable ensuite accommodation. 10 mins walk centre. £18.

Sawbaty Mie« VEGETARIAN/VEGAN GUEST HOUSE Delicious Home-Cooking, Special Diet Catering, Non-Smoking, Open Fires Explore Yorkshire Dales and Famous Settle/Carlisle Railway

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At bst! A real holiday for vegans. Limited places for 8 people sharing picturesque villa with pool. Flights, authentic Spanish vegan food and free vegan wine all included. Optional excursions. Tel 0151 726 0768 for brochure

COME AGO AS YOU PLEASE Vegetarian/vegan. Cussens cottage, en-suite rooms with own entrance, tv, tea-making. Residence sun-lounge/dining room. Vegetarian/vegan 3 course dinner when req'd. Peaceful rural setting, pub. shop. p.o..restaurant. 10 min. walk. Cycle hire, riding, mountain walking. Nearby 13th century historic Kilmallock. Easy drive to Kilarney. Tralee. Cork, Limerick, Galway. Shannon Lakes. Atlantic coast. Relax in secluded lawns and organic kitchen garden. Brochure and booking details. Phone: Ita, 010353 6398926.

The Old Post Office Llanigon, Hay-on-Wye

A very special, distinctly different, 17th century listed bouse at the foot of the Black Mountains. Only too miles from tbt famous book tvan of Hay-on- Wye. Separate guests sitting room, lovely bedrooms & relaxed atmosphere. Exclusively vegetarianAegan. From £14 pp. Tel: 01497 82000S

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Near St Davids, 5 minutes walk from spectacular Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Specialising in selfguided walking holidays, dropoffs and pick-ups. Why not leave the car at home! Tastefully renovated 100 year old cottage with en-suite accommodation, open fire, delicious vegetarian/vegan food. No smoking. Telephone

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NEAR SAWREY, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA LAI2 0LB Vegetarian/vegan B&B. delightful country house accommodation. Situated in Beatrix Potter's picturesque village with its olde worlde inn, 2 miles from Hawkshead, Lake Windermere (car ferry) 2 miles. Delicious breakfast, lovely bedrooms. Superb lake/country views. For brochure tel.

~ SEAPOINT ~ E X M O O R N A T I O N A L PARK Comfortable Edwardian guesl house with spectacular views across Poriock Bay and set in the bean of Ex moor's wild heather moorland. Delicious traditional vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Fine wines. Log fires. Candle-lit dinners. Luxurious bedrooms, all en-suile. ETB 2 crowns Highly commended AA 3Q Recommended

BLACKPOOL

WILDLIFE HOTEL Open all year round

Licensed. 100% non-meat. Small friendly hotel. (Exclusively vegan/vegetarian. Special diets catered for — all freshly made.) No smoking throughout. Situated two minutes from the sea. Near all the attracuons. Parking available. 39 Wood field Road, Blackpool FY1 6AX. Tel. 01253 346143.

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Quiet Country Hotel overlooking beautiful tidal estuary and bird sanctuary. Britain's oldest vegetarian/vegan hotel stands in its own grounds close to beaches and unspoilt coastal walks. WoodcoteThe Saltings, Lelant, St Ives, Cornwall Tel. 01736 753147 K

FASTING WALKS! For rest, relaxation, weight loss and better health. (Groups) E

NURSING HOMES Bethany

taigh na m a r a guesthouse • Gourmet Scottish Vegan Farmhouse cooking • Idyllic secluded Lochside Location near Ullapool • Wildlife and Walkers Paradise — open all year • Inverness Airport/Bus/Train only I Hour away • £33 including Dinner — Credit cards accepted • Vegan Info, service and guides • New Cookbook — Rainbows & Wellies £14.95 Tel/Fax or write: Taigh na Mara. Freepost IV1229. Lochbroom, Via Garve. Highlands IV23 2BR

MAIL ORDER DOLMA, incorporating C H E R I S H SKIN CARE, offer a fine range of Vegan perfumes, skin care and toiletries. Send SAE for new extended brochure, including two new perfumes, to: DOLMA, 19 Royce Av, HucknaU, Nottingham NG15 6FU. HERBAL INCENSE Totally vegan. Various blends, in jars and refill bags. Send SAE for list to: Patchwork Dragon, The Croft, Whiston, Staffordshire ST10 2HZ. SACRED S C U L P T U R E , T H A N G KA, G A R D E N BUDDHAS. Illustrated leaflet from:

Vegetarian Nursing & Rest Home 7/9 Oak Park Villas, Dawlish, Devon EX7 ODE. Tel: - (01626) 862794 Exclusively Vegetarian And Vegan Diets. Wholistic Care offered with a choice of Complementary therapies. A friendly, non-smoking home for Short or Long stay. Holiday and Respite Care

Series discount: (4 consecutive insertions prepaid): 10% Box N o : (per insertion) £2.00 extra Lineage Commercial: £6.60 for 20 words (minimum) Additional words: 39p each Non-commercial: £4.50 for 20 words (minimum) Additional words: 25p each Semi-display (boxed) Commercial: £7.26 per single column centimetre Non-commercial: £4.95 per single colu m n centimetre Display (non-classified boxed) & Inserts Please ring for a rate card. Advertising Manager Richard Farhall Advertising Sales Executive: Tracey Goodall

CONTACT CENTRE is a caring, so lowfees friendship agency, quite different from all others catering exclusively for vegans and vegetarians both in Britain and abroad for any purposes. CONTACT CENTRE enables you to choose friend(s)fromdetailed adverts and/or to write an advert yourself without disclosing your name and address. CONTACT CENTRE gives full scope to your individual requirements; you don't even have to complete a form. Instead a friendly ear is leant to every member. As we cannot tell all in this advertisment, please write for membership details from:

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PROPERTY PERSONAL ALONE? Seeking Soulmate/Friends? Contact individuals with similar interests. SAE: Evergreen, PO Box 147, Waltham Cross EN7 6BZ. (01992) 632250. HEI MARJATTA! Ottaisitko

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CAITHNESS farm house. Just renovated, 15 acres, substantial outbuildings, mobile home s

C O T T A G E Rural Ireland. Secluded, not remote, l'/2 acres. Four rooms plus large kitchen, bathroom, sun room. SFCH. Veganic veg plot, 3 doz f s.

25 Jan, 25 April, 25 July, 25 October

PUBLICATIONS 1996 edition of'Vegetarian Visitor' lists 80 places in England, Wales and Scotland for vegans and/or vegetarians to stay, plus over 100 cafes, restaurants and pubs that will welcome you. £2.50 post free from: Jon Carpenter Publishing (VS), PO Box 129, Oxford OX1 4PH.

in less space and with less effon by using perennial plants. You can experience a much wider range of foods and also be kind to nature. Send 4 x 25p stamps for a catalogue to: Plants for a Future (TV), The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 ONG.

AHIMSA. Quarterly magazine of the American Vegan Society. Veganism, Natural Living, Reverence for Life. Calendar Year subscription £12. Address: P O Box H. Malaga, NJ 08328, USA. CARIBBEAN C O O K B O O K for vegans, £3.00 inc p&p, cheques payable to Peter Mason, 30 Wynter Street, London SW11 2TZ. VEGAN G U I D E to Paris £2.50, Hippy Cookbook £1.99, How to Write a Vegan Book £1.80 post free from: Alex Bourke, 11 Guinea Street, Bristol BS1 6SX.

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SITUATIONS VACANT THE ORDER OF THE CROSS SPIRITUAL AIMS AND IDEALS

Regular Services, Meetings and Retreats are held in London and elsewhere. For further information please contact: The Headquarters (VN), 10 De Were Gardens. London W8 SAE. telephone 0171-937 7012.

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The order is an informal Fellowship, having for its service in life the cultivation of the Spirit of Love towards all Souls: Helping the weak and defending the defenceless and oppressed; Abstaining from hurting the creatures, eschewing bloodshed and flesh eating, and living upon the pure foods so abundantly provided by nature; Walking in the Mystic Way of Life, whose Path leads to the realization of the Christhood; And sending forth the Mystic Teachings unto all who may be able to receive them — those sacred interpretations of the Soul, the Christhood, and the Divine Love and Wisdom, for which the Order of the Cross stands.

Pre-payment please by cheque or postal order made payable to ' T h e Vegan Society'. Eire and overseas: Payment must be by sterling cheque drawn on an British bank or by sterling International Money Order.

A C A R I N G V E G A N needed during the summer to assist run small Vegan Retreat, North Madeira. Meal preparation, house and office duties. If interested full partnership considered. Photograp

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE Advertisements are accepted subject to their satisfying the condition that the products advertised are entirely free from ingredients derived from animals; that neither products nor ingredients have been tested on animals; and that the content of such ads does not promote, or appear to promote, the use of non-vegan commodities. Books, records, tapes etc. mentioned in advertisements should not contain any material contrary to vegan principles. Advertisements may be accepted from catering establishments that are not run on exclusively vegan lines, provided that vegan meals are available and that the wording of such ads reflects this. The submission of an advertisement is deemed to warrant that the advertisement does not contravene any Act of Parliament, nor is it in any other way illegal or defamatory or an infringement of any other party's rights or an infringement of the British Code of Advertising Practice. The Vegan Society reserves the right to refuse or withdraw any advertisement. Although every care is taken, the Vegan Society cannot accept liability for any loss or inconvenience incurred as a result of errors in the wording, or the late or non-appearance of an adver-

SITUATIONS WANTED THE CUSTODIANS We are a non-secular group throughout the UK, who campaign for animal rights. Details from:

D E D I C A T E D MALE 32, seeks animal sanctuary work with accommodation or wage? Non-smoker, driving licence. Any area considered. Box 355.

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A Deed of Covenant substantially increases your gift or subscription to the Vegan Society, at no extra cose to yourself, because the Society is able to claim the income tax that you have paid. Provided you are a taxpayer, the Society can claim an additional 32p (at current tax rates) for every pound you covenant. The Deed need only apply for four years, assuring the Society of a regular income so that it can plan for the future. It is easy to complete and once made you have only to sign a claim form which we send you in the first year.

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There must be many readers who would like to offer financial support to the Vegan Society's unique work but have limited means attheir disposal. There is, however, an easy way of helping regardless of present circumstances by including <i legacy to the Society in your will.Great or small such legacies can make a real and enduring contribution to the promotion of vegan ideals.

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I bequcth to The Vegan Society, Registered Charity no. 279228, presently at Donald Watson House. 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA. UK. the sum ot£ .and declare that the reeeipt of the Treasurer or other authorised officer of [he said Society shall be good and sufficient discharge of such legacy.

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MONTHLY CASH DRAW

The Vegan Society's MONTHLY CASH D R A W Cash prizes every month!

RESULTS December 1995

November 1995 lst

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£60.37

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457 Barbara Smith

£61.13

2nd 116 Dympna Brotherton £ 3 6 . 2 3

2nd 295 Joanna Smith

£36.68

3rd 255 Anthony Phelps

3rd 168 Janet Lynch

£24.45

£24.14

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Terry R o b i n s o n

£54.75

2nd 396 Victor Morris

£32.85

3rd 283 Maria Petrinoli

£21.90

The Overseas Aid Charity for Vegetarians & Vegans is

VEGFAM (Registered Charily Nr. 232208. Inland Revenue Ref XN8555)

If you'd like to make a regular contribution to support the Vegan Society's work and stand a chance of winning a cash prize every month, then the Society's Monthly Cash Draw is for you. Each month, three cash prizes - comprising 50% of that month's total entry money - are drawn. A monthly entry is £1.50 but you may make as many entries as you wish. The draw takes place on the last working day of the month. A list of winners is published in The Vegan. There's more: Every year, the winners of the preceeding 12 Monthly Cash Draws are entered into a 'Super Cash Draw' for a chance to win a prize of £100! To take part, just complete the form below and enclose your remittance for 3, 6 or 12 months as required. Don't worry about forgetting to renew — you will be reminded in good time!

FEEDS THE HUNGRY WITHOUT EXPLOITING ANIMALS The Fragile Environment of Developing Countries cannot support T W O populations — Humans and their Food Animals. For nearly 30 years VEGFAM has provided short and long-term Relief to People who have been the victims of Drought, Rood, Cyclone or War in 30 Countries. Our Supporters control how much of their Donation goes on Administration since VEGFAM operates three separate Funds for the use of Donors/Testators the particulars of which are: The Midland Bank pic • DONATIONS for PROJECTS* go to Bedford Square, Deposit a/c Nr. 73006921 TAVISTOCK, • Donations for Administration Devon, PL19 0AH Expenses* = a/c Nr. 71117696 SORT CODE: 40-44-05 • Donations for Office Building •Funds needed URGENTLY Fund* go to a/c Nr. 91125257 Please telephone Lydford(= 01S2 282) 203 (or Hitchin <= 01462)456294 for more details — Covenant Forms/BanJcers Order Forms etc. & (SC Visitors' Accom) or write I SAE appreciated) to: VEGFAM, "The Sanctuary", Nr. Lydford, O K E H A M P T O N , Devon, EX20 4AL Thank you for your Support

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Publications & Merchandise 'Feed the World' T-Shirt Unbleached, XL £10.95 (218g)

Embroidered Sweat Shirt 70% cotton/30% polyester, X L £15.95 (445g)

'Vegans Are My Cup of Tea' Mug

Vegan Nutrition Gill Langley M A P h D MIBiol Still the most comprehensive survey of scientific research on vegan diets. Includes highlighted key points, easy-to-follow tables, chapters on all major nutrients and section on vegan mothers and children £8.95 (339g)

£4.45 (275g)

Writing Pad 50 leaves of recycled paper, A5 £2.50 (139g)

Vegecat Supplement which is added to recipes (supplied) to provide c o m plete meals for vegan cats. 6 w e e k supply £8.25 (233g) Vegekit As for Vegecat b u t for kittens u p to 12 m o n t h s and lactating queens. 6 w e e k supply £8.25 (245g) '

Vegan Nutrition Chart N u t r i e n t information at a glance. W i p e clean. 8 8 0 x 1 8 0 m m £2.50 (3 lg)

Multi-Purpose Cards Pack of four different cartoon cards. Recycled card and envelopes. Blank inside 95p (50g)

Festive Postcard Save card and envelopes! Pack of 8 £1.95 (30g)

'Vegans Welcome' Window Sticker 110mm dia. (Suggested resell price to businesses: £1.25) 75p (6g)

The Animal-Free Shopper T h e Vegan Society Popular shopping guide for those wishing to buy goods which are free of animal ingredients and involve n o animal testing. Includes product listing sections — Food, Drink, Toiletries & Cosmetics etc; useful addresses; and information on animal substances and additives

An easy-to-follow first vegan cookbook £3.45 (165g)

Truth or Dairy Vegan Society V H S Video (PAL) An upbeat, informal introduction to the vegan diet — the thinking behind it and health and environmental benefits. Presented by Benjamin Zephaniah and featuring a host of vegan celebrities £9.00 (305g)

THE VEGAN MAGAZINE Current/Back issue/s £1.95 (p&p incl) Four issue (1 year) subscription £7.80 (p&p incl) 50th Anniversary (Aut 94) bumper issue £1.75 (p&p incl)

LEAFLETS (A5) • General • Poor Calf/Cow (dairy) • J o i n the H u m a n R a c e (health) • Leather • A r e Your Meals? (environment) 100—£1.75 500—£5.95 1 , 0 0 0 — £10.50 2,000—£19.25 (Prices include p&p)

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