The Vegan Summer 1994 by The Vegan Society

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\?gan Editor: Richard Farhall Design and production by Taylor McKenzie Printed by Litho Techniques (Kenley Ltd) on recycled paper. Advertising Manager: Richard Farhall, 0424 427393 The Vegan is published quarterly by The Vegan Society Publication Date: March, June, September, December Copy Date: 25th January, 25th April, 25th July, 25th October ISSN 0307-4811 ÂŠ The Vegan Society The 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. The Society accepts no liability for any matter in the magazine. The acceptance of advertisements (including inserts) does not imply endorsement. The inclusion of product information should not be construed as constituting official Vegan Society approval for the product, its intended use, or its manufacturer/distributor. Contributions intended for publication are welcomed, but unsolicited materials will not be returned unless accompanied by an SAE.

S O C I E T Y The Vegan Society 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-onSea, East Sussex TN37 7AA England. Tel. 0424 427393 Fax. 0424 717064 Registered Charity No. 279228 Company Registration No. 1468880 VAT Registration No. 448 5973 95 Founder Donald Watson Hon Patrons: Serena Coles, Freya Dinshah Arthur Ling, Tony Martin, Cor Nouws, Donald Watson, Robin Webb Council: Martyn Allen, Terry Bevis, Alex Bourke, Patrick Browne, Frank Hutson, Robin Lane, Tony Martin, Martin Masterman-Lister, Tim Powell, Rick Savage (Vice Chair), Louise Wallis (Chair)

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Hon. Treasurer Terry Bevis Local Contacts Co-ordinator Martyn Allen Prison Liaison Officer Simon Russell STAFF General Secretary Richard Farhall Office Manager (part-time) Amanda Rofe Administrative Assistant Keith Bird 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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, spiritual and other reasons. If you would like more information on veganism a free Information Pack is available from the Society's office in exchange for two first class stamps. The Vegan Society was formed in England in November 1944 by a group of vegetarians who had recognized and come to reject the ethical compromises implicit in lacto-(i.e. dairy-dependent)vegetarianism and consequently decided to renounce the use of all animal products. 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 vegans, as defined above, but sympathizers are welcome as supporters of the Society. Both members and supporters receive The Vegan.

Contents Chairsay A curious birth

I'm Vegan, Feed Me! Airlines can't get it right

News

With Summer in Mind A selection of appropriate recipes

Viewpoint: Milk is Murder 21 A New Lease of Life 6 A life-saving diet Veganism the World Over A look at three counterpart societies Should Vegans Procreate? The case against vegan parenthood Womenspeak Vegan mums

Berry Healthy! Good for you and versatile too

Reviews

Vegan Society Local Contacts

Shoparound 14 More treats for the compassionate shopper Vegans International A global update A Vegan in the Family A roar of disapproval

The Vegan Society Trade Mark is the property of the Vegan Society. The Society is prepared to authorize the use of its trade mark on products which accord with its 'no animal ingredients' and 'no animal testing' criteria. Applications for use should be addressed to the General Secretary. Unauthorized use is strictly forbidden.

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Chairsay He who saves one life, saves the entire world Talmudic (Jewish) Verse

I was pretty reluctant to go and see Schindler's List. After all, 1 knew f r o m reviews that the subject matter was likely to be highly distressing. And I ' d seen the real archive footage anyway in television programmes. It was already obvious, w a s n ' t it, that the holocaust was an atrocity and a shameful testament to the depth of evil embedded in the human psyche? What else could there be for us to learn about it? By the time the credits finally rolled up the cinema screen, I had been profoundly affected — but not in the depressing way that I had

News World Vegan Day T h e Vegan Society Council has decided to designate 1 November each year ' W o r l d Vegan Day'. T h e first will take place this year — the S o c i e t y ' s 50th Anniversary year. November was chosen because that is the month the Society was founded back in 1944. T h e 1st was considered to be an easy date to remember. T h e principal object of World Vegan Day is to heighten public awareness of the vegan diet and its benefits for the environment, human health and animal welfare. It is hoped that vegan individuals and groups will use the opportunity to initiate local and national events or actions to promote veganism — e.g. cookery demonstrations, media releases, letters to newspapers, vigils/protests outside 4

imagined. I'd been moved, yes, but also inspired and uplifted; for the central message is not one of despair, but of triumph in the face of despair. The Speilberg film, based on the book Schindler's Ark by Thomas Keneally, tells a miraculous yet true story. That of Oskar Schindler, a remarkable and ingenious German businessman who, against all odds and at considerable personal risk, succeeded in salvaging the lives of over 600 Jews who had been consigned to concentration camps. It is important that such stories are told, for they serve to remind us not to feel overwhelmed by the suffering that surrounds us,

dairies/leather shops, sponsored events with a vegan slant, public meetings/debates, memorial services, publication of messages of support from vegan celebrities, and showings of the Society's new video. Your event/action does not necessarily have to take place on 1 November; it may be more convenient to arrange something for the nearest weekend. Please give some thought to how you could help publicize World Vegan Day.

Veg is Best In November 1993, Dr Bas Bueno de Mesquita, Cancer Coordinator at the Dutch National Institute for Epidemiology, told a cancer conference in Brussels that raw fruit and vegetables were the foods most consistently associated with a reduced cancer risk. "About 30-40% of cancers of the colon and rectum could be prevented by increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables

and to remember that where there is courage there is hope. It is both poignant and fitting to learn then, that in November 1944, just weeks after the very last group of Jews/Poles/Gypsies and other 'undesirables' had been sent to their deaths in the gas chambers, the Vegan Society was formed. Consciences were beginning to awaken and somehow. amidst the dank pervasive blackness of the darkest era in human history, a tiny flame was lit. Donald Watson, one of the Society's founding pioneers, later said of that time, "Perhaps it seemed to us a fitting antidote to the sickening experience of the War, and a reminder that we should be doing more about the other holocaust that goes on all the time". Nearly fifty years on, with so much that we automatically take for granted, it is hard for us to imagine what it must have been like to literally 'invent' yourself as a vegan. Today, although the majority still remain sceptical, with the number of vegans in Britain now around 100,000 we can at least feel that we are making steady progress. In the forties. however, there were no models to follow and the idea of refusing to eat animal products was not only unheard of. but

and decreasing intake of animal fats and or meat; 9-17 % of lung cancers by increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables and 10-20% of breast cancers by decreasing consumption of fat and foods of animal origin." Independent 25.11.93

TV Premiere At 22.20 on 6 April 1994, three animal rights activists disrupted the North's most prestigious greyhound racing event, the BBC Trophy at Sun Bonds Ltd's Sunderland Greyhound Stadium. The protesters, all members of Newcastle Animal Rights Coalition, scaled the perimeter fence and stormed the track seconds before the hare passed the traps where the dogs were waiting to start the race. The race was stopped by officials at the last second, and a banner was unfurled behind the traps reading 'NO SPEED, NO GOOD — 30,000 losers butchered per year'. The result was that the

considered stark raving madness! Everyone sincerely believed you would surely die. The story fascinates me. How was it possible that a few disparate individuals scattered across the country should simultaneously experience this new, revolutionary vision of a saner future? What on earth possessed them to severely restrict their food options at a time when rationing was at its most severe and everyone else was worried about simply finding enough to eat? And how did they instinctively know what to do, when there had been no-one else before them? Unfortunately, the curious birth of the Vegan Society seems destined to remain another of life's tantalizing mysteries. Perhaps we shouldn't concern ourselves so much with why it happened, but feel thankful that it happened at all. As we celebrate our 50th birthday we would do well to pay homage to the forgotten heroes of our movement. The founder members of our Society whose great strength and courage, like that of Oskar Schindler, can set an example for us a l l . . . Louise Wallis televised race, seen by millions on BBC's Sportsnight programme, live, was delayed by 7 minutes and received coverage in newspapers and radio nationwide. Meanwhile, protesters outside the stadium distributed leaflets and held banners and placards highlighting the plight of tens of thousands of dogs every year who are injured and destroyed as a result of the greyhound industry. The group also aimed to highlight the hypocrisy shown by the BBC, whose documentary On the Line, in January, exposed many of the atrocities behind the world of greyhound racing, but who nevertheless continue to promote the sport. The three activists who ran on were attacked by racegoers before being arrested for breach of the peace and held for around 3'/2 hours. It is hoped that this event will add fuel to the relatively young campaign against greyhound racing. Further information concemThe Vegan, Summer 1994

MURIEL, THE LADY DOWDING Widow of Air Chief Marshall Hugh, the Lord Dowding, Lady Dowding, founder of Beauty Without Cruelty, President of the National Anti-Vivisection Society and Patron of the International Association Against Painful Experiments on Animals (which she helped establish) died 20 November 1993, aged 85. She was well-disposed towards the ideas propounded by the Vegan Society, becoming an associate life member in the 60s, and had close links with a number of its officers — although it wasn't until her latter years that she made the transition from vegetarianism to veganism. She will be best remembered for exposing and publicizing the (then unrecognized) cruelty involved in the cosmetics industry; the tremendous energy she devoted to encouraging the production of non-animal tested, vegetarian cosmetics and household products; and the promotion of fake furs.

ing the industry can be obtained from: Greyhound Action, PO Box 589, Bristol BS99 1RW. ARC News, May 1994

Marathon Woman Vegan Society member, Sally Eastall completed this year's London Marathon (held 17 April) in 2 hours, 37 minutes and 8 seconds. She was the fifth woman home.

Take a Chance Raffle time is with us once more — one of the few reliable fundraising activities open to the Society. Apologies again to those of you receiving unwanted tickets. This year there's an added incentive to you bulk ticket sellers; send us £50 worth of stubs and monies in one envelope and you will receive not only our eternal gratitude but a copy of the Society's new video, signed by Benjamin Zephaniah. So get 5 The Vegan, Summer 1994

to it! Here are some suggestions to help you on your way; • When selling to those outside the movement, highlight the £1,000 first prize. • If your customer can't face the prospect of completing more than one stub, offer to do the rest for him/her. • Sell tickets at/to/in: meetings of animal rights, vegetarian and vegan groups; those working in health/wholefood shops; friends and relatives; (with the landlord's permission) the pub just before chucking out time. • Imagine that selling raffle tickets is your sole source of income and that if you don't make this sale then you'll have to go without Swedish Glace for a week. Best of luck! For further books of tickets ring the office on 0424 427393.

Goodbye... . . . and thank you to Olive Jones who served on Council December 1992-February 1994.

In Brief • The National Rivers Authority has renewed its ban on the use of soakaways for sheep dip disposal because 35% of the public water supply in England and Wales is drawn from groundwater. Farmers Weekly 11.3.94 • Speaking at an ADAS "sheep health and wealth" conference, Dr Agnes Winter, lecturer in veterinary clinical science at Liverpool University and a member of the Farm Animal Welfare Council, reported that the Council would not be recommending the banning of the rubber ring method of tailing and castrating young lambs. Farmers Weekly 4.3.94 • Apple has launched the QuickTake 100, a lightweight digital colour camera allowing photographic images to be downloaded into computers without the need for film development and scanning. Sunday Times 6.3.94 • Researchers studying 234 children in the US with cancer found that eating hot dogs weekly, either by children, or by their mothers during pregnancy, was linked with twice the risk of brain tumours, while hamburgers once or more a week doubled the risk of leukaemia. Pulse 12.3.94

The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank's Ethical Policy, published two years ago, clearly sets out who the bank will, and will not, do business with. In the bank's largest ever research exercise, conducted during the development of its policy, customers expressed overwhelming support for a principled and responsive attitude to banking. Issues such as human rights, armaments, the environment and animal exploitation were raised as matters of concern by customers. As a result, the bank has a wide-ranging Ethical Policy which specifies the types of business it will not invest in. Under the heading animal exploitation, for example, the bank refuses to support companies or organizations involved in animal experimentation for cosmetic purposes, exploitative factory fanning, production of animal fur and blood sports. As a natural extension of its ethical stance, the bank has now launched its 'Customers Who Care' scheme. For every £100 spent on its Visa cards, the bank will donate 5p to national chari-

ties and local good causes. With 700,000 credit card customers, the bank is confident that it will raise over >/2 million pounds during the next 12 months. In selecting charities, the bank will favour those that reflect the issues which most concerned its customers when the Ethical Policy was developed. However, the Co-operative Bank realizes that ethics alone are not enough and that it must also provide a first class service with competitively priced products. Therefore, in addition to the peace of mind of knowing your money will be invested ethically, the bank provides a full range of banking services, including: • Britain's most widely used 24 hour telephone banking service • The use of over 6.000 LINK cash machines • A nationwide network of branches If you're looking for a bank that will invest your money ethically and provide a first class banking service, simply telephone 0800 100 555. Gayle R a m o u z , Co-operative Bank Public A f f a i r s M a n a g e r

VEGAN VIDEO The Fund is now just £200 short of its revised £7,000 target. The film will be presented to Council on 19 June and is scheduled for an August launch.

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A NEW LEASE OF Linda Loynes has more reason than most to appreciate a vegan diet

little under two years ago I decided to b e c o m e a vegan.

No, I'll start again, and this time I will be totally honest. T w o years ago it was discovered that I had a serious health problem. In fact, my life was in danger unless I immediately changed my diet. Apparently, my liver was producing too m u c h of a certain e n z y m e and instead of a b l o o d - t e s t r e a d i n g of 4 2 m a x i m u m , m i n e was reading 230; very seriously high indeed. M y doctor ordered m e to cut out 9 0 % of my f a t i n t a k e by not e a t i n g red m e a t , e g g s , cheese, butter, full-fat milk, pastry and much m o r e . I w a s horrified; there w a s nothing I e n j o y e d m o r e than a crispy toasted cheese and e g g s a n d w i c h , or a plate of steak and chips!

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Double Standards So, my mind was m a d e up. After all, how could I, who had rescued a donkey from its cruel owner, taken in stray cats and handreared small, i n j u r e d birds (even a tawny owl once) be so hypocritical as to treat other animals less kindly?

So I often ended up with a plate of overcooked vegetables or a plain salad So I contacted my doctor again and he helped me draw u p a diet sheet and instructed me on which vitamins and minerals to take (I had to be extra careful because of my liver problem). In no time at all I found that, with a varied and tasty diet, the lack of those forbidden foods bothered m e not at all. At first, my friends thought it was just a fad, but I pointed out to them that if I didn't change my eating habits p e r m a n e n t l y I might not be

POSTCRIPT Ten months have passed since I penned 'A New Lease of L i f e ' , and I am happy to say that my health continues to improve, though I can't pretend it has ail been without difficulties. For instance, I am at an age when I need to take H R T for a number of reasons but I am unable to take artificial hormones as my liver would be unable to process t h e m . However, there is a bright side even to that drawback. I just tell myself that if I hadn't

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around to e n j o y f o o d of any kind. I c a n ' t pretend it was all plain sailing however, eating out became more difficult because it was very hard to find a restaurant with a suitable menu. So I often ended up with a plate of overcooked vegetables or a plain salad — not very a p p e t i z i n g to say the least. Accepting invitations to dine with f r i e n d s was rather more of a problem as I was loath to cause the hostess any extra work, but on the other h a n d she h a d to be told, a n d it would appear very rude if I had to r e f u s e everything she had prepared.

twenty m i n u t e s a d a y on m y e x e r c i s e machine. Alcohol w a s f o r b i d d e n , of c o u r s e , a n d although I have never been a heavy drinker, total a b s t i n e n c e c o n t r i b u t e d t o w a r d s m y well-being and V 8 juice suits m e very well — it's delicious. I have also learned to c o o k s o m e rather interesting dishes o v e r the past t w o years a n d h a v e s e r v e d a f e w t o o u r friends with great s u c c e s s . A f e w r e c i p e s have been requested as well — so you never know, I m a y h a v e helped a f e w o t h e r s on their way to healthy eating. I h o p e so. I can heartily endorse the benefits of such a way of life.

Explanations Unnecessary In the end, however, it transpired that most of our friends were aware of my illness, so no explanations were necessary and, in fact, I was treated to some really tasty meals — better than I could have managed myself. I used to become ill every eight weeks or so, sometimes so seriously that there were doubts as to whether I would pull through, but I can honestly say that since changing my diet I have not fallen ill once. I felt a little off-colour occasionally at first, but after a few weeks I felt really well for the first time in years. It was w o n d e r f u l . I could d o the gardening and decorating again without getting b r e a t h l e s s and I c o u l d e v e n m a n a g e

changed m y w a y of life, specifically my diet, the only p r o b l e m I w o u l d be f a c i n g would be trying to p e r s u a d e St Peter to grant m e entry t h r o u g h the G a t e s of Heaven. My cooking has improved. I was always a pretty a c c o m p l i s h e d cook, but m e a l s always used to have a meat base, whereas now the menu is so much more varied. Nuts are forbidden to me, because of the fat content, and it has been a real challenge to try to invent tasty, nourishing meals. In fact, many evenings have been spent poring over

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I can heartily endorse the benefits of such a way of life So here I am, two years later, still e n j o y ing my salads and fresh fruit and vegetables a n d lots m o r e . L a s t m o n t h I h a d a n o t h e r blood test and the count is n o w down to 100 — still too high of course, but not life-threate n i n g — so I c a n h o n e s t l y s a y " Y o u are what you eat". Oh, there is o n e other pleasure I get that I w a s missing b e f o r e . I c a n p a s s a f i e l d of c o w s or sheep and say to t h e m , " Y o u will never be harmed because of m e . "

recipe books. But the best news of all? M y husband has expressed an interest and a desire to sample s o m e of my recipes. I c o u l d n ' t believe it! H e who w o u l d eat steak and c h i p s e v e r y night of the week. In conclusion, I would like to congratulate the Vegan Society and e v e r y o n e w h o has been involved with it for achieving so m u c h in the past 5 0 years. W h o k n o w s , I m a y even be a r o u n d to c o n t r i b u t e to the 100th anniversary issue of The Vegan! Stay healthy!

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VEGANS IN SOUTH AFRICA

e g a n s in S o u t h A f r i c a ( V I S A ) w a s f o u n d e d by Gail Joslin. At present, it operates on a mail and telephone basis. M o s t enquiries concern dietary requirements, clothing, toiletries and cosmetics etc. C o m p a r e d with the U K and U S A , the range of v e g a n p r o d u c t s available in S o u t h A f r i c a is a b y s m a l . M e d i a c o v e r a g e in our patriarc h a l , a u t h o r i t a r i a n s o c i e t y is d i f f i c u l t to s e c u r e — especially in the current political 'limbo'. G a i l is also a f o u n d e r m e m b e r of A n i m a l G r o u p s A l l i a n c e w h i c h is w o r k i n g t o i m p r o v e the 'toothless' South African A n i m a l Protection Act. T h e A G A has m e t with the A f r i c a n National C o n g r e s s ( A N C ) a n d is setting u p m e e t i n g s with other parties in the h o p e that by educating t h e m about the c r i s e s f a c i n g a n i m a l s in the c o u n t r y , t h e y will ( h o p e f u l l y ) h e l p the g r o u p to c h a n g e the l a w . V I S A is h o p i n g to d i s t r i b u t e V e g e p e t 8

products (Vegecat, V e g e d o g etc.) nationally. It is c u r r e n t l y e s t a b l i s h i n g sources of vegan f o o d s countrywide and is negotiating with hotels and restaurants in the Western C a p e (a very large a r e a ) asking t h e m to o f f e r vegan selections. Gail lends them her vegan c o o k e r y b o o k s and gives them about 2 w e e k s to c h o o s e the r e c i p e s they want. P r o g r e s s is slow but steady. She h o p e s to u s e this method nationally. O n c e election f e v e r is over, Gail and a caterer friend will be setting up an introductory meeting f o r people interested in establishing a Cape T o w n branch — possibly h a v i n g a n e w s l e t t e r a n d b i - m o n t h l y gettogethers. V I S A does not yet have a logo. Future p l a n s i n c l u d e : ' A V e g a n G u i d e to S o u t h A f r i c a ' (Can ' V e g a n G u i d e to . . . ' authors give m e s o m e advice?), a national survey of v e g a n s a n d p r o s p e c t i v e v e g a n s (to obtain statistics to influence food/clothing/cosmetics manufacturers). T h e m o s t u r g e n t n e e d is to establish v e g a n c r e d i b i l i t y — e s p e c i a l l y with the A N C w h i c h will win the election. V I S A

needs information on the economic benefits of veganism for poor and destitute families, — e.g. s i m p l e m o n t h l y m e n u s , using the cheapest basic foods, to promote and sustain o p t i m u m health for babies, children, teenagers, pregnant and lactating w o m e n , men and the aged. For veganism to make an impact in S A ( w h e r e the black and white cultures are fixated on the meat and dairy myth), we have to stress the financial and ecological (land, water and soil) benefits; so many are starving that the ethical/moral side of v e g a n i s m is less i m p o r t a n t . A n y help o f f e r e d by v e g a n d i e t i c i a n s , d o c t o r s etc. would be much appreciated! Education is the key and w e ' d like to get into the schools, old p e o p l e ' s homes, church groups etc. Finally, funding is a problem. I can no longer afford to pay for stationery, printing, posters, telephone calls etc. T h e state of the economy is bleak; the currency is worthless. Send your offers of assistance to: Vegans in South Africa, Box 36242, Glosderry, 7702 South Africa. Gail Joslin The Vegan, Summer 1994

— memberships and contributions each running about 10%. Bequests are rare, presumably due to vegan longevity. " A vegan L i f e Membership seems to be the best bargain on this planet!" Jay chuckles. M o r e i m p r e s s i v e than n u m b e r s , is the influence A V S has had in teaching, helping and inspiring not only beginners but other organizations and movement leaders both in the U S A and abroad. Also gratifying is the greatly increased interest of y o u n g p e o p l e writing school p a p e r s o n v e g e t a r i a n i s m , veganism, animal experiments etc. " W e are interested in planting," A V S believes. "Let the whole world enjoy the harvest."

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A V S plans more b o o k publishing, and participating in the next International Vegan Festival (San D i e g o , C a l i f o r n i a , A u g u s t 1995). Beyond that, it looks forward to further decades of lovingly spreading the message of a p r o g r e s s i v e , c o m p a s s i o n a t e , healthful, ecologically sound way of living. For information, write: American Vegan Society, PO Box H, Malaga NJ 08328, USA.

he A m e r i c a n Vegan Society was f o u n d e d in F e b r u a r y 1960 by H Jay D i n s h a h , a l i f e t i m e vegetarian w h o c h a n g e d to v e g a n i s m in 1957. In A u g u s t 1960, Jay m a r r i e d Freya, w h o b e c a m e Secretary of A VS. In those early days, ' s p a r e t i m e ' was spent producing a little monthly newsletter, handling a small mail-order book service, and conducting a large correspondence with others, either curious or inexperienced. Jay went on frequent lecture tours in the USA, Europe, India and around the world. A V S has grown greatly over the years. Its quarterly magazine, Ahimsa, has readers throughout North America and in two dozen countries overseas. Its mail-order service stocks over 400 titles of books, videos and cassettes on vegan and vegetarian philosophy, cooking, health, nutrition, child-rearing, gardening etc. Included are A V S ' s own publications: several books — The Vegan Kitchen, Here's Harmlessness, Out of the Jungle etc.; and o v e r 7 0 videos. Ahimsa back issues (1960-present) are indexed and kept in print, due to their' timeless information. A V S ' s headquarters includes a residence large enough for weekend cooking classes, and a 4,500 square-foot office/warehouse. Old second-hand equipment has gradually been replaced to increase productivity and h a n d l e the e v e r - i n c r e a s i n g w o r k l o a d . Computers are used for book-keeping, mailing lists and professional-quality type-setting for A V S p u b l i c a t i o n s . An electric fork-lift helps in warehousing half-ton pallets of books.

T h e f u l l - t i m e A V S staff is still the President and Secretary, who are unsalaried (room and board only). For the A V S annual budget, distribution of educational publications accounts for over 3 / 4 of gross income

Until 1990, the Society p u b l i s h e d The Vegan Society Journal. In that y e a r it e n t e r e d into a w o r k i n g r e l a t i o n s h i p w i t h various vegetarian organizations throughout Australia to produce a quarterly m a g a -

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Freya Dinshah

THE VEGAN SOCIETY (NEW SOUTH WALES) ased in S y d n e y , T h e V e g a n S o c i e t y ( N S W ) was established in May 1982 by members of Animal Liberation, the g r o u p in Australia which is e q u i v a l e n t to Compassion in World Farming. At the time, t w o m e m b e r s , Bill W e s t e r m a n and M y e r Samra, had been vegan for s o m e years and others were beginning to recognize that all animal-derived products inevitably depend upon exploitation. T h e Vegan Society ( N S W ) has grown steadily since then. O u r current membership (April 1994) stands at 219. This comprises 25 institutional affiliates, 129 full m e m b e r s , 5 2 associates and 13 w h o h a v e not i n d i c a t e d t h e i r s t a t u s . T h u s , o v e r 7 0 % of i n d i v i d u a l m e m b e r s whose status is known are practising vegans. While we see our principal concern as catering to vegans in the state of New South Wales, our activities have attracted m e m bers f r o m across the country.

z i n e called New Vegetarian, which has proved to be very s u c c e s s f u l . A f t e r e v e r y issue we receive n u m e r o u s letters e x p r e s s i n g thanks f r o m v e g a n s , v e g e t a r i a n s a n d s y m p a t h i z e r s f o r w h o m it h a s p r o v i d e d a sense of connection and support. While there has been s o m e u n e a s i n e s s a b o u t our i n v o l v e m e n t in a p u b l i c a t i o n which is not fully vegan, the m a g a z i n e h a s enabled us to disseminate an u n d e r s t a n d i n g of vegan p e r s p e c t i v e s a m o n g v e g e t a r i a n s w h o might never have otherwise considered the ethical p r o b l e m s of milk a n d egg production. V e g a n oriented articles a p p e a r in e v e r y issue, a n d the r e c i p e s f e a t u r e is a l w a y s v e g a n . E v e n so, w e h a v e f e l t t h e n e e d for a m e d i u m of c o m m u n i c a t i o n specifically addressed to our m e m b e r s , and o v e r the past t w o years w e h a v e also b e e n publishing a quarterly Vegan Newsletter. Since its foundation, the Society has p r o vided advice and support to p e o p l e m o v i n g towards v e g a n i s m , by r e s p o n d i n g to w r i t ten enquiries, stocking a selection of v e g a n cookbooks, b o o k s on nutrition, p h i l o s o p h y a n d ethics, and publishing a practical c o o k book — David H o r t o n ' s The Vegan Kitchen Mate. We have also m a d e m a n y f o r a y s into the media, either to p r o m o t e o u r ideals, or to refute m i s i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t the v e g a n lifestyle. T h e Society organizes information stalls at v a r i o u s f e s t i v a l s a n d m a r k e t s t h r o u g h o u t the y e a r a n d s t a g e s m o n t h l y social events — ranging f r o m i n f o r m a t i o n sessions and b u s h w a l k s to c o o k i n g d e m o n strations; a n d a h i g h l y s u c c e s s f u l a n n u a l meatless b a r b e c u e in O c t o b e r w h i c h c a n attract over 300 participants. Along w i t h the b a r b e c u e , our m o s t important recurrent event has been an a n n u al three d a y f a s t , s t a g e d j u s t p r i o r t o Christmas, in recognition of the millions of animals b e i n g n e e d l e s s l y s l a u g h t e r e d f o r the celebrations. W e hold a public display w h e r e we d r a w attention to o u r c o n c e r n s , a n d offer tasty v e g a n C h r i s t m a s f o o d s to sample, so that people r e c o g n i z e that there is a cruelty-free, h e a l t h y a l t e r n a t i v e . T h e f a s t achieves c o n s i d e r a b l e s y m p a t h e t i c media coverage. T h o s e fasting raise m o n e y through sponsorships, which is allocated to d e v e l o p m e n t p r o j e c t s that d o not e x p l o i t animals. Australia's e c o n o m y has b e e n built on agriculture and livestock production. M e a t a n d dairy p r o d u c t s are v e r y c h e a p w h e n compared w i t h m o s t o t h e r w e s t e r n c o u n tries and consequently meat and milk c o n sumption h a v e t r a d i t i o n a l l y b e e n q u i t e h i g h . H o w e v e r , in r e c e n t y e a r s , in p a r t b e c a u s e of the e v i d e n c e f r o m n u t r i t i o n a l research w h i c h has implicated their p r o d ucts in the aetiology of various d e g e n e r a tive diseases, the meat and dairy industries have suffered a m a r k e d decline in sales. D r M y e r S a m r a , President

SHOULD VEGANS PROCREATEM 'Laone' thinks not. The Editor invites a reader • to submit a case for 'the defence7

b e l i e v e that the m o s t neglected issue in the a n i m a l right's c a u s e is that of population g r o w t h , a n d I propose to put f o r w a r d what m y h u s b a n d a n d I feel to be the most i m p o r tant r e a s o n s w h y a vegan, as a representative of the m o s t m i n d f u l and unselfish m o v e m e n t dedicated to creating a kinder and fairer w o r l d , s h o u l d not give birth, or be responsib l e f o r the birth of a child. First, and foremost, no-one would dare d e n y that t h i s planet is g r o a n i n g u n d e r the w e i g h t of h u m a n s . T h e w o r l d ' s urban p o p u lation a l o n e has tripled since 1950. T h e envir o n m e n t a l c o s t s of h a z a r d o u s i n d u s t r i a l t e c h n o l o g i e s resulting f r o m this h u g e p o p u lation are m o u n t i n g and there are fears that the d a m a g e m a y be irreversible. B y the e n d of the c e n t u r y , with a population of six billion, half the w o r l d will be living in urban areas. All this m e a n s social troubles such as h i g h e r c r i m e rates, ill health, frustration, and a lack of dignity and personal f r e e d o m w h i c h is entirely d u e to o v e r c r o w d i n g — not to mention increasing unemployment and the m o n s t r o u s m a r c h of concrete across prec i o u s o p e n spaces. In the first three m o n t h s o f last y e a r alone, 4 3 , 9 0 0 new h o m e s w e r e built. S o m e o n the dwellings of wild animals s u c h as b a d g e r s a n d f o x e s , s o m e o n l a n d w h i c h could be producing crops, some on b e a u t y spots, s o m e simply w h e r e wild f l o w e r s h a v e c o l o n i z e d a b o m b - s i t e (hiding yet a n o t h e r e x a m p l e of h u m a n insanity). All of us will, inevitably, see a piece of land w e k n e w go f r o m green to grey. I r e m e m b e r a p l a c e w h e r e o n c e I listened to s k y l a r k s a n d ate wild blackberries. N o w it is f e n c e d o f f , ugly a n d sterile. Is that what w e want to see happening everywhere? Any c a s u a l g l a n c e at old p h o t o g r a p h s of f a m i l i a r p l a c e s will s h o w the horrific c h a n g e s caused directly, a n d only by, the increase in popula10

t i o n — m a k i n g w i l d l i f e p o o r e r and the developers richer. W h y is that sleepy sepia v i l l a g e n e s t l i n g d o w n a hedge-lined lane a m o n g huge oak trees now a massive noisy t o w n full of r o a d s , f a c t o r i e s and t o w e r b l o c k s ? O n c e land h a s been built on it is almost impossible for the ground to be fertile again for growing cereals, vegetables etc. So where d o all you parents and future parents t h i n k y o u a n d y o u r c h i l d r e n ' s food will c o m e f r o m ? F r o m abroad? Remember, they too are increasing their population at a faster rate than you are, and they all have to live somewhere. I t ' s not always someone e l s e ' s fault.

No Guarantee S e c o n d l y , you m a y u s e the argument that you will bring your children u p to be vegans, so what does it matter, but can you honestly g u a r a n t e e that a n y child raised as a vegan will b e c o m e or remain a vegan adult? Of course, I agree that teaching a child the correct way to relate to other living creatures is essential, but one can argue the morality of imposing our o w n thoughts onto another's personality. I certainly deplore the indoctrination of religion and other damaging influe n c e s such as r a c i s m and sexism, but one does not o w n a child, and whatever control w e have o v e r its actions cannot be perma-

A lot of people would re-home a dog with more care than they plan the future of a baby nent. T h e pressures on a child to explore a different way of living as it grows older will be enormous; mixing as it has to with adults and peers w h o are at best unsympathetic. A

v e g a n c h i l d could well be subjected to ridicule a n d isolation; its parents having thrown it into a mental battlefield at a time when fast food chains beckon with appealing advertising, bright colours, gifts and an atmosphere of cheerful 'normality'. Is it fair to inflict all this on a being just because you want a b a b y ? A n y w a y , w h y should a vegan parent assume that his or her ethical doctrine will be c o n t i n u e d by their c h i l d r e n ? T h e vast majority of vegans were brought up to wear leather and eat meat and dairy products. Will a lot of vegan children be as quick to reject our vegan lifestyle as we were to reject that of our parents? If bringing up a child to be vegan is your only hope of gaining a convert, it's a very expensive way of doing so. Those fifty odd thousands of pounds could, I feel, be put to better use in either campaigning, or put into practical help for animals such as supporting or running shelters and sanctuaries. In a nutshell, w h y create need when so m u c h already exists? Furthermore, a lot of people would reh o m e a d o g with more care than they plan the f u t u r e of a b a b y . H u m a n s of all ages need space, clean air, safety and a decent education — to say nothing of an environment which is both emotionally and financially s e c u r e . A s parents, can any of you promise all or even any of these things during the childhood of your offspring? T o be even more purist, is it really possible to raise a child as a true vegan? Medical complications must be considered, such as vaccinations and hospital treatment. When alternative medicine cannot allay a certain complaint, no-one can honestly disagree that less ethical assistance must be sought if the life or health of the child is at risk. The Vegan, Summer 1994

A Basic Right? Many will of course argue that it is the basic urge of a human being, like other creatures, to proliferate. A vegan who is vehemently against the breeding of all domestic animals may fiercely defend his or her personal right, as they see it, to multiply their own chromosomes. But b e l i e v i n g you have a right doesn't make it ethically right. The farmer believes he has the right to manipulate other beings for profit; others believe it is their right to exploit living beings for food, cloth-

A child does not 'need' to be born. It is the need of its parents which is gratified ing, science, a m u s e m e n t etc. Is it not the duty of a civilized, enlightened person to examine all aspects of their nature and ask themselves whether such so-called 'rights' are simply s e l f - s e r v i n g ? A child does not 'need' to be born. It is the need of its parents which is gratified. Our greater priority must surely be to the welfare of the Earth. We chose not to walk with the crowd w h e n we first r e f u s e d the easy, familiar and more socially acceptable path and b e c a m e vegan. Procreation, the most f u n d a m e n t a l impulse, must also be considered an indulgence of the ego.

Space for Compassion Do I want the h u m a n race to die out? S o m e t i m e s a lot of us do, if only in a momentary state of desperation when faced with the m i n d l e s s cruelty perpetrated by humans upon each other and other animals. But no, I feel h u m a n s d o in fact h a v e an 11 The Vegan, Summer 1994

a w f u l lot of good to c o n t r i b u t e if they so choose. A m o n g all animals, h u m a n s have the greatest capacity f o r c o m p a s s i o n , the highest and possibly most human ethic. But as any w i s e g a r d e n e r k n o w s , a tray c r a m m e d with as m a n y seeds as p o s s i b l e does not grow the best plants. Yet far f e w e r seeds, each receiving an adequate amount of room, water, heat and light produce healthier and s t r o n g e r s e e d l i n g s . S o it is with human beings. In the right conditions, when every child is given the attention it deserves, only then will it reach its full potential. T h e huge population and subsequent overcrowding denies practically all children (except those of the very wealthy) the optimum conditions f o r g r o w i n g a p o w e r f u l sense of moral spirituality. Given the social conditions a lot of youngsters grow up in, it's not surprising so f e w of t h e m can spare little pity f o r their fellows let alone animals. It needs a kinder climate in which to cultivate the higher feelings of pity and compassion and not the cut-and-thrust way of life in the o v e r c r o w d e d concrete j u n g l e . W h e n children by their very numbers, feel they have little s e n s e of personal w o r t h , they are unlikely to e x t e n d value to o t h e r r e m o t e creatures that they seldom see except as portions wrapped in cellophane on supermarket shelves.

It must be said that if y o u , as a v e g a n , choose to give birth to a child a n d it later turns out to be a meat eater, it renders your o w n personal c o m m i t m e n t c o m p l e t e l y invalid. Finally, what has this world that is so far f r o m being ideal to o f f e r the child you say you love and yet l a u n c h into its c o l d a n d cruel embrace? T h e only fact a parent can guarantee his or her child is d e a t h . Happiness and fulfilment are rare c o m m o d i ties, and rarer still in the person w h o has had to recognize the world they w e r e b r o u g h t into for what it is. One day the vegan parent will have to destroy any vestige of innocence in their son or d a u g h t e r by e x p l a i n i n g the horrors of factory farming and vivisection. W e love to see lambs playing in a field, to watch them frisk and delight in the weeks of tender youth. But it is a poignant scene as we contemplate their f u t u r e , the transience of their joy.

T h e problem has gone b e y o n d the old argument that a f a m i l y of t w o children is only replacing the parents. Too many people are too greedy or ignorant to restrict their family size. If we want to see a reduction in overcrowding, then it is we who must take responsibility for positive action. Adoption is possible for those whose genuine love of children o u t w e i g h s biological links w i t h them. I and my husband have proved it can and does work.

Naturally we, as v e g a n s , a l t h o u g h w e take great pleasure in the sight of gentle and beautiful farm animals, would far rather they did not e x i s t at all. V e g a n s h a v e enough love to desire their l o v e d - o n e s not to feel the pains of this world. Surely they s h o u l d love their o w n f l e s h a n d b l o o d enough to give u p the personal desire for a baby when they have c o m e to realize what the effects of their causes are doing to the Earth?

If you, as a vegan, choose to give birth to a child and it later turns out to be a meat eater, it renders your own personal commitment completely invalid

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tive vegan mothers is that they should "take ardent steps to inform themselves" and "read about nutrition rather than labour wards". Another potential (and unexpected) source of conflict can be the attitude of family and friends. Where previously they might well have accepted your choice of diet, suddenly you may find them trying to undermine you, urging you to leave veganism aside during pregnancy "just to guarantee the baby's all right". Pam, 27, has suffered this kind of misguided concern from members of her family who question whether it's fair to "impose" veganism on her 7 month-old son, Lerrin (even though he's had only breast milk!) Losing the support of your family is distressing but patience and quiet persistence can pay off in the end as Ginny, 34 year-old mother of Lily (3), discovered. She also faced opposition initially but reports that her parents are now "as pleased to see well-fed, healthy grandchildren as anyone would be".

Chair of Council, Louise Wallis talks with vegan mums Any mother will tell you that pregnancy is a time when she can feel at her most vulnerable â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially if it is her first child. With most of her energy being concentrated on nurturing the small life growing inside her, and her hormones going haywire, the last thing she feels like doing is having to fight for what she wants. Yet for the vegan m u m , whose 'unconventional' diet carries its own problems, the experience of pregnancy and motherhood can be a formidable test of strength. 12

A recent article in The Guardian's ' W o m e n ' s Page' revealed that during the course of an average pregnancy, each woman can expect to deal with 20 or more "professionals". Whilst this is a daunting prospect for any woman, for the vegan it can feel like a gruelling obstacle course. Coming into contact with a constant stream of authority figures (doctors, nurses, midwives, hospital consultants, health visitors etc.) who are likely to be sceptical about veganism, can be very intimidating. Peggy, aged 39, who has one child and is currently expecting another, prefers not to mention her veganism to doctors because of this prejudice. Her precautionary advice to prospec-

So what happens when your children are older? How do you respond to their questions? Jane, 35, feels it important to be completely honest with her daughters Rebecca (9) and

Nicola (7): "They know a lot about the cruelty involved in food production. They come shopping with me and if they see anything new or a packet attracts their attention, they both start to read the label." Peggy answers her 4 year-old son Louis's questions "clearly and without frills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; i.e. we don't say 'poor little bunny wunnies'". Grasping the reasons behind veganism is easy enough for most children; it is the behaviour of their meat-eating friends and relatives which they find so baffling. So the question "Why does so and so eat animals?" is probably the one most difficult to answer. As Peggy observes, "it's the problem of reconciling how can a nice person do a nasty thing?" Other areas of concern include school/nursery meals, children's parties, vaccination, breast feeding, weaning, milk tokens, the use of drugs during labour, feeling isolated from other mums, availability of information and soya-based infant formulas. Having barely scraped the surface here, I hope to research these topics more thoroughly in the future, and would therefore appreciate hearing about your experiences â&#x20AC;&#x201D; good and bad. Ginny and daughter Lily

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Annie Brosnan and Richard Farhall check-out the new vegan product scene Let's get straight down to business with the welcome news of another freebie offer! If you prefer your vegan hard cheese to be less ' w h i f f y ' then you'll be pleased to learn that the company that brought you Vegetarian Rashers, The Redwood Company, has relaunched the excellent Tofucheese. Choose either the Red or White Cheddar Style and you w o n ' t be disappointed. Both are especially y u m m y in toasted 'palate-scalding' sandwiches.

READER OFFER The first 50 readers to write to The Redwood Company, Unit 6, Alexander Court, Fleming Road, Earlstree Industrial Estate, Corby, Northants NN17 4SW will receive a free Tofucheese sample. Don't forget to mark your letter 'Vegan Reader O f f e r ' . As if you would!

Fish First R e m e m b e r those childhood days of Hector's House [Ed. Young vegans — ask your parents about this classic TV puppet sensation], fish cakes, chips and peas? Well, your memories can now become reality (except Hector's House — write to the B B C demanding a rerun), with Realeat's Fishless Fish 14

Cake. Yes, really! It's no windup. This frozen product is claimed to be the first fish alternative food. They are made from "a blend of flavoured vegetable proteins and potato and have a golden crumb coating. They are additive free and are suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. They are easy to cook — j u s t shallow or deep fry from frozen for a few minutes until golden brown . . . We believe it will be very difficult for fish cake eaters to tell the difference." Fishless Fish Cakes retail at £1.19 for a 320g box of four.

For Addicts . . . That highly ethical vegan company (and so especially worthy of our patronage), Plamil Foods brings us yet more "exquisite confections"; this time, organic Plain and Mint flavoured chocolate bars. Also on the choccy front, a word of warning from Cadbury, "the first name in chocolate": "Unfortunately we have recently manufactured Fry's Chocolate Cream which inadvertently contains a very small amount of a milk derived ingredient. The dates for this are as follows: Single packs — From 'best before' 8 Jan 95 to 22 Jan 95; Multipacks — From 'best before' 11 Dec 94 to 21 Dec 24 . . .

Dick spotting should be on every vegan's agenda now that the goahead supermarket Safeway has introduced a Spotted Dick, suitable for the likes of us. Those of you lucky (?) enough to be living/working in London have the added bonus of access to Heaven's Delight's impressive range of 10 (sugar-free) desserts — including Carob Orange Supreme, Tofu Cheesecakes and Creme Mousses. Track 'em down in your nearest health/wholefood establishment.

Bits & Bobs Again from Plamil Foods, an extension to its range of Egg Free Mayonnaises — Chilli flavour. The latest offering from Cauldron Foods is just the ticket for casseroles, stir-fries and soups — Marinated Tofu Pieces.

In a Lather Now that Cosmetics To Go is no more, Montagne Jeunesse should do well with its incredibly large range of 21 new and exotic "pure vegetable soaps" — all made in "rural Guatemala". Wow, what a selling point! Sadly, not all the soaps are "pure vegetable" — some contain milk protein. However, the full ingredients of each bar appear on the wrapper so you'll be able to

select one (or more) of the many bovine-free varieties on offer. Keep an eye open for the two ranges of vegan haircare products made by Herb UK currently in use in hairdressing salons — Fuente (shampoos, conditioners, styling aids, perming solutions and colouring products) and Linea (for colour-treated hair). To find your nearest salon, phone 0342 718116. New vegan wares of interest from Weleda include the 'Body Therapy' Almond Skin Care range and Calendula Baby Powder and Calendula Oil.

Footie Wear Ethical Wares (another vegan company) is pleased to announce two additions to its range of boots: 'Ranger' — for the "serious walker"; and 'Trekking' — an "attractive four-colour leisure boot". Both carry the Vegan Society Trade Mark. But wait, there's more: vegan walking socks, belts, wet-proofing, and anti-leather tee shirts, badges and car stickers. Make their day by ringing 0708 739293 for further information (and pussy cat chat).

A Reminder... Since the last 'Shoparound', a few of you have written in complaining about the inclusion of certain (vegan) products, saying they should be boycotted for x reason. The main object of the Society is to promote veganism. If individuals wish to boycott particular vegan products or manufacturers that is their (personal) choice. Details of product and company boycotts appear regularly in the Ethical Consumer. For subscription details ring 061 237 1630.

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VEGANS INTERNATIONAL Vegan Society Council member and Vegans International newsletter Editor, Alex Bourke reports...

New Groups Kim Mazur, New Zealand Vegan Society founder writes: "We have been around for about a year and only recently, since the NZ Vegetarian Society's 50th birthday, have we been advertising ourselves officially. Vegan Society N Z has about 50 people on its mailing list. There are no paying members yet as we have just established a yearly $5 membership fee. W e offer a lending library and try to serve as a general information source." VI Contact: New Zealand Vegan Society, PO Box 26-536, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. If you have a vegan recipe for quiche, please write to: NZ Vegetarian Society, PO Box 13-307, Christchurch, New Zealand. Susana Martins and Portuguese friends

have started a group (of young people) called NaturAnimal. It promotes veganism and other important issues. It publishes a small magazine and several leaflets — against meat-eating, vivisection, fur, bullfights etc. — and is working o n a small book on vegan nutrition, with recipes. The group needs facts to help it discredit advertisements promoting dairy products. In Portugal there is even a coalition between a milk company and environmental organization which claims that they are both friends of nature. Contact:

Festival Calendar 2 9 - 3 1 July Vegan Weekend, Germany. A big nationwide vegan weekend will be held in Laupheim near Ulm, not far f r o m Munich. Organizers: MUTe.V., Gruneburgweg 154, 60323 Frankfurt, Germany. 30 J u l y - 13 A u g Vegan Camp, Yorkshire, England. Over 7 0 people are expected f r o m all areas and age groups. In the past we

have had walks, workshops, surfing, cycle rides, community meals, circus skills, rock climbing, board games, canoeing, and j u s t lazing in the sun! You can j o i n in as m a n y or as few activities as you wish. This is a non-profit event, with an e m p h a s i s on being as economical and ecological as possible. For details, send 3 loose first class stamps or an IRC to: Box VC, The Rainbow Centre, 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HW, UK. 3—13 Aug World Vegetarian Congress, The Hague, Holland. 1,000 people are expected, including many VI m e m b e r s and Coordinators. Basic cost is 2 4 0 guilders (£85) plus meals, excursions, and c a m p i n g , youth hostel or hotel. For application brochure write to: World Vegetarian Congress, Larenseweg 26, NL-1221 CM Hilversum, The Netherlands. Fax (+31) 35 83 61 52. 27 A u g - 3 Sept Vegan Summer Gathering, South-West England. A relaxing and inexpensive week by the sea in holiday flats. Basic cost is about £55 (US$80) plus f o o d , which we'll cook ourselves. Details:

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lying is f u n so they say; that is, until the ' v e g a n ' m e a l appears. A i r l i n e caterers s e e m t o h a v e mastered the p r o b l e m s of p r o v i d i n g v e g e t a r i a n meals but still a p p e a r to m i s u n d e r s t a n d what a vegan is. H o w e v e r hard o n e tries to explain to the travel agent or the airline, a n d h o w e v e r hard they might try, the s t u m b l i n g block is the airline caterers. If a n y item in a so-called vegan meal is incorrect, then the w h o l e meal b e c o m e s susp e c t . If t h e y p r o v i d e m i l k o r b u t t e r with a m e a l clearly labelled ' V E G A N ' or ' V G M L ' , as British A i r w a y s identifies its vegan meals, then o n e will not b e confident enough to rely o n o t h e r items w h i c h might actually be correct. It is for the airlines to ensure their caterers get their m e a l r e q u i r e m e n t s right and they should l o o k e l s e w h e r e if the caterers cannot d o so. V e g a n s pay the s a m e as e v e r y o n e else so h a v e a right to d e m a n d to be properly fed. E v e r y airline h a s ' c o m m e n t ' f o r m s on b o a r d its aircraft so o n e can while a w a y the t i m e o n a flight recording o n e ' s disappoint16

ment that they have not got the meal correct and even suggest where they should write to get information. My I V U duties have ensured that I travel q u i t e f r e q u e n t l y by air and so have m o r e e x p e r i e n c e than m a n y p e o p l e of the p o o r attempt by airline caterers to provide vegan fare. Often the flight staff do their best to rectify the situation when, as a short time ago, I f o u n d that I h a d a c h o i c e of two ' v e g a n ' m e a l s , o n e c o n t a i n i n g e g g and the other

Twenty-five minutes later a man was seen running with a tray towards the aircraft cheese (not even vegetarian cheese!). If necessary, I remind them that they have a good range of salads, nuts and fruit in First and Business Classes and suggest that I would be h a p p y with these. If they d o their best, I m a k e an appropriate reference on the 'comment' form.

A f e w years ago w e were travelling with British A i r w a y s to Los A n g e l e s f r o m M a n c h e s t e r . As usual I checked that our v e g a n m e a l s were on the c o m p u t e r a f e w days before departure, again on check-in and finally asked the flight staff when we got aboard if they had our special meals. Horror of horrors, despite the computer the vegan meals had not been put on board before the flight left London. The Steward told us not to worry since the pilot was holding up the aircraft until appropriate meals were obtained f r o m the Manchester caterers. We became very concerned when he announced to the w h o l e aircraft that certain m e a l s had not b e e n put on board so w e would wait for them. W e were grateful that he did not say "vegan" meals or identify where we were sitting. Twenty-five minutes later a man was seen running with a tray towards the aircraft and we soon took off. I did not think plates of boiled vegetables were worth the delay but at least they were vegan! M o r e recently a series of flights with British Airways led to the usual meal problems but a nice bonus. As usual I completed the ' c o m m e n t ' f o r m but asked for a reply from Customer Relations. Nothing happened so I could not be sure they had received the f o r m or were acting to i m p r o v e matters. After a few weeks I flew again and had the same experience. This time I telephoned British Airways and asked for the address of Sir Colin Marshall, the Chairman. I then sent him by fax a copy of the letter I had written to Customer Relations and sought his action to improve matters. The following morning his personal assistant telephoned and assured me of Sir Colin's concern at the situation. I soon received a reply a c c o m p a n i e d by a v o u c h e r for ÂŁ 5 0 to spend on f u t u r e travel with British Airways. Subsequent flights led to similar action and I now have three such vouchers! Whilst appreciating the vouchers, I have i n f o r m e d them that I would prefer them to get the vegan meals right and avoid the need for us to correspond at all. Of course, o n e cannot travel on hope alone so we always carry our own supplies but this becomes more difficult when travelling to such countries as Australia and New Zealand since they have very strict controls on the importation of food items. Finally, we recently travelled with Air 2000 and, as usual, ordered vegan meals. W e were delighted to learn that all vegetarian meals provided by Air 2 0 0 0 are vegan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which makes things easier for us all, including the airlines. Unusually, the meals were very good by airline standards. If only other airlines were to follow suit! Make your needs known. I would welcome hearing how you get on. Write to:

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C h o p the onion and roughly dice the courgettes. Over a medium heat saute the onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes. Then add the courgettes. Cook for a further minute, then add the water, bring to the boil, cover, turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Liquidize, return to the heat, season and serve piping hot.

GAZPACHO Hailing from the Mediterranean, this is a recipe for summer and one which I urge you to try, it is so refreshing. Tinned tomatoes can be used in place of fresh with little detriment to the flavour. Ideal served with toast or, if you are feeling wicked, pieces of bread freshly fried in olive oil. 3 tbs virgin olive oil 2 medium tomatoes 1 small green pepper 1 small onion '/ 2 cucumber 1 clove garlic handful of fresh basil 2 tbs vegan red wine vinegar 3 / 4 pint (375ml) water salt and pepper

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COURGETTE SOUP When in season courgettes are good and cheap, while out of season they are good and expensive, so choose your moment to make this soup if on a budget. It freezes well, is thickly warming, and you could perhaps make it in bulk during the summer to store for the more appropriately cold winter months. 1 tbs virgin olive oil 1 small onion 2 m e d i u m courgettes 1 pint (500ml) water salt and pepper

Place the tomatoes in a cup of boiling water. After a minute remove the skins — they should peel easily. De-seed the pepper. Prepare the onion and garlic by removing the husks. Roughly chop all the solid ingredients and add them with the others to a liquidizer. Liquidize, adjust seasoning, chilli and serve.

ROUILLE A pate. Once again, it is excellent served simply with toast. Or you may like to try it with garlic bread for a colourful entree. 1 m e d i u m red pepper 1 clove garlic ground almonds salt and ground black pepper Cook the red pepper whole in boiling water for 2 minutes to soften the flesh. Liquidize the cooked pepper with the clove of garlic. Add enough ground almonds to make a fairly thick paste. Season generously. Serve. The Vegan, Summer 1994

SUMMER IN MIND are transparent. Add the prepared aubergine flesh and saute for a further 5 minutes. Add the celery, mushrooms, tomatoes and crushed garlic, and cook until the ingredients become tender — about 10 minutes. Check the seasoning.

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STUFFED AUBERGINES Here is a main meal involving aubergines cooked in an oven. Not only aubergines, but courgettes and marrows can be stuffed in a similar manner. If you have no leeks to tie the vegetable together, then use string, remembering, of course, to remove it before serving. 2 aubergines salt 4 tbs olive oil 2 medium onions 2 small stalks celery 4 oz (115g) mushrooms 4 oz (115g) tomatoes 4 cloves garlic green stalks of leek further salt for seasoning further olive oil for basting

It is the height of summer, courgettes and tomatoes abound, and there is nothing for it but to make this lovely, simple dish. 2 m e d i u m courgettes 8 oz (225g) fresh tomatoes olive oil salt and pepper Wash and thinly slice the courgettes and the tomatoes. Lightly grease the inside of an ovenproof dish with a little olive oil. Layer half of the courgettes in the dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer half of the tomatoes on top of the courgettes. Season. Repeat this process, ending with a layer of seasoned tomatoes. Pour a little olive oil over the vegetables. Cover with foil and bake in a moderate oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

Halve the aubergines lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh. Rub salt into the inside of the skins and into the finely diced flesh. Leave to stand in a colander for 30 minutes. Rinse off salt. Finely slice the onions, celery, mushrooms and tomatoes. Over a medium heat saute the onions in the olive oil until they

TOMATO, BASIL AND OLIVE OIL SALAD 8 oz (225g) cherry tomatoes 6 leaves fresh basil 1 tbs virgin olive oil '/ 2 tsp vegan red wine vinegar

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Cut all the cherry tomatoes in half and divide between two plates. Finely chop the basil and sprinkle over the tomatoes. Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar o v e r each serving.

SUMMER PUDDING Should simple fruits tire, try this traditional way with the traditional berries. 1 lb (450g) m i x e d fruit — e.g. blackcurrants, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, redcurrants sugar bread Stew the fruit with enough sugar to give a pleasing sweetness — the quantity will depend on what proportions you are using. A f t e r 5 to 10 minutes the fruit will be cooked; on no account overcook. Line a basin with slices of bread, the crusts removed. Pour in the fruit and then top with further bread. Weight the t o p so that the bread presses d o w n on the fruit — a saucer is useful. Place in the f r i d g e for 2 4 hours. Remove f r o m basin, it should retain it shape, and serve.

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very day babies in the developing world are dying, not through famine or drought, but because of the profiteering of some of the multi-national companies who manufacture and sell baby milk. The products they promote are an environmental nightmare and, for the most part, completely inappropriate. Most breast milk substitutes are made from heat-treated cow's milk which is converted into powder and reconstituted with water before being bottlefed to the infant. This practice is not only creating a demand for the products of the dairy industry, but it undermines the use of one of our most precious natural resources. Breast milk uses no packaging and creates no waste. Its production by the lactating mother accurately meets the needs of her child. Even malnourished women are able to breast feed and the cost of the extra food needed to produce breast milk is minimal compared with the resources required to provide a child with artificial milk. Not only is the potential for infant malnutrition reduced, but

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lactating mothers are less fertile than those who do not breastfeed. Reliance on health programmes and contraceptives is less, and there is a corresponding decrease in the need for sanitary protection — a major use of paper and other resources. Breastfeeding can make the difference between family planning and crisis management. No pollution arises from breast feeding and breast milk needs no costly and wasteful transportation from one side of the planet to the other. The beauty of breast milk is that it does exactly the job it was designed for; it is in the right place at the right time in the right quantity. And, it hardly needs to be said, it is absolutely free. Artificial baby milks on the other hand, are inappropriate in almost every sense. They are often packaged in materials that are difficult or impossible to recycle, and add enormously to pollution problems created by landfill and other waste disposal methods. Energy is used at almost every stage of the manufacture, production, transportation and

preparation of artificial baby milks. This use ranges from the power needed to heat-treat cow's milk at high temperatures at the production stage, through the labour of developing world women required to collect already scarce firewood to heat the water to prepare the formula. In areas of the world where there is already a fuel-wood crisis this additional need can only add to the problems of desertification and erosion. Breast milk substitutes are expensive. This means not only that developing countries spend hard currency on importing them, but mothers are often forced into over-diluting milkpowder, which can lead to malnutrition. The use of dairy products in the production of baby milk means that the cruel practices of the dairy industry are inherently supported. As well as this, the environmental effects of methane produced by cattle, inappropriate land use and forest clearance are all given tacit support. All baby milk companies know that they will only sell their products if mothers d o not breastfeed, and so some of them employ a range of tactics that go from underhand to deplorable. Free or cheap supplies of baby milk are given to hospitals and health centres, ensuring that new-bom infants become hooked on baby milk and unable to take breast milk. Advertising suggests the advantages of baby milk with pictures of healthy happy infants and subtly reinforces taboos about breasts and breast feeding by failing to mention what it is that artificial baby milks are replacing. Perhaps most disturb-

ing is that such advertising reduces the rights of women to make an informed choice about feeding their child. Only a tiny minority of women are physically unable to breast feed, but the amount of women who do not is rising dramatically in some countries. Advertising has no small part to play in this rise. Surely the motives for promoting such wholly unsuitable products can only be profit and greed. It seems impossible not to see the links that make baby milk a vegan as well as an environmental and political issue. Despite this, some baby milks do not contain cow's or goat's milk and are therefore, strictly speaking, vegan. One of them, OsterSoy, once carried the Vegan Society's trade mark. If veganism is defined as "a way of living which seeks to exclude . . . all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals", then what of the exploitation of, and cruelty to, the 1 '/ 2 million infants who die each year through bottle-feeding? Baby Milk Action campaigns to promote infant health and raise awareness about the dangers of artificial baby milk. It also organizes the boycott of Nestle which sells half the world's baby milk. The baby milk problem is enormous and it isn't going to go away until people see the danger in products that are wasteful and rely on exploitation and cruelty, when the perfect alternative has always existed. Baby Milk Action can be contacted at: 23 St Andrews Street, Cambridge CB2 3AX. 0223 464420. Karen Brock

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ll ancient h u m a n cultures understood h o w to utilize plants and their fruits. T h r o u g h o u t the ages, berries, leaves and roots h a v e p r o v i d e d us with food, medicine and cosmetics. Free from chemic a l s and a d d i t i v e s , their use is still valid today. In the past d e c a d e there has been a tremendous interest in a 'greener' lifestyle. T h e traditional r e m e d i e s of the past, once dismissed as superstition, are being looked at with interest by scientists and researchers. As an example, the latest anti-ageing creams, m a r k e t e d by the big c o s m e t i c companies, have fruit-acids as their active ingredient. The berries of the hedgerows, together with their leaves, flowers and roots can be used in various ways. For the best results when using the following recipes, these points should be noted: • In the preparation of teas and infusions, the young, fresh leaves should be used. • N e v e r u s e a metal c o n t a i n e r — glass, porcelain or earthenware are necessary. • Bottled spring w a t e r should be used to make the cosmetics. They will keep longer if stored.in a bottle or j a r in the fridge.

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BERRY HEALTHY!

Carol Wilson explains why there's more to berries than a tasty treat

The fruit of the bramble, the berries are high in fibre and also contain vitamin C and minerals — calcium, iron, sulphur and magnesium. The unripe berry is green, changing to pink, then red, then black. Over-ripe berries are indigestible and are easy to recognize by their oozing, slightly fermenting appearance. The American Shakers used the berries to m a k e d e l i c i o u s , m e d i c i n a l w i n e s to treat dysentery, bad breath and infant cholera. A s o o t h i n g n o n - a l c o h o l i c drink, k n o w n as ' B l a c k b e r r y R o b ' , is an old remedy for colds. S i m m e r together 4 oz (115g) brown sugar, o n e pint of b l a c k b e r r y puree, f o u r cloves and a cinnamon stick, until thick and s y r u p y . Strain and bottle w h e n cool and store in the fridge. Serve the drink hot. In folk medicine, blackberry juice is used as a laxative. Ripe berries alsQ flush toxins from the body. T h e juice is used too, as a nerve tonic, and as a gargle for sore throats and gums.

The Scots also used the roots to make an orange dye In the past, the leaves of the bramble were held to be as important as the fruit. An old Cornish custom was to wash seven leaves in spring water, and place them on swellings and i n f l a m m a t i o n s . In Scotland also, the leaves w e r e used to soothe swellings and burns. The Scots also used the roots to make an o r a n g e d y e . B l a c k b e r r y leaf tea is believed to be b e n e f i c i a l to the m u c o u s membranes and intestinal muscles, as well

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as relieving the symptoms of a cold. Infuse a t e a s p o o n f u l of leaves in a c u p of boiling water for 10 minutes and drink while hot. The tea can be used warm as a mouthwash. Another e f f e c t i v e m o u t h w a s h can be made by boiling together a large handful of leaves and half a pint of water, until the liquid is reduced by half. Stir in two teaspoonfuls of l e m o n j u i c e . Strain and use straightaway. An infusion of the leaves makes a healing, soothing facial toner or rinse. Pour a pint of boiling water over a handful of fresh leaves. Cover tightly and steep for an hour. Strain and use. I n f u s i o n s m a k e use of the active constituents of the plant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; i.e. the aromatic oils.

Elderberry The fruit, leaves and flowers of this common British tree have been used for centuries in the preparation of medicines, food and cosmetics. T h e s w e e t - s m e l l i n g , creamy coloured flowers appear in June. When these fade, the berries arrive â&#x20AC;&#x201D; green and small at first, then a purplish-black. They hang in large clusters f r o m red stems. Elderberries are very nutritious, containing vitamins A and C, fruit-acids and bioflavanoids. The ancients regarded the berries as a cure-all. Elderberries are mildly laxative and sweat-inducing; hence their reputation as a c u r e for colds. In the north of Britain, elderberry wine, laced with r u m , was drunk as a cold remedy. A traditional winter cordial to treat coughs and colds can be made in the same way as the 'Blackberry R o b ' . In the past, the berries were used to make ink. Elderflowers contain tannins which tone the mucous membranes and dry up excess

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secretions. In a d d i t i o n , the f l o w e r s h a v e soothing and healing properties, w h i c h is why they have been used in skin preparations for hundreds of years. A lotion can be made by pouring a cup of boiling water onto a handful of leaves. Cover and steep for at least 2 0 minutes. Strain through a coffee-filter, and use when cool. This preparation can be used as an eye-bath for tired, sore eyes or as a skin-toner. It is also reputed to remove wrinkles. The dried and powdered flowers are used as an insecticide. Sprays of the flowers kept in water in the house will keep away flies. In folk medicine, the leaves of the elder were used as a cure for toothache and were rubbed onto snake (adder) bites. A handful of fresh l e a v e s r u b b e d over exposed skin will p r e v e n t m i d g e bites on s u m m e r evenings. However, the effect only lasts for about 20 minutes, so has to be repeated frequently. The elderflower lotion (above) can be dabbed on the skin to ward off flies and other insects. In country homes, peeled elder shoots were kept in the flour bins to deter mites.

Raspberry This plant has been known since pre-historic times. It can still be found in the wild, but is now cultivated extensively in France, Britain and America. Raspberries are rich in fibre and also contain vitamins A, B, C and E and minerals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; iron, calcium and phosphorus. The berries help to c o m b a t anaemia, due to their high iron content. In Chinese medicine, the raspberry is used to strengthen the kidneys. An old country recipe for a skin tonic can be made today. Steep two cups of berries and one cup of rose petals in two pints of cider

vinegar in a c o v e r e d pot. L e a v e f o r o n e month. Strain and dilute with an equal part of spring water and store in the 'fridge.

Raspberry leaf tea has long been renowned in folk-medicine for helping mothers-to-be in childbirth Raspberry leaf tea h a s long b e e n r e n o w n e d in f o l k m e d i c i n e f o r h e l p i n g mothers-to-be in childbirth. It is believed to work by toning the pelvic and uterine m u s cles. The tea, when drunk by lactating m o t h e r s , both e n c o u r a g e s a n d e n r i c h e s t h e mother's milk. It is also used by herbalists to treat menstrua] disorders.

Strawberry T h e Romans valued the plant and its fruit for their therapeutic properties. T h e alchemists of the Middle Ages considered the strawberry to be a panacea. Strawberries are rich in potassium and vitamin C and are low in sugar. T h e j u i c e has a bleaching and toning effect on the skin, and will also whiten and clean the teeth and remove plaque. In the M i d d l e A g e s , the l e a v e s of t h e plant were used in baths for those w h o s u f fered from aches and pains. T h e leaves a n d r o o t s were b o i l e d in w i n e a n d w a t e r a n d were drunk to soothe stomach ache or b o w e l troubles. This concoction was also believed to be good for ulcers and liver disorders. Strawberry tea, made from the leaves (as for blackberry tea) makes a pleasant drink and acts as an appetizer. An infusion of the leaves is said to be good for the treatment of eczema and styes and as an anti-wrinkle lotion. This was in use in medieval times as a face lotion.

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Anything Within Reason Jon Wynne-Tyson Oakroyd Press £14.95 H b k , 1 9 2 p p * It was after reading this latest novel by the long-standing vegan writer and campaigner Jon W y n n e - T y s o n , that this comforting thought c a m e to me: It is a curious feature of the human mind in a rational age that the profoundest truths are still far more readily conveyed through story telling than facts. For fiction, unlike facts, penetrates straight through the unguarded intellect to the realm of the emotions — and every vegan k n o w s that to bring another over to the cause, it is the emotions, not the mind, which must be won. For this we must be profoundly thankful, as no vivisectionist or animal abuser will ever have the weapon of fiction in his armoury, for he depends, like all rationalists, on the subjugation of finer feelings to the ruthlessness of the intellect. Far f r o m being a morality tale, W y n n e - T y s o n ' s story is written in the finest satirical tradition, and combines witty, astute characterization — "Her voice was a fearsome hybrid — of a kind, as the Runt had savagely put it, that jars more than real c o m m o n or posh" — with a clever and skilful use of language, to produce one of the first, if not the first, humorous novels which also makes the case for veganism. The b o o k ' s main character, 24

Lawrence Fragg, Headmaster and ideological guru to an eccentric rural boarding school, is a rationalist in the truest sense. Faced with the management of scarce resources, he cannot allow human emotions to influence policy, or alter his vision of an ecologically and environmentally integrated school community, which depends for its precious protein on the production of organic meat. But the Headmaster learns to his cost that humanism alone is not enough to turn boys from brutes into civilized creatures — only instilling the quality of compassion can do that. When, by an unfortunate accident, the savage school cook serves up human flesh, the Headmaster's powers of reason are stretched to their limits, with macabre results! A thoroughly funny and entertaining book — as cleverly constructed as any Tom Sharpe — your non-vegan friends will thank you for buying it for them. • M a t t h e w Hall

audience will appreciate them. I have a twenty minute train ride to and from work each day and I found I could usually read one or two stories per journey. The stories are well written and easy to read — as one would expect with short stories. It's difficult, however, to say too much about any of the stories without ruining the punchlines but here are a few tantalizing snippets. The first tale about sealskin trousers is a blast against the fur trade; the children in the story are dressed in sealskin trousers of all things, but what is their fate when they meet a group of seals one sunny day? Another tale grapples with the ethics of taking one's own life; even if you can settle your financial affairs and make your human friends understand your decision, what of your emotional bonds with your pet animals? All of the tales feature animals of some kind — real, imaginary, ghostly or indeed toy. What kind of toy animal? Teddy bears, but you wouldn't want to meet these bears. If you want to know why, I recommend you read the book. • Rick Savage

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Sealskin Trousers Jon Wynne-Tyson Oakroyd Press £13.95 H b k , 160pp The best way I can describe this collection of tales is as a kind of A e s o p ' s Fables with a shiver. Those at home with ghost/horror stories will derive most enjoyment, but, as they do convey a moral message, I think a wider

Although all of the big stories are from the USA, other organizations in other countries are mentioned in many of the snippets. Furthermore, the impression given is that the balance will change as PETA becomes established in Europe and contributions from other individuals or groups (which are welcomed) start flooding in. The inclusion with the first issue of a Europe-wide guide to animal rights groups highlights the aim of inter-linking different groups across borders. Hopefully, this ideal can be carried through and not develop into large organizations swamping the smaller ones or, worse still, fighting amongst themselves for readership, members or publicity. Here's to unity!

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many snippets about the positive action being taken all over the place and news of PETA's many successes. The glossy papier, the use of lots of photographs and layout of the magazine, give it a conventional appearance which may encourage non-animal rights people to pick it up and read it. In the same vein, the inclusion of a recipe page, for chocolate goodies no less, and a problem page add to its readability. Unfortunately, it is only available by subscription and/or as part of membership of PETA Europe. Maybe those who do subscribe could pass old, read copies on to their local doctor/dentist/hairdresser (anywhere with a waiting room) where new readers and members may be found.

Animal Times

All in all. Animal Times is to be recommended as an easy but very informative read. Provided that you, like many animal rights people, haven't already got a 'toread' pile which is going through the roof. • Sheila Hyslop

P E T A Europe* Issue 1 ( J a n - F e b 1994) £10 pa, 24pp

* PO Box 3169, London NW6 2QF. 071 372 0459

This new magazine provides an 'easy' read and allows the reader to catch up on activities around the globe. Easy is perhaps a bad choice of words considering that among the features in this first issue are graphic descriptions of the production of foie gras (pate), distress of downed cows, and electrocution used in the fur trade. Hope remains with the

Reviewers Matthew Hall is a vegan barrister and writer, who is currently writing a television series called Sanctuary for the BBC Sheila Hyslop is a Vegans International Co-ordinator Rick Savage is Vegan Society Vice Chair

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sion of people to a compassionate way of living is of more weight than the criticisms of detractors if a single open category were to be adopted? • Angela Renshaw, Leeds

Thanks, David I am finding David CowlesHamar's Manual of Animal Rights very useful. Today, for example, in my local paper someone expressed distress about the suffering of animals because "we need to eat meat". I copied a few points from the Manual and had a letter in the post box in 10 minutes. I think the press will be hearing more from me now I've got David's manual to help me. • Sheila Sheppard, West Sussex

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Daunting I agree entirely with the views expressed by Martyn Allen ('Moving On?', Winter 1993 'Postbag'). The Society's present membership criteria exclude many potential members, who will be daunted by the stringent requirements, and therefore discouraged from joining — even as a 'supporter'! Surely it is more important to spread the word as widely as possible, not to be an exclusive Society open to a select few? • Mary Samson, Inverness

Loud and Clear Regarding Martyn Allen's 'Moving On?' (Winter 1993 'Postbag'), although human rights, the environment, fruitarianism, fair trade etc. are important subjects which are of interest to many vegans, I suggest it is desirable to concentrate on one core message — in our case. 27 The Vegan, Summer 1994

veganism. If you don't, areas of disagreement arise because others consider their 'pet' subjects should be included as well. Additionally, you make veganism less attractive to those interested only in veganism. We need all our energy to promote one clear, uncluttered message. It is up to individuals to decide how far they wish to take their own ethical stance. • Cor Nouws, Vegans International Co-ordinator, Arnhem, Holland

Discouraging On reading The Vegan I was surprised to discover that membership is restricted to vegans and all other people are put into the inferior-sounding category of 'supporter'. It seems a rather 'holier than thou' attitude to be taking towards the group of people who are most likely to become vegan with information, encouragement and support. Surely the conver-

I recognize that it might be cruel to set already dependent pets free and that a case for the compassionate care of abandoned pets can be made. Stimulating the pet industry by choosing to own an animal merely for emotional reasons, however, is inconsistent even with a minimal definition of veganism. • John Bowman, Norfolk

Free Tests Everyone is entitled to have a health check-up under the 'Well Person Check' scheme, which is free and can be done every three years. Through your doctor you can ask for tests to find out your levels of any nutrient — e.g. B 12 , calcium, iron etc. You will get peace of mind if you are healthy (which you ought to be) and at the same time will be able to show doctors and hospital staff that the vegan diet is healthy — otherwise they only see vegans when they are ill, or not at all. • Jon Fitter, London

People First It is the official view of the Socialist Workers' Party (SWP) that animals are not entitled to rights. I was told by two SWP members that once the socialist revolution has been realized, animals will continue to be used as resources. According to these SWP members, using animals is legitimate because they do not

possess a consciousness and are thus unable to mobilize to liberate themselves to overthrow us. Only those who have the potential to liberate themselves have the right to be liberated. They went on to say that, even so, those humans who have not the potential to liberate themselves, are entitled to rights. • Victoria Rickeard, West Sussex

Vegans Wanted W e are a small centre rescuing predominantly cats and dogs but also have taken in 13 goats, 2 sheep, 2 pigs, 4 horses and many turkeys and chickens. Unfortunately, we have only 1 '/ 2 acres and constantly need fulltime/part-time vegan helpers to live in/out. • Stan, Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre, East Lodge Farm, East Lane, Ince Blundell, Liverpool L29 3EA.

Compromising There is an animal-free form of contraception for women. It is called Depo-Provera and is an injectable hormone made entirely from synthetic materials. Yes, it has been tested on animals, monkeys in fact, and that is the compromise. Vegans try very hard not to compromise throughout their lives but sometimes the moral choices are limited. Yet, what a compromise I hear you say. However, it is made because to be faced with an unwanted pregnancy as a meat-eater is bad enough, but it blows the world apart for a vegan. As a strict vegan I am against all animal testing. However, we cannot rubbish the medical advances that have been made in the past even if we know they could have been achieved through entirely different means. • Maria Garner, Bucks

Animal-Free It appears that there is only one contraceptive pill free of animal ingredients: Femulen — a progestogen-only pill made by Gold Cross Pharmaceuticals. • Sarah Jacob, Norfolk 'Postbag' will not appear in the 50th Anniversary (Autumn 1994) Vegan. The deadline for the Winter issue is 25 October.

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Janet Hunt Vegan Society (UK) An easy-to-follow first vegan cookbook, written expressly for those new to cruelty-free living. Offers a comprehensive selection of everyday and special occasion recipes, plus a mass of hints and tips. Durable wipe-clean cover. £3.45 (165g)

The Animal-Free Shopper Richard Farhall, Kathy McCormack & Amanda Rofe Vegan Society (UK) Second edition of the popular shopping guide for those wishing to buy goods which are free of animal ingredients and involve no animal testing. Includes product listing sections — Food, Drink, Toiletries & Cosmetics, Remedies & Supplements, Baby & Infant Care, Footwear & Clothing, Home & Office, Animal Care, and Garden & Leisure; useful addresses; and information on animal substances and additives. £4.95 (145g)

Cook Vegan Richard Youngs Ashgrove Press A tempting mix of simple and imaginative recipes, divided conveniently into 'First', 'Second', and 'Third' course sections, with useful appendix of ingredients. Written by The Vegan's main cookery contributor. £5.99 (170g)

Anything Within Reason

The Vegan Kitchen Mate

Jon Wynne-Tyson Oakroyd Press Satirical novel about an environmentally-sensitive, strapped-forcash, progressive boarding school headmaster who, by chance, is confronted with a rational (but macabre) solution to the problems of meeting the basic nutritional needs of pupils and staff. £14.99 Hdbk (397g)

David Horton N S W Vegan Society Second edition. 100 simple vegan recipes complete with kitchen tips. £3.25 (140g)

365 Plus One Vegan Recipes

Fruits of Paradise: A Vegetarian Yearbook

Leah Leneman Thorsons An imaginative and varied collection of ideas for starters, soups, main courses, side dishes, sweets and salads. £6.99 (270g)

The Animal Welfare Handbook Caroline Clough & Barry Kew Fourth Estate A guide to animal welfare and rights; the issues, arguments, legislation, organizations and resources. £8.99 (315g)

Rebecca Hall Simon & Schuster A collection of inspiring and challenging observations and declarations from some of the world's most compassionate thinkers. £7.99 (450g)

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nutritionists, researchers, dieticians, GPs, community health workers, vegans and would be vegans. Includes highlighted major points, easy-to-follow tables, chapter summaries and detailed index. £5.95 (240g)

REMAINING TITLES Animal Rights/ Liberation Animal Liberation, Peter Singer, Thorsons £8.99 (550g) Animal Liberation: A Graphic Guide, Lori Gruen, Peter Singer & David Hine, Camden Press £4.95 <265g) Animals, Politics & Morality, Robert Garner, MUP £12.99 (380g) Animals' Rights, Henry Salt, Centaur (hdbk) £12.00 (430g) The Dreaded Comparison: Human and Animal Slavery, Maijorie Spiegel, Heretic £3.95 (130g) The Savour of Salt, George Hendrick & Willene Hendrick, Centaur Press £12.95 (400g) The Sexual Politics of Meat. Carol Adams, Polity Press £10.95 (355g) The Struggle For Animal Rights. Prof Tom Regan, International

Society for Animal Rights (US) £4.50 (240g)

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Forest Gardening, Robert A de J Hart, Green Books £8.95 (340g) Veganic Gardening, Kenneth Dalziel O'Brien, Thorsons £6.99 (270g)

The Extended Circle, Jon WynneTyson, Centaur £7.50 (580g) The Pocketbook of Animal Facts & Figures, Barry Kew, Green Print £6.99 (225g)

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Pregnancy, Children & the Vegan Diet, Michael Kiaper MD, Gentle World (US) £6.25 (355g) Vegan Nutrition: Pure & Simple, Michael Kiaper MD, Gentle World (US) £6.25 (250g)

Abundant Living in the Coming Age of the Tree, Kathleen Jannaway, Movement For Compassionate Living £1.50 (55g) Compassion: The Ultimate Ethic (An Exploration of Veganism), Victoria Moran, American Vegan Society £4.95 (190g) Food For a Future, Jon WynneTyson, Centaur £4.99 (150g) Food: Need, Greed & Myopia, Geoffrey Yates, Earthright £3.95 <185g) Why Vegan?, Kath Clements, GMP £3.95 (120g)

Cookbooks An Allergy Cookbook (vegetarian edition), Patricia Carter, Ian Henry Publications £6.25 (170g) Gourmet Vegan, Heather Lamont, Gollancz £5.99 (145g) Simply Vegan, Debra Wasserman & Reed Mangels, VRG (US) £6.95 (315g) The Single Vegan, Leah Leneman, Thorsons £5.99 (220g) The Vegan Cookbook. Alan Wakeman & Gordon Baskerville, Faber & Faber £6.99 (375g)

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An amateur video recording of lectures given by Kathleen Jannaway, Francisco Martin and Dr David Ryde at the Sixth International Vegan Festival is available via the Vegan Society office for £5.00. An audio tape costs £1.20. Please make cheques payable to 'B Austin'. A Radio 4 Food Programme feature on dairy farming, due for broadcast in March 1993, was never actually broadcast — probably because it amounts to a good case for veganism! Copies are available via the Vegan Society office for £1.20. Please make your cheque payable to 'B Austin'.

Books 'N' Guides . . . The Vegan Guide

Diary Dates 1 0 - 1 2 June Living Without Cruelty for a Global Partnership, Kensington Town Hall, Horton St, London W 8 . Details: 0732 364546 or 071 924 0974. 11 June Anti-Fur Demo, Noble Furs, Regent St, London WC1, 1 l a m - 5 p m . Every Sat. Contact:

1 1 - 1 8 June National AntiAngling Week. Contact: CAA 0272 441175. 18 June Fruitarian Picnic, Abbey Park, Leicester, 2pm. Bring raw food. Details: National Day- of Action Against Boots. Details: 061 953 4039. 2 July National March & Rally Against Live Exports, Portsmouth. Meet Guildhall Sq, 12 noon. Details: 0869 345243. 4 July International Day for Captive Dolphins. Details: PO Box 11, SEDO, Manchester. 16 July March & Rally Against Vivisection, Sheffield University, 2pm. Details: 0742 796437. 23 J u l y - 7 A u g Animal Rights Holiday! Week of Action, Blackpool. Circus, zoo, McDonalds, donkey rides, Boots, etc. Details: 0253 28040. 2 9 - 3 0 July Rally and All Night Live Exports Vigil/Demo, 30

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30 July Jersey Animal Day, Royal Sq, St Helier, 9am-5pm. Details: 0534 855871. 6 Aug National March Against Hunting. Meet 12 noon, Reformers Tree, Hyde Pk for Rally in Trafalgar Sq. Followed by Cruelty-Free Exhibition, Westminster Central Hall, Storey's Gate. Details: 0438 746372.

Boiled to Death By Mil Friedman & Dai) Mills

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• The Vegan Guide to Amsterdam, Rochelle Del Gunter & Henk de Jong, £3. From:

Local Groups (See also 'Contacts News')

12 Aug 'Glorious Twelfth'. Grouse shooting sabbing begins. Details: 0602 590357.

• The Vegan Guide to Berlin, Max Friedman, £2.85. From:

13 Aug Great Northern Animal Festival, Harrogate. Details: 0677422974. 20 Aug Sponsored 'Coast to Coast' run for Veggies. For details send two stamps to: Box CTC, 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham. 29 Aug Local group action against zoos. Details: Bristol Zoo Action, 0272 610025. 8 - 9 Sept Actions against the International Shark Fishing Festival, Cornwall. Details: Shark Protection League, BM LA PL, London WC1N3XX. 10 Sept Banner protest, Porton Down, nr Salisbury. Details: 0722 327146.

• The Vegan Guide to New York City, Max Friedman & Dan Mills, £2.85. From:

• The Vegan Guide to Paris, Alex Bourke, £2.50. From:

• How to Write a Vegan Book, Alex Bourke, £1.80. From:

• Vegetarian & Vegan Directory (Lake District & Cumbria), Kendal Vegetarians, 40p + C5 stamped addressed envelope. From:

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Chris Bishop is interested in setting up a local vegan group. Contact:

• The Vegetarian Guide to Ireland 1994. From: The Vegan, Summer 1994

Information Vegan Magazines. In addition to The Vegan — the official organ of the Vegan Society — the following independent publications may be of interest: Vegan Views 6 Hayes Avenue, Bournemouth BH7 7AD. An informal quarterly with articles, interviews, news, reviews, letters, cartoon strip. Subscription rate for four issues: £3.00 (Europe and surface mail overseas: £4.00). New Leaves 47 Highlands Road. Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8NQ. Quarterly journal of the Movement for Compassionate Living — The Vegan Way (see below). Annual subscription: £3.00. Cheques/POs payable to: "Movement for Compassionate Living'. Y Figan Cymreig (The Wales Vegan) Bronyr Ysgol, Montpelier, Llandrindod,

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Powys, Wales. Bilingual quarterly. Annual subscription: £1.50. The Vegan Business Connection has reformed and would be pleased to hear from anyone interested in

The Vegan Bikers Association aims to promote veganism amongst motorcyclists and set up a fund for the purchase and distribution of alternatives to leather. Newsletter: 'The Long Road'. Enquiries:

The Vegan Community Project exists to form a contact network between people who are interested in living in a vegan community and to establish one or more such communi-

ties. While some of its members seek merely to live close to other vegans, others wish to establish a vegan land project or centre for the promotion of a vegan lifestyle. Newsletter subscription (4 issues): £2.00. Contact:

OPB. The Vegan Families Contact List provides a link between parents tluoughout the UK seeking to raise their children in accordance with vegan principles. To receive a copy of the list and have your name added to a future edition, please write to the Vegan Society — marking your envelope 'Vegan Families Contact List", enclosing an SAE, and giving your name, address and names and dates of birth of children. The Movement for Compassionate Living — the Vegan Way seeks to spread compassionate understanding and to simplify lifestyles by promoting awareness of the

connections between the way w e live and the way others suffer, and between development, consumption and the destruction of the planet. Co-ordinators:

Lesbian & Gay Vegan Group. Contact:

Vegans International co-ordinatcs the promotion of veganism, encourages the formation of new organizations, and organizes an annual vegan festival. Contact:

Vegan Contacts Abroad. For a listing, send an S A E to the Vegan Society marked 'Vegan Contacts Abroad'.

Classified ACCOMMODATION D O N A T I O N S R E Q U I R E D to help purc h a s e sheltered a c c o m m o d a t i o n f o r elderly v e g a n s in need. Contributions to: 'Homes For Elderly Vegetarians Ltd', Estra House, Station Approach, Streatham, London SW16 6EJ. S p e c i f y ' V e g a n F u n d ' .

EATING OUT P O R T S M O U T H , Orchard Cafe, Francis Ave. 0705 614666. Vegetarian/Vegan, organic, cooked food. 3 courses under £6.00. Take-away available, M o n - S a t 9 a m - 5 p m , Friday until 9pm.

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Enjoy a relaxing holiday amidst beautiful coastal and moorland scenery - ideal for walking. Spacious Edwardian house overlooking Porlock Bay. Excellent traditional, vegetarian and vegan food. Log fires on chilly evenings. All bedrooms ensuite with tea/coffee making facilities. Special weekend breaks.

648578.

W H O L E F O O D vegetarian/vegan guesthouse in North Pennines. Established five years. Spectacular setting. Potential for expansion. For details 0434 381013.

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D E F I C I E N C I E S , systemic organic weaknesses found from dowsing hair samples by post. Sensonics, 18a Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 3SP. Tel. 0691 670104.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION 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 0628 29744. B R I T T A N Y . Vegetarian/Vegan guesthouse and self-catering cottage in rural 18th century farmhouse. Vegetarian owners. Details f r o m :

C O R N W A L L . Spacious self-contained holiday flat over-looking picturesque estuary, sleeps 4, vegan owners. SAE: Blackaller. Meadowlands, The Saltings. Lelant, TR26 3DL. (0736) 752418. LAKE DISTRICT

ANIMAL CARE M E A T - F R E E C A T S ! Vegan supplem e n t s for h o m e - m a d e recipes. In use since 1986. S A E : Katz Go Vegan, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA. S A F E S I T E S urgently needed in southeast f o r semi-feral cats. Adequate food and shelter essential. All cats are neutered. Phone 081 840 7759.

BEECHMOUNT NEAR SAWREY, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA LA 22 OLB Vegetarian/vegan/traditional B&B, delightful country house accommodation. Situated in Beatrix Potter's picturesque village with its olde woride inn, 2 miles from Hawkshead. Lake Windermere (car ferry) 2 miles. Delicious breakfast, lovely bedrooms, some en-suite. Also panoramic views of Estfawaite Water.

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Walk the Northumbrian Hills, explore historic castles and Roman sites — then relax in a homely atmosphere in front of open fires and enjoy exclusively vegetarian/vegan* 3 course evening meals and wholesome breakfasts. Non-residents catered for by prior arrangement.

T h e E u r o p e a n Shiatsu School has b r a n c h e s in L o n d o n & throughout the UK & Europe F o r prospectus, please send 3 first class stamps to: ESS Central Administration (Dept VE) High Banks, Lockeridge, Nr M a r l b o r o u g h , Wilts S N 8 4 E Q Tel: 0672 861362

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Quiet Country Hotel overlooking beautiful tidal estuary and bird sanctuary.

Britain s oldest vegetarianAegan hotel is family owned and stands in its own grounds close to beaches and unspoilt walks. Superb cuisine and friendly personal service. Some rooms with shower & w.c. en suite. For furthe ure please contact: STIVES,

Cornwall Tel 0736 753147.

Bodmin 3 miles. Vegan B&B in charming restored cottage. Country location. Central all coasts, moors, nature reserves. En suite facilities, TV 'kenle' all rooms. Middle Rylands, R e d m o o r , n r B o d m i n , C o r n w a l l P L 3 0 5AR (0208) 872316

Write or phone for brochure to:

Northumberland NE44 3JX. 10434) 601583

* Vegan meals by prior arrangement. NTB 1 Crown * * " " Special rates for Autumn/Winter breaks

BLACKPOOL

WILDLIFE HOTEL 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 attractions. Parking available. 3 9 Woodfleld R o a d , Blackpool F Y 1 6AX. Tel. 0253 46143. C O T S W O L D S . Winchcombe, B & B . delicious vegan meals. Near Cotswold Way walk. Friendly atmosphere in Victorian house. Tel: 0242 603911 for leaflet. C U M B R I A . Vegan B&B, 2 rooms. Strictly no smoking. Children very welcome. Good local walks and marvellous vegan food! Tel:

D O R S E T . Large, comfortable, en suite, in quiet rural setting 2 ' / 2 miles north Wimbome. Vegetarian/Vegan B&B, tea/coffee facilities, T V . Non-smoking. Sorry, no pets. £14.00 pp pn. 10% reduction for members.

H A S T I N G S . Spacious comfortable Victorian house overlooking private gardens. Vegan/Vegetarian and non-smoking. One mile from sea and historic Hastings. Wonderful touring base for beautiful Sussex countryside and coast.

COURSES

Shiatsu

Our cottage guest house is situated in delightful walking/cycling country in the tranquil Eden Valley, between the Dales and the Lake District. Delicious food, exclusively vegetarian/vegan. N o smoking. T w o family bedrooms with H & C.

FOR SALE S E M l - D E T . T W O B E D cottage backing onto fields/woodland. Within easy reach of Battle Abbey and station. Large garden with areas planted for wildlife. £75,000 ono. For further details please write Box no. 287.

C h e s t n u t House Crosby Garrett K i r k b y Stephen C u m b r i a C A I 7 4PR

I M A G I N A T I V E L Y D E L I C I O U S vegan cuisine, comfortable room, warm likeminded hosts, sanctuary, bicycles, woodland walk. Greeshop House, just outside Forres in beautiful Moray. Station '/ 2 m. Findhom Foundation 4m. B&B, EM. no smoking. 0309 675707. I R E L A N D , Co. Wexford. Cosy farmhouse in peaceful coastal area. 20 minutes from ferryport and Wexford town. Recommended by Bridgestone Irish Food Guide, 100 Best Places To Stay and Vegetarian Guide. Vegan food on request.

Yvonne Pim, Furziestown, Tacumshane, Co. Wexford. 010 353 53 31376. L A K E D I S T R I C T : Luxury accommodation in 18th c. vicarage. Excellent 100% vegetarian/vegan cuisine. Modest tariff.

M A D E I R A I S L A N D . Compassionate living vegan retreat in warm temperate zone. Why not have a relaxing break in small countryside retreat. North Madeira. March to October. 3 twin-bed accommodation. Non-smoking. No domestic pets kept. Some veganic produce expected. Photograph appreciated which will be returned. £150 per person per week full board. Madeira Island. M I D - W A L E S . Stredders Vegetarian Guesthouse, Park Crescent, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AB. Telephone 0597 822186. Vegan and special diets a speciality. N O R T H N O R F O L K . Exclusively vegetarian/vegan B & B amidst beautiful walking/touring countryside and 3 miles from unspoilt coastline. Good food and a warm welcome await you at Rose Cottage, Bodham, Norfolk NR25 6NT. Phone

N O R T H P E N N I N E S . Wholefood vegetarian/vegan guesthouse. E.M. Licensed. No smoking. Tea/coffee/washbasins all rooms. Spectacular scenery. Brochure Alston (0434)381013. O L D R E C T O R Y H O T E L , Maentwrog, 0766 85 305. Three acre riverside garden. Main house/budget annexe. All en-suite. Informal atmosphere, home cooking, vegan & Italian menu. Reduced 2+ nights. Dogs welcome. P E A C E F U L C O T T A G E adjoining Hill Common (1200ft.) Panoramic views. Sleeps 6. South Herefordshire. Available August. £120 per week. 0981 580453. REPUBLIC O F IRELAND. Accommodation Co. Limerick. Midway Kilamey, Blarney, Tralee, Shannon Lakes, 13th century Kilmallock. Private entrance, en-suite, TV, sun lounge. Cycle hire, walking to pub/shop. Evening meals. Week £84, night £13. Reductions negotiable. West, "Cussens Cottage", Ballygrennan. Bulgaden. Kilmallock. Co. Limerick, Republic of Ireland. Tel: 010 353 63 98926. S T I V E S , Cornwall vegetarian/vegan guesthouse overlooking St Ives Bay, close to Carbis Bay's beautiful golden sands, station and St Ives picturesque hartwur. Delicious vegan/vegetarian menus, ensuite

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rooms, tea making facilities, central heating. Children welcome. Brochure:

S C O T L A N D . Solvyay coast. Homely B&B, vegetarian/vegan on request. Walks, beaches, bird-watching. C.H., Pr. parking, large garden, tea/coffee all rooms. Phone 055 664 269, later 0556 640269. S C O T T I S H H I G H L A N D S . Tigh na Mara Scottish Vegetarian Guesthouse and information centre. Highly acclaimed base to discover Inverness, Sutherland, Ross & Cromarty. Idyllic seclusion and gourmet Scottish vegan farmhouse cooking. Tel/Fax 0854 85 282 (24 hrs). Nr Ullapool. Lochbroom IV23 2SE. S H R O P S H I R E . Bentley House. 18C house in unspoilt countryside, close Ludlow, Strettons, Ironbridge. Exclusively vegetarian/vegan wholefood. Vegan proprietors. Central heating. No smoking. B&B, EM, packed lunches. Tel. 05887 255.

E A R T H W I S E BABY reusable cotton fitted nappies, homeopathic (state 'vegan') nursery first-aid kits and outdoor accessories. For Earthlings whose parents care — call 0702 589 055 for a complimentary catalogue.

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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) from detailed 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:

E N J O Y R E F R E S H I N G S L E E P . Full size hop/herbal polyester pillows. Brochure: Freepost (38), The Maltings, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2DS. 24hr phone (0284) 752275. Fax: 725587. Makere since 1966. L I Q U I D C O N C E N T R A T E is the biodegradable liquid soap derived from coconut oil, which is free of animal products and animal testing. SAE for details: Dept EV, Janco Sales, 11 Seymour Road. Hampton Hill, Middlesex TWI2 1DD.

CCW&ICICE^T^E (MV) BCM Cuddle, London W C l V 6XX

S P R I N G W A T E R Unique container keeps fresh three months. £8.95, 20 litres. Delivered free. Vegan cosmetics, 2 x 25p stamps catalogue. Edwards, 20 Glendale Avenue, Whitley Bay NE26 1RX.

PUBLICATIONS A H 1 M S A . Quarterly magazine of the American Vegan Society. Veganism, Natural Living, Reverence for Life. Calendar Year subscription £12. Address: PO Box H, Malaga, NJ 08328, USA.

MISCELLANEOUS

S O M E R S E T . 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 0460 73112.

SERVICES

SPECTACULAR LOCH VIEWS. Spacious house, 2 luxury apartments, caravan. All S/C. Sleep 2 to 9.

T A K E A N A T U R A L B R E A K ! Vegan bed & breakfast (non-smokers). Charming accommodation. "Helensholme" Guesthouse, Heatherdune Road, Bexhillon-Sea, East Sussex TN39 4HB. 0424 223545. T O R Q U A Y . Brookesby Hall. An exclusively vegetarian/vegan hotel. Glorious sea views. Quiet. Close beach and town centre. Fully centrally heated. 10% discount for members for stays over 3 days. Colour brochure on request. Hesketh Rd. 0803 292194. W E L S H B O R D E R S , Hay-on-Wye, two miles. 17c. character house near Black Mountains and famous book town. Vegetarian/Vegan B&B from £14. W T B two crowns commended. 0497 820008. W E S T C O R K . Self contained accommodation. Cooking facilities and en suite bathrooms. Vegetarian/Vegan cooking only. Green Lodge. Trawnamadree, Ballylickey, Bantry, Co Cork. Tel: 010 353 27 66146. W H I T B Y . Falcon Guesthouse. B&B, vegan/vegetarian. Quiet location, seven minutes walk from centre and harbour. Lounge and sunny breakfast room. Parking on street near house. Tea making equipment. £13 (child reductions). Tel. 0947 603507. Y O R K . Vegetarian/Vegan wholefood, non-smoking B&B. Comfortable en-suite accommodation. 10 mins walk centre. £16.

Y O R K S H I R E D A L E S . Sansbury Place, Settle. Small, friendly vegetarian/vegan guesthouse. Home cooking, open fires, non-smoking.

N A T U R A L H E A L I N G with flower essences by Registered Bach Flower Remedies Practitioner — animals also treated. Personal/telephone consultations. Christine Newman, 0708 733530.

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C O U P L E N E E D E D to help run animal sanctuary in East Sussex. Food and nice accommodation provided, but sorTy no salary. Must be non-smokers and lawabiding. References essential. Apply to: Celia Hammond Animal Trust, High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 6 A G . Tel. 0892 783820/783367.

THE ORDER OF THE CROSS SPIRITUAL AIMS AND IDEALS 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.

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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 5AE, telephone 071-937 7012.

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NURSING HOMES B E T H A N Y V E G E T A R I A N Nursing Home caters exclusively for vegetarians and vegans with wholistic therapy. 7/9 Oak Park Villas, Dawlish, Devon EX7 ODE. Telephone 0626 862794.

PERSONAL D O L M A offer a range of over 60 high quality vegan perfumes and toiletries. Free perfume to all new customers on receipt of first order valued £12.00 or over. Send SAE for brochure to: Dolma, 19 Royce Avenue, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 6FU. Agents required.

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BE A F R U I T and nut case! G o fruitarian! SAE to: The FRESH Network, Harmony Cottage, Whitestone, Exeter, Devon EX4 2HE.

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CUSTODIANS We are animal rights campaigners throughout the UK, who oppose slaughter and exploitation of God's creatures. Details and newsletter from: Custodians, K e n t Place, Lechdale, Glos, G L 7 3AW

Final copy date for A U T U M N 1994: 25 July 1994

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The Charity Commissioners have made a Scheme for this charity. A copy can be seen for the next month at The Vegan Society, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA or a copy can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope to St Alban's House, 57/60 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4QX, quoting reference number PC-279228A/1 -CD(Ldn 1).

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SOCIETY

P r o m o t i n g a diet f r e e f r o m all a n i mal p r o d u c e a n d a m o r e c o m p a s sionate w a y of living that s e e k s to avoid exploiting a n i m a l s for any p u r p o s e

WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY There must be many readers who would like to offer financial support to the Vegan Society in its unique work but have limited means at their disposal. There is, however, an easy way of helping regardless of present circumstances — by including a 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. For those who would like to make a bequest to the Society the following form of words is suggested:

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Black, two-piece upper, Vibram sole, Cambrelle lining.

I bequeath to the Vegan Society, Registered Charity no. 279228, presently at 7 Battle Road. St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, the sum of £ , and declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorized offic er of the said Society shall be good arul sufficient discharge of such legacy. Property left to the Society is another valuable contribution to our cause. If you wish to will land or property to the Society, please write for details of how to arrange this.

RESULTS

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64 201 88

Julia Hannis Norman Biggs Marian Chubb

£41.25 £24.75 £16.50

54 241 37

Louise Wade E G M Webber Philip Lester

£46.50 £27.90 £18.60

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(DEPT V M.) 84 Clyde Way, Rise Park, Essex, RMl 4UT (Tel/Fax: 0708 739293).

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The Vegan Society's

MONTHLY CASH DRAW Cash prizes every month!

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. 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!

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TOUCH, COMFORTABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT * Ideal for hiking, rambling or simply leisure wear. * Available in sizes 35 - 47 (2^-12). Sizes for the Trekking boot are 36 - 46(2^-11). * Prices include postage & packing and VAT. * If not completely satisfied, return unworn for a refund (less p&p) or exchange for a different size/style. For further details and information on our cruelly-free belts, socks and wetproofing, write to

The Vegan Society's

MONTHLY CASH DRAW

Fabric boot, very attractive, four colours, designed for leisure wear

£59 95

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£46.88 £28.12 £18.75

for£ 3 MONTHS — £4.50 6 MONTHS — £9.00 12 MONTHS — £18.00 Return to: Cash Draw Organizer, The Vegan Society, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA. (0424) 427393

Promoting a diet free from all animal produce and a more compassionate way of living that seeks to avoid exploiting animals for any purpose

Deed of Covenant

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Block letters

please

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Address

Post code

Tel.

Profession/Skills

Signature Tick as appropriate: • I am interested in veganism and enclose a large SAE for an Information Pack • I adhere to a vegan diet and wish to become a Vegan Society member. I undertake to abide by the Society's Memorandum and Articles of Association (£2 or may be viewed without charge at the Society's office)

A Deed of Covenant substantially increases your gift or subscription to the Vegan Society at no extra cost 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 33p (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 only have to sign a claim form which we send you in the first year. HOW YOUR CONTRIBUTION GROWS Here are some examples: Annual Amounts

• Although not a vegan I support the Society's aims and wish to b e c o m e a supporter member • Q •

Individual £15 Q Unwaged individual £10 Q Junior (under 18) £8 •

Family/Joint £20 Unwaged family/joint £14 Life £ 2 5 0

Q Donation Eire and overseas: All applicants must add £5 I enclose cheque/PO payable to T h e Vegan Society' for £ (£ membership + £ donation). R e t u r n to: The Vegan Society, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-onSea, East Sussex T N 3 7 7AA

Tax Rebate

10.00 50.00 75.00

3.33 16.66 25.00

Benefits over 4 years £

53.22 266.64 400.00

If you wish to make a single donation, the Society can gain the same tax benefit if you use a Deposit Covenant. For futher information, please contact: The Office Manager, Vegan Society, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA.

50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

COMMEMORATIVE STICKER

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• 11/2" diameter 10 stickers per sheet Ideal for envelopes, letters and milk bottle tops

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