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CONTENTS "It is better to travel than to arrive"? Most holidays involve the decision as to what to take with us. T h e baggage that we carry will sometimes determine h o w fast w e travel. Extra heavy baggage may slow us d o w n at airports, ports and stations. It may also affect the energy used by us or our chosen vehicle. If we are reluctant to leave things behind, we may pay the penalty of wasted effort. Psychological baggage can be even more burdensome than physical baggage. H o w often do we hear the phrase, 'I just couldn't give up cheese', so the unfortunate traveller towards veganism prolongs the journey or even never quite reaches the destination. He or she would like to arrive but has wasted too m u c h energy on the journey. It is a challenge unmet, a goal unfulfilled. T h e baggage of the individual is magnified in the collective baggage of society. W e have the unique opportunity to redefine the agricultural practices of this country; to move to sustainable crops and achieve the benefits of reafforestation and other plant based aspects of agriculture. But the omnivore and, unfortunately, the vegetarian may still inflict their unnecessary baggage on another species - the dairy cow. She has to carry the physical baggage of an unnaturally large udder to satisfy the humans' psychological baggage of cow milk and cheese c o n sumption. Let's encourage everyone to move away from pasteurised, pasture and the past and enjoy the journey from meat&2veg through vegetarianism to veganism; to arrive!
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GUTTERING PRIZES - AND REAL FOOD
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MEGAN THE VEGAN
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THE SEARCH IS ON...
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VEGAN SURVIVAL GUIDE TO READING
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TRAVELLING RIGHT 'AND LIVING IS EASY'
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FROM WHALES TO WHITING... A REQUIEM FOR SEA LIFE
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GROW VEGAN
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THEIR RIGHT TO LIVE
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Woodland Trust Allows Foxhunting On Its Land ALTON TOWERS SLAUGHTER HEALTHY ANIMALS The Animal Defence League, an organisation of volunteers that use public and political protesting to bring awareness to animal abuse, have started a campaign against Alton Towers. Everyone has been sickened by the slaughter in the foot and mouth outbreak and Alton Towers have attracted a lot of media attention by slaughtering 18 healthy animals. These animals lived on the theme park grounds as a visitor attraction and could easily have been transported or isolated without any park closure. This action has been condemned by the RSPCA and by MAFF (Ministry Of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food). This total disregard for animal life so incensed the Animal Defence League that they 'hacked' the Alton Towers website and accused them of murdering animals to protect profits. They were sent an open invitation to take legal action against the Animal Defence League but, as yet, Alton Towers have not rotnnnHoj Many people have been
The Roots Of Blood campaign has evidence that the Woodland Trust allows hunting with dogs on its land. The Woodland Trust portrays itself as an ecological and environmental charity designed to protect our native forests and introduce
more trees to our shrinking countryside. Details of this campaign can be found at www.roots-of-blood.org.uk Anyone wishing to protest can write to: The Chief Executive, The Woodland Trust, FREEPOST
Grantham, Lines NG31 6BR, tel 01476 581111.
CIWF SHOCKED AT ANIMAL CRUELTY IN ITALY Italy should face immediate legal action for animal cruelty according to Compassion In World Farming. In early June the European Commission published a damning report into the suffering of animals transported through Italy. This follows an investigation in November 2000 when high mortality rates were discovered and unfit animals were subjected to lengthy journeys in Italy. In one case a blind horse, which bumped into a wall during unloading, was allowed to travel for a further 18 hours. In a consignment of donkeys from Romania, 11 signing the protest over the last few weeks but the Animal Defence League needs as much support as they can get. People can sign the protest online by visiting the campaign website www.altontowerspark.com or www. adl.modernway.com/altontowers/
were dead on arrival in Italy and 10 others were found in terrible condition. Peter Stevenson, CIWF's political and legal director, said that Italy frequently flouts live transport regulations and has done for a long time with no improvement in conditions. He claims the report provides stark evidence in support of a radical overhaul of live transport legislation. Every year several hundred thousand sheep are transported to Italy and although this has been temporarily banned due to foot and mouth the report must ensure this callous
trade is not restarted. On June 21st CIWF launched a 2 week European tour to highlight the terrible suffering in the live export trade. A custom built lorry, showing pictures of the animal abuse involved in this trade has been travelling from Lithuania to Italy on the route thousands of animals take to end up in Italian abattoirs. Some of these journeys lasted 90 hours! CIWF can be contacted at Charles House, 5A Charles St, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3EH. Tel 01730 264208 and 01730 268863.
DR. VERNON COLEMAN'S PAGE SUNDAY PEOPLE (17.06.01) The House of Lords has appointed a committee to conduct an enquiry into the use of animals in scientific procedures in the UK. Which will
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HORSE DRAWN OMNIBUSES PROPOSED FOR OXFORD Oxford City Council are considering introducing horse-drawn omnibuses to the streets of Oxford solely to attract tourism. Animal Aid, are appalled at this plan and are attacking the proposal both on animal welfare grounds and public safety. Studies conducted in the United States show that carriage
horses suffer enormous lung damage as a consequence of living 'nose to tailpipe' existence. This is similar to the respiratory damage you would expect in a heavy smoker. There are many documented cases of animal and human injuries, sometimes fatal, after carriage horses have become
'spooked'. Collisions between cars and carriage horses have occurred in almost every US city which allows carriage rides. Animal Aid urgently need help to stop this nightmare becoming reality. The petition to Oxford City Council can be signed online by visiting the Animal Aid website: www.animalaid.org.uk
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Society's next AGM will take place on 10 September. Full details appear here in this issue of The Vegan. The AGM is the time when newlyelected Council members take up their posts on the Society's Council of Management, which has a maximum of twelve members at any one time. One-third of them must stand
down each year, so a new Council member can expect to serve for about three years. Retiring Council members are allowed to seek re-election.
finance and accountancy, running their own business, working with media, and so on. Experience of any sort of committee work would also be helpful.
Any full member of the Society is entitled to stand for election, but it would be particularly valuable to have candidates with particular skills or experience, for example in
Full details of how to stand for election are shown on page 13 but note that nominations close fairly soon, so don't take too long just thinking about it!
Who are Steward Community Woodland? W e are eight woodland dwellers enjoying living and working in a 32 acre mixed conifer woodland on the edge of Dartmoor. Inspired by the likes of Robert Hart, Plants for a Future, VOHAN and the Movement for Compassionate Living, our aim is to demonstrate the value of integrating vegan organic permaculture and low impact sustainable living with traditional conservation woodland management techniques. Plans for the project include restoring the woodland to predominately native species, establishing demonstration permaculture and forest gardens, providing a woodland walk, initiating a community composting scheme, and promoting renewable energy systems. W e are living in canvas dwellings, and also have communal structures such as the Longhouse, the kitchen, toolshed and workshop space. Our water is
provided by a spring on site. A homemade micro hydro scheme provides us with electricity, and w e use coppice wood for cooking and heating. The community is vegan and is based on living in harmony with nature. W e are a non-hierarchical group and have regular meetings. Decisions are made by consensus. Our time is spent growing food, managing the woodland, chopping firewood and building stuff, as well as on outreach work (such as green woodworking displays and cycle powered workshops), and on campaigning for social change. Currently w e are appealing Dartmoor National Park's refusal of our planning application to give the woods residential status. More information about the appeal can be found on our website (see below). Any financial support towards the expected ÂŁ4000 legal costs of the
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W e are open to the possibility of new members. Such people would probably be actively interested in some of the following veganic permaculture, low impact and eco-build structures, woodland work (such as coppicing and timber extraction), green woodworking and crafts, renewable energy and appropriate technology, working for radical social change, and most importantly - community living. Visitors are welcome for short or long stays (please phone first to arrange this). W e produce a quarterly newsletter called •Word From The Woods' so that people interested in the project can stay informed about what is going on. There is also our large, lively website that has our latest news and events alongside 'how to1 guides, a photo gallery and much more.
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The range of vegan goods just keeps getting bigger. Debbie Holman reviews some innovative new products, and Gemma Barclay takes the digital photographs SMOOTHIES
HEMP PASTA
W i t h more and more Hemp products on the market w e picked up a packet of hemp and spelt pasta (tagliatelle) by Motherhemp of Brighton, t o taste test. Although the product looked a rather unattractive shade of green in the packet, it was delicious w h e n cooked with a mild, almost 'creamy' flavour and a very smooth texture. Most people could taste the difference between the hemp and normal durum wheat pasta, and liked the improvement in consistency. There was no starchy aftertaste, as can occur in predominately grain based pastas, and the light texture is easier on the digestion than conventional tagliatelle.
The first one had a delicious bouquet and the three fruits produced a very smooth, well blended taste. The citrus element made it refreshing and the banana gave it a good thickness as well as a pleasant aftertaste, with the pineapple adding a noticeable piquancy. Most people liked this one although a couple found the citrus element off putting.
PUTNEY SAUCE
To accompany and complement our hemp pasta, w e tried a new Putney Sauce by the olive company - Olives Et Al. This was a chunky tomato based cooking sauce with onions and herbs. Everyone liked this sauce as it was very rich, full of flavour and had generous chunks of tangy vegetables that were crisp and complemented the smoothness of the tomato based sauce. It had a fruity quality and was thick with a strong but not over powering taste of fresh tomatoes quite unlike many others made predominately with tomato puree. The only criticism of it was that it had a vinegary taste and some people thought it was a bit oily. 6
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In the t w o years since the first smoothies were introduced by Innocent, the company has gone from strength to strength. The fresh fruit smoothies produced by this company are guaranteed free from all preservatives, flavourings, added sugar and water. They are the only 100% fruit smoothies on the market that do not use concentrates, only fresh juices, and because of this they do not have a very long shelf life. Smoothies are an ideal way for busy people to make sure they consume plenty of fruit as each bottle has the goodness of 3 portions of fruit. All the varieties of smoothies are suitable for vegans. W e tried out 3 combinations oranges, bananas and pineapples, strawberries and bananas, and cranberries and raspberries.
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The second combination of strawberries and bananas produced a delicate pinky peach colouring, again with a delicious smell. This smoothie was noticeably thicker and sweeter than the previous one and most people preferred it. The last smoothie of cranberries and raspberries was very tangy and pleasantly sharp, a good choice for the not so sweet tooth. It was very refreshing and the 2 berries made a good combination of taste and texture. Smoothies come in 5 winning flavour combinations and cost from ÂŁ 1.79 to ÂŁ1.99 (prices correct at time of going to press). A smoothie book is due out in time for Christmas 2001 and later this year a range of vegetable juices are due out called Veggies. But beware the thickies introduced by Innocent recently as they are a range of yoghurt based drinks (unfortunately not vegan).
NEW RASPBERRY AND GRAPEFRUIT CORDIAL FROM BOTTLE GREEN The Bottle Green Drinks Company launched a new cordial in May 2001 using fresh, sweet raspberries and succulent zesty grapefruits. W e tested this combination and found it both tangy and thirst quenching - a perfect accompaniment to vegan barbecues this long, hot summer ( w e hope!). It was not too sweet and contained no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners. One person thought it had a wine like quality and identified it with Sangria I W e also tried the Bottle
Green's Elderflower cordial which was launched in 1989 and found this had a light, floral taste, slightly sweeter than the raspberry and grapefruit, but still very refreshing. Other cordials in the Bottle Green range include cranberry and orange, ginger and lemongrass and spiced berry. They cost ÂŁ2.29 for 50cl from supermarkets, speciality food and drink stores or online (www.bottlegreen.co.uk). And don't forget that when the winter comes all the cordials are delicious mixed with hot water to ward off the cold!
Something of interest to vegans, consuming, as they do, large quantities of fruit and vegetables, are the new Everfresh bags. These green, porous bags are different to conventional plastic by being impregnated with a safe, natural rock from a Japanese mountain called 'OYA'. Thus, when you put perishable fruit or vegetables in them, the ethylene gas, produced by the ageing vegetables or fruits, is absorbed by the rock, prolonging the life of the contents. The polythene film on the bag is also treated to prevent moisture and bacteria forming. Root vegetables, leafy vegetables, fruit and salad must be stored in separate bags as it is important that the matter is dry before the bags are sealed and placed in the refrigerator. W e tested some apples, carrots, spinach and a bag of mixed salad as well as some mushrooms. Some bananas were also used but these were not put in a fridge as this can only turn the skins black. W e separated the batches of fruit and vegetables and put some in ordinary plastic bags to compare the difference (the bananas were put in a cupboard). All fruit and vegetables were compared after 5 days and then after 10 days. After 5 days the bananas in plastic had ripened considerably, but the Everfresh bananas were still very yellow. After 10 days the latter were still yellow but ripe enough for eating and the former were black and bad in part. Of the other fruit and veg all the ones in ordinary plastic bags had aged considerably after only 5 days with the spinach being >
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ARBONNE
Arbonne, a range of cosmetics and skin care products, formulated in Switzerland and made in the USA are proud to declare that their whole range of skin care products are animal free and therefore suitable for vegans. They have been awarded the seal of approval from 'Beauty Without Cruelty' and are also entered in PETA's 2001 'Shopping Guide For Caring Consumers'. Through the Arbonne Children's Trust they also contribute food and supplies to charitable children's organisations from funding by consultants and matching by Arbonne. They are an active proponent of recyclable packaging. Arbonne is available from Carol Nicolson, Round Lodge, Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK, IP2 9EH. Tel/Fax 01473 688128, 24Hr answering machine: 07957 958058, website: www.animalfreecosmetics.co.uk Carol has 50 travel packs of skincare for normal/dry or normal/oily skin to give away. Each pack consists of cleanser, toner, moisturiser, night cream, facial scrub and mild masque and gives 2-3 generous applications. We tried the products in the travel pack and found them all very beneficial.
The fragrance of each was pleasant and light and the moisturisers left the skin nourished but not feeling greasy. Similarly the scrub and masque left the skin soft and cleansed and the freshener left the skin feeling toned but not dry. There are no artificial perfumes or SD40 alcohol's in the entire range, so even very sensitive skin feels nourished but not sore. W e went on to try Arbonne's lipstick and eye shadow which come in a wide range of interestingly named colours like 'London Fog' and 'Egyptian Ember'. The lipstick went on easily and did not 'bleed' or clump with the colour remaining quite true some hours after application. Lips felt pleasantly moisturised with it on and all the colours we tried were striking but not gaudy. The eyeshadows also lasted well and had not faded 8 hours after application. They looked lustrous and attractive and were very economical to apply. Even people with very sensitive eyes found that they did not inflame or make the lids sore or itchy after hours of wear. Yet the make-up removed easily with only water. Carol also has some lipstick samples to give away as well as the 50 free travel packs, so if you would like either of these, please write to: Vegan Skincare Give-away, Round Lodge, Belstead Road, IPSWICH IP2 9EH.
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GREEN PEOPLE The Green People Company Ltd based in Handcross, West Sussex aim to offer people organic alternatives to soaps, shower gels etc. They also donate 10% of net profit to charity. W e tried their Rosemary Liquid Soap which contained pure, organic floral waters, organic aloe vera and organic almond and olive oils. It comes in an attractive green and white dispenser and smelt pleasantly of lavender. Its light formulation (Green people do not use sodium/laureth sulphate, animal ingredients, alcohol, synthetic fragrances or synthetic additives) did not dry or over wash the skin and it was very economical with a few drops producing plenty of lather.
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Following our taste testing of vegan haggis In the last Issue, a travelling Scot reports: MACSWEEN OF EDINBURGH Every year, the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland makes the Food from Scotland Excellence Awards. This normally happens at the Royal Highland Show, held just outside Edinburgh on the midsummer weekend. This year, the Society was cancelled because of Foot & Mouth disease, but the awards still took place, at a gala dinner in Edinburgh's Signet Library on 21 June. This year, there were awards in eleven categories. The award for Fruit & Vegetable Product went to the Vegetarian Haggis produced by MacSween of Edinburgh, Loanhead, Edinburgh. MacSweens are a long-established manufacturer of haggis, a product based on meat by-products such as lungs, heart and liver. You might have thought this the last thing a vegetarian would want to consider eating, but this vegetarian version is proving a real winner with vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Many meateaters say that the veggie haggis actually tastes better than the real thing! The idea was born when the Scottish Poetry Library asked MacSween to produce a vegetarian haggis for their opening ceremony in 1984. There was such widespread interest after the event that the company began production on a commercial scale. By replacing the meat content with kidney beans, lentils, vegetables and nuts, MacSween have produced a haggis with a subtle taste and nutty texture which has ensured its place alongside Scotland's national dish! The good news for vegans is that, unlike so many specialist "vegetarian" products, MacSween's veggie haggis is totally free from all animal products, and so is suitable for vegans! Traditionally, it is eaten with champit tatties (mashed potato) and bashed neeps (mashed swedes). Sometimes the tatties and neeps are mashed together to make "clapshot", an Orcadian speciality. Haggis can be eaten on St Andrews Night (30 November), Burns Night (25 January), or just whenever you feel like it! 7 The
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vzMiQteffiftilin with the New The countryside has made headlines again! Farmers, fresh from the BSE crisis and working hard to re-establish themselves as a leading force in the world's meat and dairy industry, have been floored by a more infectious and potentially much more economically damaging disease - Foot and Mouth. And yet, as the tabloids print pictures of farmers with their fresh faced wives and babies holding cute little lambs - the picture of earnest desperation as they watch their livelihoods disappear; or the broadsheets show huge funeral pyres of burning cattle; or landowners and councils fence off every available foot path in a hysterical attempt to halt the disease's spread, I am forced to ask this question: am I the only person out here w h o thinks that maybe this crisis could be a good thing? That maybe crises are needed to affect positive change? And that, surely something The Vegan readers would agree with, positive change is most certainly needed in the way w e farm and manage the land on which w e depend? Because trouble has been brewing out in the countryside for many a moon. Groups such as the Countryside Alliance (altogether now: boooo!) and the NFU (louder: B O O O O O ! ) have been making a right royal issue out of their so-called "disenfranchisement" from the urbanites w h o govern this country. These are the people, by their o w n account, w h o know best how to manage and farm the land, and provide for the huge appetites for meat, dairy and other staple crops that the global market demands. As far as I can see, however, an important distinction needs to be made: the Countryside Alliance and other farming bodies are not necessarily the people w h o know best h o w to look after the land, they are the people w h o o w n the
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land. And this is a different matter entirely. These people may feel that they are disenfranchised from the cities and that their concerns are sidelined from mainstream politics, but in order to own a substantial amount of land in this country one has to be wealthy, and with wealth must come power. So to adopt the political tactics of an "oppressed" group seems to me to be at best a ludicrous and at worst a sinister ploy to disguise a fact that seems obvious to everyone else around them that their values and ideas about countryside management are no longer working. The facts are well known and I do not doubt that The Vegan readers are especially well versed in them. Suffice to say that animals suffer cruelly at the hands of modern farming practices. As does the environment: the cutting down of most of our natural forests, the destruction of our topsoils, 97% of our wetlands drained (Plants for a Future-Ken Fern, p123)andthe vast losses of wildlife that goes along with this. And yet there are also human casualties. Farmers may feel disenfranchised from mainstream politics, but as a culture w e are all disenfranchised from the land including the farmers. Don't tell me that farmers have a good relationship with their fields or animals w h e n they keep livestock in such inhumane conditions or poison the land and rivers with chemicals in order to maximise profits. Farmers have the highest suicide rate of any profession. The frustration therefore of hearing these "disenfranchised country-dwellers" harp on about how they are being ignored in Parliament has been getting on my nerves for a long time. Because there are a hell of a lot of people w h o live in the countryside who are a lot more disenfranchised from the land than those who can afford t o o w n vast stretches of it. For example, it is so ironic that the Countryside Alliance purports to represent the "people", harping on about the job losses that would occur should the hunt be made illegal. And yet the largest source
of job losses of manual farm workers in the past few decades has been down to the intensive industrialisation of agriculture that these very people have profited from. Nobody saw landowners up in arms about job losses then!
indication that you cannot abuse nature so indeterminably without terrible results? And that even if we get this huge difficulty behind us another one will rear its ugly head until w e are able to face the fact that the countryside needs radical change.
Out with the old, make way for the new I say. There are many people out in the countryside who have radical and exciting ideas about how to farm in ways that are sustainable and highly productive. Ways that work more in harmony with nature and resist the use of intensive animal farming or agri-business. (Read up on Forest Gardening or Permaculture for a start!) People who dream of living in low-impact dwellings that cost very little to build and maintain and that blend into the surrounding countryside beautifully and yet are constantly refused planning permission by councils because local residents object that such developments may bring down the overall property value of the area. (Seems insane doesn't it that by comparison a farmer doesn't even need to apply for planning permission to erect an unsightly 60 foot concrete barn in the middle of a beautiful country landscape?) Or the people who object to the hunt on moral grounds (as a recent survey stated in "Marie Claire", 70% of country-dwellers were opposed to this barbaric aristocratic sport.)
I suspect that the farmers and the landowning elite will be the last people to admit to this, not least because it means the loss of their whole culture and the traditions that they have enjoyed for many a year. And when I see the pictures of farming families struggling to survive against these terrible odds I do have sympathy for them. But change is nearly always painful, and a lot of the concerns of, say the Countryside Alliance, seem to me to be those of an unimaginative generation of people hanging onto a system that used to benefit them greatly but does no longer.
Local councils, landowners and farmers alike seem so resistant to change as they march to London to fight for their voices to be heard. And yet surely at some point they will be forced to agree with the eco-warriors, radical thinkers and vegans: that modern farming is killing the countryside. It doesn't work for the animals, for the environment, for the workers, for the purse strings of those who own the land or the taxpayers of this country that prop up their dying industry. The pictures in the media of the latest catastrophe are further proof of this. Western farming methods may feed the meaty appetites of our society, but surely the Foot and Mouth crisis is just another
The truth is that the landowning elite are losing money as oldfashioned farming techniques self-destruct around them, and they are losing influence and their traditions now a Labour Government is in power. About time I say. Can't wait to see what comes to take the place of all those fields full of domestic cattle. Vast cloaks of forest akin to those that once made up the natural ecosystem of the British Isles? (Teeming with wildlife for those of you worried about losing contact with the animals should the cows disappear!) Or vast fields of genetically modified crops or sprawling housing developments? Change is afoot whether they like it or not. A lot of land will come up for sale in the next few years. W e must all take responsibility for what happens to it in the future, just as w e must all take responsibility for the welfare of the wildlife that shares the land with us. W e all depend upon it for our survival. And so I am sorry farmers if I appear unsympathetic when I say time to face the facts and start to use your imaginations. Because I for one am eagerly anticipating the possible land projects that could take your place. Exciting times. Julia Williams
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Diet Matters Sandra Hood answers more of your diet-related queries
a n d r a H o o d is a v e g a n of 20 years' standing and is a practising Senior State Registered Dietitian. Please address y o u r questions t o her at: Diet Matters, T h e Vegan, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK.
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S a n d r a regrets t h a t she is n o t a v a i l a b l e for t e l e p h o n e consultations. y daughter is receiving treatment for breast cancer. She eats a lot of soya products and I enclose a letter suggesting that soy could cause cancer.
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There is no scientific evidence to back up the letter you enclosed. Any food in excess could possibly have harmful effects but the benefits of soya far outweigh any possible harmful effects. Only recently the American Heart Association, National Cancer Institution and the American Dietetic Association recommended a minimum of one serving of soya per day. The British Nutrition Foundation states "evidence is building that soya may offer some protection against a wide range of conditions including breast, bowel, prostate and other cancers". A number of different plant foods, including soya, are sources of natural oestrogens which have a similar biological structure to naturally produced human oestrogens. They are part of the plant's defence mechanism against any destructive invasion by micro-organisms. The presence of natural phyto (plant) oestrogens in the human diet raises some interesting questions about their potential involvement in preventing or modulating a variety of dysfunctions or diseases including cancer. The oestrogenic activity shown by phytoestrogens is similar to oestradiol, a mammalian hormone. However phytoestrogens bind less strongly to the oestrogen receptor than oestradiol but their interaction with this receptor can produce both an oestrogenic and antioestrogenic response in various cancer cell lines, hence people jumping on the band w a g o n and suggesting it may be cancer producing. The low incidence of hormone-dependent breast and prostate cancer in studies of Japanese and Finnish populations has
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been attributed to the eating of phytoestrogens found in soy products. The Western diet lacks the high levels of phytoestrogens and accordingly these countries appear to have a higher occurrence of risk of breast, colon and prostate cancer. However w e need to take into consideration that the Western diet is also influenced by a high fat, high protein, low fibre diet which must have some bearing.
y husband has suffered a nervous breakdown and has no nervous strength. What can be done to boost his nervous system ?
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The effect of nutrition on brain function is a complex and very neglected area. It is well known that the brain requires micronutrients for its normal function and deficiencies can have severe effects. However, if your husband is following a varied, mixed vegan diet he should be receiving all the nutrients necessary for a healthy nervous system, unless he has a physical problem causing a nutrient deficiency. It is not uncommon for people suffering with depression to neglect their diet. Has your husband lost weight with the illness? Does he take any form of exercise? Does he smoke or drink alcohol? Does he suffer with constipation? Does he take any medication? The nutrients of particular importance with regard to depression are: • Vitamin B12-this vitamin is essential for maintenance of the nervous system. As stated, your husband's blood result indicates normal levels • Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) - deficiency is characterized by fatigue, nervousness, irritability, insomnia and walking difficulties. Some pyridoxine is made by intestinal bacteria and absorbed by the body. It is found in wholegrains, nuts, avocados and peanuts. • Folic acid - deficiency may cause depression and even lead to dementia. Folate is generally abundant in the vegan diet and food choices include black eyed beans, green leafy vegetables, pulses, nuts, whole wheat and yeast extracts. It is very important that your husband consumes enough fluid. Dehydration can lead to confusion and depression. Try to aim for a minimum of 6 cups of fluid per day, excluding tea, coffee and cola.
f| My father, an omnivore. has I w I been diagnosed with diabetes and told he can't have sugar, milk and only 2 pieces of fruit per day. Can you advise me?
A diabetic diet is generally a healthy eating diet but dietary advice depends on the
individual. For example, for a diabetic who is overweight, weight reducing advice is
the first line of treatment and watching fat intake is as important as watching intake of simple sugars.
Is your father on any medication or insulin? Is he overweight. Does he suffer with high blood pressure? W h a t blood
sugar readings does he have? Generally, omnivores' diets are high in saturated fats and refined foods and low in fibre. A vegan diet has been shown to be very beneficial to someone suffering with diabetes. As an omnivore, your father needs to restrict his intake of meats and fats as these are just as important as simple sugars. Sugar can be included as part of a healthy eating diet. Department of Health guidelines are that simple sugars (sugar in cakes, biscuits, sweets and puddings) can be included in a diabetic diet but should not exceed 10% of energy intake. For example, if your energy requirement was 2100 kcals per day, 210 kcals could come from sugar, which is equivalent to 56g of sugar. Therefore, for example, after a savoury lunch or tea, a low fat rice pudding containing a reduced amount of sugar or an apple crumble made with less sugar would be ok. Home-made cakes and puddings are generally acceptable assuming less sugar and fats are used and preferably made with wholemeal flour. I do not understand why your father has been restricted to only 2 pieces of fruit per day - he should aim for a minimum of 5 portions of fruits and vegetables every day, unless your father has some other medical condition where fruits have to be limited. The only fruits to be wary of are pure fruit juices - these should only be taken in small amounts and with a meal as they are rich in fruit sugars - the fibre being lost during the juicing process. Fibre slows down the release of sugars into the body. Any savoury sauce would be suitable for pasta but if your father suffered with high cholesterol, hypertension or was overweight, you would need to be careful with salt and fat intake. Salty foods need only be restricted if your father had high blood pressure or suffered with another condition needing a restricted salt intake. Yes, your father can eat Chinese foods but be careful with the sweet and sour sauce and the puddings and, depending on whether he needs to restrict his fat intake, he may have to avoid fried rice and the deep fried dishes. It also depends on how often your father had take-aways. As stated, vegan diets have been shown to be helpful to people suffering with diabetes. Foods shown to be beneficial are wholefoods, pulses and beans, oats, fruits and vegetables.
' suffer with vulvar vestibulitis (inflammation of skin around the vagina ) and my gynaecologist has suggested applying steroid creams or undergoing a skin graft. I have researched that calcium oxalate may be a cause of the problem. Can you recommend a way to stop the pain or lower the calcium oxalate in my diet?
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I understand that limiting high oxalate foods may decrease the amount of
oxalate crystals in the urine. These crystals may cause burning and they increase the urgency to urinate. It is certainly worth trying to reduce calcium oxalate in your diet as it may improve the condition. Unfortunately, the other choices - application of steroid creams or undergoing skin grafting - can be problematic. Oxalates occur in lots of foods in small amounts and a few foods in large amounts. Try to limit rhubarb, spinach, beetroot, peanuts, cocoa, carob powder, tea and parsley. A few further foods have a moderate oxalate content - runner beans, broad beans, baked beans, dried beans, celery and strawberries. Other fruits and vegetables contain no oxalate or have a very low oxalate content and can be taken freely. Sensible eating and healthy lifestyle is essential to the condition. Try to eat a well balanced vegan diet, including a variety of foods and ensure you drink plenty of fluids - avoid tea and coffee and sugary drinks. Try to drink at least 1 SOOmls per day. Do not add salt to foods. Aim for a healthy body weight and try to exercise regularly, ensuring plenty of fresh air.
' have been prescribed Propranalol, a beta-blocker, for my migraine. Can you suggest an alternative nonanimal medication ?
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As you will know, migraine is caused by a dilation of the blood vessels which may be as a result of chemical changes that cause spasms of vessels. Propranalol is usually the first line of treatment. It is a betaadrenoceptor blocking agent and it contains ergotamine derivates which is a vaso-constrictor and used in treating migraine.
Allergic reactions to foods have been shown to cause migraine - excess carbohydrates, iodine-rich foods, alcohol, chocolate and cheese can occasionally trigger migraines, other triggers include contraceptives, anxiety, bright lights or loud noise. Often, during a period of relaxation, after physical or mental stress, migraines may occur. However in 50% of cases of migraine no trigger is found and in only a few cases stopping triggers prevents attacks. However, you highlight that your migraine and other symptoms are as a result of stress and anxiety. Is it possible to make any lifestyle changes? Do you follow a healthy lifestyle ie take exercise, rest, eat regularly and healthily, enjoy your career/lifestyle? A predisposition to migraine may be inherited. Unfortunately I do not know of any animal friendly alternatives to betablockers or beta-blockers that are animal-free and would suggest you discuss this with your doctor or, alternatively, seek the help of a homeopath or herbalist.
All names and addresses are confidential Sandra Hood is dietary consultant for The Vegan Society.
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In June 2001, after the foot and mouth crisis had raged for many months and reduced the countryside to a giant graveyard, the food programme awards were handed out with...yes...you've guessed it...hardly a vegan establishment in sight! The programme's awards were designed this year 'to bring to the fore the heroes of the rural community who haven't received much recognition for their work' (what work is this we wondered - burning or burying piles of needlessly killed animals or effectively killing off every vestige of tourism in Britain?) The listeners were invited to vote in 4 categories: For the best food producer For the best retailer For the best caterer and for the best campaigner and educator.
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It seems the foot and mouth crisis has turned people into meat junkies as the programme declared "it became clear that...what was most in the listeners minds and nomination w a s MEAT and this was particularly demonstrated in our first category for the best food producer." Truer words were never spoken as pig farmers, large scale meat producers for supermarkets and mixed farms of sheep, hens and dairy rubbed shoulders for the first prize. Not a vegetable in sight here as a mixed organic farm that could boost a bit of arable in with the goats and Ayreshire cows took the prize for the best food producer, (Pam and Nick Rodway of West Laurenston Farm in Scotland).
He chaired the Pennington enquiry into the e-coli outbreak in Lancashire in 1996. He outlined the gloomy fact that Britain was still having more cases of BSE than in all the other countries in the world put together, (Let's hope the audience weren't eating roast beef and Yorkshire pudding at the time!) It also quoted the number of cases in the variance CJD) as going up by 25% a year and stated that e-coli 0157 was commoner in Scotland than anywhere else in the world. Now who wants to vote for meat companies! Foot and Mouth he saw as not being a safety issue for food but proof that " w e have not got the relationship between science and government right yet".
In the second category veganism had its only vestige of hope. Fighting against a butcher's shop in Tuttshill, and a farm shop in East Linton that had, thankfully 'seen the light' and moved on to sell fruit and vegetables amongst the dairy products, J o and Jeff Fowler emerged like a breath of fresh air with their herbs. Their shop. The Herb Store, is an organic small holding in Lancaster where they grow their o w n herbs and vegetables. They also make jams and chutneys and have expanded into a shop in Lancaster. The best caterer award never gave the nonmeat eating public a mention and one wonders if the Bedford Hospital NHS trust inhouse catering service would have been such a worthy winner if confronted by a vegan? Managing and producing food on a very strict budget was a major factor in deciding a winner (cheap cuts of meat undoubtedly I). The last category for best campaigner and educator was w o n by Carolyn Cranbrook and Bob Kennard w h o are farmers heavily involved in hygiene regulations which penalise small abattoirs. These people were judged by the general public to be doing the most excellent and "very necessary w o r k " in the field of campaigning! The Guild Of Food Writers w h o were formed to tackle the lack of knowledge and expertise about food and cooking in Britain w o n the best educator in this award. One wonders w h a t their knowledge of vegan cooking would be?
The winner of the writer award was John Vidal w h o wrote such horrifying lines in Britain's biggest and most hygienic chicken factories as "the live chickens have been trucked in from up to 300 miles away and they scurry out of their crates like vermin. Most panic and defecate everywhere as the shacklers catch them and string them up on a line which runs through the factory. The belt continues into the killing room. The workers are covered in blood...another 30,000 chickens will be in the shops tomorrow". Can anyone fancy a roast chicken sandwich after that?
At the special awards the guest speaker was Prof Hugh Pennington "one of Britain's most distinguished and independent scientists" and professor of Bacteriology at Aberdeen University.
In spite of not attending to receive their prodigious 'award', MacDonalds did send a reply which stated they were "very disappointed to be thought deserving of a Mouldy Pork Pie award." They insisted they sold
The last award, the Mouldy Pork Pie award probably deserves the most attention as this goes to our old 'friends' MacDonalds. This is not really an award but a booby prize for the person, company or organisation who has done the most over the past year to undermine the cause of good food. Anyway MacDonalds turned up trumps again (although not to the award ceremony) by running a series of TV ads of great charm celebrating Englishness where Geordies and Scousers sing regional songs and seem delighted that their favourite meal is a MacDonalds burger! This is a complete contradiction of MacDonalds own corporate policy which is to standardise their brand and sell the same tasting product from John O' Groats to Land's End. This was considered by the Food Awards to represent a world-wide threat to genuine, locally distinctive food.
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rants everyday. " W e have a very local face to our company as well as being a wellknown and trusted brand internationally", they went on to say. So how come so many listeners of the food programme wanted to give them the Mouldy Pork Pie Award if all this is true? Perhaps the answer is self explanatory. Perhaps the last question to be asked in this article is where are all the vegan food companies in these awards? One would have thought all the sickening pictures of animals being slaughtered because of Foot and
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Mouth would have driven people away from the topic of meat. Thousands w e r e supposed to be turning veggie and veggies were moving on to be vegan after all t h e unnecessary suffering in the meat and dairy industry. But there was just a glimmer for veganism with The Herb Store winning and the underlining of MacDonalds as an appropriate company to win the Mouldy Pork Pie award. After all there is next year and once veganism is very firmly on the map for all its merits the breakthrough to recognition and awards for vegan companies will surely come.
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Glittering Prizes And Real Food by Kay Holder
In welcome contrast t o the Mouldy Pie story, The Vegetarian Society Awards 2001 were announced on 29 June. T w o tickets to this event w e r e very kindly donated to the Vegan Society by Annabel Orton-Jones and Sean Mabbutt, and Terry Bevis was delighted to be able t o attend. I count myself lucky to have been a fellow representative of veganism at the very sophisticated, and first ever, Gala Ball and Awards Ceremony. O n arrival, it made a pleasant change to sweep into Park Lane's Grosvenor House Hotel, rather than haranguing live exporters of the N FU outside its doors. I have spent many a cold hour holding placards on that windswept street, and it was good to see the Vegetarian Society combating the annual Supermeat Awards (held recently at a neighbouring hotel) with the positive message that vegetarians can enjoy a glamorous lifestyle. And, unlike Supermeat, these awards went to people and products w h o really do deserve praise. W h e n I asked Vegetarian Society President Maxwell Lee why they had decided to hold this event now, he responded: 'More and more firms are now using the Vegetarian Society symbol t o assure the puhlic their products are suitable for vegetarians. This is the culmination of National Vegetarian Week, so the week is ending not as a damp squib but with a sizeable event, to encourage more firms to provide more products suitable for vegetarians and hopefully vegans. I see the Vegetarian Society as the organisation that provides t h e vegans of tomorrow. Few people make the transition in one go. Many move gradually from red meat through poultry, fish and vegetarianism towards veganism and of course, w h e n Britain becomes a vegetarian country, it will be a vegan one since economics will ensure that animal production is no longer viable for food purposes. So National Vegetarian W e e k celebrates not only vegetarianism but the future of the Vegan Society, and as a member of both societies I welcome this.' The priority was of course the food - a vegan extravaganza. Mediterranean vegetable terrine, accompanied by a tomato confit with lentil dressing, was followed by a puff pastry lattice filled with pumpkin and spinach garnished with walnuts and wild mushrooms in rich gravy, served with roasted barrel shaped potatoes and green beans with basil oil and sun dried tomatoes. The dessert was a dark 14
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chocolate mousse covered with dark chocolate sauce - and I mean covered, the entire plate was a pool of dark chocolate. We had by now discovered that some of our table companions were representatives of Fry's Chocolate Cream (wonder why they sat us there?!), and requests were made for this 'Death by Chocolate' to be packaged by Fry's and sold in newsagents. There was in fact a liberal scattering of Chocolate Cream bars throughout the ballroom and surrounding areas - always a reassuring sight to a vegan, and I think the advertising company holding the Fry's account was pleasantly surprised to learn how happy vegans are that 'You're never too far from a Chocolate Cream bar'.
by her daughter Mary. It was pleasing to note that all the other nominees in that category (Moby, Benjamin Zephaniah and Juliet Gellatley) were vegan.
Indeed, the key ingredient of the evening was the mix of those attending: mainly corporate sponsors with a good sprinkling of celebrities and press. At our table, besides the 'chocolate people' and Vegetarian Society hosts, w e had the food writer Jane Carpenter and the author Penny Junor (who had donated a copy of her book 'Charles, victim or villain?' to the auction. It was something of a revelation for the corporate reps to learn that four of their table companions, clearly mainstream people attending a mainstream event, were vegan. Many thoughtful personal conversations were held during the evening, as well as the networking one would expect at such an event.
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The awards themselves were handed over by familiar faces such as Wendy Turner-Webster, Virginia McKenna, Richard Cawley and Jerome Flynn. There is clearly an increasing trend towards vegetarianism and veganism among 'the great and the good' as there is among the general public. Foot and Mouth is still encouraging change so the timing for this event - planned six months ago - was ideal. Some celebrities who have been quietly vegetarian for a number of years are now beginning to speak out, others are quietly thinking about veganism. The ceremony got off to a good vegan start with Maya Gold taking the Best Snack or Confectionery award - and thanking their producers in Belize for growing the ingredients. The Greenhouse in Edinburgh was a popular choice for Best Hotel, while Digimax Digital Camera as best Non-Food Product needed some explaning to the non-veggies present - all part of the educational process. Virgin Rail took the Travel Award for their vegan offering. The Achievement Award went to Linda McCartney, and was accepted
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The Spirit Paths of Wales by Lawrence Main Cicerone Press
The Little Book of Vegan Poems by Benjamin Zephaniah
The latest offering by Benjamin Zephaniah is as rich and varied an assortment of verse as you would expect from a poet of his talent. In his preface he warns meat-eaters that they may find his poems offensive because of the 'explicit vegan lyrics' but he makes no apology for this. Instead he reminds us of the teasing many vegan children have to undergo because of the compassion of their views and their daily horror in witnessing the suffering of animals. This is something that is very close to all of us w h o have raised a vegan child. However the ensuing verses are not all doom and gloom. Some are just plain slapstick and fun such as 'me girlfriend' and t w o clever limericks grace the volume which are one of the hardest rhyme combinations to formulate. Yet dotted in with these light-hearted poems are thought provoking offerings such as 'nature trail' in which Benjamin captures the wide diversity of wildlife in our gardens and countryside. He finishes his colourful description by voicing his belief that w e all need a garden of our own where w e can breathe and flower. This is a gentle little poem complimented by the anger, sometimes hidden, beneath the surface of other poems such as the anti-slavery movement where Benjamin protests against the incarceration of animals. As well as his constant theme of animal cruelty Benjamin bewails the pollution, the dishonesty and the needless destruction in our society of our beautiful forests and green places. Yet the humour he expounds stops this volume from being depressing and there is hope in many of his lyrics. Although this is not the sort of poetry I normally read or write, I find a lot here to be admired and little to criticise in this entertaining book. Review by Debbie Holman
A lovely collection of twenty walks of spiritual significance in Wales by a former employee of The Vegan Society. The book is illustrated with photographs and hand drawn maps - but don't worry! - He also gives practical O.S. map references and detailed descriptions of paths. Lawrence also provides us with historical notes, folklore and legends connected to the areas which he walks, which makes the book a very interesting guide. It's a personal account of rambling and his spiritual connections to the sites he's chosen to explore. If you are interested in ley lines, dowsing and dreams then this is definitely the book for you. If you are keen to learn how to dowse then Lawrence even gives instructions on how to do that and if you are just interested in reconnecting with your natural environment then this is a good introduction to tapping into the living planet's energy. This is a rambling guide and, like Lawrence himself suggests, books however good, come second best t o personal acquaintance with the land through rambling. Review by Rhian Thomas A CICEKONE
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ered and questions answered is very impressive with unusual queries like "is tattoo ink vegan?" and "do you know where I can buy ear muffs made out of fake fur?", although many of the replies are rather blown out of the water by the Americanisms. The bewailing of the fact that Krispy Kreme doughnuts are not vegan just doesn't have the same impact in good old Britain! The recipe section is certainly interesting, and most could be adjusted to cater for British ingredients, although products like sertan (wheat gluten) are not easily available here. The cuisine printed is not exclusively American but Indian and Jewish recipes are reproduced too. A true vegan would probably baulk at the strong vegetarian flavour of the book but the dairy aspect can be skipped over and vegans are adequately catered for in every sense. The nutrition section is very thorough and well set out with even embarrassing questions like gas and bloating problems (that can occur w h e n a vegetarian/vegan diet is first adopted), being covered. Unfortunately though, the superiority of a vegan diet over a vegetarian diet is rarely highlighted, apart from helping specific health problems. It would have been more ethical and truthful if the vegetarian diet was portrayed as a stepping stone to changing to a full vegan diet. Certain sections of the book are of very little use to the British reader, like menu and restaurant items at widespread American service chains, but they can form a valuable comparison to our o w n food places here. Altogether an interesting and varied book that has something for every reader even if a lot of thumbing through does have to occur in some sections. The volume is rather a treasure trove that can be dipped into for help and advice instead of a book to be read religiously from cover to cover. Review by Debbie Holman
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Vegan Survival Guide often than not one or two of the daily specials are okay too. In summer you can sit outside and watch the buses go by. At first glance Reading isn't too promising for a newly arrived vegan. It's a place you are likely to turn up in on business, or for a course, or maybe you just have to kill time waiting for a train connection. If you have been here before you'll be surprised how much it's perked up. So let me show you around. Turning up at the train station you are seconds away from a quick tasty snack. The hot Cornish pasty stand in the centre of the station concourse does a "Vegetable (Vegan) Pasty". I can't help grabbing one of those nearly every time I'm in town. If you want to sit down to eat, w e have a vegetarian place called Cafe Iguana in the delightfully named St Mary's Butts - between a Virgin and the Purple Turtle. Iguana is relaxed and has a character all of its own - a relief from the predominance of chain businesses in Reading. Don't be put off by the cheesiness of its menu, and go off peak to avoid the heavy smokers. Many menu dishes can be made vegan, and more
The only other place I know that usually has soya milk available for your cappuccino is the RISC cafe on London Street. They have a vast selection of world beers -though you're on your own when it comes to which are vegan. On the food front, they do do some vegan dishes and snacks, but I have found the staff unaware of which specials are suitable, and the dishes themselves usually disappointing and lacking freshness. But it's a relaxing child-friendly place to meet up with your friends, with a daytime nosmoking area. In the evening it transforms into a laid back bar. Berkshire is well endowed with Indian restaurants; a great fallback for vegans prepared to ask questions about the menu. A new friend who runs an Indian takeaway told me that nearly all curry houses now use vegetable oil instead of butter ghee in most dishes, due to customer demand. It's still worth checking to make sure and to keep the pressure up.
An old favourite is the Garden of Gulab on the Wokingham Road, where the dhal soup is excellent. There's a new place in Caversham, the Spice Oven, which has avoided the traditional English tandoori menu. W e feel very confident there since they check with the chef on ingredients and will say so if something you order does have dairy products in after all. There's a yummy "smoked vegetable juliennes" dish - be careful taking the wooden lid off the roundbottomed clay pot this arrives in - it has a dish of hot wax attached to its underside. Another unusual dish is the jacket potato segments stuffed with cashew nuts. And they can even make you a dairy-free garlic naan. You'll find several Chinese and Thai restaurants in Reading, though I have not ventured into these much due to fear of Thai shrimp paste and migraineinducing monosodium glutamate. Once I tried the Pranakhon on Station Road where, though the savoury dishes were nothing special, the coconut milk tapioca dessert was a dream. Le Shanghai in Caversham is excellent for a special occasion. W e asked them to make a vegan set menu for us on the spot, which was scrummy, based on Thai, Singapore and Szechuan cuisine. It was pricey but worth every penny. A fallback can also be Pizza Express in St Mary's Butts where you can order a pizza without cheese. Just pick your favourite ingredients from the pizzas on the menu, and they'll oblige, though the price and generosity will be luck of the draw. The other vaguely and seriously Italian places around town may also do something for you. W e vegans tend to like our smoothies. These are becoming more common, and just recently a new fresh juice bar. Pulp n' Gulp, opened up in Broad Street Mall. They make your juice on the spot out of fresh fruit and vegetables, and did have soya milk available the last time I asked for a milky smoothie. They also have an outlet in the Rivermead Leisure Centre, where
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you can also get wheatgrass shots. How about outside Reading? Well, apart from curry houses, there are only a couple of places I've discovered so far. In Pangbourne village centre you'll find Garlands organic shop, with unusual and expensive cooking ingredients and often great pies, snacks and picnic ingredients. For a sit down meal before or after a hearty walk in the Chilterns, try the Crooked Billet in Stoke Row. They have a separate daily vegetarian menu, so ring to check whether they can make any of the dishes vegan-they normally can. You often need to book ahead, as they are seriously popular despite, or maybe because of, being tucked down a singletrack road in the hills. A main course will cost around ÂŁ10, so be prepared. Though the Crooked Billet has a relaxed country inn atmosphere it is a classy enough place to go for a special occasion or when the relatives visit. The Womad Festival brings exotic dishes to Reading. It's held at the end of July, and hosts a core set of the caterers that turn up at the Glastonbury Festival. The relaxed family atmosphere and music from around the world are an excellent backdrop for stuffing yourself silly. You can find out more about the festival on the web at www.womad.org, or from Reading Tourist Information. Berkshire may not have a Brighton, but there are some tasty bites in Reading if you know where to look.
b u y t k * ^ WHOLEFOOD SHOPS Sadly Reading itself doesn't have an independent wholefood store. The most it can come up with are a couple of small Holland and Barrett's and a GNC. Two of these are in Broad Street Mall, and the other Holland and Barrett is in Smelly Alley (Union Street), if you can stomach
passing the butcher and fishmonger that gave the place its popular nickname. Most of the surrounding towns have similarly uninspiring outlets. However Pangbourne now has Garland's organic shop just along from Somerfield's, which has a wide selection of hard to find ingredients, including tempeh, miso, vegan pesto and salad cream. Many years ago I bought some tasty nibbles at Squirrels Wholefoods in Burnham, and that's still there according to the Yellow Pages, so might be worth a visit if you're in the area.
SUPERMARKETS Berkshire has more than its fair share of supermarkets. Several are Waitrose's, which is my personal favourite for vegan and organic food. The one in Twyford seems to do the best vegan selection, but there are also branches in Caversham, Tilehurst, Woodley, Maidenhead, Ascot, Bracknell, Henley, Wallingford, Windsor and Wokingham. The Tesco in Reading does now surpass Waitrose in one respect at least - it stocks vegan cheese what a breakthrough! People tell me the cheapest own brand soya milk can be had at Safeway, but I've yet to check it out as I'm a Provamel fan myself. Round the University area of Reading there are several small grocery stores, which as well as the boring basics stock the odd surprise. The Londis shop on the Wokingham Road sells Anila's curry pastes, which are delicious, especially the korma, where the creamy component is purely coconut. Some of these little shops even sell soya milks and wholefoods, so can be worth checking out.
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so they don't expect you to be content with grilled tomatoes and dry toast. Some might well get in soya milk and dairy-free margarine if you ask. The Vegan Travel Guide lists the Lionel Bradford Tennis and Swimming Academy in Maidenhead for Berkshire, so check that out if it's near where you need to be. When the Vegan Travel Guide doesn't have any local options where I'm headed, I often turn to Alistair Sawday's "Special Places to Stay in Britain". It tells you which places in the guide welcome vegetarians, and all of its recommended places I've stayed in so far have been great with vegans too. Of course you always need to inform them of your brekky preferences when you book. For a general list of places to stay, phone the Reading Information Centre on 0 1 1 8 956 6226, or Windsor Accommodation Bureau on 01753 743907.
LOCAL CONTACT Sophie Fenwick is the local contact for Berkshire, and there is a budding local group with events you are welcome to join. For more information call her on 0118 954 6114, email or visit www.hurricanehub.com/veganberks
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S u m m e r ' s here and there is n o t h i n g better than setting off to enjoy the sun, secure in the knowledge that y o u have packed everything you need for a great day out - food! W h e t h e r you are preparing a picnic to impress loved o n e s or a packed lunch for w o r k or school, your aim is to have variety, colour and taste b u r s t i n g o u t o f y o u r lunchbox! It goes w i t h o u t saying that those with the usual sweaty ham sandwiches a n d l u k e w a r m q u i c h e will suddenly be taking a great interest in real food, and offering swaps! It needn't even be a fuss to prepare. It's hard to go w r o n g with staples like fresh bread, h u m m o u s , olives, crisps, samosas, fresh fruit, soya yogurt, salads, oatcakes, avocadoes, pickles, fresh or sun-dried tomatoes, sausage rolls, c h u t nies, baked potatoes, salsas, pates...for starters! Portable or disposable barbecues also open u p the possibilities of roasted and char-grilled courgettes, aubergines, m u s h r o o m s , tomatoes, cauliflower, corn o n the cob, peppers, falafel, pitta bread etc If y o u are still stuck for ideas, try the following to get y o u r appetites and imaginations going! Bean Salads - Use tinned beans for c o n v e nience, and try m i x i n g t w o or m o r e kinds, l o o k i n g for contrasts of colour, taste and texture - e.g. chick peas and kidney beans, flageolets w i t h black eyed beans, borlotti with cannelini etc. All you need is o n e or t w o of the following to get satisfying healthy salads, great with breads - thinly sliced o n i o n , sliced olives, sundried tomatoes, capers, celery, sliced m u s h r o o m s , roasted veg, sweetcorn, etc Pasta Salads - even if you are bleary-eyed in the m o r n i n g , b e m o a n i n g the lack of bread for toast, never m i n d butties, boiling u p some pasta takes n o t i m e (what's eight minutes while you w a k e u p slowly with y o u r m o r n i n g cuppa?). As above, a c o u p l e of simple additions make enviable packed lunches, especially with all the fancy shapes o f pasta you can get. If kids aren't i n t o salads, a dressing of peanut butter, tomato k e t c h u p , and a little vinegar will disguise any nasty veg y o u happen to sneak in. It's pretty nice. Stuffed Butties - c h o p the following very finely - 4 inches of celery, 1 clove garlic, 2 tomatoes, 1/2 a yellow pepper, 1/2 a red p e p p e r , 4 o r 5 sun-dried tomatoes plus 1 /4 l e m o n ( u n w a x e d peel is optional b u t refreshing). M i x with 2 tablespoons olive oil, a drizzle of salad vinegar, a dessertspoon of parsley, and salt and pepper. Put the m i x t u r e i n t o a halved baguette, wrap in tinfoil or greasep r o o f paper, and put a weight on it (chopping boards, books, whatever!) for a few hours. C u t i n t o manageable chunks, and re-wrap for eating by the river, o n the beach, by the pavilion...
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M i x 4oz/l OOg self-raising flour with enough soya milk to make a soft dough. Knead lightly and set aside for a few minutes. Split the d o u g h into four, and roll out as thinly as possible into circles. Spread with one o f the following mixtures. Fold the circle in half, and again, to make a wedge/ triangle shape, sealing the open edge well by pressing with your fingers. Fry the pastries in marg for about a m i n u t e each side, or until golden and puffy (quicker than you will expect!). Eat w a r m or cold.
Line a greased pastry tin with pastry (see Asparagus Pie recipe, T h e Vegan, Spring 2001).
Fillings - C h o p p e d date and sesame seeds; chopped walnut and poppy seeds; chopped almond and apricot, chopped hazelnut and raisin.
Follow the pastry recipe almv, and fill with this surer, creamy mixture. As you don't cover the tart, you will probably need slightly less jxistry, or be able tofill a larger base. This is excellent cold, and makes a grand addition to picnics. C h o p two onions very finely. Melt gendy in an ounce or two of marg for a good 30 minutes. Add 1 tbspn flour and stir well. Add enough water (or ideally stock) to thicken - around 4floz/ 100ml. Season well, and pour into pastry case. Cook for 30 minutes at 180 C/gas 4. R e m o v e from oven and allow to cool.
Spinach P a k o r a Less well known, it seems, than their relative, the bhaji, but just as tasty, and an excellent snack. Be careful to cook them well, because gramJlourcan often taste raw and bitter if not cooked properly. They arefine cold as part ofa picnic, or even a buffet. 1 tin spinach O R 1 lb/500g fresh spinach c o o k e d gently until softened O R same weight of frozen spinach, defrosted. If using tinned or frozen spinach, drain very well. 1 o n i o n , very finely chopped. 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons garam masala or curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander, if available 4 tablespoons gram flour (or plain flour) 2 - 3 tablespoons water O i l for frying. M i x all the ingredients well to form a s m o o t h , but not sticky, mixture. Spoon small (roughly walnut sized) portions of the mix into a hot pan of oil (these can be deep or shallow fried). C o o k well, turning frequendy, until going brown, and crispy on the outside. Makes 20. Serve with a dipping sauce. E.g. mix 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup with 1 teaspoon dried mint and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce. Add a very little hot water to thin out. D i p the pakoras in, or pour the sauce over the top.
Bakewell T a r t A perfect dessert, or an impressive, eggless, cakeforwhen guests call round. The only trick is to get the almond mixture into the pastry as soon as possible after adding the liquid. 4oz flour, loz marg, 1 oz solid vegetable oil, 1 oz sugar R u b the fat into the flour, add the sugar, and a very little water to form dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes. Roll out to fit your tin, making sure the side 'walls' are of an even height. Fill with baking beans, and bake blind for 5-10 minutes. MeanwhileM i x 2oz self raising flour with 2 oz ground almonds, 2 oz sugar, 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda. R u b loz marg into this. Stir 2 teaspoons (no more!) vinegar into half a pint of soya milk. Pour straight into the dry mixture. Mix well. R e m o v e pastry case from oven, remove beans. Spread bottom of case with j a m of choice (cherry, blackcurrant, strawberry etc). Pour the wet mixture into case, and bake for 35minutes at 200 'c/ gas 6. R e m o v e , cool, and ice if desired.
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Instead of going for the usual meat substitutes at barbecues this s u m m e r , g o for the best s u m m e r can offer - fresh vegetables barbecued till just crispy, sweet, and r u n ning with natural juices. T r y skewers of mixed peppers, courgettes, m u s h r o o m s (amazingly good), cauliflower (ditto), aubergine, tomatoes and so o n . (Avoid tofu unless you want a wrestling match to keep t h e m on the skewers!) Marinade and brush with the following mixture for sweet, smoky, sizzling snacks in the sun.
Cannelini beans have an aroma and taste beyond that of any other beans, even when dried. This dish makes the most of their subtle, almost Jlouvry taste by including the water the beans are soaked in (something you may not normally do) and being served very simply with good quality olive oil.
Smoky Skewer Marinade - 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons concentrated apple juice (or golden syrup), 2 teaspoons chopped or dried thyme, and 2 teaspoons smoky paprika (look for La Chinata, Spanish smoked paprika, available in Sainsbury's. Bart Spices also d o a version). Fruit Kebabs - T r y banana, pineapple, apple, plum, pear, papaya, nectarine etc brushed with concentrated apple juice, sprinkled with c i n n a m o n , and served with V E G A N ice cream.
Soak some cannelini beans overnight in twice their v o l u m e of water (e.g. 8oz/200g in 16fl ozj 4 0 0 m l water will serve two), m a k i n g sure the water covers t h e m completely. Place the beans and their water in a pan, along with the same a m o u n t of stock as the water you used. Bring to the boil, cover, and simmer well until soft but still w h o l e and u n b r o k e n (about 1 hour). Avoid stirring the beans, b u t check there is still water in the pan. W h e n most of the liquid has evaporated, and the beans are soft, transfer to a serving dish. P o u r over a little extra virgin olive oil, and a good squeeze of lemon juice. Serve w a r m .
Pineapple Passion Cake with kiwi and c o c o n u t icing 80oz/220g self raising flour 40oz/100g m a r g 40oz/100g caster sugar 8 passion fruit 225g tin pineapple rings o r c h u n k s in juice I teaspoon bicarbonate o f soda 1/2 teaspoon baking p o w d e r Cream the m a r g a n d sugar well. C u t t h e passion fruit in half, scoop o u t t h e insides, and pass t h r o u g h a sieve. Add t h e j u i c e to the c r e a m e d m a r g and sugar. P u t the pineapple and its j u i c e in t h e b l e n d e r , a n d blend till s m o o t h . Add this to the m i x too. Sieve the flour, bicarb and baking p o w d e r i n t o the m i x , stirring as y o u go. P o u r the m i x i n t o a greased/lined cake tin, and bake for 4 0 m i n u t e s at 180°C/gas4.
Icing Bramble buns Avocado & Olive Salad with garlic croutons The avocado crop is good this year, so they are nice and cheap. You can stillJeel extravagant when you enjoy them in packed lunches, sandwiches, salads and dips. 1 avocado, skin and stone removed, and roughly chopped 10-12 black olives 1 slice bread
summer in a bite-sized bun! Roll a small ball of plain bread d o u g h thinly into a circle. Put a handful of brambles (blackberries) i n t o the middle, with a teaspoon o f sugar. G a t h e r the sides together into the middle, and pinch together well. Putting the sealed side d o w n o n a greased baking tray, brush with soya milk, and bake for 10-15 minutes at 180°c/gas4. Allow to cool slightly, and eat.
3 kiwi fruit, peeled & liquidised 3 tablespoons c r e a m e d c o c o n u t , grated 3 tablespoons sieved icing sugar M i x together, and add a very little boiling water if necessary. C u t the c o o l e d cake in half, and fill w i t h the m i x t u r e , reserving some for o n top, o r simply ice the cake in the usual way.
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Heat the olive oil and fry the whole garlic clove for a m i n u t e o r two. C h o p the bread into cubes, and fry this with the garlic until crispy and b r o w n e d . Discard the garlic, and toss the bread together with the olives, avocado and tomatoes. Dress with vinegar and oil to taste. Š2001
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face fear, pain, mutilation etc, etc. Is that not in itself a mindless
cruelty? To keep an animal from
the natural world in such unnatural conditions. How would you describe that?
Whenever I have heard Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC)
representatives speak, they have
always stressed the need for a non
have given the egg to a friend and avoid the risk of getting too fond of egg sandwiches). However, I was dismayed to see a respected vegetarian cafe advertising its eggs as suitable for vegans. What about people who are vegan for health reasons? Or ecological ones I certainly don't want rescued hens to be culled but in the long term the idea of farms where animals live to a ripe old age is just not as ecologically sound as the prospect of vegan-organic agriculture. W e must stand firm and politely point out that eggs are just not vegan. explains why she feeds meat to her
it is not violent or intimidating to
alongside an article about vegan
you encouraging the thought that
cats, but why was this not run
drag an animal from its cage and
cats? Either vegan cats are healthy,
I too am a member of Dr Hadwen,
they aren't, so we should be
the Government backs H.L.S. and
cannot be ignored.
Cruelty performed in a so called
Canterbury, Kent
where - interesting point Mr B. A.
Bruce A Smith must have a very
but we must ask ourselves why not Dr Hadwen?
in which case we should be told, or
warned. However, this issue simply
Katharine A. Gilchrist
civilised society rather than elseSmith. There are no prizes for
readers to supply a list of 20 bar-
baric practices that once were
considered legal! Please do not Mr
Bruce use that broad brush to wipe
out the good efforts of animal
rights campaigners. I would urge
you to look again at your own psychological attitude.
Peter Griffiths
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Dear Letters Page
weeks, I remember the need to
I am constantly told how
exercise. I wonder if there might
be, usually by well-meaning men
if any at the Vegan Society have
unhealthy the vegan diet must
resembling rugby balls. However,
this has not been my experience
be a medical reason for this and
experienced the same.
I can honestly say I have never
In fact I have found that, after
felt more healthy and, more
desire to start exercising. I had a
little harm to animals.
years ago and again, after three
A. J . W a n d l a s s Cambridge
three weeks, I had an enormous false start with the vegan diet 10
importantly, never caused so
Debbie Holman coherently
violent, peaceful campaign, are
subject it to experimentation?
STAR LETTER
weird sense of humour if he
thought my comparison of sending cows to Africa with landmines was a joke. If he reads my article properly, he will see that part of it was about the destructive effects of grazing livestock on vulnerable
African environments.
There is nothing funny about being killed by a landmine. Nor is there
anything funny about children
dying from malnutrition because
I feel that the last two issues of "The Vegan" have given the wrong impression about veganism. I am not criticising individual articles, but I think they should have appeared alongside other items which presented other perspectives.
the fertile soil has become barren
I thought Kate Fitzgibbon's article "If Hilda Laid An Egg" was interesting and honest. (I think I would
"Give a Zimbabwean family a goat"; "ten chickens for a family in Honduras"; "a pig for a family in
sand. The former may be quicker
and the latter may be slower, but
the end result is the same.
George D Rodger
Charities enslave animals
South-east Asia". This is an appeal by World Vision UK, but it is typical of those of many overseas aid charities. Asked about their policy on livestock projects, they disown responsibility. " W e just raise funds", they say. What is done with the money is down to the locals. " W e cannot presume to advise [them] on ... their own agricultural programmes." W V is not alone in this approach either. For example I recently protested to Christian Aid about a poultry project they are funding in the Palestinian Territories. Their photograph showed hens in battery cages. Intheir reply theytell me: "Christian Aid currently has no policy on discouraging the rearing of livestock to produce food, or on the welfare of animals, when considering applications for support... W e have to respect the choices that communities and individuals make". It would be good to think that the large overseas aid agencies would consider representations from people concerned about animal welfare and from vegetarians, and that they would change their policies. This is, I am afraid, a forlorn hope so long as such organisations are being managed by meat-eaters
who see nothing wrong with their habit. Some of them indeed
appear to believe enthusiastically
in spreading it worldwide. The best
answer for animal lovers and vege-
tarians, I would suggest, is for
them to support only strictly vegetarian aid projects run by
vegetarians. But then I am biased because I am the director of
HIPPO, an organisation committed
to helping people in the third
world to obtain, and wherever possible to produce, nutritious plant protein foods instead of
animal products, thus promoting both health for people and kindness to animals. I would be
delighted to send more informa-
tion to anyone who is interested. Please write to me at: HIPPO,
Llangynog, Carmarthen SA33 5BS
or E-mail:
Neville Heath Fowler Carmarthen Send your letters to: The Editor, Postbag, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7AA e-mail: postbag@vegansociety.com fax: 01424 717064
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F r o m Whales to Whiting by David Sanderson
the boat with rope, so that the terrified animal towed the boat after it. The rope had to be very long, so that, if the whale dived, it did not pull the boat under. Whenever the whale surfaced close enough to the boat, it was further attacked. At length, the whale died, and was towed back to the main ship for processing. It was a lucrative business. The main product made from whales was oil, mostly used as lamp oil. (At a later date, the oil was mainly used for making soap and margarine.) The meat was mostly discarded at sea, so at least the sharks benefited. It was a dangerous business. The whalers were in constant danger from icebergs, and even from the whales themselves - the thrashing tail of a large whale could easily smash an open boat. However, the rewards were such that many were prepared to take the risks. Throughout much of the century, the trade boomed, but declined rapidly around 1860. By this time, they had caught nearly all the whales that there were in the North Atlantic! The remaining whalers turned their attention to the Southern Ocean, where whales were still abundant, and seemed hell-bent on wiping out the Antarctic whales as their predecessors had done for the Arctic ones. Norwegian and British whalers were joined by Russian and Japanese (whale meat is in much demand in Japan). The hand-thrown harpoon had been replaced by one fired from a gun on the catching ship.
In the early nineteenth century, there was a major whale fishery in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Scottish ports such as Peterhead and Dundee were heavily involved, as were ports in other North European and North American countries. It was an incredibly cruel business. When the unsuspecting giant mammal surfaced for air, the whalers would pursue it in a rowing boat, and attack it with a harpoon. The harpoon was attached to 24
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Meanwhile, in the North Atlantic, the few surviving whales were almost left alone, apart from a limited fishery by Norway and Iceland. Yet, more than a century after the collapse of the Atlantic whale fishery, the numbers of large whales in these waters remain low. All whale species are slow-breeding, and the populations have never recovered from the massacre. Probably they never will, now. They may even die out altogether in time. It looked as though the Southern Ocean was going the same way, but thanks to the efforts of international conservationists in the mid to late twentieth century, a "whale sanctuary", a large
. . . A Requiem for Sea Life As I write, it has been announced that seven out of ten North Sea cod and hake are being killed by fishermen before they are able to breed, and consequently "quotas" of these fish for this year have been halved, in an effort to conserve stocks. Even this may not be enough to prevent total collapse of the populations of these fish. Complete cessation of fishing would save them, as it did in wartime. If the populations get much smaller, even total cessation will not do any good - it will be the Grand Banks all over again.
"no-go zone" for whalers, has been declared, and the allowable annual catch of whales severely limited. Apart from the meat, a totally unnecessary "luxury" item, all the products which used to be made from whales are no longer used, or can be made from other sources, so there is no real need to catch any whales at all. As the Atlantic whaling declined, there was a great increase in fishing for herring, cod, haddock, whiting etc. The reasons for this were complex, including the development of the railways, enabling wider distribution of the catch; more efficient, steam-powered, fishing vessels; the use of ice; and so on. As fishing boats were steadily improved, their greater range made up for the fact that their catches were getting smaller close to home. Like whaling, commercial fishing is dangerous, but also lucrative - and cruel! Although the fish are not tortured with harpoons, they are simply piled up and left to die slowly through not being able to breathe in air. If they are lucky, they may survive long enough to be gutted while still alive. The fishing industry flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, but closed down during both World Wars, giving the reduced populations of commercial fish time to recover. The immediate postwar years were good years for the fishermen, with bumper catches. Some of the profits were put back into bigger and more efficient boats. And, eventually, the same thing happened as to the whale industry! As the bigger, better trawlers caught more and more fish, too few fish were left to breed and to replenish the population. The once-abundant herring was one of the first species to decline. Although there are still
some surviving herring stocks, the main North Sea population is now believed to be commercially extinct. The Grand Banks, off Newfoundland, were a rich fishing ground until recently. They are now a marine desert - thanks to overfishing. The populations of fish are so reduced that they will now probably never recover. Worldwide, there is not a commercial industry that is not under threat of the same thing happening. In European waters, earlier this year, an exclusion zone was declared around an important cod breeding area, to try to conserve stocks. Consequently, Scottish haddock fishermen had to fish elsewhere, in haddock breeding areas, and then complained that they were catching too many young haddocks which they had to throw back already dead or dying, as they were too small to land legally. They "generously" decided to tie up their trawlers, and refrain from fishing, to protect breeding stocks for the future, but then asked for Government compensation for this "unselfish behaviour", when they were really only acting in their own best interests. On this occasion at least, their cheeky demand was unsuccessful.
In fishing ports like Peterhead, the fishermen are the most prosperous section of the community, and spend their money freely, as if there is no tomorrow. More than likely, in a few years there will be no tomorrow for the fishing industry! Of course, the British fishermen blame the crisis in fishing on the Continental fishermen, especially the Danes, w h o scoop up fish, both large and small, to make fish meal to feed pigs. There is some truth in such accusations, but our own fisherman cannot escape their share of responsibility for the wholesale destruction of fish populations. W e have long ago shown that we can do without whale meat or other whale products, and, equally, humans can survive perfectly well without eating fish. Nobody owes the fishermen a living, and they are ultimately responsible for their own downfall. I believe the fishing industry is doomed, sooner rather than later. It remains to be seen whether enough fish will survive the demise of the fishing industry to continue their species, or whether they too are doomed. It was (and still is) touch and go for the whales, it is now touch and go for the whiting, the cod and the haddock.
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Our gardening expert Georgia Wrighton gives you some handy hints for horticultural success. T E M P T I N G . . . BUT IS IT?
Gardens are now starting to burst into life and thoughts often turn to 'goodies' on sale in our local garden centres and shops. The temptation is to rush out and buy 'instant impact' plants, particularly where healthy-looking specimens are combined with glorious colour photographs with the promise of what's to come! Indeed, visiting garden centres to acquire plants and sundry items for the garden becomes a popular pastime for many of us at this time of year. Without wishing to be a 'kill-joy', I would urge you not to ditch your compassionate principles at the front garden gate!
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I have touched on the issue of plants grown using chemicals/pesticides in the past and would be the first to agree that it is not usually easy to purchase plants locally from companies taking the broader view. In this sense, I refer both to the way plants are grown and the type of plants cultivated, in terms of their contribution to the local wildlife habitat and vigour under local growing conditions. It appears that there really is no substitute for plants native to and grown in your local area as far as wildlife value is concerned. In his book, 'How to Make a Wildlife Garden', Chris Baines emphasises that the choice can make a real difference, in the context of significant habitat destruction in this country:-
'Just bear in mind, however, that each t i m e you plant an exotic instead of a native plant, y o u are t a k i n g up a bit of space which could be supporting a greater diversity of wildlife.'
There is also a very useful chapter covering where it is appropriate to collect seeds and take cuttings from native plants in the wild. He emphasises that one should n e v e r dig up a whole plant, however common it may appear to be. Ken Fern's book 'Plants for a Future' contains an extensive chapter on the 'Wild or Conservation Garden' detailing plants
suitable for different local conditions. He also points out that non-native plants are not necessarily without value and lists a number of plants with some value to wildlife, recognising, however, that locally grown native plants provide the best habitats. Also very informative is the Natural History Museum's website where you can find out exactly which plants would be native to your local environment. Try http:/fff.nhm.ac.uk/fff. There are several companies from whom you can buy compassionately-grown and/or native plants direct or by mail order. Contact 'VON' for details of local veganorganic stockists. 'Permaculture' and 'Organic Gardening' magazines, found in many health food shops, are useful general sources with contact details, along with any 'Farmers' Market', and permaculture/wildlife gardening projects for local sources.
KEEPING IT REAL W h y not enjoy local plants in their natural habitat, as an alternative to viewing within the perimeters of the garden centre boundary? There is an amazing show of plants on your very doorstep in the cracks in the pavement, on pavement/roadside verges, disused urban land, as well as some of the more obvious natural woodlands, nature reserves, and wildlife-friendly gardens for example. (NB Always ensure your safety comes first!) You will see that that the most vigorous plants are those that are best suited to your conditions with no additional human input, thus reducing the need for cultivation 'props' in your garden, for example from pest and disease attack, unsuitable drainage conditions, inappropriate acidity/alkalinity of the soil, climatic conditions. From an ornamental perspective, it will become clear that a whole range of trees, shrubs and wildflowers are at your disposal to create a garden that both you and your 'creature-cousins' can thrive on!
Plants for a Future Blagdon Cross Plant Research and Demonstration Gardens Ashwater, Seaworthy Devon EX21 5DF Tel:-0845-458-4719 W e b site:- http:/www.pfaf.org Emerging plant-based research and demonstration gardens which will include native woodland management, native urban food garden. Courses and workshops scheduled for this year. Visitors welcomed attending courses and volunteering. Tours can be given of development and ecology of site. Book:- 'Plants for a Future' by Ken Fern published by Permanent Publications 1997. The Wildlife Trusts The Kiln, Waterside, Mather Road Newark NG24 1WT Tel: 01636-677711 Expert advice on wildlife-friendly gardening including demonstration centres and gardens with some sale of native plants. 'How to Make a Wildlife Garden' by Chris Baines (2000). Published Frances Lincoln Limited. Natural History Museum website for native species:http:/fff.nhm.ac.uk/fff National Association of Farmers' Markets South Vaults, Green Park Station Bath B A 1 1JB Website,-www.farmersmarkets.net For information o n local farmers' markets selling locally grown produce direct to the consumer. 'Permaculture' magazine Permanent Publications Hyden House Ltd The Sustainability Centre East Meon, Hampshire GU32 1HR Tel: 0845 458 4150 (UK only- calls charged at local rates) (01730)823311 Website:- www.permacutture.co.uk 'Organic Gardening' magazine P.O Box 29, Minehead Somerset TA24 6YY Tel:-01984-641212
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Their Right to By Lesley Kirk
Barny the beagle used to smoke. It was not a habit of his o w n choosing: he was restrained and forced to inhale the noxious fumes through a mask strapped to his head. Barny lived in the only home he had ever known - a laboratory. But thankfully this sad tale has a happy ending. Barny w a s rescued from his cruel fate and found a new home. After months of patient kindness and loving care from his n e w owner, the wretched, traumatised dog recovered. Today he enjoys all the good things from being 'man's best friend', a walk in the fresh air, an affectionate pat, a kind word. Indeed a very happy ending for Barny. Most of us can probably remember the tabloids exposure some years ago, and the haunting images of the 'smoking beagles' on their front pages. The nation w a s duly shocked! "Action must be taken t o stop this cruel abuse of animals," the newspapers reported. Well, newspaper coverage and a
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shocked public initiated a reprieve for Barny and his friends. But how far have w e come over the years to end the misery of the 2.7 million animals still being used in laboratory tests in the UK alone every year. Using animals for testing is an emotive subject, either for or against. The argument for usually rests on the need for animal testing for medical research. It has to be said that previous testing on animals effectively produced vaccines for polio, smallpox and other potentially dangerous diseases; ironically even animal welfare has benefited from these tests in the past. But today scientific research supports the fact that safety tests performed on human tissue are far more accurate than those on animals, and human tissue and cells are obtainable; waste from operations, biopsies and human placenta are available sources. Another accessible alternative to animal use is 'test skin', a derivative form of human foreskin. The
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developer grows the skin until it comprises 15-20 layers. The skin is then shipped in kits to laboratories. Other options are also available to replace animals in research. The National Testing Corporation in California have developed Eyetex, a simple procedure using protein derived from jack beans: the protein reliably mimics the cornea's reaction to alien substances. Eyetex is an effective alternative to the particularly cruel procedure of the Draize test. Draize is the most common test used on animals. The animal is restrained and then chemicals are injected into the cornea of its eyes. Thousands of rabbits die suffering the torture of this test: rath bits do not have tear ducts, so there is no way to relieve their eyes of the chemical, or the pain. Some have been known to break their necks trying to escape. Eyetex is not the only alternative to this brutal procedure. May Griffith of the University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Canada, and Michael
Walsky of the University of Tennessee in Memphis, have made a tremendous breakthrough in the development of a fake cornea. The cornea has taken five years to develop and mimics a real cornea in every important way for test use, even to the extent of clouding when coming into contact with alien substances. There are also numerous foundations around the world dedicated to finding alternatives to testing on animals; most of them favour the 'three R's' system. This incorporates: Reducing the number of animals used through better science and experimental design. Refining the procedure to minimise animal suffering, and Replacement, the long term hope to eliminate experiments on animals altogether. The Dr Hadwen Trust is one such organization. The Trust is a UK registered charity established in 1970, and promotes the development of techniques and procedures to replace living animals in bio-medical research, testing and teaching. The charity is funding research into major health problems such as cancer, heart diseases, meningitis and Alzheimer's, and is currently committed to 20 organ research programs around the country. It has also helped to establish a human skin bank in Leicester. None of the Trust's work uses animals or animal tissue. Other funded projects have produced encouraging results. The use of micro-organisms, such as bacteria and yeast, is being used as early indicators of chemicals that are likely to be harmful: these tests are faster, cheaper and more humane than testing on animals. Modern technology can produce effective alternatives to testing on animals by using computer software. Computer modelling has already achieved success in some tests. Also computer models of whole human biological systems are being developed, on which simulated experiments can be conducted. Mathematical modelling will enable the exploration of new strategies of radiotherapy and improve cancer treatment.
The success of pending research is eagerly awaited. But in the meantime, is enough being done to encourage the use of the alternatives to animal testing already available? Public 'pressure' by boycotting products tested on animals has made a significant impact on persuading some industries to find humane methods of testing. International companies such as Avon, Revlon, Benetton and Estee Lauder, sought alternatives to animal testing when profits fell. And it is now prohibited for animals to be used in toxicity testing for cosmetics in the UK. Although the ban on animal use in cosmetic testing is a positive step forward, it only accounts for 0.1% of the 2.7 million animals still being used every year. One of Britain's leading 'animal rights' organisations is seeking the public's help to encourage a ban on all product testing on animals. Uncaged Campaigns first initiated its 'Global Boycott of Proctor and Gamble (P&G)' campaign in 1996, working with hundreds of groups and individuals worldwide. Proctor and Gamble are the biggest household product producing company in the world; diverse products include food, beverages, and personal care. Also part of the giant corporate, among others, are Napisan, Covergirl, Clearasil and Max Factor; their use of animals for product testing is extensive. Uncaged Campaigns have endeavoured to stop P&G from performing unnecessary, (there is no law that requires companies to test personal care or nonpharmaceutical products on animals) tests on animals. Although in 1999, P&G claimed to have stopped testing finished products on animals, there was no assurance that future testing of new chemical ingredients will not be tested on animals. Uncaged Campaigns are asking the public to boycott P&G products until they do. Their concern for future animal abuse appears to be valid. An undercover investigator secretly filmed tests for a P&G nasal decongestant, (already in use by human volunteers) conducted at Huntingdon Life Sciences.
Huntingdon Life Sciences, based in Britain, is one of the world's biggest contract animal testing companies. The secretly filmed video shows cruel experiments on a colony of monkeys used to test the P&G nasal decongestant. The film shows rubber tubes being forced up the animals noses then down their throats to pump large doses of the product into their stomachs. Monkeys were seen to be held in mid air while substances were injected into their eyelids: laboratory technicians were filmed slamming the monkeys into cages, screaming at the frightened animals, and shaking their fists in the faces of monkeys strapped down for tests. The undercover investigator also filmed an autopsy performed on a monkey that was still alive. All 48 monkeys were killed. The need to subject animals to torment and suffering for product testing is not necessary for legal reasons or want of alternative methods, so why does it continue? It is fair to say that Proctor and Gamble are not the only company to use animals to test their products; but P&G is the leading household product producing company in the world, therefore their change to alternative means of testing would save the destruction of thousands of animals every year, and might encourage radical changes in other smaller companies' policies regarding the need for animal testing. The public's boycotting of cosmetic products tested on animals was a positive stance. Resulting loss of revenue for major companies made them seek alternative methods. There is factual evidence to support that testing on animals is unnecessary to produce safe products. Public 'pressure' has proven to be effective: public 'pressure' can stop it. Vivisection literally means to 'dissect while alive'. 63% of tests conducted on animals are done without an anaesthetic. I for one, will be very choosy in future on which products go into my shopping basket!
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THE V E G A N S O C I E T Y was formed in England in November 1944 by a group of vegetarians
w h o had recognised the ethical compromises implicit in lactone dairy-dependent) vegetarianism. Today, the Society
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tion to an intensive cycle of
pregnancy and lactation; our
unnatural and unhealthy taste for
cow's milk; and the de-oxygena-
tion of river water through
contamination with cattle slurry. If you are already a vegan or vegan
sympathiser, please support the
NATIONAL VEGAN FESTIVAL CONWAY HALL, LONDON WC1 10am-5pm See page 13 for details. Vegan Society members receive a discount from hundreds of businesses, providing holiday, dining, retail and mail order services. For a current list send an SAE marked 'Discounts' to The Vegan Society.
New Discounts The B y r e Vegetarian B & B
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resources to educate and inform.
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Full membership is restricted to
practising (at least dietary) vegans,
as defined above, but sympathisers
are very welcome as supporters of the Society. Both members and
8 LONDON VEGANS WALK Hever to Cowden (Eden Valley area) Approx 10 miles - packed lunch recommended. Optional entry - Hever Castle -
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bond between the cow and its
lameness and mastitis; her subjec-
September 7-9 WHOLE LIFE FESTIVAL ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON N22 10.30am-6pm. MMA/NICOLA/KAREN
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breaking of the strong maternal new-born calf within.just four
25-1 SEPT. VEGAN SUMMER GATHERING, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON Accommodation in self-catering flats. Approximate cost £80 per adult, per week, (excluding food). Discussions, talks, trips out, communal evening
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days; the dairy cow's proneness to
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The Vegan Society
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GENERAL/SOCIAL MEETING FALCON CROSS HALL, SHANKLIN 7.30pm ISLE OF WIGHT VEGETARIANS &
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THE VEGAN Prize Crossword
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Send in a photocopy (or original) of the solution to this crossword, together with your name and address, by 20th August 2001 and you'll be entered in to a draw to win a selection of vegan bath and soap products from Cosmetics To Go!. Solution in the next issue. Congratulations to
sender of the first correct solution to The Vegan Prize Crossword 23.
Compiled by Kate Sweeney
ACROSS 1 Leaf which might be stuffed (4) 3 Whisk (4) 6 Given nourishment (3) 8 Free of artificiality (7) 10 Sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid (5)
11 Fruits of the Capsicum genus (5, 7) 15 Bring up (5) 16 Thick (5)
18 Devices used to keep back the leaves? (3,9)
20 Derived from cereal (5) 22 Bog myrtle or buckbean (or cross between them!) (7)
24 Resinlike substance secreted by insects (3) 25 Pastry dishes (4) 26 ? ? ? ? ? pepper (4)
Solution to The Vegan Prize Crossword 23: Across 6 Smells 8 Onions 9 Soft 10 Earlgrey 11 Chicory 13 Pinto 15 Shrub 17 Mexican 20 Broccoli 20 Cep 21 Feta 23 Reduce 23 Enzyme Down - 1 Smooth 2 Flat 3 Sours 4 Linguini 5 Ingest 7 Zucchini 12 Couscous 14 Recipe 16 Harden 18 Autumn 19 Covers 21 Fizz
DOWN 1 2 4 5
Sour (8) Hard-shelled seed (3) Cut in two (6) Seedcase(3)
6
Unconfined, allowed to forage (4-5)
7
A little bit (of liquid on food) (4)
9
Horizontal branches from the base of a plant; beans (7)
12 Describes someone who should avoid using camphor or fennel during aromatherapy (9) 13 Sweet, dessert (7) 14 Occurring at a particular time of year (8) 17 Describes land capable of being farmed productively (6) 19 Chill (4) 21 Small drink; pinch (3) 23 Seed bud of a potato (3)
Return to: The Vegan Prize Crossword 22, The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House. 7 Battle Road. St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA. UK
NATIONAL & SPECIALIST GROUPS
VEGAN PUBLICATIONS Vegan Views Informal quarterly. 4-issue sub: £3.80 (non GB — £ 5 ) Flat A15,20 Dean Park Road, Bournemouth BH1 1JB Figan Cymreig (The Wales Vegan) Bilingual quarterly. Sub: £1.50 Bronyr Ysgol, Montpelier, Llandrindod, Powys, Wales
LISTS Send an SAE to the Vegan Society for any of the following lists: Animal-Free Vegan Shopper Update; Vegan Travel Guide Update; Health Care Professionals; Information Sheets; International Contacts — mainly individuals; Trade Mark — registered users; Vegan Families — child-raising vegans willing to be contacted to provide mutual support. SOCIETY
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The Choice For Vegans? W e have had many calls at the Vegan Society concerning this oil since the detox diet made it popular earlier this year. The claims made for this oil include increased stamina & energy, weight loss, better brain function, heart health, improved immune system, softer skin & hair, greater liver function & improved digestion. All this from a product that hasn't got a fish oil in sight! The good news is that many doctors, concerned with the important balance of essential fatty acids in the diet, are now recommending it & turning away from that long suffering standby...the 'oily' fish! W e decided to investigate the claims made by Dr Udo Evasmus in his book 'Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill' & set up our own experiment involving one man, 4 women & t w o cats. All participants (apart from the cats) were asked to take 3-4 dessertspoons of the oil mixed in with their food for 6 weeks & report any changes in their health. They were also asked about palatability of the product & how they preferred taking it. On of the cats refused to co-operate in this & he had his ration (about 5mls a day) syringe fed to him in t w o doses night & morning. The man, in his twenties, w h o was a long-distance runner & was in constant training, was the first to notice an improvement. All participants were vegan with the exception of one cat w h o had an odd lapse occasionally with some prawns! The athlete reported, after only one week, that he had improved his times in running & he had lost some of his body fat while increasing his much needed muscle mass. He felt less tired after runs & felt his oxygen metabolism was better. His recovery time after exertion was also quicker. After 6 weeks he believed his overall fitness was improved & he elected to keep taking the oil as he found it extremely palatable. He enjoyed
it most in his high energy soya drinks as it improved their taste & consistency. One of the women, in her 40's, w h o was considerably overweight, found her weight loss was quicker after 2 weeks on the oil. She also noticed her food cravings, especially for sugar, disappeared after about 14 days & she regularly lost 31bs (1.36 kg) a week whilst on the oil. She noticed a dramatic improvement in her nails, hair and skin, which yo-yo dieting had damaged. It is fair to say everyone noticed an improvement in skin texture and softness as well as hair condition. After 6 weeks this woman came off the oil, whereupon her weight loss decreased to 1.5 - 21 bs (6809 - 908g) per week after which she elected to go back on the oil again & her weight loss improved. She felt less depressed than when previously dieting & more positive of success. She was also less irritable! She enjoyed the oil most in her salad dressing. The next woman, w h o was in her 70's and suffered badly with joint problems & inflammation found her joints had improved. She was the only one who did not enjoy the oil although she said her hair and skin were definitely better. She would have preferred taking the oil in a capsule, but unfortunately that would have been gelatine based and therefore not suitable for vegans. This woman was the only one not to elect to carry on taking the oil because although she tried in many food stuffs, she found it unpalatable. The third woman, in her 30's suffered from an under active thyroid which had given rise to thin, brittle hair, a dry skin, broken nails & flaky sore elbows and knees. Although now on medication to correct the thyroid, her hair and skin were still very dry & the flaking skin on her body was causing discomfort. She noticed an improvement within about t w o weeks on the oil & by 6 weeks her hair was definitely thicker & more lustrous. She had
also managed to lose a little weight. The sores on her knees & elbows were healing and her skin had considerably improved in texture and softness. She enjoyed the oil in porridge and muesli but found it too rich in some foods. Again, she elected t o carry on taking the oil as she was very impressed with the results. The last woman suffered from chronic irritable bowel syndrome & had tried many different medications & treatments with no result. She experienced terrible pain in the morning upon waking and had very poor digestion. Although allergy tests for a number of foods had proved negative, she avoided wheat & soya. It took her 4 weeks to see any improvement in her condition, but by 6 weeks the pain was reduced 50% & her digestion was much better. The intermittent bouts of diarrhoea & constipation were also much improved. Although the condition still troubled her after 6 weeks there was enough of an improvement in her health for her to elect to keep taking the oil. She enjoyed the oil very much in sweet products such as fruit and vegan ice cream. Most of our 'guinea pigs' split their dose of oil into t w o portions to have night and morning. The cats were not such willing or helpful subjects. One of them suffered from kidney & liver dysfunction due to age and had a very impaired appetite. After two weeks on the oil his appetite was
much improved & he was actually
coming to be fed instead of
having to be tempted! He toler-
ated the oil in his food & even drunk it off the spoon on odd
occasions. He also gained a little
weight and had an improved coat - much softer & thicker.
After 4 weeks he w a s much live-
lier & seemed more interested in life. Although he did not choose
to, he is being kept on the oil & seems to enjoy it!
The other cat, though younger,
had very bad skin problems with
a dry, flaky coat. Trips to the vet
for medication had failed to
arrest the problem. He was given his 5 mis in 2 x 2.5 ml doses from
a syringe. After 2 weeks the sores in his coat had cleared up and
after 6 weeks only a little dan-
druff remained. There was also a spectacular improvement in his mood. Before he had been
aggressive & unwilling t o be
touched, but he became
friendlier & less inclined t o fight with the other cats. Despite his protest against the oil he was kept on it & after 6 weeks he
began to accept it in his food (the prawns were now forgotten!). W e were quite impressed with
the results of these experiments, nearly everyone elected to keep
on the oil although after 6 weeks
they all reduced it from 3-4
dessertspoons to 1-2 dessert-
spoons (apart from the cats w h o were given 3-5 mis per day).
Please remember if you suffer
from any medical condition you should consult your doctor, and similarly if your animals have
health problems they should see
a vet. However U Do's choice, as a supplement to a balanced diet,
appears to provide a good fatty acid content without vegans
having to compromise by using
fish oil. UDo's choice is distributed by SAVANT distribution. To find
out your nearest stockist phone 0113 2301993.
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members w h o have offered t o act,
on a voluntary basis, as a point of
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HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION C O R N W A L L , Lanlivery. Bodmin 5 miles. Strictly Vegan B&B. Traditional Cornish cottage in quiet rural location; wildlife garden; central for all coasts, moors and nature reserves. En suite facilities; colour TV; kettle. Full cooked breakfast. N o smoking in cottage. DEVON (Lydford). S/C for N/S visitors at VEGFAM's HQ. SAE to: 'The Sanctuary', Nr Lydford, Okehampton EX20 4AL. Tel/Fax: N O R T H YORKSHIRE Comfortable, homely, exclusively vegetarian/vegan B&B from £16 p.p. at Prospect Cottage situated in Ingleton village. Wonderful walking country.
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ST IVES Cornwall. Vegan guest house. Close to beaches and picturesque harbour. En-suite rooms. Self-catering apartment also available. StJudes, St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2SF. WHITBY B&B. Vegan/Vegetarian. Organic bread, etc. Quiet location, seven minutes walk from centre and harbour. Lounge and sunny breakfast room. Parking near house. Tea-making facilities. £.\8 (plus child reductions). Y O R K Homely veg/vegan B&B. New York and Hambleton Hill in attractive village. Mostly organic. Garden and parking. Children and pets
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St. Ives, Cornwall Beautiful eco-renovated Victorian House, Overlooks harbour & beaches. Close to Tate. Special diets welcome. Yoga breaks, seal & dolphin tours. Best Vegan Guest House 2000. For a brochure, call Simon: 01736 793 895 www.making-waves.co.uk
Quiet Country Hotel overlooking beautiful tidal estuary and bird sanctuary. Britain's oldest vegetarian/vegan hotel stands in its oum grounds close to beaches and unspoilt coastal walks. 'Woodcote', The Saltings, Lelant, St lues, Cornwall Tel. 01736 753147
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garlands Quest Jiouse St Ives Cornwall Enjoy our Veqan/Veqetarian "suns/line" breakfast ami relax in our cozy Victorian (juest Jiouse. .Minutes walk from town, beacfies and coastal walks. •Tree parking, non-smoking, families welcome.
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Lovely Victorian House in the Historic Market Town of Chesterf ield on the edge of the Peak District. Totally organic, log fire, homemade breads. Delicious, plentiful breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals. 100% vegan Wonderful rooms, en-suite available, drinks, home baked cookies and fresh fruit provided. Friendly Happy Atmosphere, Non Smoking. Telephone: 01246 203727 for brochure Web: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/no3veg
LIZARD PENINSULA Exclusively Vegetarian and Vegan Bed & Breakfast A warm welcome awaits you in our family-run B&B. 3 rooms with showers and wash-basins. Delicious home cooking. Outstanding breakfasts and optional evening meals. Close to village and beaches. Spectacular coastal walks. Peaceful. Non-smoking. Open all year.
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100 % Vegan Mostly Organic. N o smoking. Winner of the Innovation Award. Highly c o m m e n d e d . Paradise for vegans. 39 W o o d f i c l d R o a d , Blackpool FY1 6 A X .
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Comfortable Edwardian guest house with spectacular views across Porlock Bay and set in the heart o f Exmoor's wild heather moorland. Delicious traditional vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Fine wines. Log fires. Candle-lit dinners. Luxurious bedrooms, all en-suitc. E T B 2 c r o w n s Highly c o m m e n d e d AA 3 Q Recommended 2 day break N o v - F e b incl ~ £ 4 9 p p / D B & B Christine Fitzgerald, Seapoint, Upway, Porlock, Somerset TA24 8QE
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Vegetarian/vegan B&B. delightful country house accommodation. Situated in Beatrix Potter's picturesque village with its oldc worlde inn. 2 miles from Hawkshead, Lake Windemere (car ferry) 2 miles. Dclicious breakfast, lovely bedrooms. Supctb lake/country views.
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CHAPEL STREET EXFORD SOMERSET TA24 7PY Get away from it all in the beautiful countryside of Exmoor National Park, ideal for walking. Exclusively vegetarian and vegan. Non smoking. Most rooms en-suite. Telephone Nigel for colour brochure. www.exmoorlodge.co.uk
MADDISON FARM B&B Traditional 18th century stone farmhouse with guest sitting-room. Good walking, cycling, sketching and bird-watching area. Long Load, N r Langport, Somerset T A 1 0 9 L A
14 Hartington Gardens, Edinburgh EH 10 4 L D Edinburgh's premier vegetarian/vegan Guest House. Situated in the heart of this beautiful and historic city, 20 minutes walk to the City Centre. We offer an extensive vegetarian/vegan menu (special diets on request). .'"J!.„. Refreshments in ail rooms and en-suite facilities available. Non-smoking. Contact Hugh Wilson and Suzanne Allen on:
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SHANKLIN ISLE OF WIGHT "BRAMBLES" VEGAN BED & BREAKFAST (All rooms en-suite) Non smoking (Dinner available on request) 5 minutes walk to sandy beaches & town John & Mary Anderson
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Bangor-on-Dee N o r t h Wales Borderlands Vegan, Organic food en-suite shower rooms, non-smoking, dogs welcome. Tel/Fax: 01978 781068
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Town Housi Come and enjoy warm t flair and style of true f Tranquilly situated j u s t l in the heart of one of | fectly preserved conservation! Paskins evokes memories of a ntSre^ cious age. Vegans will particularly appreciate the varied and imaginative cuisine using organic and farm-fresh local produce.
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HAY-ON-WYE BLACK M O U N T A I N S The Old Post Office Llanigon, Hay-on-Wye Exclusively vegetarian/vegan En-suite £25 p.p. standard £ 17 p.p. Recommended by Which? Hotel and B&B Hay-on-wye 2 miles Black Mountains 1 mile Brecon Beacons 12 miles Tel: 01497 820008 oldpost-office.co.uk
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Medieval cottage built 1350 in the heart of Salisbury. One double room with private bathroom & bath. Caters for all diets. Non-smoking. e20.00p.p. Room only £16.00p.p. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE 17 Guilder Lane, Salisbury SP1 1HW Tel: 01722 325 335
T H E B R O W N D O G A F F A I R - the true story of an anti-vivisectionist statue that caused riots in L o n d o n . £ 5 . 5 0 inc P & P , Peter M a s o n . 30 W v n t e r Street, London SW11 2 T Z
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HOLIDAYS ABROAD A N D A L U C I A Picturesque village in Alpujarras mountains near Granada. French c h e f j e a n - C l a u d e J u s t o n welcomes up to 12 guests, B&B or full board. Vegan cookery courses, guided walks, etc. English, French and Spanish spoken. Very reasonable rates. Membership discount. Phone: 0208 265
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