The Vegan Summer-Autumn 1998 by The Vegan Society

THE CALCIUM IS OUT THERE

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CONTENTS W E L C O M E Early this year I was killing time at Charing Cross station, waiting for the arrival of the hourly Hastings-bound Sunday service, w h e n I noticed an empty Provamel chocolate flavoured ready-to-drink soya milk carton in the rubbish being swept along by a cleaning operative. This didn't hold my attention for very long (I wasn't that bored) because a shambling figure in a brown leather jacket caught my eye, w h o turned out to be Sir Bob Geldof. But that's another story.

NEWS

J D H00 Anarchic cuisine

SHOPAROUND N e w things to taste and try

CALCIUM-A PLENTY — and never mind the dairy

DIET MATTERS Your queries answered

16 YOUNG VEGANS Sam's back! 17

T w o months later, I happened to glance at the TV when the camera was focused on Gail Tilsley in the Coronation Street cafe. And what did I spy o n the shelf behind her? Provamel flavoured soya milks — presumably bought in specially for Spider, the new Swampy look-a-like and half-hearted vegan character.

WORLD VEGAN DAY RECIPES Calcium-loading — if you fancy it

MEGAN THE VEGAN Wanted — brain cells

20 FROM MYTH TO REALITY Manchester's the place to be

A week ago, I was loitering in Hastings Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, swaying to and fro in front of the electronic 'visitor counter' (as is more early morning Saturday habit while awaiting access to W H Smith), w h e n I noticed a discarded carton o n a bench . . . strawberry flavour this time.

FOOD, NUTRITION AND THE PREVENTION OF GANGER A radical report

22 LIVING VEGANISM Vegan reflections

Does all this tell us: a) I have exceptional powers of observation b) Provamel is taking over the world c) I'm just plain sad — or something else? . . .

29 EAST MEETS VEGANISM Meditate on this IF

Spotting the packaging of vegan products in the places I've identified is a cause for optimism. Where once, just a few years back, I invariably would have observed a discarded polystyrene burger container, I am n o w (admittedly occasionally) seeing a soya milk carton. Eating habits are changing, foods suitable for vegans are more widely available, and there are more opportunities for the public to sample them.

30 VEGANISM: THE ONLY GRAILP A new religion? 33 ON TEST: FLAPJACKS And the winner i s . . . 34 OYSTER OFFENCE A word in your shell-like 37

PEAS AT LAST Wondrous things with little green spheres

39 REVIEWS

Whatever you do for World Vegan Day y o u will be accelerating these trends. And the next time you see a discarded soya milk carton, take it to the nearest bin — after all, in a roundabout way, you were responsible for it being there!

40 GROW VEGAN Maggie's back

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restaurant to provide a set meal for W o r l d Vegan Day i n c o r p o rating calcium-rich plant foods. ( T h e Vegan Society can supply the restaurant with suitable recipes and draft press release.) Encourage friends and family to sample the m e n u ! • Ask your wholefood shop to create a w i n d o w display of calcium-rich foods or, if there's room, to set u p a display table. (Again, the Society can supply appropriate material.) • Get in touch with your Vegan Society Local Contact (see page 46) — and co-ordinate your activities Please let the Vegan Society k n o w of any businesses or organisations interested in participating in this year's World Vegan Day. Equally, don't forget to give the Society details of any events you are planning on, or around the Day. If you're keen to swot u p on calcium so you can quickly answer: 'So where do you get your calcium from then?' (usually following similar questions o n protein and then vitamin B12) turn straight to Calcium-a Plenty on pages 1 0 - 1 3 . And d o n ' t forget: the calcium is out there!

AGM CRECHE Donations are sought to help fund the creche at this year's Vegan Society AGM. The Vegan Society Council had recently decided not to run another creche following the very low take-up of places in previous years. However, a member has generously offered to meet the difference between the cost of running the creche and donations received.

T h e National Audit Office has c o n cluded that the BSE (bovine spongif o r m encephalopathy) crisis — t h o u g h t to be responsible for the deaths of 27 people in the past 3 years — caused unprecedented uncertainty and fear in thousands of farmers, hundreds of businesses, and millions of consumers. By 2000, BSE might cost British and E U taxpayers m o r e than £ 4 b n , and result in the culling of 8m catde -— although the disease has been c o n firmed in only 170 000. Some 260 000 tonnes of suspect powdered meat and bonemeal is awaiting incineration in 12 U K warehouses — stored at a cost of j£7m a year. Another 65 000 tonnes is expected to be added during the year. T h e biggest bill facing the G o v Margaret Layland writes: I was born and bred in the heart of the country at Lower Broadheatli, Worcester. Many of my family and friends were hunting, shooting and fishing enthusiasts, several werefarmers and three were battery fanners. Living next door to a dairy fann 1 could hear the cows lowing mournfully for their calves when they were taken away. My Mum and Dad were compassionate people and supported me when, at 16, I chose to become ivgetarian and then vegan virtually overnight. In 1968 il wasn't as easy to be a vegan as it is today. I motvd to the suburbs of Worcester City when I got married in 1916 andfor several years I was leader of Worcestershire Animal Protection Association and Worcester Animal

e r n m e n t is compensation to farmers. T h e slaughter of all cattle over the age of 3 0 m o n t h s alone has cost over 1.25bn and is expected to cost a further l b n . This works out to a cost of £475 per animal slaughtered, although average compensation for younger animals is j£1400. In a f e w cases farmers have been paid as m u c h as £50 0 0 0 for pedigree animals that have had to be culled as a precautionary measure. N e w Swiss data suggests that h u n dreds of thousands of apparently healthy cattle could be infected with BSE. For every case of mad cow disease in Switzerland, m o r e than 100 animals may be "silently" carrying the infection. T h e finding follows the developm e n t and application of a new sensitive diagnostic test perfected by Zurichbased, Prionics. Guardian 8.7.98 News Scientist, 13.6.98

Rights Group. My proudest achievement was the part I played in closing down Perrycroft Kennels in Malvern. Animals, in particular beagle dogs, were bred there and soldfor vivisection. I successfully campaigned for Worcester City Council to ban from its land both circuses which included performing animal acts and the giving of goldfish and other live matures as prizes. 1 was elected as a member of Worcester City Council in 1992. On 13 May 1997 I was awarded the honour of becoming Mayor of Worcester. I am flying the flagfor veganisnx as 1 perform my duties. I have been given some delicious food and anyone who didn't previously know what a vegan was certainly did after meeting the Mayor!

Animal Defenders is asking its supporters to send a postcard to their MP calling on him/her to sign EDM 787 'Animal Defenders and Circus Animals'. For supplies of the postcard ring 0181 846 9777. Thousands of British salmon anglers may have to give up their 'sport' in January 1999. For the first time, an indefinite ban on rod and net fishing for salmon is likely to be introduced to preserve stocks which have dwindled over the past 5 years. Independent, 10.7.98 r Animal are has now been constituted. Interest solicitors, barristers or academi lawyers should send an SAE to: Lawyers for Animal Welfare, Library Chambers, 1st Floor Gray's Inn Chambers, Gray's Inn. ndon WC2R SJA. Livestock exporter, David Price has been jailed for 6 months for allowing 500 sheep to die on his farm in Calne, Wilts in 1990. He had fled to France before sentencing but was discovered, by chance, living in Huntingdon, Cambs. Farmers Weekly, 19.6.98 How to Avoid Genetic Fo available for £2.50 from: Nationwide Publications, Beacon House, Skelmersdale. Lanes WN8 6UI Andrea Elson is compiling the Vegan Guide to the Isle of Man and seeks details of vegan-friendly places to stay and eat. Write to: 4 Keyes Dr, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 7ST.

If the creche is under-used this year, the facility will be removed from future AGMs on financial grounds.

To support this year's creche, send your donation (cheques payable to The Vegan Society) to: 1998 Creche, The Vegan Society, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Bast Sussex TN37 7AA Margaret Layland, Mayor of Worcester and vegan since 1968. meets Prime Minister, Tony Blair

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Vegetarian & Vegan Bodybuilding is appealing for unwanted air mites and foreign bank notes, used postage stamps, and any unwanted 'loyalty' vouchers and Green Shield stamps. Send them to: 17 Inglewood Rd, Rainford, St Helens, Lanes WA11 7QL.

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OBITUARYchristine Newman 'The courage of their convictions'has become an oldfashioned term in a time when easy expediency is the popular favourite of the Chris

her true-life's partner, Mike, were an old-fashioned couple. Together they lived a vegan life intended to be 3

BEST BOOT FORWARD L o n g d i s t a n c e vegan walker, Alan P r o f i t t ( f e a t u r e d in t h e S p r i n g 1 9 9 8 Vegan) r e p o r t s : I began John O'Groats to Land End on 25 March 1998 and completed the walk over the mountains on 25 May. After a windy start, I met blizzard and heavy rain in Scotland. The weather improved in the Peak District and I walked Exmoor and the South- West Coastal Path in sunshine. I thus completed the double. I have written a book, H o w T o D o It. Copies are available for ÂŁ8from: A Profitt, 199 Markfield, C r o y d o n CRO 9 H R In 2000 I am off to New Zealand to walk End to End â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all on a vegan diet!

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as harmless as possible and literally made it their business with their company. Ethical Wares. Chris, a Bach flower therapist, made her compassionate healing skills available to people and animals alike, dedicating endless hours to the rehabilitation of a small life or simply providing the loving care needed to ease the final days of a fellow creature. Her life was rounded in compassion, which included the way she engaged breast cancer. She dealt with it on her own terms, keeping it secret from those w h o might be dismayed by the knowledge or might try to bring pressure on her to betray her alternative therapies. The strength she showed speaks volumes for her beliefs, but perhaps more so that shown by Mike. It is harder to watch the one you love suffer than suffer yourself. Mike continues their work with Ethical Wares and asks that donations be made to The Farm Animal Sanctuary* so that her dreams might live on. Christine Newman: born 21.7.47; died 18.6.98 Geoff Francis * Farm Animal Sanctuary, Manor Orchard Farm, School Lane, Middle Evesham,

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THE BIOTECHNOLOGY AGE R e s e a r c h e r s at t h e Swiss Research Stat i o n for A g r o e c o l o g y a n d A g r i c u l t u r e , Z u r i c h h a v e c o n c l u d e d that beneficial insects w h i c h prey o n p l a n t - e a t i n g 'pests' c o u l d b e h a r m e d b y genetically engineered crops. B i o t e c h n o l o g y c o m p a n i e s have c l a i m e d t h a t crops that have b e e n genetically a l t e r e d t o p r o d u c e their o w n i n s e c t i c i d e will h e l p beneficial species b y a l l o w i n g farmers t o use less i n s e c t i c i d e spray, w h i c h kills ' g o o d ' a n d ' b a d ' insects alike. ries

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mini-melons without seeds are a m o n g 35 n e w biotechnology p r o d ucts that will soon b e offered to A m e r i c a n c o n s u m e r s . A n d salmon a n d t r o u t t h a t m a t u r e three times faster t h a n ' c o n v e n t i o n a l ' ones should b e o n British s u p e r m a r k e t shelves in t h e n e x t six years. G e n e t i x F o o d Alert, an alliance of m o r e t h a n 100 healthfood shops and wholesalers, has given manufacturers a n d suppliers 3 m o n t h s to change to n o n - g e n e t i c a l l y - m o d i f i e d sources. U n d e r t h e European C o u n c i l regulation passed o n 25 May, m a n u -

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facturers and suppliers have until September to label any products c o n taining an ingredient produced from genetically-modified soya o r maize. Products such as refined soya bean oil or c o m oil which contain n o protein nor D N A will n o t have to be labelled. Monsanto, the agricultural biotechnology (in)famous for bringing the world the first G M O soya bean, has created blue cotton. Its scientists are understood to have transferred a gene from a plant with a blue flower into a cotton plant, producing a 'bud', that is bright blue instead of white.

T h e company claims the naturallycoloured fibre could do away with the pollution caused by large amounts of toxic dye used in the manufacture of blue denim, often in the Far East. T h e n e w cotton is scheduled to be c o m mercially available in 2005. M o n s a n t o is also w o r k i n g o n a khaki cotton. New Scientist. 2.5.98 Independent, 10.7.98 Guardian 24.6.98 Health Food Business, July 1998 Independent, 27.5.98

VOLUNTEER APPEAL T h e Vegan Society seeks volunteers to w o r k for at least half-a-day per week in its (East Sussex based) office. Travel expenses are available. C u p s of tea are free! Interested? R i n g Bill o n 01424 427393

BIT OF A BUFFER Paul Langthorne, a Yorkshire dairy farmer is challenging the nutritional status of cow's milk, saying that its nutritional content isn't as good as that of other milks; it seems to trigger allergies in many people, especially children; and there may be evidence to suggest it's hard to digest. "I started to w o n d e r about the benefits of cow's milk after my t w o year-old son, Andrew, w h o has cystic fibrosis, developed a violent allergy to

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O n c e again, it's your chance to nominate y o u r favourite vegan p r o d u c t or service and get some welcome publicity for that business and t h e Vegan Society at the same time! (The Vegan Society press releases the n a m e s of the winners and issues t h e m with an Award Certificate.) Simply make your nominations below, add you n a m e and address and return the f o r m (photocopy acceptable) by 18 O c t o b e r 1998. T h e full list of The Vegan Readers' Awards winners, t o be a n n o u n c e d o n W o r l d Vegan Day (1 November), will appear in the W i n t e r Vegan. BEST N E W * VEGAN F O O D P R O D U C T

i t . . . W h e n he drank it his lips turned blue, and his throat swelled up. It was life-threatening, and we were desperately worried about it." Farmers Langthome's solution was to buy a pair of buffalo on the grounds that buffalo milk is low in cholesterol, is naturally homogenised and has more protein and calcium than cow's milk. H e hopes to get a licence to commercialise the venture — so buffalo milk and milk products could soon join goat's and sheep milk on the supermarket shelves. Independent, 7.7.98

NOURISHED IN SPACE T h e task facing food scientists at C o r nell University, N e w York is formidable: devising tasty, appealing nutritious dishes for consumption on the M o o n , M a n , Jupiter — anywhere that astronauts might set u p long-term housekeeping — using only about two dozen foods that can be grown hydroponically in space. T h e whole process of meal preparation must be relatively easy and cheaper than shipping readymade supplies from Earth, which could take months to years. The researchers have been working for a year now, under a 3 year S507 000 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which is working towards establishing a colony o n Mars. So far the researchers say they are thrilled

with what they have managed to create from limited ingredients, n o n e of which are animal-derived. Dishes include: C r e a m (using soya milk) R e d Pepper Soup, Vegetarian Fajitas (made with seitan) served on W h o l e w e h a t Tortillas — topped with Salsa and T o f u Sour Cream. All followed by Sweet Potato Pie, for dessert. Animals in a space station w o u l d compete with the astronauts for oxygen and food and add to the already onerous task of recycling digestive wastes. Plants, on the other hand, cleanse the air or carbon dioxide and release valuable oxygen and water. Additionally, they flourish on liquids and nutrient-rich fertiliser from h u m a n waste. If only this basic knowledge was applied to our o w n planet we wouldn't feel the need to plan for evacuation! International Herald Tribune, 25.5.98

MISSING, PRESUMED...? The Vegan Society office reports that some members have said they did not receive their Spring magazine. If you suffered the same fate, please ring Kirsten on 01424 427393 for a replacement copy.

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the tipple won't get you high (there's only a trace amount of the high-inducing THC). The packaging is great — a bright label which shows clearly its vegan credentials.

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this Shoparound and the last I visited the annual Natural Products Show in Brighton, to boldly seek out new vegan food, just for you.

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Naughty things first: Toffuti's new dessert, Rock-Roll is just like a Vienetta — a long roll of ice cream y o u can slice, with chocolate fudge and coating. It's very nice — too nice t o share! To be even handed I should also mention W i n n e r ' s Swedish Glace — with its new packaging declaring GMO-free status. The other big frozen dessert news is, of course, Linda McCartney's Dairy-like range — available widely in supermarkets (though perhaps a bit pricey). Many of you have queried whether the vitamin D on the ingredients listing is actually D 2 , rather than the nasty, animal-derived D3. Haldane, the product's manufacturer has confirmed that w e can indulge in this range — and the new Linda McCartney's Yoga 'yoghurt' range — with a clear conscience.

WHAT'S YOUR POISON? Carmel a n d P a l w i n Kosher wines are vegan O K — and jolly nice they are too. If you're more of a beer drinker, h o w about the superbly named Eco Warrior from Pitfield (enquiries to: The Beer Shop, 0171 739 3701J? All organic, it's a naturally cloudy beer, so no need to worry about t h e source of the fining agents. Cannabia's beer is rather innovative in that it's made with hemp. I've been sent a certificate from the Home Office which proves

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Keep an eye out for Lima's Soya and Rice Milks, it's Paprika Rice Cakes, and also Soya Drink from the USbased So Nice. Available in a variety of flavours, it's a smooth tasting brew you should be able to find in your local health/wholefood shop. Don't forget to sample one of Plamil's W h i t e Sun (GMO-free) Pea Milk Yogurts — Black Cherry, Strawberry or Peach & Passion. Cup of t e a ? Ridgeways (www.Ridgeways.co.uk.) has relaunched its organic, fairly traded tea — all available in Tescos — saving you that trip to Oxfam for an honest cuppa.

QUICKIES New from Lea and Perrins: a range of 5-minute Marinades (I thought marinading meant a long soak — apparently not). The Lemon and Dill version is vegan. Use on pasta salad as an interesting dressing or, alternatively, marinade vegetables for a zesty stir fry. Also for convenience food enthusiasts: Hastings-based A D M has veganised its Vegetable Burger. For healthier fry-ups try Universe Foods' 1 Cal Spray and Cook (also in garlic) by Universe Foods.

I'M GOING T O . . . Iceland — the first retailer to shun GMOs — has followed Whole Earth's lead and brought out its own range of frozen organic vegetables.

MMM . . . SWEETIES Caleys of Norwich makes t w o chocolate bars suitable for vegans — Plain Marching Chocolate and Caleys' Plain Chocolate. They are available in the "top" 130 Tesco stores. Fruit Strips from Lyme Regis Fine Foods are very space age and healthy too. Here's some potential lifesaving news on those

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scorching summer days (remember them?): Mars' Starburst Ice Lollies — Blackcurrant, Strawberry and Orange & Lemon flavours — are vegan. How about a vegan Mars Bar then?

PAMPER SPOT Feel free to indulge in the entire range of hair care products — utilising essential oils and herbs — from Clive Foot. Helfex award-winning supplement Cognito, from Health Perception, contains PholsphatidylSerine which, as I'm sure you already knew, is an essential nutrient found in your body's cells — but concentrated in the brain.

Molasses have gone organic too. Meridian has generously offered a prize hamper of all these goodies. Just answer this simple question. How many new pastas has Meridian just launched? Answers on a postcard to: Meridian Organic Prize Hamper, The Vegan, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA.

I DON'T BELIEVE IT! The stringy bit of Tetley's muchpublicised Draw String Tea Bags has been treated with beeswax I

THE MERIDIAN LINE Meridian's range of organic foods has been expanded recently. The Pasta Sauce range now includes Tomato and Herb, Mushroom, and Spanish Olive. To complement this development — and create a complete meal — there are eight new pastas. There is a great new French dressing and, for hot food, a ketchup made with sweet Calrfornian tomatoes. With the addition of Raspberry, the organic All-fruit Spread range has increased to seven varieties. Organic Toasted Sesame Oil is another new arrival and there are organic versions of Tahini (light and dark). Organic Maple Syrup has replaced the standard version and

PLEASANT WHIFFS PitRok's new Push-up Crystal Deodorant (aluminium-and alcoholfree) complements its natural, animal-friendly deodorant range. Nominated for Best New (NonFood) Product at the 1998 Natural Products Show, the company is generously offering 15 PitRok Pushups, worth £5.95 each, to Vegan Society readers. Simply send your details on a postcard to: PitRok Ltd (The Vegan Offer), PO Box 1416, London W6 9HW.

OFFER THURSDAY, THURSDAY Thursday Plantation describes its Australian Tee Tree Oil as the "first aid kit in a bottle". A natural antiseptic, it can be used to treat stings, bites, sunburn, minor cuts, even spots. Ten bottles are up for grabs so send a postcard to: Thursday Plantation/The Vegan Reader Offer, Smallwood PR, Grafton House, Bulls Head Yard, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 SBX.

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With World Vegan Day approaching, Amanda Rofe reviews the latest scientific papers on calcium and, contrary to popular belief, finds no evidence to suggest that those avoiding dairy products are more likely to suffer a deficiency

C a l c i u m is a m a j o r mineral; the average adult is m a d e u p of j u s t over a kilo — a r o u n d 2 % o f total b o d y w e i g h t . M o s t of this ( 9 9 % ) is found in t h e b o n e s a n d t e e t h ; t h e r e m a i n d e r is used for t h e contraction of muscles, n e r v e f u n c t i o n , e n z y m e activity a n d b l o o d clotting.

ABSORBING Intake o f calcium in the general population has r e d u c e d p e r person per day from 8 7 0 m g in 1987 t o 8 2 0 m g in 1997. 1 O n average a r o u n d 3 0 % of calcium ingested is actually absorbed — about 2 5 0 m g p e r p e r s o n per day. T h e efficiency of calcium a b s o r p t i o n is greater d u r i n g periods of g r o w t h , for w o m e n o f childbearing age, d u r i n g p r e g n a n c y and lactation. O t h e r factors — for e x a m p l e , vitamin D and age — also affect t h e efficiency of absorption. 2 , 3 A tiny a m o u n t of calcium (about 1 Omg) is lost w i t h hair, sweat and skin and s o m e is secreted i n t o t h e small intestine and lost in the faeces, b u t t h e m a j o r loss of absorbed calcium is via t h e kidneys. 4

PROTEIN OVERLOAD M a n y studies h a v e linked a high p r o t e i n i n t a k e , particularly animal protein, w i t h calc i u m loss a n d b o n e fractures.5 M e a t is a c t u ally a p o o r s o u r c e o f calcium. Grilled r u m p steak typically contains a scant 7 m g per 1 OOg w h i l e t i n n e d c o r n e d b e e f contains 1 4 m g . Impressively, fresh strawberries c o n t a i n m o r e c a l c i u m t h a n either of these f o o d s at 1 6 m g p e r 1 OOg!6 In o n e study o f the health o f 8 5 9 0 0 w o m e n aged 35—59 years, an increase in c o n s u m p t i o n o f animal protein was associated w i t h an increased risk o f forearm fracture for w o m e n b u t n o association was found for c o n s u m p t i o n o f vegetable protein. W o m e n w h o c o n s u m e d five o r m o r e servings of red m e a t p e r w e e k h a d a significantly increased risk o f

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forearm fracture compared with w o m e n w h o ate red meat less than once per week. 7 S o m e populations consistently consume l o w amounts o f calcium but also, surprisingly, have consistently low rates of bone fracture. Hip fracture rates in Beijing (China), for example, are a m o n g the lowest in the world. 8 T h e C h i n a - O x f o r d - C o r n e l l study,

Studies have linked a high protein intake, particularly animal protein, with calcium loss the m o s t comprehensive research project on diet a n d disease ever undertaken, shows that the m e a n daily intake of calcium in China is only 5 4 0 m g per person per day (USA: 1140mg). While the whole picture surr o u n d i n g these l o w rates of b o n e fracture is still unfolding, it is significant that 7 0 % of the protein consumed in the U S is from animal products; whereas, in Beijing it is 7 % . 9 Evaluating diets in relation to their calcium t o protein ratio is gaining credence — the suggested balance being 2 0 m g calcium to every l g protein. 1 0 Currently, U K daily reco m m e n d a t i o n s for w o m e n aged 19—50 years are 7 0 0 m g calcium and 45g protein. In reality w o m e n from the general population are eating protein amounts far in excess of this at a r o u n d 64g per day.' 1

INHIBITING Fibre (non-starch polysaccharides — NSP*), phytic acid (present mainly in the outer layers of cereals) and oxalate (present in spinach and rhubarb) have been shown to reduce calcium absorption. 1 2 However, it is n o w widely believed that the body can adapt to the prese n c e of phytic acid. 13 Dietary fibre intakes of

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35g or less are believed not to have a significant impact on mineral absorption. 14 Humans may be able to adapt to diets with more than 35g dietary fibre, so that, in time, such diets have litde effect on calcium absorption. Since bone density of vegans appears to be normal, this adaptation is presumed to occur. 15 T h e American Dietetic Association believes that fibre, phytate and oxalate do not have a significant effect on calcium intake overall. 16 Calcium in green vegetables, which are not high in oxalate — such as kale, is as well, or better absorbed than calcium from cow's milk. 17 While there is no need to avoid spinach (high in oxalate), it should not be relied upon as a good source of calcium — only about 5 % of the calcium present will be absorbed by the body. While mineral bioavailability from wholewheat products and/or from diets high in wholewheat products has traditionally thought to be poor, research has shown that calcium absorption from wholewheat bread made with yeast is substantially and significandy higher than from cow's milk. It is believed that most of the phytic acid in yeast-leavened whole grain wheat is hydrolysed during dough fermentation. T h e same studies show that calc i u m absorption from foods containing bran is poor. 1 8

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MORE SUN DAYS A range of other nutrients interact with each other to assist calcium absorption and healthy bodily functions — including vitamin D , copper, zinc, manganese, magnesium, fluorine, and boron. 1 9 T h e American Dietetic Association suggests that dietary vitamin D is poorly s u p plied in all diets unless vitamin D-fortified foods are consumed. Research indicates that sunlight exposure is a m a j o r factor affecting vitamin D status and that dietary intake is important only w h e n sun e x p o sure is inadequate. 2 0 - 2 1 Exposure of the hands, arms, and face to sunshine for 5—15 minutes per day is believed t o be adequate to provide sufficient a m o u n t s of vitamin D. 2 2 People with dark skin o r those w h o live at northern latitudes (most of the U K ) or in cloudy or smoggy areas may need increased exposure. If sun exposure is inadequate, vitamin D supplements are recommended for vegans. This is especially true for older people, w h o synthesise

high caffeine, alcohol and s o d i u m (salt) intake; smoking; lack of regular w e i g h t bearing exercise (eg walking); race ( C a u casians and Asians suffer m o r e ) ; sex ( w o m e n suffer m o r e than m e n ) ; age; and excessively low b o d y - w e i g h t . Physical activity is particularly important. 2 9 H o r m o n e replacement therapy ( H R T ) is n o w the m e t h o d most widely accepted by o r t h o d o x medical professionals for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in post-menopausal w o m e n . A recent study showed a 3 5 % reduction in hip fracture rates in w o m e n o n H R T over w o m e n w h o had never taken it. H R T relieves the symptoms of the menopause, and has also been s h o w n to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and myocardial infarctions by 5 0 % or m o r e . H R T has been s h o w n to increase the risk of breast and endometrial cancer. T h e patient and physician currendy have to arrive at their o w n decision as to w h e t h e r the risks outweigh the benefits. 3 0

PERFECT PLANTS Vegan diets can provide adequate amounts of calcium if the diet regularly includes foods rich in calcium vitamin D less efficiently and w h o may have less sun exposure. 2 3 Vitamin D is stored in the body. Vegan foods supplemented with vitamin D , such as soya milk and some margarines, are readily available for those concerned about their vitamin D status.

BONING UP Although osteoporosis (britde bone disease) — a general t e r m for the weakening of bones due to partial losses of internal bone mass — typically doesn't b e c o m e evident until later in life, dietary habits throughout life influence the risk of developing this condition. An adequate lifetime calcium intake not only helps build peak bone mass in younger years, b u t helps decrease bone loss in later years. Osteoporosis affects 1 in 3 w o m e n and 1 in 12 m e n in the U K . Causing m o r e than 150 000 fractures each year, osteoporosis results in pain, deformity and premature death. 2 4 Osteoporosis is most c o m m o n in countries with the largest consumption of dairy products — America, Finland, Sweden and the U K . 2 5 T h e Innuit have the highest dietary calcium intake of any people in the world and one of the highest rates of osteoporosis. 2 6 Dairy products have little effect on osteoporosis. 2 7 W h i l e assuring an adequate calcium intake remains a s o u n d strategy, it cannot be considered a panacea for b o n e loss. Several factors have been linked to increased risk of b o n e loss and they are:

M o s t plant foods contain calcium; some quite rich amounts. Few studies have been carried o u t on the vegan diet and calcium intakes but those that have been undertaken show that vegans generally c o n s u m e less calcium than the rest of the population. This is not considered to be a cause for c o n cern: individuals adapt to a prolonged low intake by increasing the efficiency of absorption. 3 1 In addition, lower intakes o f protein (typical in a vegan diet) may also contribute to greater calcium retention. A varied plant-based diet provides t h e range of nutrients (including calcium) required for a healthy b o d y at any age. A vegan diet is typically l o w in s o d i u m (salt), provides adequate — a n d n o t d a n gerously high — a m o u n t s of protein, a n d

BONE CARE CHECK LIST • Ensure adequate vitamin D intake (sunshine and/or fortified foods) • Take regular weight-bearing exercise (walking, dancing) • Ensure regular consumption of calcium rich foods — especially during childhood and the teenage years w h e n the human body is building up bones • Avoid protein foods derived from animals (dairy and meat) • Eat a varied plant-based (vegan) diet

a range o f n u t r i e n t s naturally in balance with each o t h e r . C a l c i u m is w e l l absorbed from m a n y plant f o o d s , a n d vegan diets can provide adequate a m o u n t s of calcium if t h e diet regularly i n c l u d e s foods rich in calcium. 3 2 Research into calcium and b o n e health is ongoing and prolific — and m u c h remains to be d o n e . Further studies focusing specifically o n vegans are required. H o w e v e r , in the m e a n t i m e research to date suggests vegans are n o m o r e at risk of osteoporosis than any o t h e r section of the population and there are factors in their favour w h i c h may decrease their risk. * The Government Panel on Dietary Reference Values of the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy considered the word 'fibre' lacked precise definition and recommended that the term became obsolete. Non-starch polysaccharides are the major component of plant cells and the best single index of the 'dietary fibre' concept. The Panel considered that current UK NSP intakes do not produce adverse effects on mineral status in adults.

UK government recommendations for calcium intake amount of calcium/mg per day 3 4 Age

Lower Reference Nutrient Intake 0-12 months 240 1-3 years 200 4-6 years 275 7-10 years 325 11-14 years, male 450 11-14 years, female 480 15-18 years, male 450 480 15-18 years, female 19-50 years 400 50+ years 400 Pregnancy: no increase Lactation: no increase

Estimated A verage Requirement 400 275 350 425 750 625 750 625 525 525

Reference Nutrient Intake 525 350 450 550 1000 800 1000 800 700 700

Notes: Lower Reference Nutrient Intake (LRN) - a daily amount that is enough, or more than enough, for only the few

people who have low needs. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) — the estimate of the average needs of a group of people. About half may require more: half may require less. Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) — a daily amount that is enough or more than enough for 97% of people. The RNI is similar to the Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) used previously in the UK

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Comparison of the calcium content of some animal and plant products 3 3 A m o u n t of calcium

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per 100g of f o o d Boiled e g g (chicken)

57 mg

Cod fried in batter

80mg 73mg

C o t t a g e cheese

86 mg

Fromage frais Grilled rump steak

7mg

Plain cheese spread

420mg

W h o l e pasteurised milk

115mg

PLANT PRODUCTS Almonds

240mg

Brazil nuts

170mg 43 m g

Chick p e a s ( c a n n e d )

93mg

Currants

250mg

Figs G i n g e r n u t biscuits

130mg

Hazelnuts

140mg

Curly kale ( b o i l e d )

150mg

S o y a f l o u r (full f a t )

210mg

S p r i n g g r e e n s (boiled)

75mg

Sultanas

64mg 680mg

Tahini ( s e s a m e seed spread) Toasted w h i t e bread

140mg

Tofu, s t e a m e d ( w calcium sulphate)

510mg 500mg

Treacle, black

94mg

Walnuts

70mg

Watercress

350mg

W h i t e self raising flour

54mg

W h o l e m e a l bread, a v e r a g e

A m o u n t of calcium per 100ml 84mg

Plamil C o n c e n t r a t e d ( s w e e t e n e d ) P r o v a m e l w i t h Calcium

140mg

( s w e e t e n e d w i t h apple juice) Tap W a t e r * *

** Several large water companies in the UK were contacted to find out typical amounts of calcium found in tap water. In general the water in the north of England is harder than in the south since more groundwater sources are used in the south, but amounts do vary within each region. Members of the public are entitled to request a copy of their water company's latest water quality report — which gives levels of calcium in tap water at particular locations.

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Soya b e a n s a n d s o m e o t h e r plant f o o d s c o n t a i n isoflavins, also k n o w n as p h y t o e s t r o g e n s o r plant o e s t r o g e n s . T h e s e isoflavins actually b i n d t o o e s t r o g e n receptors and so prevent the binding of the body's o w n oestrogen to the receptor. This b i n d i n g is n o t k n o w n t o b e h a r m f u l and does not disrupt the normal reproductive f u n c t i o n of oestrogens. Soya b e a n s are a g o o d source of protein, (containing the eight essential fatty acids), have a beneficial effect in c o n t r o l l i n g cholesterol, r e g u l a t i n g insulin a n d b l o o d sugar levels, assisting b o w e l f u n c t i o n a n d h e l p p r e v e n t certain cancers. T h e b o d i l y c h a n g e s y o u describe

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Dinner C a s h e w nut roast with vegetables or Vegetable stir fry with tofii and b r o w n rice Vegan cheesecake and cream or Baked apple and enstard I VI lithin a few weeks of I f V becoming vegan, an allergic reaction has appeared — itchy skin and blisters — and I believe I may have passed the reaction on to my baby whilst breastfeeding. Therefore I have stopped eating soya. Will I be getting enough protein? Miss G Bath Excluding soya products f r o m your diet will not cause yoU to be deficient in any nutrients as long as you c o n s u m e a mixed varied diet including grains, seeds, nuts and pulses — and sufficient calories. Nevertheless, as soya is a good source of protein, you d o need to be sure that it is soya that is causing you the problem Vegans average lower proteia intakes than non-vegans, but this has demonstrable health benefits, including lower blood pressure; whereas, high protein intakes are associated with a n u m b e r of diseases — including those of the kidney. In general, even vegans can c o n s u m e more than the recommended protein intakes. If your vegan diet is varied, and your weight is n o r m a l for your height, it is likely that y o u r protein intake is adequate. T h e body has s o m e capacity to adjust to low protein intakes by decreasing protein turnover. H o w e v e r , it is not clear whether individuals can adapt to high protein intakes and, as mentioned already, it is n o w known that excessive protein can cause damage. If you are still suffering symptoms

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Y o u r current weight is due to an i n c o n e c t enetgy balance. For JJH example, to keep your weight stable, whatever you take in you need to use. T h e fact that you have put on weight means that you aee eating m o r e than you are using. So t< > lose weight you need to eat less or eat the same a a d & become more active! Nowadays there are many vegan t onvemence foods available that are high in fats and sugars. Fats and sugars are highly palatable and it is easy to eat an exccss of these food types. Cutting d o w n o n fat should be your main aim. Fat is hard for the body to break down; whereas, for example, starchy foods: (such as potatoes, rice, pasta and bread) break d o w n m u c h more easily and can be used for energy. Try not to fry foods, spread fats thinly on toast or in sandwiches, and replace high fat snacks (such as crisps) 1 ith fresh fruit. Fill u p on plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, pasta, potatoes, rice and other cereals. Make sure you eat regularly. Try to start the day with a high-fibre breakfast — missing meals can cause \ ou to eat more to compensate. Finally, look at increasing y o u r activity level (but check with your G P if you have a medical condition). Oxygen consumption is increased w h e n exercising and fat can only b u m in the presence of oxygen. Walking is one of the best activities you can do.

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S A V O U R O F SALT A Henry Salt Anthology

EDITED BY GEORGE HENDBKX AND WL ILENE HENDUCK

DAY OF THE VEGANS W o r l d V e g a n Day ( W V I ) ) is on I N o v e m b e r this year and .is we get closer to the day it's w o r t h h a v i n g .1 think a b o u t what you can d o to help make it .111 even greater success. O n e o f t h e m o s t important things about 'awareness raising' days is to make sure people are a w a r e of t h e m ! Sounds obvious, but o n e of the simplest things you can do to promote t h e day is t o tell everyone about it. Here are some tilings you can get involved in:

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• T a l k to local healthfood stores and cafe o w n e r s and encourage t h e m to get involved in W V I > p e r h a p s by p u t t i n g up a display or organising .1 special promotional day or menu (Get t h e m t o ring J e n n y at t h e Vegan Society o n 01424 427393). • Ask w h e t h e r you c o u l d organise a display in your local library. • P e r h a p s y o u r school w o u l d let you organise .1 display tor World Vegan Day? O r give .1 talk at assembly O r w h a t about offering to t ike in some delicious vegan food tor everyone to try? • T r y w r i t i n g to your local newspaper about WVI). Let t h e m k n o w w h e n it is and w h a t it's all about. D o n ' t forget to provide the Vegan Society's address so that readers can find o u t more. I Live a great day!

T h e V e g a n S o c i e t y has a small n u m b e r o f c o p i e s o (The Savour of Salt — A Henry Salt Anthology ( h a r d b a c k ) w h i c h it is o f f e r i n g t o send free o f charge to students or t h e i r s c h o o l o r c o l l e g e libraries. T h e b o o k is a c o l l e c t i o n o f t h e w r i t i n g s o f H e n r y Salt, a humanitarian reformer, biographer, c r i t i c a n d p o e t w h o gave u p a c o n v e n t i o n a l life as an E t o n m a s t e r t o d e d i c a t e h i s life t o v a r i o u s c a u s e s s u c h as a n i m a l r i g h t s , v e g e t a r i a n i s m and socialism. If y o u ' d like a c o p y s e n d £ \ in U K p o s t a g e s t a m p s t o : The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN3 7 7AA. E X P L O D E T H E M Y T H - CALCIUM As t h i s y e a r ' s W o r l d V e g a n D a y is f o c u s i n g o n c a l c i u m , I t h o u g h t it w o u l d b e a g o o d idea t o c o v e r t h e •Well, w h a t a b o u t c a l c i u m — y o u don't drink milk' question. D e s p i t e the best efforts of the

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a d v e r t i s i n g i n d u s t r y t o persuade us o t h e r w i s e , c a l c i u m isn't f o u n d o n l y i n c o w ' s m i l k a n d cheese. M a n y p e o p l e d o n ' t realise w h i c h types of f o o d s c o n t a i n calcium a n d are u n d e r t h e i m p r e s s i o n that milk is t h e o n l y u s e f u l s o u r c e . T h i s isn't t h e case — c h e c k for y o u r s e l f b y l o o k i n g at t h e table o n page 12. HOORAY FOR . . . T h e s h o p p i n g c e n t r e m a n a g e r in E a s t b o u r n e w h o has reversed his d e c i s i o n t o circulate t h e artificial o d o u r of frying bacon through the air c o n d i t i o n i n g system. T h a n k s to p r o t e s t s b y V e g a n Society v o l u n t e e r s a n d others t h e aroma of r o a s t i n g c o f f e e will n o w be used. BOO TO . . . T h e 61 % o f s c h o o l caterers w h o c o u l d n o t p r o p e r l y define v e g e t a r i a n i s m . R e s e a r c h carried o u t b y t h e Vegetarian Societys h o w e d t h a t 5 3 % included fish as b e i n g suitable!

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TALKBACK I'm 16 and although I have been a vegetarian since I was nine, 1 have only recently taken the next logical step and become a vegan. I don't know any other teenagers who share my points of view. N a o m i F e n t i m a n Middlesex U n f o r t u n a t e l y , t h e Vegan Society doesn't have a y o u n g people's g r o u p . Y o u could get in t o u c h w i t h y o u r nearest Vegan Society Local C o n t a c t (see page ??). Animal Aid ( T h e O l d Chapel, B r a d f o r d St, T o n b r i d g e , K e n t T N 9 1 A W ) a n d Viva! (12 Q u e e n Sq, B r i g h t o n B N 1 3 F D ) both have y o u t h groups. Also, the Internet is a great source of contacts and p o t e n t i a l l i k e - m i n d e d friends. T r y t h e Vegetarian Y o u t h N e t w o r k — http://www.geocities.com.RamF orest/Vines/4482 email

If any readers w o u l d like to w r i t e to N a o m i I'll pass any mail o n t o her.

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ACTIVE MORE THE MERRIER... Persuade one person to join the Vegan Society, give them the form in The Vegan magazine, stressing you don'have to be vegan to be a supporter member. If all members did that the membership would double (if my maths is correct!). Thanks to Monica lilley in Sweden for this one

END IN SIGHT? Despite the failure of the antihunting bill, many groups are continuing the campaign for a ban on hunting with hounds. Write to: Rt Hon Tony Blair, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street, London SW1A2AA.

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850ml/lKpt vegan stock 1 b u n c h watercress 455g/16oz p o t a t o e s 7.5cm/3" strip w a k a r n e seaweed 1 spring onion 'A stick celery 1 bay leaf salt and p e p p e r to taste serves 2

6 large s p r i n g g r e e n leaves 2 tbsp s u n f l o w e r oil 115g/4oz b r e a k f a s t m u s h r o o m s 55g/2oz c h o p p e d n u t s

• Wash the watercress. Peel and dice the potatoes. Chop the spring onion and celery • Bring the vegan stock to a simmer in a large pan Add all the ingredients except the salt and pepper • Return to a simmer, cover and cook for 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf and turn off heat • Liquidize. Return to heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve

WATERCRESS PATE

'A b u n c h fresh watercress ( a b o u t same v o l u m e as t h e t o f u ) 140g/5oz t o f u (preferably m a d e w i t h calcium s u l p h a t e ) 6 t b s p olive oil 1 tbsp light t a h i n i squeeze o f l e m o n j u i c e salt a n d p e p p e r t o taste

1 t b s p soy sauce wholemeal breadcrumbs 2 t b s p olive oil 1 c l o v e garlic 1 small c a r r o t 'A stick celery 400g/14oz tin o f t o m a t o e s salt and p e p p e r t o taste serves 2

• Carefully cut away any thick stalk from the spring greens. Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes until soft. Drain and rinse in cold water to prevent them cooking any further. Set aside • Next, place the sunflower oil in a pan over medium heat. Chop the mushrooms and add to the oil. Stir fry • Once the oil has been soaked up add the soy sauce and increase the heat. Keep cooking until the mushrooms release their juice. Add the chopped nuts and then enough breadcrumbs to soak up any surplus liquid. Set aside

• Crush the garlic. Finely chop the carrot and celery. Mush the tomatoes • Pour the olive oil into a pan. Add the garlic, carrot and celery and saute over low heat until softened. Add the tomatoes and cook (10-15 minutes) until reduced to quite a thick consistency • Take % of the mushroom stuffing and roll a spring green leaf around it — the end result should be roughly the size of a cannelloni tube. Repeat with the remaining stuffing and leaves • Place all six rolled leaves in an ovenproof dish. Pour over the tomato sauce. Cover with aluminium foil and bake in a pre-heated medium oven for 30 minutes

• Liquidize all ingredients until smooth Note: Try this in sandwiches. For a crunch factor add some extra unliquidized watercress between the bread.

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WORLD VEGA

RECIPES

CURLY KALE AND CHICK PEA BALTI

STEAMED FIG AND TREACLE PUDDING

3 t b s p v e g e t a b l e oil pinch of cumin 1 medium onion 2 cloves garlic 400g/14oz tin o f tomatoes 1 tbsp dried g r o u n d coriander 1 tsp dried g r o u n d t u r m e r i c p o w d e r e d v e g a n s t o c k p o w d e r o r salt t o taste 400g/14oz tin o f chick peas 115g/4oz curly kale g r o u n d black p e p p e r t o taste serves 2

2 small c a r r o t s ( a p p r o x 8 5 g / 3 o z ) 85g/3oz self-raising flour 30g/loz ground almonds 5 tbsp s u n f l o w e r oil 2 tbsp b l a c k treacle 5 d r i e d figs generous servings

Peel and chop the onion. Crush the garlic. Remove any overly thick stems from the kale and then chop the leaves. Drain and rinse the chick peas Place a wok or large pan over a medium heat. Spoon in the vegetable oil. Add the cumin seeds and once they begin to sizzle add the onion. Stir fry for a couple of minutes Add the garlic and cook for a further minute, being careful that it doesn't burn. Add the tomatoes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; chop them in the pan with a large spoon. Then add all the remaining ingredients except the ground black pepper Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes until the kale has softened to your liking Season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper and check for saltiness, adding any more stock powder needed. Serve immediately with rice or chapatis

n add all the remaining ingredients. Mix a pudding basin with lid.

Place the peanut butter, golden syrup and tahini in a saucepan and heat gently, stirring all the time. Do not boil Once the ingredients are combined remove from the heat. Add the peel and sultanas. Then, ensuring all the ingredients still stick together, mix in as much puffed rice as you can Divide the mixture between 6 paper cases. Allow to cool, then transfer to the fridge for a couple of hours. Serve from the fridge

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1998

Katrina Payne visits the Unicorn Grocery, a vegan food store about to celebrate its second birthday

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L o n d o n and move to Manchester just to get m y shopping, but w h e n you hear about the Unicorn Grocery in M a n c h e s t e r — a n d c o m p a r e it t o y o u r o w n local ' h e a l t h food' s h o p — y o u m i g h t feel t e m p t e d !

A VEGAN EMPORIUM F o r m e — a leftie v e g a n , w h o h a t e s s h o p p i n g — the Unicorn could almost m a k e t h a t s h o p p i n g c h o r e s e e m vaguely palatable. F o r a start, it's a real h e a l t h f o o d s h o p — y o u w o n ' t find shelves c r e a k i n g u n d e r t h e latest m u s c l e - m a k i n g ' w o n d e r food' — and everything's vegan. F u r t h e r m o r e , this c o - o p - r u n g r o c e r s a v o i d s p r o c e s s e d p r o d u c t s t h a t are heavy o n sugar a n d salt, a n d p r o m o t e s a n d sells o r g a n i c p r o d u c e ( i n c l u d i n g loads o f t o p q u a l i t y f r u i t a n d veg). If that w a s n ' t e n o u g h , it also stocks f a i r l y - t r a d e d f o o d s , tries t o a v o i d w a s t e f u l p a c k a g i n g , has a b i k e - p a r k , a play area f o r kids a n d tries t o e d u c a t e its s h o p p e r s w h i l e they're buying! Martin, o n e of the U n i c o r n c o - o p m e m b e r s , says t h a t a l t h o u g h t h e y d o all the above, they d o n ' t aim to have a heavy sell o n a n i m a l r i g h t s o r ethical issues. We want to win people round because of the food, but we do not have a dictatorial position, h e says. People will ask "Have you got any honey?" and you explain why not. Then they'll say, "Oh, I didn't realise this was a vegan food shop!" M a r t i n says t h a t t h e shop's about what he terms the normalisation o f v e g a n i s m a n d o f h e a l t h y e a t i n g , b u t h e j o k e s We still scare people!

MEGA U n i c o r n ' s a p p r o a c h is clearly w o r k i n g . T h e shop's h u g e — m o r e of a supermarket than a c o m e r s h o p — a n d in September, it celebrates its second birthday. M a r t i n explains that t h e c o - o p felt that a big vegan food store that w a s n ' t r u n j u s t o n c o m m e r c i a l lines was feasible — and they've b e e n p r o v e d right. We are big, there is a

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demand and a desire for a sustainable future . . . moving away from the mechanised, the meatbased, the sugar-based . . . there's a need for shops like ourselves. O n e of t h e o t h e r reasons for the shop's success — apart from m e e t i n g a previously u n m e t d e m a n d — is that the c o - o p feels that it is d o i n g s o m e t h i n g w h i c h involves local people. We could have faster growth, but we wanted to do something that's investing in the community and will stay and be sustainable. T h e c o - o p m e m b e r s have a vision and they're sticking to it.

ALL FOR ONE T h e co-operative way of w o r k i n g is also i m p o r t a n t to the store's f u n c t i o n i n g . Inevitably there are a lot of meetings, with 6 - 7 active decision-makers, d e c i d i n g o n business and o t h e r policy issues, b u t everyone m u c k s in. M a r t i n says, One day I could be doing admin and accounts, the next I could be packing bags . . . It's quite difficult to organise sometimes! B u t it w o r k s , and it s o u n d s j u s t like h o w a c o - o p should w o r k , with e v e r y o n e paid t h e same.

DOING IT RIGHT U n i c o m has worked hard to stay true to its beginnings. Martin admits that there are risks in this, and that it w o u l d be easy for t h e m to sell organic eggs and possibly even organic beef, b u t almost all of the co-op members are vegans and they aren't interested in throwing off their beliefs. O n the contrary, Martin stresses the need to keep these ethics. If you are going to have a nonpurely commercial part of a business, you should 'Have you got really hold on to this, especially when there's so much going on . . . Your ethical infrastructure should be as coherent as your commercial structure. W h e n I ask a b o u t any o t h e r tips h e m i g h t h a v e f o r aspiring vegan businesses, h e t h i n k s f o r a w h i l e . . . The most obvious thing is to talk to as many organisations and people doing it as possible. Also, if you're going to have a co-op base, you need assurance in the staff that you've got. Martin also r e c o m m e n d e d a i m i n g f o r a slow g r o w t h a n d sustainability, a d d i n g : Don't be surprised if you end up somewhere different to where you were! O r i g i n a l l y t h e U n i c o r n had p l a n n e d t o r u n its o w n delivery service, b u t this h a s n ' t happened, and another c o m p a n y d o e s deliveries. T h e U n i c o r n also w a n t e d t o d o a lot m o r e e d u c a t i o n a l w o r k , b u t f o u n d it is very time-consuming.

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While we're talking about this, Martin comes u p with another tip — about the need to invest in your staff This is something you hear a lot of people talk about, b u t rarely put into action. T h e U n i c o m has a c o m m i t m e n t to employing and taking on co-op members with learning disabilities. It's good to see people c o m m i t t e d to animal rights also being c o m m i t t e d to h u m a n rights and t o equality — and it is these issues, alongside the environment, which underpin the U n i c o r n ' s trading ethics. So, h e r e ' s to a h a p p y s e c o n d b i r t h d a y to t h e U n i c o r n G r o c e r y a n d all of t h e co-op members! I've only o n e real gripe, and it's this. W h y isn't it opening a branch in south London?

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FOOD, NUTRITION AND THE PREVENTION OF CANCER:

A GLOBAL PERSPEGTIVE Amanda Rofe draws our attention to an important report

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c o m p i l e , Food, Nutrition and the Prevention of Cancer: a global perspective (World C a n c e r Research F u n d / A m e r i c a n Institute for C a n c e r R e s e a r c h , 1997) is, perhaps, the most comprehensive w o r l d w i d e review o f diet and cancer. T h e project involved an expert panel of 15 of the world's l e a d i n g researchers in diet and cancer, m o r e than 100 p e e r reviewers, and n u m e r o u s health and cancer organisations w o r l d w i d e . T h e R e p o r t presents n e w dietary guidelines for cancer p r e v e n t i o n and n e w public policy r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s for cancer prevention — all b a c k e d by a t h o r o u g h review of the scientific evidence available.

SPIRALLING It is estimated that 10 million n e w cases of cancer occurred a r o u n d the world in 1996. By the year 2 0 0 1 , that n u m b e r is expected to rise to 14.7 million cases. The economically developed countries of Europe, North America and Australasia tend to have relatively high rates of cancers of the colon and rectum, and of the hormone-related cancers of the female breast, the endometrium and the prostate. This pattern has now also emerged in urban areas of developing countries. Lung cancer, mainly caused by tobacco, is now

the most common cancer throughout the world. Cancer of the stomach is the second most common incident cancer and cause of cancer mortality throughout the world.

diseases than the diets typically eaten in urbanindustrial societies.

PROTEIN MATTERS

On the environment: Intensive agricultural methods originating in Europe and the USA, and now also used in other parts of the world, have led to irreversible degradation of much agricultural land. Much of this intensive land use has been to rear animals and to grow crops for animal feed. More appropriate ecological and nutritional use of the land would involve their use for plant-based food production for direct human consumption.

T h e R e p o r t suggests that high intakes o f animal p r o t e i n m i g h t increase t h e risk of a n u m b e r of cancers, largely those that are m o r e c o m m o n in t h e d e v e l o p e d w o r l d . H o w e v e r , it is d i s a p p o i n t i n g to read that apart from colorectal, breast and e n d o m e t r i a l cancers, this finding is generally n o t s u p p o r t e d b y analytical e p i d e m i o l o g i c a l studies. R e g a r d i n g fat and cholesterol: the increased animal fat may increase the risk of lung, colon, r e c t u m , breast, e n d o m e t r i u m and prostate cancers. Diets high in milk and dairy products may increase the risk o f prostate and kidney cancer. Protein of plant origin from cereals The consumption of meat, and pulses is heralded milk and other dairy products as being as healthy as has also been promoted with protein of animal the incorrect message that origin and the typical such food are especially healthy Western-style diet is c o n d e m n e d : within the last 50 years, the trend has been to invest in the very resource-intensive rearing of animals in many parts of the world that are naturally unsuitable for this form of agriculture. The consumption offatty meats and of meat, milk and other dairy products has also been promoted with the incorrect message that such foods are especially healthy. Policy-makers in all parts of the world should be informed that increasing consumption of meat and fatty foods will lead to a massive increase in incidence of a large number of diseases that are expensive to treat. Given the centuries of experience out of which traditional diets have developed, the new dietary transition is neither a biological imperative nor a culinary advance. Rather, it reflects the impact of widespread perceptions of a cultural link between affluence and Western lifestyles. Traditional diets, when adequate and varied, are likely to be generally more healthy and more protective against many

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BOLD T h e R e p o r t concludes w i t h a list of policy initiatives — s o m e q u i t e radical — designed to p r e v e n t c a n c e r . Under A g r i c u l t u r e these i n c l u d e : • E m p h a s i s e the p r o d u c t i o n o f f o o d s of plant o r i g i n . . . • E n c o u r a g e sustainable a n d a p p r o p r i a t e agriculture to p r o d u c e f o o d s i m p o r t a n t in diets that p r e v e n t c h r o n i c diseases . . . • Assess t h e land, w a t e r , e n e r g y , a n d all o t h e r r e s o u r c e n e e d s for sustainable agriculture systems m o s t likely to p r o d u c e plant f o o d • Encourage the market for foods of plant o r i g i n , especially v e g e t a b l e s a n d f r u i t s , i n c l u d i n g , if a p p r o p r i a t e , b y p r i c e s u p p o r t systems • R e v i e w t h e ecological, p u b l i c h e a l t h and long-term economic impact of the rearing o f land animals. Is a n y b o d y listening?

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Living Veganism She's alive, and she's vegan. Katherine A Gilchrist reports

T h i s part o f t h e c o l u m n is b e i n g written part way t h r o u g h m y d o i n g 2 weeks' voluntary work on a Q u a k e r I n t e r n a t i o n a l Social P r o j e c t in M a n c h e s t e r ( ' I n t e r n a t i o n a l ' b e c a u s e 6 0 % — ie 3 — o f t h e v o l u n t e e r s a r e f r o m overseas, n o t b e c a u s e o f s u d d e n c o n t i n e n t a l drift affecting Manchester). B e i n g o n t h e project has got m e t h i n k i n g a b o u t s o m e issues, o n w h i c h y o u r o p i n i o n s w o u l d be w e l c o m e . Firstly, t h e familiar question: w h a t if y o u are u n s u r e if f o o d prepared by s o m e o n e else is actually vegan? Is it s o m e t i m e s acceptable to assume it is? If n o t , h o w does o n e tactfully decline t h e f o o d (especially if o n e is h u n g r y and t h e o t h e r person k n o w s that)? W o r k o n this project involves clearing g r o u n d , raking it and p u t t i n g d o w n t u r f t o m a k e a lawn. W e w e r e issued w i t h leather gloves because w e w o u l d be p i c k i n g u p b r o k e n glass and rubble. W h e r e should I have b o u g h t n o n - l e a t h e r protective gloves? (Ideally, I'd like advice from readers w h o have tried such gloves in difficult conditions.) M y D o c M a r t e n s have proved that feet can b e p r o t e c t e d w i t h o u t leather.

FLAUNT IT M a n c h e s t e r ' s a very right-on, nuclearfree place. I was q u i t e excited t o see a t r a m t r u n d l i n g b y in its e n v i r o n m e n t friendly way. T h e t w o G e r m a n v o l u n t e e r s w e r e unimpressed, trams b e i n g a c o m m o n sight in G e r m a n y . For the first time, I've seen an omnivoims restaurant flaunting the fact it caters for vegans: P I Z Z A S / K E B A B S / B U R G E R S / V E G A N / M E X I C A N reads die sign o u t s i d e . W h y c a n ' t all o m n i v o r o u s restaurants b e that clear a b o u t w h e t h e r t h e y cater f o r us? ( U n t i l t h e h a p p y day w h e n o m n i v o r o u s places

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b e c o m e extinct d u e to lack of d e m a n d for meat.) Whilst it's encouraging that o m n i v o r o u s places realise we're there, it's even m o r e satisfying to realise one's m o n e y is going to an all-veggie (or, best o f all, all-vegan) business. W e ' r e staying a short walk away from a veggie cafe and shop called O n T h e 8th Day. Relaxing decor, a copy each of The Independent and The Guardian for customers to peruse over vegan cappuccinos (or cake o r whatever) . . . W h a t a relief t o find a sensible newspaper after having been in a part of t o w n w h e r e a search for The Guardian yielded only T h e Tabloid T h a t Guardian Readers Love T o Hate: 77w Sun . . . w h i c h was, er, interesting. O n the o n e hand, it ranted against t h e banning of b e e f o n - t h e - b o n e ; o n the other, it printed a very positive article o n vegetarianism in the light o f Linda M c C a r t n e y ' s death.

NICE ONE, LINDA T h e M c C a r t n e y s have b e e n criticised for varied reasons (musical taste, wealth, n o t having tnade the transition t o veganism), b u t I think Linda M c C a r t n e y did m a k e it simpler for n o n - v e g a n s to cater for us. T h e y spot her n a m e in the supermarket freezer and k n o w instantly the p r o d u c t ' s veggie. T h e packet states if t h e c o n t e n t is vegan, w h i c h is m o r e than o n e can say for most supermarket ' o w n brands'. Easy peasy. N o n vegan relatives, friends a n d acquaintances are less d a u n t e d at the prospect of inviting us for a meal.

QUESTION OF CLASS? R e t u r n i n g t o t h e q u e s t i o n of newspapers, I'd like to t h i n k vegans and veggies read The Guardian because w e are intelligent beings w h o like t o be w e l l - i n f o r m e d . H o w e v e r , I have a nagging d o u b t — s o m e t h i n g a l o n g t h e lines o f ' N o , it o n l y proves veganism appeals t o

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over-educated middle-class people'. As a totally middle-class person, I w o u l d be happy for readers t o write in t o agree or disagree. O n e of the o t h e r volunteers has told me: "1 have a friend w h o is vegan, b u t he cats fish I" Aaargh!! M o c k vegetarians, w h o eat only fish or chicken, or eat only veal o n Tuesdays have been around for ages, but where are pseudo-vegans coming from? Is it a trend? How d o we politely but firmly make t h e m stop misusing the t e r m 'vegan'?

NASTY NITS (AGAIN) (Nearly) Finally, an update o n hair care. Caroline Sherlock, Vice Chairwoman of the Institute of Trichologists, warns of problems using nit combs with conditioner. Metal combs damage hair, b u t plastic ones can be used. However, the m e t h o d is quite time-consuming and something, possibly the surfactants in the conditioner, may irritate the scalp. D o e s this mean dodgy chemicals are best? D o essential oils work? Write! Please indicate if you are to remain anonymous. A l t h o u g h previous enquiries indicated that the best n o n - a n i m a l hair c o m b s are made from vulcanised r u b b e r (see Vegan Views, Autumn

1994), Mrs Sherlock does n o t use t h e m . T h i s is partly because her w o r k involves thoroughly cleaning c o m b s b e t w e e n clients and U V sterilizers destroy vulcanite combs. She uses a plastic de-tangling c o m b from Superdrug. She ends o n the warning note that 'natural' plant products are not always best. In Malaysia, she was given a b a m b o o c o m b which nearly ripped her hair to shreds. "It looks very attractive hanging o n my dressing r o o m wall", she adds. It sounds m u c h safer not to brush or c o m b . . . hang on, n o — that's just m e being lazy again. Must go. I'm enjoying the work but am fairly incompetent at anything involving physical exertion. I just hope the others realise I was the same in the far-off days w h e n I used to eat meat! Should we feel under a duty to prove our strength and fitness anyway?

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Louise Wallis shares a meditation stool with vegan Zen Buddhist monk, Chris Burrows

hris B u r r o w s is a fifty-year-old Z e n B u d d h i s t m o n k living — n o t in a m o n a s t e r y — b u t w i t h his wife and daughter in Scarborough, N o r t h Yorkshire. The Zen tradition, he explains, is a little different, in that monks will usually leave the monastery and become priests in a temple, and they will often marry and have children.

TURNING POINT A committed Buddhist, of 29 years' standing, it may surprise you to learn that he got involved by accident rather than design. In 19691 was a professional drummer working in London, and in those days it was very much the in-thing to be going to a spiritual teacher. It was not really through any spiritual motivation, but more that I wanted to be part of the 'in' music scene. However, it did turn out to be a major turning point in my life. H e became a Z e n m o n k in 1983, at a Buddhist centre in America. This involved going into a one week silent retreat so that I could hand stitch my own robes. I was then ordained at 5.00am in a ceremony that involved having my head shaved, taking various vows, and being given a Buddhist name. As he was teaching a large group of students in England at the time, he journeyed back and forth between the two countries. B u t ultimately, he decided to setde in England.

LIVING BUDDHISM Buddhism's lack of dogma appeals to many people and Chris believes it has given him the chance to grow spiritually as an individual. Although we have codes of practice that we follow, I was never told this is the only way and you must follow it — unlike my Catholic upbringing! You are only a Buddhist if you are living as one, every moment of the day! You are not a Buddhist just because you, or your parents say you are. Daily meditation practice eventually creeps into all your daily activities, and everything takes on a whole newfreshness.

NATURAL PROGRESSION As non-violence is fundamental to Buddhism, Chris quickly realised he needed to change his diet. As soon as I started to listen to, and read the teachings about the value of all life I gave up eating anything that had been killedforfood. For me vegetarianism and Buddhism cannot be separated. How can you take a vow not to cause injury to any living thing, and then eat meat, or anyflesh? T w o years ago he w e n t one step further and became vegan. Having grown increasingly aware of the plight of animals via T V programmes and newspaper articles, he contacted the Vegan Society. They sent me a whole bunch ofstuff, which was a real eye-opener. I constantly take a look at my life and all that I do with it, and it became clear instantly that if I wanted to practise compassion, then I would have to separate myself from certain aspects of the dairy trade.

their attitude towards animab. But this is not a failing of the philosophy, more of individuals and certain so-called teachers. More and more Buddhists in the West are turning vegetarian, but the East is a real problem. People cling to aspects ofpast customs, and try to twist the teachings to suit themselves. A Thai restaurant opened in Scarborough recently, and although the advertising said 'run by practising Buddhists', the dishes were all duck, beef, chicken, pork, fish etc. I always point out to my students that people who eat meat love their stomachs more than life! A Buddhist should always look inwardly and be aware of his/her real motives.

THE TEACHING At the m o m e n t Chris is trying to raise funds to establish a Buddhist centre that will incorporate an animal sanctuary. The idea is to actively educate people about vegetarianism/veganism, as well as teaching t h e m meditation and o t h e r Buddhist practises. As he doesn't charge for Buddhist teaching w o r k , Chris earns his living as an actor. So far he has played m i n o r roles in T V programmes like Heartbeat, but is n o w seeking m o r e p r o m i n e n t speaking parts. I have been asked what I would do if I was asked to do a TV ad for a meat or fish product. I would not eat flesh under any circumstances, but if I was just acting out a role,

How can you take a vow not to cause injury to any living thing, and then eat meat?

I think it would be a good idea to take the job, and then give my earnings to an organisation trying to promote the vegan ideal. That way their own money would be working against them.

WHEEL OF LIFE Life has apparendy come full-circle for Chris w h o is o n c e again heavily involved in music. As well as teaching Z e n d r u m m i n g techniques, he is about to record two C D s for the N e w Age record company New Beginnings.

C h r i s is available t o give talks a n d / o r r u n w o r k s h o p s a n y w h e r e in t h e c o u n t r y , and can be contacted on 01723 507595.

Unfortunately, many of his fellow Buddhists have developed a blind spot. I am very saddened by many so called practising Buddhists, and

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GRAILP Vegan Society Council member, Terry Bevis ponders life, the universe... and veganism

Their agriculture-based life forbids even having their photographs taken, and includes the tradition of 'Streng Meidung' the shunning of errant members. Daily Telegraph, 25 J u n e 1998

o y o u believe in v e g a n i s m ? I m e a n is v e g a n i s m a b e l i e f system? It feels as t h o u g h it is. A f t e r all, it is based o n ' T h o u shalt n o t ' ; t h e u n d e r p i n n i n g o f r e l i g i o n . T h e first c o m m a n d m e n t is ' t h o u shalt n o t eat a n i m a l p r o d u c t s ' , t h e s e c o n d ' t h o u shalt n o t w e a r t h e m ' , t h e t h i r d is ' t h o u shalt n o t p u t t h e m o n t h y f a c e ' , a n d so o n . M a y b e this is w h y p e o p l e still find it h a r d t o b e c o m e v e g a n ; t h e y are afraid o f b r e a k i n g a c o m m a n d m e n t , so t h e y treat v e g a n i s m as t h e y d o t h e c h u r c h , t h e y g e n e r a l l y stay a w a y . W h a t is t h e average vegan's reaction to this? W e l l , o n e r e a c t i o n is t o try t o behave as ' n o r m a l l y ' as possible, w i t h i n t h e b o u n d s o f o u r b e l i e f system. S o m e o f o u r n u m b e r will try t o c o n v e y a professional i m a g e , so that w e will n o t b e r e g a r d e d as a b u n c h o f ' e c o - w a r r i o r s ' living in e i t h e r t h e b r a n c h e s o f trees o r a m o n g s t t h e i r roots, in that w a y m a k i n g o u r lifestyle m o r e acceptable a n d attractive t o n o n - b e l i e v e r s . O t h e r vegans s e e m o n l y t o o h a p p y t o distance themselves from t h e c o n s u m e r 'rat race' t h a t pervades society. S o w e are e i t h e r missionaries o r m o n k s depending on whether w e want to c h a n g e t h e w o r l d o r retire from it.

SHARE ALIKE? If v e g a n i s m is a r e l i g i o n , w h a t s h o u l d w e d o t o share o u r faith w i t h others? W e l l , t h e C h u r c h o f E n g l a n d — o r parts o f it — is r a c i n g t o c a t c h u p w i t h m o d e r n society, t o t h e c o n s t e r n a t i o n o f t h o s e w h o fear that its foundation of principles will be c o m p r o m i s e d . S h o u l d w e d o t h e same, a n d

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w e l c o m e genetically modified f o o d for t h e p r o d u c t i v i t y benefits so long as it d o e s n ' t c o n t a i n animal genes? A f t e r all, o n e c a n n o t ignore t h e outside w o r l d , as t h e A m i s h of Pennsylvania f o u n d in respect o f hard drugs, to w h i c h m y o p e n i n g q u o t a t i o n refers. T h e m o n e y lenders and burger masters c o n t i n u e to g r o w a n d prosper even w h e n t h e i r sins are revealed. A n d w h a t a b o u t vegetarians, those souls that are lost in t h e darkness of dairyland? S h o u l d w e s h u n t h e m , o r s h e p h e r d t h e m to t h e G o l d e n Gates o f veganism, b e y o n d w h i c h purity lies? W e l l , I t h i n k w e can ignore t h e m . I d o n ' t m e a n to be derogatory, it's j u s t that w e have to pay a t t e n t i o n to ourselves, n o t t o t h e m . W e n e e d to focus o n the d i f f e r e n t aspects of veganism and project t h e i r advantages to society. N o b o d y t h o u g h t a c u b e was interesting until R u b i c b r o k e it d o w n i n t o a n u m b e r of smaller cubes and painted its different faces in bright colours. W e have t o p u t o n o u r coat of m a n y colours — the vitality of health, t h e j o y of fitness, the e x c i t e m e n t of taste, t h e ecstasy of creation — and let p e o p l e covet o u r belongings.

ALL-PERVADING? If veganism is a c o r e belief system, as I believe for m a n y people it is, t h e n h o w d o e s it i m p i n g e o n o t h e r aspects of society s u c h as politics, e c o n o m i c s , t h e legal system, t h e e n v i r o n m e n t , and so on? Vegans generally have particular views o n rights — animal as well as h u m a n , e c o n o m i c practices — such as genetic engineering, legal matters — including t h e o u d a w i n g of f o x h u n t i n g , and the preservation of wildlife habitats and t h e c o u n t r y s i d e . But d o these beliefs a m o u n t t o a religion, or is that either elevating or d e m e a n i n g veganism? A c c o r d i n g to m y Oxford Reference Dictionary (1986) religion is: 1 belief in a s u p e r h u m a n controlling p o w e r , especially in a personal G o d or g o d s e n t i d e d t o obedience and worship;

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the expression of this in worship 2 a particular system of faith 3 a thing that one is devoted to 4 life under monastic vows W e cannot, I think, elevate veganism to category 1, n o r w o u l d many of us w a n t to, j u d g i n g by the inability of many established religions to arrest the wave of pain and suffering which continually engulfs large parts of the world. It could, indeed, be argued that these religions have caused widespread conflict between faiths, each s u p e r h u m a n god being better than the opponent's. Thus veganism, if a religion, would better fit categories 2 and 3, though a few seem to live a life approaching the reclusiveness of category 4! T h e question is would we want veganism to be that pervasive an influence? Well, if the current religions do not engender the greatest confidence, then why not?

HAVE FAITH Let us assume, for a m o m e n t , that veganism b e c o m e s a religion, h o w w o u l d w e practise such a faith system? W o u l d we form together into communities, or send o u t missionaries to spread the w o r d ? T h e answer is, o f course, b o t h . Evidence suggests that c o m m u n i t i e s of l i k e - m i n d e d people t e n d t o prosper in whatever way t h e y d e e m appropriate f r o m Jewish c o m m u n i t i e s to Silicon Valley, and the increase and i n f l u e n c e of t o u r i s m has substantial i m p a c t o n the host cultures of the w o r l d . T h e potential is there, it seems only to require organisation. If w e are t o s u p p l a n t t h e aspirations t o e i t h e r t r a n s c e n d to a place in an unsubstantiated heaven or an u n d i s c o v e r e d inhabitable planet and focus o u r a t t e n t i o n o n t h e earth rather t h a n t h e sky, t h e n we n e e d to spread o u r faith w i t h s o m e alacrity. C u r r e n t progress suggests that t h e piecemeal tackling of e c o n o m i c and e n v i r o n m e n t a l issues will leave f u t u r e g e n e r a t i o n s w i t h s o m e t h i n g less t h a n a G a r d e n of E d e n to look f o r w a r d to.

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IN THE BEGINNING So, h o w d o we start a n e w rcBgion? As C o l i n Morris asks, i n Start Y&ur Own Religion: Suppose I were to attempt my own version Making of Moo' and start a new i would I go about it? Starting from sere involves beginning with a blank sheet ofpaper or We want a pile of bricks or an uncultivated patch of world or ground. What does it mean to start a religion from scratch ? Perhaps, to answer C question, w e need to start collective views of t h e cui population to see if t h e r e are c o m m o n threads of a belief systei who m o v e f r o m vegetarianism to veganism for mainly health reasons may not be as m o v e d b y t h e compassionate a r g u m e n t , w h i c h o n e supposes w o u l d be the core of o u r belief system, as those moved to adopt veganism because of the various forms of animal abuse. It w o u l d obviously be possible t o c o n d u c t a survey of Vegan Society m e m b e r s ' views and this course of action w o u l d lend a good deal of credibility to the resultant finding since m e m b e r s are likely t o be better i n f o r m e d by The Vegan and the Society's publications, than m o s t n o n - m e m b e r vegans. T h e survey could test b o t h the views and the inclinations of vegans as to the tenets of a possible faith and h o w it should be practised. O n e of the central issues w o u l d surely be w h y people b e c o m e vegan in t h e first place, w h e t h e r

it was primarily to i m p r o v e their o w n well-being (a lifestyle issue) or that of others (a c o m m i t m e n t and t h e r e f o r e a belief issue).

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T h e m o s t difficult issue if veganism was d to have the basis of a belief system o u l d be h o w a n y o n e w i s h i n g t o take u p such a faith m i g h t d o it. C o l i n M o r r i s again: For a start, I'd have to try to jump out of my own skin because I already have a religion. Starting all over again would mean wiping out all I was lead to believe or learnt at school or have come to accept as my personal faith. It would be like attempting to recorer my lost innocence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to think and act as though a thousand and one things had never happened to me. Perhaps this m i g h t not be such a o b l e m f o r those w h o reflect o n t h e paradox o f t h e h y m n All things b r i g h t J

though perhaps that is t h e closest our c r e d o .

Starting a n e w religion w o u l d certainly not b e a u n i q u e activity as t h e L i o n H a n d b o o k The World's Religions (1982) illustrates, a n d the t e r m vegetarianism features o n five pages of t h e h a n d b o o k ; whereas, veganism does n o t s e e m to feature at all. First, h o w e v e r , w e n e e d t o d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r w e w a n t to establish v e g a n i s m as a belief system rather t h a n p u r e l y a lifestyle or, m o r e n a r r o w l y , a dietary practice. If w e d o , w e will n e e d t o relate it to all aspects of t h e society in w h i c h w e live so that w e have a c o n s i s t e n c y of o u t l o o k w h i c h sceptics will find hard to u n d e r m i n e . If w e d o n ' t t h e n w e m a y find our n a r r o w o r f r a g m e n t e d approach t o t h e issue facing t h e w o r l d keeps o u r m e m b e r s small a n d limits o u r i n f l u e n c e o n t h e care

What about vegetarians, those souls that are lost in the darkness of dairyland? a / all creatures great a n d by the Sunday joint.

DFELLOWS stianity is n o t t h e only religion t o rise to ethical d i l e m m a s , as C h r i s i Baffling B u d d h i s t s \ u t u m n 1997 Postbag). In fact, n o religion seems to sit entirely c o m f o r t a b l y w i t h ethical veganism, n o t even J a i n i s m ,

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and p r o t e c t i o n of t h e p l a n e t a n d its creatures. D o w e , as a g r o u p , yearn f o r greater i m p a c t or d o w e w a n t p u r e l y t o follow o u r o w n lifestyle t r u s t i n g t h a t o u r e x a m p l e will e n c o u r a g e o t h e r s to f o l l o w suit? W o u l d the b e n e f i t s of m u t u a l inspiration o u t w e i g h t h e risks of d o g m a and d o c t r i n e ? A n s w e r s , o n a placard please, t o t h e C h u r c h of V e g a n i s m in E n g l a n d , c / o T e r r y Bevis, T h e Vegan Society!

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She with the sweet tooth, Shelley Feldman finds something to flap about

t e n d to view flapjacks as a chocolate bar replacements. T h e y are (or s h o u l d be) b o t h reasonably cheap a n d reasonably n u t r i t i o u s . C o n t a i n i n g oats, t h e y are a g o o d source of B vitamins and starch T h e y are also balanced: t o c o m p l e m e n t that healthy stuff t h e y also c o n t a i n sugar a n d fat! For some reason I t h o u g h t it would be a good idea to taste test s o m e flapjacks so, one day around tea-time, I gathered some willing volunteers from the Vegan Society office and force fed t h e m samples of three popular brands. Based o n each company's standard, plain or plain fruit flapjack, some of their m o r e intelligent c o m m e n t s are reported here (left).

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O n e can't help but w o n d e r if the samplers were sampling the same samples! However, that m i n o r detail aside, here's an attempt at a summary: L y m e R e g i s N o t labelled vegan (shame) b u t it tasted alright and was a nice size (60g) — so probably good for a child's (or adult's) lunch box. N e w E a r t h Everyone liked seeing the Vegan Trade M a r k , m o s t samplers t h o u g h t it tasted nice (if unusual), and considered it w o u l d be a good treat o r sweet snack. T h e H a n d m a d e Flapjack C o m p a n y O n c e again, everyone c o m m e n t e d o n the very clear labelling. It wasn't as sweet as some of the others but this was considered an advantage. M o r e of an 'adult's' flapjack, it was the biggest (lOOg) — ideal as a quick meal replacement!

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Elliot L Gang lifts the lid on the collection and cultivation of natural pearls

M o t h e r - o f - p e a r l is o b t a i n e d b y killing certain shellfish w i t h a shiny i n n e r shell lining. Pearls are a n o t h e r shellfish product and come in three varieties: natural, cultured and i m i t a t i o n . Surprisingly, all i n v o l v e s o m e degree o f s u f f e r i n g and killing.

S President Bill Clinton's campaign catchphrase provided a wonderful w o r k i n g definition of empathy: Ifeel your pain. M a n y h u m a n b e i n g s find it easier t o allow the affliction of those very different f r o m t h e m s e l v e s precisely b e c a u s e it is d i f f i c u l t t o u n d e r s t a n d o t h e r s , let a l o n e ' f e e l t h e i r p a i n ' . T h i s m a y explain w h y t h e exploitation of invertebrates (animals w i t h o u t b a c k b o n e s ) d o e s n o t a r o u s e great o u t r a g e . Y e t t h e e x p l o i t a t i o n o f oysters f o r p e a r l s i n v o l v e s pain a n d d e a t h o n a large scale f o r m e r e l u x u r y .

M o s t c o m m o n shellfish are either c r u s t a c e a n s ( i n c l u d i n g barnacles, crabs, crayfish, lobsters a n d s h r i m p ) or molluscs ( i n c l u d i n g c h i t o n s , clams, nautili, octopi, oysters, scallops, snails and The pearl industry now relies squid). Like o t h e r animals, they suffer f r o m i n f l a m m a t i o n and upon artificial cultivation irritation w h e n foreign bodies, such as debris o r parasites, p e n e t r a t e their soft b o d y tissues. M a n y D o i n v e r t e b r a t e s feel pain? A r e t h e y shellfish can r e d u c e such irritation by capable of remembering pain? e n c a s i n g t h e foreign b o d y in the mineral I n v e r t e b r a t e s a r e an e x t r a o r d i n a r y d i v e r s e c a l c i u m c a r b o n a t e , w h i c h also c o m p r i s e s collection of animals, b u t for c o m m o n m o l l u s c shells. T h e s e e n t o m b e d irritants m e m b e r s s u c h as i n s e c t s a n d shellfish t h e usually are unattractive and u n i n t e r e s t i n g a n s w e r is m o s t c e r t a i n l y yes. T h e i r n e r v e to h u m a n s , b u t several molluscs p r o d u c e fibres and n e u r o c h e m i c a l responses to calcified objects that are attractive and i n j u r y are similar to those of vertebrates, d u r a b l e . All are usually called pearls, including humans. They have a l t h o u g h t r u e pearls are layered calcium neurological structures that respond to c a r b o n a t e deposits f r o m h i n g e d t w o p a i n - r e l i e v i n g o p i a t e s , s u c h as m o r p h i n e . shelled molluscs called bivalves. A l m o s t all Studies o n these invertebrates have s h o w n c o m m e r c i a l pearls are t r u e pearls f r o m t w o t h e m to b e capable of learning and s a l t w a t e r and t w o f r e s h w a t e r types of m e m o r y , i n c l u d i n g learning to anticipate bivalve molluscs. T h e s e shellfish are u n p l e a s a n t s i t u a t i o n s . Based o n s u c h commonly called oysters, although e v i d e n c e , it is likely that such invertebrates m u s s e l s a n d scallops are m o r e accurate. e x p e r i e n c e s o m e degree of pain and suffering.

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or cyst with a brownish organic secretion called conchiolin. T h e oyster t h e n secretes several layers of whitish nacre, w h i c h is primarily made u p of microscopic crystals of calcium carbonate. T h i s f o r m s a pearl. N a t u r a l pearls result w h e n this process occurs w i t h o u t assistance from h u m a n s . M o s t natural pearls are small, irregularly shaped, discoloured and of n o value. It takes at least ten years to g r o w a 6 m m natural pearl. M u c h can happen d u r i n g that t i m e to h a r m t h e oyster or disfigure t h e pearl. Even if a well-formed large pearl results, t h e oyster may die o r expel the pearl w i t h o u t it b e i n g f o u n d . C o n s e q u e n d y , many oysters must be gathered, opened, and killed to find a pearl of any value. Since gathering oysters is labour intensive and risky, often involving hazardous dives by indigenous peoples in areas such as the South Pacific, quality natural pearls are rare and expensive. Also, there has b e e n a near-total destruction of natural pearl oyster beds throughout the world from pollution and overharvesting. Because of these factors, the production and harvesting of natural pearls has been negligible for decades, and the pearl industry n o w relies u p o n artificial cultivation. Whatever natural pearls are o n the market are usually antiques.

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CULTURED Cultured pearls result when humans implant an irritant into pearl oysters. In 1904, two Japanese researchers developed a reliable method to produce large, quality cultured pearls. Called the Mise-Nishikawa method, it is the predominant method used today. Pearl oysters are raised on open water using aquaculture techniques. Baby pearl oysters, called spats, are raised in nurseries. After about two Not all imitation years, the spats are placed in hanging baskets and are taken to their final open-water location. Approximately one year later, they are surgically implanted with irritating debris (made form the oyster's own soft tissue, combined with pieces of shell from freshwater mussels) in the hope of generating pearls. The implanting or grafting is performed by skilled technicians. Placement is critical, and the best spot is by the oyster's gonad. For 'sea' pearls, one to three implants are done per oyster. Freshwater oysters are larger and typically given 15-20 implants. Many oysters die from the implants. Mabe pearls and blister pearls are formed by placing a plastic form in contact with the oyster shell interior. After implantation, the oysters are returned to the hanging baskets for one to five years. Predators are excluded by nets. Dead oysters are removed to prevent contamination and disease. Algae and vegetation are extracted from the shells to reduce the risk of pearl discoloration. Temperature is regulated by moving the baskets. In spite of this, only about a third of the oysters produce any pearls and fewer produce quality pearls. The pearls are harvested by surgical removal. The oysters then may receive

pearls are

another implant. About one third of them are 'recycled' this way. The rest are killed and discarded. China produces most of the world's cultured freshwater pearls and will soon be the largest producer of sea pearls, also created in Australia, the Cook Islands, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Tahiti. The other major producer of freshwater pearls is the United States. Japan was once a major freshwater pearl animal-free producer, but ecological restrictions near Lake Biwa, from which most of the pearls come, have reduced its importance.

imitation pearls are animal-free. Given that gathering oysters for natural pearls requires the death of many individuals, and the creation of cultured pearls requires invasive surgery that results in pain and frequent death, the cost of pearl jewellery and other adornments is quite high in ethical terms. Behind the lustre and sheen of pearl products is a story of exploitation and abuse. Just because many consumers cannot 'feel their pain' does not mean that the animals themselves should continue to suffer.

RARE Oysters are not the only animals exploited for pearl production. Abalone are saltwater univalve molluscs with a mother-of-pearl lining that produce a pearl made of layers of nacre. Natural abalone pearls — from Japan, Korea, New Zealand and the Pacific coastal regions of the United States — are extremely rare. Cultured mabe abalone pearls have recendy become available from the same regions. Conches are saltwater univalve molluscs that produce a non-nacreous, non-layered pearl. Natural conch pearls, from the Caribbean, are rare — only one in every 10 000-15 000 conch shells has a pearl. Abalone and conch are killed for both pearls and edible flesh.

Reprinted w i t h permission f r o m Animals'Agenda, P O Box 25881, Baltimore. M l ) 21224. U S A .

Formerly with People f o r t h e Ethical T r e a t m e n t of Animals and t h e | Most imitation pearls are glass, plastic, or A Farm Animal R e f o r m M o v e m e n t . mother-of-pearl beads dipped or painted ^ H Elliot L Gang is currently director o f with pearlessence or Essence of Orient, electrical engineering at a a mixture that includes ground fish scales Silicon Valley c o m p a n y . and lacquer or epoxy. As a result, not all

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'Cook Vegan' author, Richard Youngs finally pops his pods Peas don't just comefrozen in packets or drowned in tinned brine. Nature has its own packaging —pods. These recipes arefor fresh peas, readily availablefrom greengrocers at this time of the year.

FRESH PEA SOUP

SUMMER PEA GREEN BROAD BEAN SALAD

2 t b s p vegetable oil 1 medium onion 570ml/lpt water/stock 340g/12oz p o d s of peas 2 medium n e w potatoes small strip o f w a k a m e seaweed (optional) 1 bay leaf salt a n d p e p p e r

juice o f V* l e m o n 2 t b s p olive oil p i n c h o f salt f r e s h l y g r o u n d black p e p p e r 1 spring o n i o n handful watercress f e w fresh m i n t leaves (optional) 6 pea p o d s 24 b r o a d b e a n s

Finely chop the onion. Remove the peas from the pods. Scrub and dice the potatoes Saute the onion in the oil over a low to medium heat until transparent Add the remaining ingredients, except for the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, then turn down to simmer for 30 minutes Remove the bay leaf and then liquidize. For an extra smooth result, pass the soup through a fine sieve Return to heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve

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• Pod the peas and place them with the prepared broad beans in a little boiling water. Cook for 10 minutes • Meanwhile, chop the spring onion and watercress, as well as the mint, if using • In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Throw in the onion, watercress and mint • Drain the peas and beans and either: 1 Allow the peas and beans to cool, then add them to the bowl. Chill and serve or 2 Add the peas and beans while still hot and serve the salad warm (trendiest option!) or 3 Add the peas and beans while still hot, then allow the entire salad to cool (the watercress will wilt a little but it's the most flavoursome option)

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PEPPERS STUFFED WITH RICE AND PEAS

* 2 l a r g e bell p e p p e r s ( g r e e n / r e d / y e l l o w ) l e f t o v e r c o o k e d rice ( t h e v o l u m e o f IK p e p p e r s ) 2 t b s p v e g e t a b l e oil 1 small o n i o n 1 clove garlic 2 plum tomatoes (tinned or fresh) f r e s h p e a s r e m o v e d f r o m t h e i r p o d s ( v o l u m e o f '/< a p e p p e r ) salt a n d p e p p e r a l i t t l e e x t r a oil f o r g r e a s i n g Slice the lids off the peppers, remove the seeds and set to one side Chop the onion. Crush the garlic In a pan over a medium heat, saute the onion in the vegetable oil until slightly golden. Add the garlic, tomatoes and peas. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes have turned pulpy Remove from the heat. Add the rice. Season with salt and pepper Divide this mixture between the two peppers. Once full, place the lid on each pepper. Lightly grease a baking tray and place the stuffed peppers on it Bake in a moderate oven for 40 minutes, by which time the skins should be nicely scorched and the peppers soft

PEA RISOTTO TOMATO, PEA AND PASTA

E n o u g h pasta o f y o u r choice f o r t w o salted w a t e r 4 t b s p o l i v e oil 2 cloves garlic 2 d r i e d r e d chillies 8 cherry tomatoes 12 p o d s o f peas salt a n d g r o u n d p e p p e r f r e s h l e a f c o r i a n d e r f o r g a r n i s h (optional) • Place a large saucepan of salted water over a high heat • Crush the garlic. Chop the tomatoes. Pod the peas. Chop the coriander • (Assuming your pasta takes about 10 minutes) Everything from now on should be done without a break. So, once the pan of water is at a boil, add the pasta • Now, place a small pan on a low heat. Pour in the olive oil. Add the garlic and chillies. Once sizzling add the tomatoes and peas. Cover and cook until the pasta is ready • Drain the pasta and place in two bowls • Remove the chillies from the tomato and peas. Season with salt and ground pepper

• Pour over the pasta. Garnish with the coriander leaf. Serve immediately

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2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small onion 8 cherry tomatoes 12 pods of peas 225g/8oz arborio rice 1140ml/2pt vegan stock 55g/2oz almond flakes salt and pepper to taste • Finely chop the onion and cherry tomatoes. Remove the peas from their pods 1 Over a medium heat saute the onion in the oil until soft — about 5 minutes. Add the rice. Stir so that all the grains are coated with oil. Add the tomatoes and peas 1

In a separate saucepan, place the stock over heat and keep this pan hot. Little by little add the stock to the rice and allow to evaporate before pouring in anymore. Continue until the rice is nearly soft (about 20 minutes). Keep going with extra stock if it isn't Check seasoning and adjust. Remove from heat. Cover and leave for 5 minutes during which time you can toast the almonds Place a dry frying pan over a very low heat. Throw in the almond flakes and allow to slowly brown. Agitate the pan every so often to prevent sticking.

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Animal Rights POLITICAL & SOCIAL CHANGE IN BRITAIN SINCE 1800** Hilda Kean Reaktion Books £19.95, h d b k , 272pp Hilda Kean reminds us that m u c h of today's animal concern and general revulsion against 'cruelty' originated in the cultural and social changes of the last 200 years, and in the course of the narrative we are shown the influence of religion, anti-slavery, the French Revolution, urbanisation, respectability, the n e w visibility of animals in different environments, class, Darwin, feminism and fiction. Suggesting that h o w animals have been variously integrated into cultural life may be a "greater source of edification" than the "recent preoccupation with rights" which "does not seem helpful in explaining adequately the nature of the historical practice of people in campaigning to protect animals", she deals with such questions as: w h y was vivisection such a big issue in the 1870s?; w h y was the plight of cats relatively neglected until the 20th century?; and why did the welfare of horses and dogs become so important during 1914-1918? Kean has a good point. Abolitionist legislation; exposes; anti-vivisection hospitals, shops, demonstrations; the proliferation of vegetarian restaurants; were all part of the modern

humanitarian reforming zeal. Moreover, recent calls t o forge c o m m o n causes with other groups are m o r e an attempt to regain lost ground than break the new. However, the return of applied philosophy in the 1960s surely soon provided the m o v e m e n t with crucial underpinnings — even if conceptually or tactically questionable — enabling it to challenge the consolidated welfarist paradigm and its new horrors. T h e sweeping rejection of the function of 'rights' discourse may be an error, not least in w h o and what are typically taken with it. And the emphasis o n compassion/empathy here, though extremely important, tends to lend everything equal weight. I would have wished for fewer 'facts' and more analysis, for what there is of the latter is very perceptive. Nevertheless, this fascinating account makes an excellent, albeit mistitled (?), source book. Barry K e w ** Special Offer to Vegan Readers: £16 (post-free) from: Reaktion Books, Animal Rights Offer — F A O Maria Kilcoyne, 11 R a t h b o n e PI, London W 1 P I D E

ALSO ON THE EDITOR'S D E S K . . . 10 D A Y S T O B E T T E R H E A L T H * Kirsten Hartvig N D & D r Nic Rowley, Piatkus, pbk, £8.99. Vegan self-healing A N I M A L C O N T A C T S D I R E C T O R Y 1998/9 Veggies, pbk, 192pp, £4.50 + 64p p&p from: Veggies, 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HW HILLSIDE A N I M A L S A N C T U A R Y Marsh Video Productions, VHS (PAL), 30 mins, £11.95 from: Hillside Animal Sanctuary, Hall La, Frettenham, Norwich NR 12 7LT

Cooking with PETA GREAT VEGAN RECIPES FOR A COMPASSIONATE KITCHEN* P e o p l e for t h e Ethical T r e a t m e n t o f A n i m a l s B o o k Publishing C o (US) £11.99, p b k , 223pp I have a n u m b e r of American vegan cookery books, virtually all o f w h i c h are 'health' oriented, so that, apart form the lack of e m p a t h y any British vegan w o u l d feel on reading them, the recipes are fat-free a n d / o r sugar-free — in other words weird. I warmed to this o n e as soon as I saw it, first because (as can be seen from t h e subtitle) it p r o m o t e s veganism as m u c h for the sake of animals as humans, and second because it has lots of deliciouslooking recipes for desserts, using good, old-fashioned sugar. B u t I b e c a m e less enthusiastic w h e n I read through it from beginning to e n d . T h e first reason was purely stylistic. T h e authors are clearly enthusiastic about their recipes, and to convey this they use exclamation marks. T h e r e is nothing w r o n g with the o d d exclamation m a r k , b u t to have t h e m o n nearly every page is a major turn off. N o d o u b t s o m e o n e j u s t dipping in for the odd recipe won't be so b o t h e r e d — b u t take a deep breath before reading too many pages at a time. T h e second is that unlike British vegan cooking, w h i c h tends to start with ethnic and other dishes that are basically vegan and go o n from there, Americans seem to need to imitate meat dishes. N o t all the recipes in this book fall i n t o that category, b u t quite a high proportion do, and the others didn't seem as imaginative as those in recent British vegan cookery books. N o doubt there is a market for such recipes in this country too (as evidenced by the popularity of the Linda M c C a r t n e y range of foods) — and at least after reading this review a n y o n e ordering the book will k n o w what to expect. Anyway, I shall look forward to trying o u t some of those dessert recipes . . . Leah L e n e t n a n

REVIEWERS Barry K e w is a former General Secretary of the Vegan Society and author of

The Pocketbook of Animal Facts & Figures

Leah L e n e m a n is author of 365 + 1 Vegan Recipes and The Single Vegan, as well as books on social history

SUNSHINE & SHADOW — AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY Wilfred C r o n e (fruitarian/raw fooder), H a r r y M a t h e r (pub), pbk, £7.50 from: Harry Mather, 6 Hayes Ave, Bournemouth BH7 IAD VEGAN — THE NEW ETHICS OF EATING* Erik Marcus, McBooks Press (US), pbk, 2 1 1 p p , £ 1 0 . 9 9 VEGETARIAN & VEGAN GUIDE T O N O T T I N G H A M pbk, 94pp, £ 2 . 9 0 (p&p incl) from: Nottingham Vegetarian & Vegan Society, 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HW

I t e m s a p p e a r i n g o n this p a g e are available f r o m t h e V e g a n S o c i e t y o n l y if i n d i c a t e d w i t h *. See p a g e s 4(i—17 t o o r d e r .

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GROW VEGAN With vegan-organic gardener, Maggie Dunn

t t h e t i m e of w r i t i n g (early July) t h e massive strawberry c r o p has j u s t finished a n d an equally large c r o p o f raspberries is ripening nicely. E v e n m o r e blackberries t h a n usual are filling o u t a n d it looks like a b u m p e r c r o p is o n its w a y . U n f o r t u n a t e l y , equally large n u m b e r s o f spiders have also b e e n t r u n d l i n g a r o u n d t h e g a r d e n . I k n o w t h e y are supposed to b e g a r d e n - f r i e n d l y types b u t for t h o s e o f us w i t h a r a c h n o p h o b i a t h e y d o n ' t m a k e g a r d e n i n g easy! Several small cat n i p plants w e r e p l a n t e d o u t in t h e back garden for t h e cats this w e e k — all w e r e c h e w e d u p b y o u r ' h i g h ' m o g g i e s w i t h i n half an h o u r . Luckily w e k e p t s o m e plants aside so w e are g r o w i n g these o n in t h e safety o f t h e g r e e n h o u s e . T h e old variety of lettuce Loos T e n n i s Ball, o b t a i n e d from t h e H e r i t a g e Seed Library (see right), has g e r m i n a t e d a n d p r o d u c e d strong healthy l o o k i n g plants. For extra p r o t e c t i o n t h e y will b e k e p t in t h e slug-free g r e e n h o u s e . W e h o p e t o save seeds f o r distribution. T h e r e are p l e n t y o f courgettes o n all five plants a n d w e have m a d e a d e t e r m i n e d e f f o r t t o m a k e frequent pickings t o e n s u r e a plentiful and c o n t i n u o u s supply. T h e m i n i c u c u m b e r s are usually g r o w n outside b u t w e have p u t t h e m u n d e r glass this year for a n early crop. T h e tops o f t h e early a n d m a i n c r o p p o t a t o e s h a v e g r o w n to a ridiculous h e i g h t . T h e earlies have so far given a very clean c r o p of g o o d tasting p o t a t o e s . W h i l e w e had a lot o f slug d a m a g e t o t h e p o t a t o tops last year, so far t h e y r e m a i n u n s c a t h e d . This might be something to d o with

t h e c r o p rotation w e employed, w h i c h deters these so-called 'pests', or it m a y b e simply that they prefer the brassicas w h i c h they are systematically shredding. P e t r o l e u m jelly spread thickly a r o u n d the w o o d e n edges of raised beds keeps slugs at bay b u t the cocoa shell m u l c h w e used elsewhere has proved virtually useless this year. C o c o a shells are a g o o d deterrent if kept dry b u t the incessant rain this season has p u t an e n d to this. All is n o t lost, h o w e v e r , since cocoa shells c o n d i t i o n t h e g r o u n d and help prevent topsoil from d r y i n g o u t .

TRACTOR COMPACTORS Heavy f a r m m a c h i n e r y can reduce c r o p yields, say G e r m a n scientists. Trials s h o w e d that after a tractor ran over an area of g r o u n d six times, exerting a pressure of five tonnes at each w h e e l , the density of small invertebrates — such as w o r m s — fell by u p to 8 0 % at depths of approximately o n e m e t r e . T h e c o m p a c t e d soil prevented plant roots and water from penetrating the g r o u n d . C r o p yields fell by a r o u n d 8 0 % . T o compensate for lower yields, farmers have used increasing a m o u n t s of fertiliser. It is claimed that 3 0 million hectares of soil in E u r o p e is completely degraded by this type of soil c o m p a c t i o n .

DAY OF THE APPLE Sunday 18 O c t o b e r is Apple Day. Organised by t h e H e n r y D o u b l e d a y R e s e a r c h Association, activities include apple tasting and c o m p e t i t i o n s . Details of this, and o t h e r events — including P o t a t o Days — are available from: HDRA, Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry CV8 3L 0 1 2 0 3 3 0 8 2 1 1 .

GARDEN-FREE? If y o u d o n ' t have a garden, to ensure fresh a n i m a l - and pesticide-free food y o u c o u l d always take u p sprouting.

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Alfalfa, m u n g beans, chick peas, fenugreek and green lentils can all be sprouted indoors. Seeds, books and sprouters (as well as animal-free fertilisers and composts) can all be f o u n d in T h e Organic Gardening Catalogue, available from: River Dene Estate, Molesey Rd, Hersham, Surrey KT12 4RG 01932 253666.

CUT & COME O n e of the most valuable plants in o u r garden is comfrey. Having received a root from a fellow organic gardener several years ago, we continued to g r o w and divide it until w e had a 7m x 1 m bed of around 2 0 large plants. If left to its o w n devices, c o m f r e y grows to chest height and produces a prolific n u m b e r of beautiful, bee-attracting purple flowers. Alternatively it can be cut at a r o u n d 30cm, mixed with water (and nettles if you have them), and used to make a liquid manure. Plants quickly regrow and can be cut like this about three times a year.

WORLD VEGAN DAY Y o u d o n ' t have to wait until spring to sow calcium-rich green leafy vegetables. Cabbages, calabrese (broccoli), salad rocket, land cress and parsley can all be sown in the a u t u m n for spring/early s u m m e r cutting. Even lettuce contains calcium and this can be g r o w n easily all year r o u n d . Research shows that lOOg of iceberg lettuce contains 19mg of calcium, w h i l e t h e butterhead is significantly h i g h e r at 53mg!

OLD MASTERS A combination of legislation, commercial pressure and plant breeders' rights has resulted in huge n u m b e r s of seeds from old varieties of vegetables being unobtainable. A staggering 97% of vegetable varieties available in 1903 w e r e n o longer available some 80 years later.

However, hundreds of vegetable varieties n o longer registered o n the National List can be found at the Heritage Seed Library. For a small membership fee, gardeners are allowed access to a selection of these seeds each year and receive a quarterly magazine, Seed News. T h e Seed Library has over 8500 members. In 1998 it distributed some 3 0 000 packets of seed. M e m b e r s are encouraged to grow and save their o w n seed, thus conserving crop biodiversity. For membership details ring 01203 303517.

GROW VEGAN PUZZLER W h a t is a L o o s T e n n i s Ball? a) a tennis Kill with n o morals b) an old variety of lettuce c) a traditional Cornish

Write your answer on a postcard, with your name and address, and post to: Grow I cgan I'iczler, The I egait Society, Donald 11 'aison House, 7 limit- RiW, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TX37 7AA.by 18 October. T h e sender of the first correct entry drawn will receive a copy o f PlantsJor a Future by Ken Fern.

LETTERS

Postbag Contributions to Postbag are welcomed, but accepted on the understanding that they may be edited in the interests of brevity or clarity. Send your letters to: The Editor, Postbag, 'The Vegan', Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK. Fax 01424 717064

• STAR LETTER • BIASED?

Bill Palethorpe asks whether we should co-operate with the Vegetarian Society (Spring 1998 Postbag). That depends on whether it views lacto-ovovegetarianism as a stepping stone or as an end in itself.

I can partly understand a vegetarian organisation producing a recipe leaflet for, say, lasagne with dairy cheese and soya mince — the rationale being that it's a big step to give up meat so let's not scare people off by changing too many familiar ingredients. The Vegetarian Society recently published a recipe leaflet for Halloumi and Mango. This worries me: is it encouraging people to try halloumi cheese for the first time? Or am I being culturally biased — implying it is acceptable(ish) to eat more familiar cheeses but not 'exotic' ones (when some people were brought up eating halloumi orfeta)? Katharine A Gilchrist Kent

IT'S A FLOATER! I make no apologies for being someone who, as well as flavoursome wholefoods, likes vegan cakes, chocolate and junk food. In years gone by I also enjoyed Irish floating coffees — but, guess what? soya cream floats too! Even better, sometimes when it sinks into the warming coffee, brown sugar and whisky mix, it floats back up again! Dairy cream doesn't do that, does it? All you have to do is pour the soya cream slowly on to the back of a spoon. Name and address supplied

Following your article Suffer the Sheep (Spring 1998 Vegan), I would like to point out that because sheep are so heavy, with a far bigger fleece then is natural, the animals are liable to fall and end up on their backs. Without help they are unable to right themselves. W e found such a situation, where a ewe had obviously been struggling for many hours. She was completely exhausted and, when w e got her to her feet, w e saw that her back was covered in excrement. Although the farmhouse was in sight w e saw nothing of the farmer. If readers see a sheep on its back, please either inform the farmer, or gently help it to its feet. Julie Roxburgh Surrey Ed. Julie wins a copy of Vegan • -the New Ethics of Eating

CONCURRENCE

If Nigel Winter and Cyril Howard re-read my Winter 1997 Postbag letter more carefully they will find that I entirely agree with them (Spring 1998 Postbag). The point I was making is that certain vegans make a habit of criticising the choices of other vegans in a snobbish, 'holier than thou', offensive way — when w e should all be giving each other support and encouragement. Chris Sutoris Newport

CATS NEED MEAT

I have only recently started cutting back on dairy foods and bought The Vegan for support and inspiration. Whilst I wholeheartedly support the vegan ethic for humans, as a cat lover and owner since childhood I simply cannot agree with the notion of vegan/vegetarian cats. The world contains an intricate system of beings in which carnivores have a valid place. The difference between humans and other animals that have the ability to eat meat is our ability to add morals and ethics to the equation. As I see it, it is

wrong for us to eat meat as w e can choose not to. Whether a cat is domestic or feral, it is designed to be a carnivore.

Miss Yaxley is quite correct to say that tinned cat foods are made from animals that cats would not normally kill (Spring 1998 Postbag). But cats do scavenge and it is possible for wild cats to eat already dead cows. In the many publications on cat health I have read, the message has been: cats are carnivores. What the individual cat likes is usually not a good guideline as to what it should eat (I knew a cat that devoured beansprouts and ready salted crisps). Cats will often go for dairy foods but they are lactose intolerant. It seems to me that the choice for vegans is between refusing to house an animal because it is a carnivore, or helping it and having to feed it meat against your principles. I very much doubt if your cat will thank you for feeding it Vegecat. On the other hand, cats are individuals, so there may be exceptions! Rachel Pass Lanes

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HOORAY FOR HEINZ

I'm an expectant mother and whilst I fully intend to breastfeed my baby, I would also like to have a fallback position with formula milk, especially when I return to work. The manufacturer of Farley's Soya Formula, Heinz guarantees that no genetically-modified soya is used or will be used in the product! I hope Vegan readers find this information useful. Anabel Wilson London

VEGFEST 98

Thank you Vegetarian Society for organising Vegfest 98 — it was a fun day out with entertainment, wonderful cheap food and lots of organisations. The Vegan Society stall was packed with visitors and sold just under £500 of merchandise. Anne Barr Manchester

THE DEADLINE FOR THE WINTER POSTBAG IS 18 OCTOBER

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1998

Diary Dates

Listings The following businesses offer a discount to Vegan Society members and,

SEPTEMBER 5 National Anti-Vivisection Demo Against Harlan & Astra Charnwood Labs. Meet Queens Pk, Loughborough, noon. Info: 0116 236 6450 12 How to Rejuvenate Mind, Body & Spirit, Friends Meeting Hse, 173 Euston Rd, London NW1, 10am—4.30pm. Speakers include vegan doctor, David Ryde. Info: British Natural Hygiene Society, 01255 672823 13 National Vegan Festival, Conway Hall, Red Lion Sq, London W C 1 , 10—5pm. Stalls, speakers, videos, fashion show, children's party . . .

OCTOBER 3 Animal Charities Bazaar, Victoria Hall, Ealing Town Hall, London W 5 , 10.30am-3pm. Info: Greek Cat Welfare Society, 0181 998 6867 16 14th Worldwide AntiMcDonalds Day 28 National Demonstration Demanding Government Hunting Ban, Houses of Parliament, Westminster (Lobby Gate), noon. Info: London Animal Action, 0171 278 3068

NOVEMBER 1 World Vegan Day Info: Vegan Society, 01424 427393 14 Vegan Society A G M , Conway Hall, Red Lion Sq, Holborn, London W C 1 . Info: 01424 427393 28 Cruelty-Free Christmas Fayre, St Martins Church, Digbeth, Birmingham, 10.30am-3pm. Info: 01384 456682

in most cases, supporter members. All require evidence of membership. Any discount restrictions appear in italics

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East St, Crewkeme, Somerset TA18 7AB 01460 73112 10% (7 days)I M i c h a e l

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51245 5 % (not bank hols)

Glenrannoch House Kinloch Rannoch Perthshire PHI 6 5 Q A 01882

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of Barra Hotel Tangasdale Beach, Isle of Barra, Western Isles HS9 5XW 01871 810383 5% Ivy Guest House 3 Melbourne PI, Bradford, W Yorks BD5

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C o p p e r Beeches 41 Chapel Pk Rd, St Leonards on Sea, E Sussex TN37 6JB 01424 714026 10% Dene Hotel 38-42 Grosvenor Rd, Newcasde upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE2 2RP 0191 281 1502 10% Dodgy Dick's Backpacker's Hostel 157 Wanlip La, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4GL 0116 267 3107 25% (7* nights) D o n m a r 43 Bemisdale, Isle o f Skye IV51 9 N S 01470 532204

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Bradford Rd, Winsley, nr Bath, Avon BA15 2 H W 01225 722380 1 0 %

(Oct—Apr) Shambhala Healing Centre Coursing Batch, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8 B H 01458 831797 5 % S h i p l a k e

Mountain Hostel Shiplake, Dunmanway, Co Cork 00 353 23 45750 10% Silverdale, T h e Sutton Pk Rd, Seaford, E Sussex BN25 1RH 01323 491849 10% (not offers) Stirk H o u s e Hotel Gisburn, nr Clitheroe, Lanes 01200 445581Tables

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Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Inverness-Shire IV55 8WA 01470 521404 10% (Spring &

Autumn) T h e Lodge Tal-y-Bont, Conway, Gwynedd LL32 8YX 01492 69766 10% (not offers) Tekels Park Guest House Tekels Pk, Camberley, Surrey G U 1 5 2LF 01276 23159 10%

(rooms) Taigh na Mara The Shore, Ardindrean, nr Ullapool, By Loch Broom, Wester-ross, Scodand IV23 2SE 01854 655282 5 % (notJune-Aug & public

hots) T o r d o w n 5 Ashwell, Glastonbury Tor, Somerset BA6 8 B U 01458

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Trericket Mill Vegetarian Guest House Erwood, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3 T Q 01982 560312 1 0 % (2+ nights)

Trevelyan House Trewarmett, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0ES 01840 770486 10% T u d o r Rose Hotel Wednesday Market, Beverley, E Yorks H U 1 7 0 D G 01482 882028 5 % T w o

Bridges Hotel Dartmoor, Devon PL20 6 Q F 01822 890581 10% U n i v e r s i t y o f

Wales Institute Cardiff C o n f e r e n c e Services Cyncoed Rd, Cardiff, S Glamorgan CF2 6 X D 01222

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(groups) W a l t h a m C o u r t H o t e l & Chives Restaurant Kake St, Petham,

700413 5 % (short break rates & not offers)

6AJ 01598 53391 5 % W e l l s g a t e 131

Wells Rd, Bath, Avon BA2 3AN 01225 310688 5% Wheatears C o u n t r y Vegetarian Guest H o u s e Lumsdaine, Coldingham, Scottish Borders TD14 5 U A 018907 71375 5 % (offseason)

Wildlife Hotel, T h e 39 Woodfield Rd, Blackpool, Lanes FY1 6AY 01253 346143 10% Windmill C o u r t Hotel Keighley Rd, Ogden, Halifax, W Yorks H X 2 8YB 01422 244941

10%

MISC/MAIL ORDER Altered States Flotation Centre 4 Marlborough Rd, Wootton Bassett, Wilts S N 4 7EJ 01793 855414 2 5 %

Empress Ltd P O Box 92, Penzance, Cornwall T R 1 8 2XL 01736 65790 15%

(essential oils) H e r m i t a g e Oils East Morton, Keighley BD20 5 U Q 01274 565957 10% J D H o m e Deliveries Unit 12, Staveley Workshops, Works Rd, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, Derbys S43 2PE 01246 473818 Lower Shaw F a r m Shaw, Swindon SN5 9PJ 01793 771080 5% N o t Just N u t s Bam Cottage, The Street, Wallington, nr Baldock, Herts SG7 6SW 0176 388 209 5 % (collected, once/month only) P e n r h o s

C o u r t [hotel, restaurant. School of Food & Health] Kington, Herefords H R 5 3LH 01544 230720 5% Sally NoveUo [children's party entertainer] 36 Swingate, Kimberley, Notts NG16 2PH 0115 945 9218 N u m e r o l o g y Readings Avon Hse, 62 Hamham Rd, Salisbury, Wilts SP2 8JJ 01722 335586

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Pomegranate Products 2 Westfield Farm Cottages, Front St, Chedzoy, nr Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 8RE 01273 433084 10% Veggies Catering C a m p a i g n ( N o t t i n g h a m ) 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3 H W 0115 958 5666 10% (frozen burgers/sosages

& snacksfrom outlets) Vegi Ventures Castle Cottage, Casde Acre, Norfolk PE32 2AJ 01760 755888 5 %

Vineeremos 261 Upper Town St, Leeds LS13 3JT 0113 257 7545 5% Vintage Roots Sheeplands Fm, Wargrave, Berks RG10 8DT 01734 401222 5 %

RESTAURANTS 2 Jays Restaurant 462 Moseley Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B12 9AN 10% 13 th N o t e 50-60 King St, Glasgow G1 5 Q T 0141 553 1638 10% (food) Anglo Anatolian Restaurant 123 Stoke Newington Church St, London EC1V 0HX 0121 923 4349 10% Baked

P o t a t o Shop, T h e 56 Cockbum St, Edinburgh EH1 1PB 0131 225 7572 20% Birse Lodge Hotel Charleston Rd, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5EL 013398 86253 10% (food) B l u e N U e

First Floor, 5 - 9 Heathcote St, Hockley, Nottingham N G 3 1AF 0115 941 0976 Bunjies Coffee H o u s e 27 Litchfield St, London W C 2 H 9HJ 0171 240 1796 10% Burlington P u b l i c H o u s e , T h e 8 St Georges Rd, Kemptown, Brighton, E Sussex BN2 01273 683334 10% Byblos Mezza of Lebanon 262 Kensington High St, London W 8 6 N D 0171 603 4422 10% Cafe Beacon 42a Richmond Rd, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 5EE 0181 296 9921 10% C a f e Gallery City Art Gallery, Mosley St, Manchester M2 3JL 0161 228 3268 10% Cafe Natural Greenhill St, Stratford u Avon CV37 6LF 01789 415741 10% Cafe P o p 34-36 Oldham St, Manchester Ml 1JN 0161 237 9688 10% Cafe Pushkar 16c Market Row, Brixton, London SW9 8LD 10% Ceilidh Place, T h e 14 West Argyle St, Ullapool, Ross-shire IV26 2TY 01854 612103 5% (food) Celtic C a u l d r o n 47-49 Casde Arcade, Casde St, Cardiff, S Glamorgan CF1 01222 387185

Chai Restaurant 236 Station Rd, Edgeware, Middx 0181 9053033 5% (not offers) C h a r m i n a r Vegetarian R e s t a u r a n t 21 Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 9EZ 0171 278 9322 10% C h u t n e y ' s 37 Estcourt Rd, Salisbury, Wilts SP1 3AS 01722 504456 10% (£10+) C o u n t r y Table C a f e , T h e 12 Bank St, Newton Abbot, S Devon T Q 1 2 2JW 01626 202120

10% (not

offers) D e m u t h s 2 North Parade Pass, Bath BA1 1 N X 01225 446059 Dylans Vegetarian Restaurant 99 Broad St, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffs ST1 4JQ 01782 286009 15% Eliano's Brasserie 20—22 Fairbridge St, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS1 5DJ 01642 868566/868568 5% Fallen Angels 263 Upper Brooke St, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester M l 3 0 H R 0161 273 4327 1 0 % (main meals) F i s h e r m e n s

H u t 175 Hampton Rd, Twickenham, Middx T W 2 5NG 0181 943 4625 10% F u n g u s M u n g u s 34 St Peters St, Canterbury, Kent 10% Gaylord 79-81 Mortimer St, London W I N 7TB 0171 580 3615/0171

636 0808 10% (food)

George's Place 7 Queen St, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7 X D 01768 66635 10%

Gigolo's R e s t a u r a n t 23 Donegall Pass, Belfast, Co Antrim, N Ireland BT1 01232 246900 15% Glasnost 1 William St, Totterdown, Bristol, Avon BS3 4 T U 0117 972 0938 10% (Tue, Wed, Thurs

nights) Greenhouse, T h e 331 Gt Western Rd, Rusholme, Manchester M 1 4 4 A N 0161 224 0730 10% (not Sat

5pm+) Hallery H o u s e H o t e l 48 Shurdington Rd, Cheltenham, Glos

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deals) H a r i c o t s W h o l e f o o d R e s t a u r a n t 11 Connell St, Waterford, Co Waterford, Ireland 00 353 51 841299 10% H a r v e y ' s 1 Broad St, Brighton, E Sussex B N 2 1TJ 01273 699227 10% (not bank hols &fuly)

H e r b G a r d e n 24 Upper High St, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3PZ 01823 282 884 10% H i t c h c o c k s 1 - 2 Bishop La, High St, Hull, Humberside H U 1 1PA 01482 320233 2 0 % (not offers)India,

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1 The Old High St (Rendezvous St), Folkestone, Kent CT20 1RJ 01303 259155 10% (cash) Indian E x p e r i e n c e , T h e 5 - 7 Bentinck Rd, Nottingham N G 7 6 H D 0115 942 4922 5 % (Fri & Sat)

Indian Vegetarian B h e l p o o r i H o u s e 9 2 - 9 3 Chapel St, London N1 9EX 0171 837 4607 10% I n Place, T h e 6 Endley Rd, Bognor Regis, W Sussex P 0 2 1 1EU 01243 869933

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N e w Aeon Books, 110-112 Tib St, Manchester M 4 1LR 0161 839 9293 10%+ Kalpna R e s t a u r a n t 2 - 3 St Patrick Sq, Edinburgh 0131 667 9890 5% Karnaphuli R e s t a u r a n t 20 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0LU 0171 254 0661 10% K a r o o n R e s t a u r a n t 289 Finchley Rd, London N W 3 6 N D 0171 681 7080 10% Last Days of t h e R a j R e s t a u r a n t 168 Kells La, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear N E 9 5HY 0191 491 4343 10% Lennards E a t i n g H o u s e 8 Deansgate, Blackpool, Lanes FY1 1BN 01253 628167 10% M a n d e e r 21 Hanway PI, London W1P 9DG 0171 323 0660 10% N i r m a l ' s R e s t a u r a n t 189-193 Glossop Rd, Sheffield, S Yorks S10 2 G W 0114 272 4054 10% (in advance, Sun &

Mon) Old Mill C a f e / R e s t a u r a n t , T h e Tenby Rd, Llanddowror, St Clears, Carmarthenshire SA33 4 H R 01994 230836 5 % (10 people+j O l i v e r s

Vegetarian Bistro 33 High St, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7AG 01952 882961

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O r a n g e T r e e , T h e 317 High St, Cheltenham, Glos GL50 3 H W 01242 234232

1 0 % (2+ courses pp) P u m p k i n s 76

Clarence Rd, Hackney, London E5 8HB 0181 533 1214 10% Rasa 55 Stock Newington, Church St, London N16 OAR 0171 249 0344 10% Riverside Vegetaria, T h e 64 High St, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1 H N 0181 546 0609 10% R o d North Bailgate, Pontefract, W Yorks 01977 703915 10% St A n n ' s Well Cafe Victoria Wk, St Ann's Rd, Gt Malvern, Worcs W R 1 4 4 R F 01684 560285 10% Salad C e n t r e 667 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset B H 7 6AA 01202 393673

S a l a m a n d e r R e s t a u r a n t 23—25 Heathcote St, Hockley, Nottingham N G 1 3AG 0115 941 0710 10% (food) S a n t o r M a a ' s Bhel P o o r i H o u s e 848 London Rd, Thornton Heath, Surrey C R 7 7PA 0181 665 0626 10% Shahanshah Vegetarian R e s t a u r a n t & Indian

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S w e e t s 60 North Rd, Southall, Middx UB1 2JL 0181 574 1493 10% S h a h e e B h e l p o o r i V e g e t a r i a n & Vegan R e s t a u r a n t 1547 London Rd, Norbury, London SW16 4AD 0181 679 6275 1 0 % (food— not supporters) S h i r a z 113 Oak La, Bradford, W Yorks BD18 2AF 01274 490176 10% S k y l i g h t C a f e 1 1 - 1 3 Bank St, Rugby, Warks CV21 2 Q E 01788 560701

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S q u a r e V e g e t a r i a n C a f e South Sq, Thornton R d , Thornton, Bradford

W h a r f St Bistro Shipley Wharf, Wharf St, Shipley, W Yorks BD17 7 D W 01274 585383 10% Wild C a r r o t W o r k e r s C o - o p 5 Bridge St, Buxton, Derbys D K 1 7 6BS 01298 22843 1 0 % W i l d

G i n g e r 5 Station Parade, Harrogate, N Yorks H G 4 3 L G 01423 566122

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S t r a t f o r d H e a l t h F o o d C a f e Unit 1, Greenhill St, Stratford upon Avon,Warks C V 3 7 6LF 01789 415741 10% S u p e r n a t u r a l R e s t a u r a n t & W i n e B a r 2 Upper Level, Princess Sq, Newcasde upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

A s h g r o v e Stores Horsted Keynes, West Sussex R H 1 7 7AP 01825 790243 B a l h a m W h o l e f o o d s 8 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9 R G 0181 673 4842 1 0 % B e a n o W h o l e f o o d s 36 N e w Briggatc, Leeds, W Yorks LS1 6 N U 0113 243 5737 10% (£8+) Breckles W h o l e f o o d s 12 Cawdry Buildings, Fountain St, Leek, Staffs ST13 6JP

N E 1 9 E R 0191 261 2730 1 0 %

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S u r u c h i R e s t a u r a n t 14a Nicholson St, Edinburgh E H 8 9 D H 0131 556 6583 10% Surya I n d i a n Vegetarian R e s t a u r a n t 59—61 Fortune Green Rd, West Hampstead, London N W 6 1DR 0171 435 7486 5 % T e a R o o m D e s Artistes 697 Wandsworth Rd, Clapham, London SW8 3JF 0171 652 6526 (beer!) T e a R o o m s 39 Main St, Kirby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2AH 015242

72133 10% T h i n E n d for

H u n g r y P e o p l e 41a Fore St, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 5PY 01726 75805 10% (not supporters) T r o g ' s R e s t a u r a n t & C a f e B a r 124 Kings R d , Brighton, E Sussex B N 1 2 F A 01273 326302

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V e r o n i c a ' s R e s t a u r a n t 3 Hereford Rd, Bayswater, London W 2 4AB 0171 229 5079 10% (lunch & Mon-Fri dinner)

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10% Caroline's

W h o l e f o o d s & T a k e Away Unit 17, Riverside Market, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 2AN 01437 765490 10% Cardiff H e a l t h Foods 4 C h u r c h St, Cardiff 01222 220990 10% C o u n t r y s i d e W h o l e f o o d s 19 Forty Hill, Enfield, E N 2 9 H T 0181 363 2933; 90 Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green, London N 1 3 081 882 2799; 2 & 4 Old Station Rd, Newmarket, Suffolk 5% (not deliveries) F o o d F o r T h o u g h t 38 Market PI, Kingston u Thames, Surrey

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KT1 7 J Q 0181 546 7806 10"/. Friends Foods 83 Roman Rd, London E2 0 Q N 0181 980 1843 10% Full of Beans 93 Witton St, Northwich, Cheshire 10% Health & Diet Centres 10% Health & Vegetarian Store 229 Oldham Rd, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0AY 0161 683 4456 5% H e a l t h Quest The Grosvenor Ctre, Northampton 01604 30125 10% H e r b s and Health 10 Bruce St, Dunfermline, Fife K Y 1 2 7AG 01383 733915 10% (5% supporters) H o l b e a c h W h o l e f o o d s 32 High St, Holbeach, Spalding, Lines 01406 22149 10%+ (not supporters & offers) Hunza Wholefoods Syon Pk Gdn Ctre, Syon Pk, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8JG 0181 8472140 10% (not supporters) N a t u r a l Life 66 Growenor Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent 01892 543834 10% N a t u r e ' s G i f t 11 Cotswold Rd, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 8AA 01702 300421 1 0 % P a r a g o n H e a l t h Foods 4 Bakery Ct, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics LE65 1AL 01530 560601 10% Purley Wholefoods 48 High St, Purley, Surrey C R 8 2AA 0181 668 1293 10% (not offers) Q u a r r y S h o p & Cafe 13—23 Maengwyn St, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8EB 01654 702624 10% (not cafe) R o a t h H e a l t h Foods 39 Wellfield Rd, Cardiff CF2 3 P A 01222 486023 10% R y e Wholefoods 35 Mydletton St, London, E C 1 R 1UA 0171 278 5878 1 0 % Salisbury Health Foods 15 Queen St, Salisbury, Wilts SP1 1EY 01722 335965 10% Sheel Health & Herbal 312-314 Lewisham Rd, London SE13 7PA 0181

244 0809; 296-298 Lcwisham High St,

London SE13 6JZ0J«1 690 1311 10% Surbiton Whole Foods 14 Claremont Rd, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 4 Q U 0181 399 2772 10% T o r d a r r o c h Crafts Milton ofTordarroch, Farr, Inverness IV1 2 X F 01808 521414 1 0 % T w o C a t s

and a Mouse! 61 Queens Rd, Clarendon Pk, Leicester LE2 1TT 0116 270 8882 10% (not gifiware) U h u r u

Wholefoods 48 Cowley Rd, Oxford O X 4 1 H Z 01865 248249

Vegebility 11 Grange Rd, West Kirby, Wirral L48 4DY 10% WeU Bean Health Food S h o p 9 Old Dover Rd, Blackheath, London SE3 7BT 0181 858 6854 10% W h i t c h u r c h Health Foods 53c Merthyr Rd, Cardiff 01222 618716 10% W o t e Street Health Shop 35 Wote St, Basingstoke, Hants RG21 1NF 10%

LOCAL GROUPS (When writing, sendSAE. See also Vegan Society Local Contacts, p 28) Carmarthen Vegans Aardvark Wholefoods, Mansell St, Carmarthen, Dyfed East Riding Vegans Maggie Renn 01482 444435 Edinburgh Vegans Edinburgh Peace & Justice Resource Ctre, St John's Church, Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 4BJ Glasgow Vegans Jim Connelly 0141554 3885 London Vegans 24-hour Info Line: 0181 931 1904 Sheffield Vegan Society 22 Station R d , Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5SS 0114 250 0518

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CONTACTS

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

NATIONAL & SPECIALIST GROUPS

goods/services, httpjl:\vww.veganvillage.co.uk Vegfam Overseas aid

Movement for Compassionate Living — The Vegan Way Promotes

agency based on vegan principles. SAE: 'The Sanctuary', nrLydford,

simpler vegan lifestyles. Publishes New Leaves (j£5pa)

Okehampton, Devon EX20 4AL01822 820203

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INTERNATIONAL

and demonstration ground. SAE: The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel,

Vegans International Co-ordinates the promotion of veganism,

Cornwall PL22 0NG 01208 873554 Vegan Bikers

encourages the formation of new organisations, publishes a newsletter,

http://www.nildram.co.uk/veganmc;

Vegan Business

Connection Encourages mutual support within the vegan community

and organises vegan festivals. Country Co-ordinators: England, Scotland, Wales:

and lists businesses supplying vegan goods/services. SAE: Veggies 180 MansBeld Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HW 0115 958 5666 Vegan Community Project Contact network for those interested in living in a vegan community or forming one. 4-issue newsletter sub: £2 Dob Howes, 31 Caerau Rd, Caerau, Maesteg, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan

VEGAN PUBLICATIONS

CF34 OPB Vegan Families Network Informal group of parents

Vegan Views Informal quarterly. 4-issuc sub: £3.40 (Non G B — £ 5 ) 6

organising quarterly events (principally London). SAE: VFN, 4 Wooster

Hayes Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AD Y Figan Cymreig (The

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Network Rapid response enquiry service PO Box 2801, Brighton BN1

Montpelier, Llandrindod, Powys, Wales

3NH Vegan-Organic Network (Horticulture/Agriculture) Researches and encourages non-animal growing techniques 58 High LA, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9DZ 0161 860 4869 Vegan Prisoners Supporters Group Helps vegan animal rights prisoners obtain food, toiletries etc. SAE: POBox 194, Enfield, Middlesex EN13HD 0181 292 8325 (help line) Vegan Village Website providing a comprehensive listing ofindrviduals/organisations providing vegan

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R e t u r n to: T h e Vegan Society, D o n a l d W a t s o n H o u s e , 7 B a t t l e R o a d , St L e o n a r d s - o n - S e a , East Sussex T N 3 7 7 A A , U n i t e d K i n g d o m Tel 01424 427393 Fax 01424 717064 * Minimum order value £5.00

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ACCOMMODATION D O N A T I O N S required to help purchase sheltered accommodation for elderly vegans in need. Contributions to: 'Homes For Elderly Vegetarians Ltd', Chancery House. St Nicholas Way, Sutton. Surrey SMI IJB. 0181 652 1900. Specify Vegan Fund'. R O O M T O L E T at Vegfam HQ N/S vegan. SAE to: 'The Sanctuary', Nr Lydford. Okehampton EX20 4AL. Tel/Fax 01822 820203.

ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS S W F R A N C E — Wide choice of courses. Yoga, Shiatsu. Bodywork. Dance. Painting. Creative Writing etc. Great Veggie/Vegan food, comfortable rooms, large pool, good company — suit singles, couples, friends. Weekly from 25 July. Full board incl wine, excursions. Brochure: The Ashburton Centre. Devon TQ13 7AL. 01364 652784.

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TASTE T H E GRAIN BAR CAFE VENUE 50-60 King Street Glasgow G1 5QT 0141 553 1638 Come along to The 13th Note and experience our delicious home-cooking. There is a 10% discount on food bill for all Vegan Society members. The 13th Note cafe is completely animal/dairy free and is therefore suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. O p e n i n g hrs: Noon—11.45pm Food served noon-7pm

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ANIMAL CARE V E G A N C A T S ! Animal-free supplement for home-made recipes. In use since 1986. SAE: Vegecat, The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonardson-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA. UK.

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COURSES VEGETARIAN & VEGAN COOKERY COURSES. Three-day residential introductory course — suits beginners and experienced cooks; £195 incl. full board in en-suite rooms. Course Tutor: Stella WestHarling. Dates throughout the year. Brochure: The Ashburton Centre, Devon 01364 652784.

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Pumpkins is situated in the heart of Hackney,where you can enioy c o f f e e and cakes,a fight snack,or a delicious meal from our menu or daily specials board.

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The European Shiatsu School has branches in London & throughout the U K & Europe For prospectus, please send 3 first class stamps to: ESS Central Administration (Dept VE) High Banks, Loclceridge, Nr Marlborough Wilts SN8 4EQ Tel: 01672 861362

EATING OUT W I N D M I L L R E S T A U R A N T 486 Fulham Road, SW6, (0171) 381 2372. Well established vegetarian/vegan restaurant and takeaway serving only good food made on our premises. No additives, just warm, friendly service. Open Mon-Sat 1 lam-11pm, Sundays 1 lam-5pm. Weekend breakfasts, lunches, evening meals. Join us sometime.

FOOD TEMPEH KITS — Make your own delicious, organic protein food — no cholesterol, plenty of vitamin B12. £10 for starter and illustrated instruction/recipe book by return. wwyiv.thesyreds.demon.co.uk/tempeh, e-mail: Fax: 01547 510317: Middle Travelly, Beguilds, Knighton, Powys LD71UW. T O F U EQUIPMENT WANTED Does anybody out there want to sell us their secondhand equipment for small-scale tofu production? Box 461

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LICENSED VEGETARIAN BISTRO 100*/. VEGAN MEALS SUPERB CHOKES • GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS VEGAN GOURMET EVENINGS regularly on Saturday) MON-SAT 10AM-4PM FRI10AM-9PM (last orders) 5 STATION ROAD, HARROGATE N O R T H Y O R K S HG1 1 U F Tel: 01423 566122

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Tel & F a * 0 1 7 4 4 6 0 12 2 1 www.gray-aeddon-tea.com FUNERAL S E R V I C E S GREEN/DIY FUNERALS Eco-friendly inexpensive coffins, memorial treeplanting. Please send £1 in unused stamps with A5 size SAE to Box 328.

HEALTH VEGAN BODYBUILDING is possible. Muscles without meat. Prove a point. Free membership, help/advice & contacts. VVBB, 17 Inglewood Road, Rainford, St Helens, Lanes WA11 7QL. SAE appreciated.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION AYR-SHIRE COAST Wonderful location for guest house catering for vegans/vegetarians. Spacious en suite rooms. Ideal for walks, golf, cycling, and touring. No smoking. Tel 01465 714631. B&B, VEGETARIAN/VEGAN Near Heathrow, Windsor, Henley, Reading, Berkshire, Bath Rd. A4. £35 double, £20.00 single. Tennis school for lessons. Bradfords, Maidenhead 01628 629744. BRISTOL Arches Hotel for vegan & vegetarian B&B. Colour TV and beverage making in rooms. Some ensuites. NON-SMOKING. Close to central stations. Discount to Vegan Society members at weekends. Tel 0117 924 7398. BUXTON Culture & countryside; Opera House and National Park; Glenwood Vegan & Vegetarian Guest House. Comfortable, spacious, non-smoking; children welcome. Tel 01298 77690. CORNWALL Mount Pleasant Farm B&B/Retreat nr Meragissey. Organic small holding, rural peace and quiet, one mile from the sea. Vegetarian/Vegan food a speciality. Vegetarian proprietors. En-suite available. Tel 01726 843918. DEVON (Lydford). S/C for N/S visitors at VEGFAM's HQ. SAE to: 'The

Sanctuary', Nr Lydford, Okehampton EX20 4AL. Tel/Fax: 01822 820203. DORSET Vegan guest house set in A.O.N.B. Coastal walks. Home of alternative healers. Offering courses, alternative treatment of animals. (01297) 678597. H E X H A M Vegan/Vegetarian B/B & evening meals offered in our delightful family home. TV, welcome tray, no smoking, no pets. Close to Hadrian's Wall. £18-£20 B&B. Tel: Margaret or John on 01434 606773. ISLE O F W I G H T B&B. Peaceful home of vegetarian/vegan owners. Picturesque village. Tel: (01983) 731279. Evening meals available by request. N O R F O L K North coast 4 miles. Vegetarian/vegan B&B ensuite accommodation in quiet village. EMs by arrangement. Sorry no children or dogs. 01263 577822. N O R F O L K COUNTRYSIDE Charming country hotel Dereham/Swaffham, 20 mins Norwich. Elegant en-suite rooms, superb cuisine including vegetarian and vegan choice. Greenbanks, Wendling. Tel 01362 687742. N O R T H Y O R K S H I R E Comfortable, homely, exclusively vegetarian/vegan B&B from £15 p.p. at Prospect Cottage situated in Ingleton village. Wonderful walking country. Tel 015242 41328.

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18 October 1998 SCOTLAND? Travelguide? Cookbook? seclusion? Taigh na Mara, Ullapool, IV23 2BR Tel. 01854 655282 Fax 292. E-mail/Web page @ vegan village or loehnesss. S C O T T I S H BORDERS, ST. ABBS Wheatears Vegetarian/Vegan Guesthouse. Gourmet cuisine. Tranquil location. Wildlife Garden; spectacular cliff scenery; walking; birdwatching. Telephone: 018907 71375. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS Near Kyle of Lochalsh. Vegan B&B in modern bungalow with spectacular views. Ideal centre for exploring Skye and Wester Ross. B&B From £16. EM £9.50. Julie and Brian Neath. Tel: 01599 555341. SNOWDONIA Old Rectory Hotel, Maentwrog, 01766 590305. Three acre riverside garden. Main house/budget annexe/s.c. cottage. All en-suite. Informal atmosphere, home cooking, vegan & Italian menu. Reduced 2+ nights. Dogs welcome. S O M E R S E T Exclusively vegetarian guest house. All meals vegan. Bordering Devon and Dorset. It is an ideal base for touring, walking or relaxing in our 16th century house. Crewkerae 01460 73112. SUSSEX B&B Vegetarian/Vegan. Beautiful period farmhouse and gardens. South Downs and Brighton nearby. Dogs welcome. £18pp. Tel 01403 741019. SWANAGE Dorset. Seashells Vegan & Vegetarian Non Smoking Hotel. Opposite sandy beach. Spectacular hill/coastal walks. Open all year. Tel 01929 422794.

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Ideal for exploring Exmoor, North & MidOevon. E n-surt© non-smoking rooms Cordon Vert Hod. Children and peb welcome, as long as our rescued animals are respected. Accessible by pubfc transport.

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VEGETARIAN/VEGAN GUEST HOUSE Delicious Home-Cooking. Special Diet Catering, Non-Smoking. Open Fires Explore Yorkshire Dales and Famous Settle/Carlisle Railway S u e & D a v e Stark, 50 D u k e Street, Settle. Tel. 01729 823840

A very special, distinctly different, 17th century listed bouse at the foot of the Black Mountains. Only ewo miles from the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye. Separate guests sitting room, lovely bedrooms & relaxed atmo1 sphere. Exclusively vegetarian/vegan. From £15 pp. TtL 01491820008

Galloway Solway Coast Small homely Victorian G u e s t House overlooking bay. B&B, e v e n i n g meal, v e g e t a r i a n , v e g a n , gluten f r e e and filtered water. C . H . Bird watching, golf, hill climbing. Auchencairn, Castle Douglas Kirkcudbrightshire D G 7 1 Q R

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B r o o k e s b y Hall H o t e l

Exclusively vegetarian. Glorious sea views. Quietly situated next to an extensive area of coastal woodland. Close to beach and town centre. Delicious wholefood vegan meals prepared by vegan proprietress.

BEECHMOUNT NEAR SA VVREY, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA LA22 OLB Vegecarian/vegjn B&B, delightful country house accommodation. Situated in Beatrix Potter's picturesque village with its olde worfde inn, 2 miles from Hawkshead, Lake Windermere (car ferry) 2 miles. Delicious breakfast, lovely bedrooms. Superb lake/country views. For brochure

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Castle Acre, Norfolk Vegan B&B

WEST CORNWALL Exclusively Vegetarian and Vegan Bed & Breakfast Spacious detached house with spectacular views across open countryside to the sea. Close to village and picturesque Mullion Cove. Rugged coastline and beautiful beaches five minutes away. Comfortable rooms with showers and wash basins. Wholesome and satisfying meals. Optional evening meal. Warm, friendly, family atmosphere. Non-smoking. Open all year. Lanherne Meaver Road, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall T R 1 2 7DN

Tel 01362 241381 Fax 01326 240662 Kathy Rowlett & Andrew Reeve

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Comfortable Edwardian guest house with spectacular views across Porlock Bay and set in the heart of Exmoor's wild heather moorland. Delicious traditional vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Fine wines. Log fires. Candlelit dinners. Luxurious bedrooms, all en-suite. ETB 2 crowns Highly commended AA 3Q Recommended 2 day break Nov-Feb incl ~ £49 pp/DB&B Christine Fitzgerald, Seapoint, Upway, Porlock, Somerset TA24 8QE

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BLACKPOOL WILDLIFE HOTEL Open all year round Licensed. 100% non-meat. Small friendly hotel. (Exclusively vegan/vegetarian. Special diets catered for — all freshly made.) N o smoking throughout. Situated two minutes from the sea. Near all the attractions. Parking available. 39 W o o d f i e l d R o a d , B l a c k p o o l FY1 6 A X . T e l . 01253 346143.

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Abundant wildly surrounds this cottage in rural East Sussex; ideal for walkij relaxing; weel or longer bre« exclusively vet^ vegetarian B & B ; Non smoking, ensui facilities, guest loui

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E X M O O R LODGE CHAPEL STREET. EXFORD SOMERSET TA24 7PY Relax in the heart of Exmoor National Park and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. No smoking. Exclusively vegetarian and vegan food. Most rooms en-suite, all with tea/coffee facilities. Contact Nigel for details, telephone 01643 831694

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

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Glenrannoch House Vegetarian/

Exclusively Vegan & Vege B&B in our large 18th century home adjacent to the castle ruins in picturesque medieval conservation village. Vegan evening meals a speciality! From £16.50pppn.

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Relax in our spacious comfortable house overlooking Loch Rannoch and Schiehallion. Log fires, own organic produce. Homemade organic breads, special diets catered for. Brochure: Perthshire PH16 5QA

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Stylish Regency Bed & Breakfast in a quiet street in one of Victorian England's most perfectly preserved conservation areas. We have created an individual vegan breakfast acclaimed by many to be the best ever eaten away from home. Most of our food is organic. All rooms are tastefully and individually designed and we have a welcoming bar. Brighton has a surprising number of vegan/vegetarian restaurants and we are always pleased to organise bookings in advance for you. Prices £17.50-£32.50 p.p.p.n. with special vegan dinner and break offers for Vegan readers

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KESWICK Comfortable Victorian guest house, central for town and fell walks. Lovely rooms, some | en-suite & with mountain views. Imaginative & extensive breakfasts. • 100% Vegan & Vegetarian • Non-smoking • • Families Welcome • B&B from £17.00 • For a brochure & to book contact Naomi or Tony: Eden Green Vegetarian Guest House, 20 Blencathra St.. Keswick CA12 4HP

HOLIDAYS ABROAD A L G A R V E / T A V I R A Beautiful organic hillside above Tavira. Spacious farmhouse with gardens, patios. High standard kitchen. Walks, ancient well, unspoilt beaches in National Park. 0171 435 3704. B A N T R Y , I R E L A N D Self-catering apartments for singles, couples and families. Peaceful wooded surroundings. Organic vegetables and vegan wholefoods available. Chris. Green Lodge, Trawnamadree. Ballytickey, Bantry. County Cork. 00353 2766146. B E A U T I F U L S W F R A N C E — activity or simply relaxing holiday in restored farmhouse & bams, pool etc. Great vegan/veggie food with top chef. 25 July onwards. Brochure: Ashburton Centre. Devon TQ13 7AL. 01364 652784. F R A N C E M E D I T E R R A N E A N Alps, Mercantour National Park. Mountains, hikes, fabulous scenery. Small guest house, en-suite rooms. Veg/Vegan evening meals. Brochure: Angela Pickup, "Les Clots", 06470 St Martin D Entraunes, France TeL [33] 493 055851. IBIZA & A L M E R T A (mainland). T w o Spanish private houses. Only Ibiza house with pool. Both sleep up to 6 people. For holiday lets all year (special rates in the winter), with beautiful country views/very peaceful/Astra TV. Car essential — we can arrange. You arrange flights. Tel/Fax 0181 866 6804. M O R O C C O House/Apartments to let in walled city of Tarondannt close to High A d a s and Anti-Atlas Mountains. High standard kitchens and bathrooms. Spacious, traditional decorations and furnishings. Ideal for families or groups. Reasonable rates. Brochure. Tel/Fax: 01267 241999 or e-mail m

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LIZARD PENINSULA T H E C R O F T , Lowland Lane. Coverack. Cornwall T R 1 2 6TF Offers magnificent sea views from all rooms. Terraced garden bordered by S.W. Coastal Footpath, stream and cliff edge. Sandy Beach. Exclusively vegan/vegetarian & non-smoking. Home cooking, including the bread! Twin en-suite accommodation. Lift. OS ref: SW 783187 F o r b r o c h u r e telephone/fax

FOX HALL VEGAN B&B

Sedgwick, Kendal. C u m b r i a , L A 8 0 J P 2 Rooms, 4 miles south of Kendal, South Lakes. Stricdy no smoking. Children very welcome. Good local walks & marvellous vegan food!

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W H I T B Y B & B . Vegan/Vegetarian. Organic bread. Quiet location, seven minutes walk from centre and harbour. Lounge and sunny breakfast room. Parking near house. Tea-making equipment. £ 1 6 (plus child reductions). Tel 01947 603507/0498 578384. Y O R K Vegetarian/Vegan wholefood, non-smoking B&B. Comfortable en-suite accommodation. 10 mins walk centre. £18.

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•LAST C A L L * • Small group wildlife expeditions by Land Rover. • Excellent opportunities for ornithologists. • Also catering for historical and archaeological interest. • Environmentally sensitive. UK t o KENYA 6 m o n t h s Cross the Sahara Desert and travel through the Central African Rainforest. Enjoy a rare chance to see wild gorillas and visit tropical islands on Africa's largest lake. Over 2 months of this 6 month safari will be spent in wildlife reserves. £3,807 ALL INCLUSIVE. KENYA t o SOUTH AFRICA 6 m o n t h s Visit Africa's most famous wildlife reserves. Trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, visit Victoria Falls and enjoy a dhow trip to the tropical island of Pemba in the Indian Ocean. Over 3 months in wildlife reserves. £4,430 ALL INCLUSIVE. UK to SOUTH AFRICA 12 months Spend a full year travelling right across Africa, incorporating all the attractions of the above safaris. Over 5 months in wildlife reserves- Only £7,224 FOR A FULL YEAR, ALL INCLUSIVE. This may be the LAST CHANCE you will ever have to go on an organised vegan safari. Little Dalcross, Croy, Inverness-shire IV1 2PS

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Exclusively vegetarian and vegan guesthouse in an unexploited 'region authentique' offering a high standard of comfort and hospitality ensuring a relaxing and informal holiday. All bedrooms are en-suite. Our internationally acclaimed imaginative cuisine is freshly cooked each evening using our own organic produce. We have an extended range of vegan and vegetarian wines. Generous discounts to members of the Vegan/Vegetarian Societies.

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For 1998 brochure tel (0033)5-45-71-47-49)

or write to: Patricia Cooke, 'Le Bragier', Chez Robinet, 16450 SainiClaud, France P Y R E N E E S At l a s t ! V e g a n N S B & B in Member of the Vegetarian Society Food and Drink Guild 1 0 2 ( ! ) - y e a r - o l d s t o n e f a r m h o u s e shared with owners. FF550/£60 pppw. Evening m e a l a v a i l a b l e F F 5 0 . T r y it, y o u ' l l love it! Trevor + Sue, Le Guerrat, 09420 Rimont, France. T e l 0 5 - 6 1 - 9 6 - 3 7 - 0 3 (eves).

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LIVING WITHOUT CRUELTY DIARY 1999 The pocket diary for vegans and animal activists. Full colour cover. This year's theme: how the global economy impacts on animals (and people!). With a Directory of G r e e n O r g a n i s a t i o n s . Guest contributors include Vandana Shiva, Sarah Kite, Andrew Tyler, Peter Stevenson, Ben Stewart, Chris Fairfax.

Funds are available to help young vegetarians/vegans, up to the age of 25, who are in need and to educate young people in the principles of vegetarianism.

£5 p o s t f r e e f r o m Jon Carpenter Publishing (VS),

Applications to: T h e Grants Secretary,

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C O N T A C T C E N T R E is a caring, so low fees friendship agency, quite different from all others catering exclusively for vegans and vegetarians both in Britain and abroad for any purposes. C O N T A C T C E N T R E enables you to choose friend(s) from detailed adverts and/or to write an advert yourself without disclosing y o u r name and address. C O N T A C T C E N T R E gives full scope to y o u r individual wishes; you don't even have to complete a form. Instead a friendly ear is lent to every member. As w e cannot tell all in this advertisement, please write for membership details from:

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A H I M S A . Quarterly magazine of the American Vegan Society. Veganism, Natural Living, Reverence for Life. Calendar Year subscription £12. Address: PO Box H, Malaga. NJ 08328, USA. S U N S H I N E A N D S H A D O W by Wilfred Crone. Interesting life experiences, encounters with animals and vindication of veganism and fhiitarianism. £7.50 inc. postage from: Harry Mather, 6 Hayes Avenue, Bournemouth BH7 7AD.

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All prices inclusive of VAT Loyalty discount (repeat advertising): 10% Box No: (per insertion) £2.00 extra Lineage Commercial: £6.60 for 20 words (minimum) Additional words: 39p each Non-commercial: £4.50 for 20 words (minimum) Additional words: 25p each Copy of Vegan in which ad appears: £1.95 Semi-display (boxed) Commercial: £7.26 per single column centimetre Non-commercial: £4.95 per single column centimetre Typesetting: £5.00 Graphic scanning: £5.00 Spot colour (green): £5.00 Display (non-classified boxed) & Inserts Please ring for a rate card. Advertising M a n a g e r : Jenny Sawyer PAYMENT P r e - p a y m e n t please by cheque or postal order made payable to 'The Vegan Society'. Eire and overseas: Payment must be by sterling cheque drawn on an British bank or by sterling International Money Older. PUBLICATION DATES March, June, September, December COPY DATES 25 Jan, 25 April, 25 July, 18 October CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE Advertisements are accepted subject to their satisfying the condition that the products advertised are entirely free from ingredients derived from animals; chat neither products nor ingredients have been tested on animals; and that the content of such ads does not promote, or appear to promote, the use of non-vegan commodities. Books, records, tapes etc. mentioned in advertisements should not contain any material contrary to vegan principles. Advertisements may be accepted from catering establishments that are not run on exclusively vegan lines, provided that vegan meals are available and that the wording of such ads reflects this. The submission of an advertisement is deemed to warrant thai the advertisement does not contravene any Act of Parliament, nor is it in any other way illegal or defamatory or an infringement of any other party's rights or an infringement of the British Code of Advertising Practice. The Vegan Society reserves the right to refuse or withdraw any advertisement. Although every care is taken, the Vegan Society cannot accept liability for any loss or inconvenience incurred as a result of errors in the wording, or the late or nonappearance of an advertisement.

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VOHAN VEGAN ORGANIC HORTICULTURAL AGRICULTURAL NETWORK Working together co-operatively towards a common aim that takes crises, droughts, famines, excesses and waste out of the equation. We want to free the 90% of land that is currently used, directly or indirectly, to feed animals. VOHAN welcomes membership from all who are concerned with ethical cultivation and social justice. 58 High Lane, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9DZ. tel/fax 0161 860 4869 www.veganvaiage.co.uk/vohan

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Come to oo« of our 100% Vegan Special Events... or pop In for lunch and enjoy our modern vegan food. Keep up to date via our website at or join our mailing list and receive details by post. 5 S t a t i o n Parade, Harrogate, N o r t h Y o r k s h i r e , H G t I U F 0 1 4 2 3 $ 6 6 1 2 2 , email

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Humanity in Research

bout the Dr Hadwen Trust... The Dr Hadwen Trust works to find alternatives to animal experiments. t . T h e All-New Assortment (350g). A mouthwatering selection of flavours — not to be found in our other chocolate assortments, including: lemon, cherry, vanilla, cafe au lait (vegan), hazelnut rocher, apricot. Our All-New Assortment — only £10.39.

3. Strawberry and Vanilla Creme C h o c s (160g). Delicious and now only £4.49 - while stocks last.

5. Cruelty-free, vegan cosmetics. A range of 20 products from Meadowsweet, Honesty, and Montagne J e u n e s s e — phone or write for details (two listed below).

2. Regular vegan assortment (225g). An irresistible selection of delicious favourites in a ballotin box. £5.49.

4. Corn starch pen. Brightly coloured pens which look and feel similar to plastic, but are actually made of a material produced from corn starch! Complete with Dr Hadwen Trust logo. Fully biodegradable. One for £1.25, or three for £2.99.

In Britain alone over 2V2 million animals are used in experiments every year. These include cats, dogs, rabbits, monkeys and mice. In contrast, our research into cancer, diabetes, childhood diseases, dementia and other illnesses doesn't cause a single animal to suffer. By finding superior, non-animal alternatives we can save animals from experiments. By making a purchase or simply sending a donation your support will contribute

6. "Animals A s Teachers and Healers." A heartwarming collection of true stories, full of the joys, mysteries, and benefits that animals can bring us. Animals who have helped people as guides, guardians, soul-menders and comforters in many extraordinary and uplifting ways. 252 pages of compelling reading. £8.99.

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