The Vegan Winter 1984

CONTENTS The Palace of Wisdom The Welsh Vegan Walk Rubber: As Innocent As It Seems?

Dietary Therapy Vegan Camp Shopping With Sandra Christmas: What Does It Mean For Vegans?

Plus Reports, Reviews, Letters

VEGAN

SOCIETY

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President:

S.Coles

Vice-Presidents:

E.Batt, J.Dinshah, C.Ninmo, W.Sinmons, W.Simrons.

Council:

D.Barrett, P.Brown, S.Coles, J.Curmins, C.Gray, K.Jannaway, T.Key, C.Langley, K.Manners, L.Minn, G.Smith, K.Stallwood.

Hon. Treasurer:

J.Cunmins.

Secretary:

B.Kew, c/o 47 Highlands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey.

Asst. Secretary:

L.Main, .

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EDITORS OF THIS ISSUE OF TFE VEEWM QUARTERLY JOLRNAL: B.Kew & L.Main, who do not necessarily agree with all opinions expressed or endorse advert isements.

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The Vegan Society was formed in 1944 by vegetarians who became aware of the suffering inseparable frcm the dairy industry, and decided to omit all animal products frcm their diet. Its advantages as regards hunan health and the wise use of resources are now being recognised. In 1964 it was granted Charity status and, in 1979, became a Ccnpany Limited by Guarantee. Its declared object is "to further knowledge of, and interest in, sound nutrition in veganism, and the vegan method of agriculture."

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

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At my back I always hear....'

Caning to the end of a year and the start of a new one ahead, what have we had? Modern agriculture has taken another bashing, and a turn. Criticism of the conditions of the marketing and slaughter of animals, condemnation of animal fats in the diet, food mountains and milk quotas. But the blinkers are still on. Faced with these negative conditions and, thanks to the media, face to face with starvation, a cqimittee or two is set up, more cash is allocated to the production of "leaner" meat, and the NFU and CLA issue documents which constitute mere cosmetic attempts to redefine the future of farming in Britainfwith a possible increase in livestock); both heralded as radical reforms: and government pats itself on the back for sending food to Ethiopia. All so much like the proverbial rearranging of deck chairs on the Titanic.

Fear is at the root of it. Noone fears change like a tory and there's none more tOry than a farmer.Due to this, veganism has been(and still is Sseen as a threat rather than what it really is: a positive contribution to the welfare and rights of people and animals arid to the responsible care of the Earth.

One is terrpted to recall, and paraphrase maybe, the words of Archbishop Helder Camara: "When I ask for food for the poor they call me a Christian.

When I ask for their rights to be respected they call me a Marx i s t."

Leading articles in newspapers and magazines have analysed to death the starvation problem but, like many a book on agriculture, they set out, unwi 11 i ngly, a fine case for veganism and then fight shy of the obvious conclusion, taking refuge in a new version of tradition rather than countenance more obvious methods and thereby run the risk, as we have always done, of appearing to have lost their senses.

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, please give a penny, a fiver, a tenner, a shipload of grain, but don't change; let's leave it like that, seems to be the message.

Things are so slow to change though change they will, yet we know that for the animals and the starving, for whom everyday is still Auschwitz, there is no consolation in such knowledge.

I wish a Happy Christmas to you, and also to those imprisoned for acts of compassion which we know in our hearts at least are only to be praised.

V\fe have a new year before us and our fight is outward not in.

Our intentions, hopes and dreams begin again here; let us have no foul dust floating in their wake.

Barry Kew. "Farm animals were a sort of inferior class, reassuring the humblest rural worker that he was not at the absolute bottom of the social scale." k.Thomas. Man & The Natural World.

GENERAL APPEAL

Due to actual growth and plans for expansion through an increased promotion of veganism, the Vegan Society calls upon all members and supporters to consider making contributions to this General Appeal.

Whether we like it or not, money is an essential ingredient in any recipe for effective functioning, and of course is necessary in itself for the raising of more money.

In order to cope with the continuous increase in work and the inevitable upsurge of interest in veganism, the Society will shortly be renting an office and, looking towards the near future, will need to purchase office equipment; filing systems, photocopier etc.,and take on staff.

As two of the greatest obstacles before us are lack of public awareness and the wel 1-funded propagandist outpourings of vested interest, one of our basic concerns is to break down ignorance & cruelty and ccmbat untruths. Greater advertising, our own propaganda and the production of publicity and educational materials are ail essential to this task. And of course it al1 costs money.

I apologise for sending out this appeal at a time of year when your incane has so many demands upon it, but at this season of slaughter perhaps my apology is unnecessary, even though I know that a great many of you have already given much more than money for the vegan cause.

Please give what you can. In all gratitude.

Serena Coles.President.

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THANKYOU THE C O f C I L AND OFFICERS OF THE VEG*N SOCIETY WXJLD LIKE TO TH-MMC ALL THDSE WHD ATTENDED THE /CM;. THD6E WD STOOD PCR ELECTICN; THE CATERERS; THE SCRUTINEERS; THDSE W D HELPED WITH THE CREOHE; ALL STALLHDLDERS; O L G \ STATH^M OF THE FRIENDS' MEETING HDUSE; AND J O N ivCRRIS , FOR THEIR CCNIRIBUTICNS TO A CAY TO REtvETvBER. (WITH APOLOGIES AND T W s K S TO ANTCNE ACCIDENTALLY O M I T T E D FRCM THE ABOVE LIST). AND TO MM3EL CLUER FCR THE FINE CAKE. *

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Teachers for Animal Rights. 29 Lynwood Road, London &V17 8SB. Campaign Against Farm Animal Abuse. FO Box 45, Birmingham Bl. Both, in different ways, in need of support.

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THE PALACE OF WISDOM

A major reason for so many people deciding to adopt a vegan diet today is the realisation of the horrors of factory-farming.

Interestingly, the Vegan Society was founded forty years ago when factory-farming was also in its pioneer stage. All animal farming is inevitably associated with suffering and slaughter but it seems to have been this final degradation that provoked many into realising that animal farming and its products are not only cruel but also unnecessary,indeed unhealthy and wasteful. Within a year the second world war culminated in the horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The advent of nuclear weapons is having its effect on the minds of many too. W e have always known that war and weapons are wrong, but now their consequences are so starkly apparent that it is clear they must be forsaken if we and the rest of this planet are to survive. Similarly, recent events have highlighted the urgent need for a raising of our consciousness in so many matters--worId hunger, environmental despoi lation, to name just two for the rel ief of which a vegan way of life is highly relevant. As William Blake observed "The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdem".

Those of us who have realised the enormity of our past practices and have been moved to seek alternatives that could bring about a New Age, of which a vegan diet is an integral part, are often baffled as to what to do next. There is a tremendous urge to want to gain power over others and to force them to our point of view. Seme betray their anxieties by negatively assailing others with evidence of the cruelty they cause. It seems only carmon sense,after all, to fight ev.il with all the means at our disposal. Few seem to stop and think of the injunction "Resist not evil",yet "resist not evil" is a Cosmic Law which stands irrmutable. It is the breaking down of this Law that creates evil.. Consider this--we meet evil. It is in our neighbour of course, not in ourselves. We resist our neighbour's evil without knowing its cause and how it has been forced into him so that it is an ingrained habit. He, of course, knows he is right. W e resist and in doing so become angry ourselves. Far from making him change, our attitude confirms his of us. His belief that he must survive in a hard and cruel world is strengthened by our resistance. W s are easily provoked into escalating the conflict and the result is two evil people facing each other. Our failure poisons us and we have lost the essence of our being. Wiat was to be a vehicle for good has been captured by the forces of evi1.

One who became a vegan before the word was coined was Gandhi.When he was later persuaded to drink goat's milk he remarked "This has been the tragedy of my life". Gandhi was quite clear on how we should behave: "The correct way for people to spread vegetarianism is to reason 3

out its beauties, which should be exhibited in our lives. There is no other royal road to bringing round others to one's view."

It is well to remember a few other obervations of this remarkable man:"Experience convinces me that permanent good can never be the outcome of untruth and violence"..."! have learnt through bitter experience the one supreme lesson to conserve my anger, and as heat conserved is transmuted into energy, even so our anger controlled can be transmuted into a power which can move the world".. ."Truth resides in every human heart, and one has to search for it there, and to be guided by truth as one sees it. But no one has a right to coerce others to act according to his own view of truth"..."The weapon of Truth and Love is infallible, but there is something wrong in us, its votaries...

I am therefore trying to examine myself."

The seed of veganism was sown at the right time, despite the many handicaps (not least rationing) of having to live in wartime Britain. The vegan pioneers furnished us with the proof that a vegan diet could be healthy--even healthier, practical, convenient, attractive and obviously less wasteful. Their lives demonstrated how we could live in harmony with the rest of creation. A s a result we have mushroomed in our growth. W e now have the task of building upon their foundations. One of the greatest vegan pioneers, Jack Sanderson, who died only last year while active as our President, emphasised that we are a voluntary union of servers. Each one of us can "discover our own inner resources of loving and serving, and take part in creating better people and a better world".

Wfe are having an effect on the public mass consciousness. The vegan message is being accepted. It is becoming easier to cope as a vegan and many more are doing so. The fact that dairyfarming is cruel is being accepted, as was illustrated by Polly Toynbee's article in The Guardian of 1 October which turned a sob-story of EEC milk quotas forcing the death of a cow on its head by exposing the truth of how our subsidised farmers are "milking the old cow for all she's worth". Even the Ministry of Agriculture seems to be on our side with nearly 5000 British dairy farmers reported as applying to take part in the Government's compensation scheme ("The Guardian" 9.10.84). The health benefits of a vegan diet are frequently acknowledged now, even if the actual word "vegan" is fought shy of. "The Times" of 28 August, however, reported that new research by five Swedish doctors showed that "a vegan diet could replace drugs in the treatment of some cases of essential hypertension". "The Farmers Wsekly" has also sailed towards our position by printing several lengthy articles illustrated with colour photographs on various aspects of the subject of'Bio-Fuel (or growing trees for fuel) this year, while articles on the farmer and the public footpaths and on the demands of the archaeologists that farmers should be legally restricted from desecrating our ancient sites (Farmers Weekly 28.9.84) acknowledge that such problems exist as a result 4

of modern farming practices and the dietary habits of the majority, no doubt, who enjoy footpaths and ancient monuments.

The principle of "As you sow, so shall you reap" has never been more apparent. There is no end to the positive contributions we can each make towards a better future for all life. W e can live our life as vegans. V\fe can join in other groups of a kindred spirit where our example can be infectious. We can volunteer to form our own local vegan groups to help those who need more local encouragement. Wfe can arrange such things as cookery demonstrations, talks and filmshows. We can at least distribute vegan literature to likely retail oulets, such as the local wholefood shop. What we do is important,but so is how we do it. W e must search our inner guidance to check that our means are serving the ends. We have had great examples of service fran such as Jack Sanderson and Kathleen JannaWay. They grew used to a Vegan Society based on the south-east of England.

We can 'follow them by serving our own ccrrmunities, so that we become a co-operatve network unburdened of bureaucracy.

We can become aware of universal laws and act confidently in in accordance with them.

"To fight without killing, to ccnmand without impelling, and to conquer without contending, is only possible to those who love their fellow creatures."

Lao Tse. Laurence Main.

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MIS NEWS

Our list of Local Vegan Contacts is revised annually, with the Spring "Vegan" containing full details, and later editions of that year's journal including amendnents. The amendments in this edition therefore bring the 1984 list up to date, but each LVC will be sent a form soon to sign and return to me (at by 21st.January,so that our ccrrplete 1985 list can be printed in our next journal. If you would like to be added to that list, please write t o m e without delay. I try to ration LVCs to geographical areas, so I may ask you to assist an existing LVC if one lives near you. Local Vegan Contacts have no special powers within the Society but they do render special services, such as organising meetings, distributing literature and acting as our local press officers. One current service for which I am most grateful is offers of overnight acccnmodation (sleeping bag space will do) to enable me to go. around the country on lecture tours at minimum cost.

I have the following lecture tours lined up for the start of 1985: January 14-18;Cornwal1.Devon and Avon;23-26 London and Suffolk.

February 4-6;South-East England;18-21 Yorks and West Midlands.

March 4-7;Leicestershire;12-15 Kent;18-22 Scotland.

I shall lead another H.F.Holiday at Selworthy (Somerset) frcm 23-29th.March. Many more lectures are being organised and,to allow for flexibility, only the bairest details are printed here. Please do send me an s.a.e. for full details if you wish to at tend, however. Please write well ahead as I'm away so often that letters cannot be answered promptly. Further lecture dates or details of likely audiences are always welcome as are offers of overnight acccnmodation. M y telephone number is Dinas Mawddwy .

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Q U A R T E R L Y

C O U N C I L

R E P O R T

OFFICE PREMISES Barry Kew was asked to look at office premises for rent in London, Oxford,Cambridge,Bristol and Reading and report back. This was done and four offices were inspected by 3 Council members to get an idea of premises available. Oxford has been chosen as the most suitable location for the registered office. It has been left to the Secretary to find suitable premises after his own move to the area. The office premises in Dinas Mawddwy were considered unsuitable for purchase at ÂŁ13,500.

PUBLICITY Three graphic artists were asked to submit artwork for the Council's consideration. This was done and Anthony Lawrence & Hilly Beavan (Animus) were chosen to handle the new publicity material and were asked to submit a first-strike leaflet which is now being modified.A version of it appears in the Animals Diary 1985. A design by the same artists appears on the new Vegan Society T-shirt.

WELSH VEC*N JOURNAL The Council agreed that this should be independent of the Society as is Vegan Views and Vegan Times. " W A T ' S COCKING" It has been agreed that Thorsons publish the next edition with discounts to the Society. Publication in August 1985.

VBCAN FILM The final production costs were queried and were submitted in a clearer form and paid.

PUBLICITY WORKING PARTY The Report was discussed and answered with corrments made on each point and action taken on some.

STANDING CRDERS Work has also been done on new Standing Orders which are now taking shape.

ANIMALS DIARY

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RUBBER: AS INNOCENT

AS IT SEEMS •

Something made of rubber would appear to be,at first sight, quite innocent---a good substitute for leather in most cases, especially in footwear. Most people think that rubber is sinply tapped out of a tree and moulded into the required shape or design. It most definitely is not.

About the only truth in the above statement is that natural rubber (only one of many different types of rubber) does in fact occur naturally in a certain type of plant. Even then this "natural" rubber is only the basic starting material for many complex rubber compounds. (In fact most modern rubber compounds are not based on natural rubber at all but on factoryproduced "synthetic rubbers".The production of these is a lengthy process making use of many toxic and animal-tested substances).

Even when the basic rubber is obtained, either "natural" or synthetic, it is still in a practically useless form and so has to be blended with many other substances to form various complex, cured rubber compounds. It is the use of these chemicals which is particularly worrying. Many are toxic or harmful and in any case they are all almost certainly tested for their toxicity ratings (the notorious LD50 test still being used).

The most worrying aspect, however, of nearly all rubber manufacture is the use of animal fat (or stearic acid as it is chemically known) in these compounds. This stearic acid is, obviously, a by-product of the slaughterhouse—thrown off by the meat industry.

Although only a small percentage is used (about 1-2% of the raw rubber weight) it is used in practically every available rubber compound. Theoretically it has to be used to activate the curing system, without which the rubber would be soft and flexible and practically useless for any physical application.

There is, however, the possibility that it could be omitted or an alternative used but this is obviously not being pursued by industry (to my knowledge) as there is no profit in it.

The main areas of concern are obviously shoe soles and tyres(all the major tyre manufacturers eg. Goodyear,Michel in,etc. use animal fat in their products.)A11 other rubber articles, however, still need to be considered. A very worrying prospect indeed.

It is,therefore,sadly true to say that a "100%" vegan (or even lacto-vegetarian as far as the animal fat is concerned) cannot wear rubber-soled shoes or use most other things made from rubber--a sickening fact when we give up wearing shoes made frcm animal skin only to find that there is animal fat in most other shoe soles anyway.

There are, however, a few exceptions to the rule, ie. a few rubber compounds which do not make use of animal fat (though

they do still contain many animal-tested chemicals). This is quite complicated and I will not go into it here except to give the main exception which is "Neoprene" rubber (also known as "Polychloroprene" rubber.) The only way I can suggest you can be sure is to write to the manufacturers concernd and ask What type of rubber they use and whether they use stearic acid (an ima1 fat).

Stuart Hal 1.

(Please send copies of any replies received to Sandra Hood).

VEGAN CAMP 1984 Whilst 1984 will go down as the warm dry Sumner the 1984 Vegan Camp will go down as the cold wet week. Tim and I arrived in pouring rain,with seme thunder, being the second tent to arrive.

W s pitched ours on the top of a mound as a lot of the lower areas had pools of water. I suppose it was only to be expected; we were at Wei Is,and wel lies were the order of the day.

It was nice to see old friends (the Powel 1 ,Wi 11 ians,Howard, Mather and Strettle fami1ies.also Jenny and Eric Fielder and Peter and Msnica) and two new people,Michael Potter and Tern Harris.

The point about this camp is its "loose" organisation. Only the site,date and sales of Plamil products being "organised".

The rest is up to us. Generally we each ate in family groups, except Thursday night when seme kind ladies volunteered to cook (with food donations) a ccrrmunal meal. Othe.rwi se the only other regular feature was the nightly discussion in the Howard's heme-made extended tent.

During the week we visited,at various times in different groups, a lot of local beauty spots,stately homes,steam museums .markets & Auction sales and relatives living nearby. Of course the sea and sands were visited.but mainly by the children.

The last evening most of us spent on a boat trip to an island off Burnham. Our stay on this island,only ihr.was all too short (because of needing to return whilst the tide was still high) and thus only a fleeting glinpse of the scenery was possible.

Thankyou John(Strettle) and the Powell family for organising another delightful week.We hope that M W more vegan families join us next year in North Wales (see page 30).

Christopher Phi 11ips

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CHRISTMAS

....WHAT D O E S IT M E A N FOR V E G A N S ?

Vegetarians have, for several generations,expressed horror at the annual great slaughter at Christmas-the "Girist massacre"-yet,so popular is this festival,that few vegetarians or vegans avoid taking part in sane way.Only Jehovah's Witnesses and a few stalwart individuals openly disown it.Religious and irreligious alike get caught up in the celebrations. All the primary schools are filled with it and many shops rely on the approach to Christmas for the main part of their annual takings.

What underlies this surge of popular feeling? Babies,provided they are not real,are always popular. The figure of the gentle mother with her ideal baby fitted in well to the old pagan concept of the birth of a new year at the time of the winter solstice. Even in modern c a m u n i s t countries,Christmas cards are sent. Christianity, with its God conceived as a human being by parthenogenesis (spontaneous development of the egg wi thout a sperm); his birth announced by a star and a choir of angels, taking place in a stable with worshipping animals,shepherds bringing gifts,and kings kneeling at his feet. These scenes are sentimentally portrayed by groups of small children in schools and churches throughout the country and the Christian world. Millions of people sing carols,although they do not believe in miracles,except for this one man,for which the laws of nature were sometimes set aside,because of his privileged position as the Son of God. Safely fixed down to a particular time and place nearly two thousand years ago,the message of this story and its relevance for today's vegan movement is almost totally lost.

I am sorry if the foregoing seems cynical. It was not meant to be. I love the sentimental side of Christmas myself,but pretty pictures must be temporarily cleared away,so that the ugly side of Christmas, the "Chr i stomassacre" can be exposed for what it is,a betrayal of the message of Christmas,and the real beauty of the story brought to light. In recent years there has been a radio prograrrme entitled "The Road to Bethlehem".

In this prograrrme theologians and others expressed doubts as to the historical truth of the birth story as told in the gospel of Luke and came to the conclusion that this story was not a journalistic account but a beautiful poem. However they did not venture to interpret the meaning of this poem. Indeed they could not have done so had they tried,as that is something which is only possible for vegetarians and vegans.

Writing in 1915,Scotsman John Todd Ferrier had the most startling insights into the meaning of this birth poem. So startling were they,that most people chose to ignore them. He claimed that the story was about the birth of compassion in the human soul and that before one could begin to understand the message 10

of the story,one nust be a vegetarian. At that time there was no clear distinction between vegetarians and vegans. Todd Ferrier also had many other insights into the way in which this message was obscured and betrayed,so that the slaughter of animals had been increased a million-million-fold by the message, instead of eliminating it as was intended. This has been a tragedy for the whole planet,many areas having been made into deserts by overgrazing. Indeed this tragedy is still being enacted.

On the other hand,there are signs of hope. Signs that, the message of compassion is breaking through in spite of the betrayal of religion,which many now see as irrelevant anyway. There is the growth of the vegetarian and vegan movements, compassion for farm animals,anti-vivisection movements,hunt saboteurs, circuses without animals, substitutes for fur, wool, leather, and silk, Friends of the Earth, and many people are caring for wild birds and animals, insects, plants and trees. "Jesus", whichmeans the life of compassion, is struggling to be born in the lives of countless individuals, and is beginning to transform the lives of families and ccmnuni t ies. Animal farmers are on the defensive. No longer are they rushing to invest in livestock or fodder crops. The meat trade has realised that people no longer take for granted that meat is good for th'em, and are planning to hit back with an advertising campaign.

Our national exploitative way of life has not yet been transformed, but it is being questioned and criticised.

The insights of Todd Ferrier are read out regularly at the Headquarters of the Order of the Cross(10 De Vere Gardens, Kensington) and suitable hymns are sung. Unfortunately the practical interpretation of Todd Ferrier's words and message, written in archaic and churchy language, is often lacking.

Also one finds oneself in the all too familiar position of being amongst vegetarians who have known about veganism for years, yet who have not had the courage to try it out for themselves, Fortunately for vegans, there is a group called the Followers of the Way, whose leader is a vegan and whose members are largely vegan. Here Todd Ferrier's rather quaint language is converted into a modern idiom, so that its relevance for our daily practice of veganism is clearly visible. Todd Ferrier's words are read and interpreted; questions and answers follow, then a delicious vegan meal. Often discussion continues long into the evening.

Queries about this group should be sent to The Followers of the Way, 365a Sandyccrnbe Road, Kew Gardens, Surrey.

Frances Howard.

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AGM1984

Members at the very well attended 5t-h.ACM were welccmed by Serena Coles,the President,who passed the chair to Kim Stallwood.

With seme alterations,new Standing Orders were adopted for the purposes of the meeting, and a vote was carried in favour of showing the new film before any further business.

After the screening, the Minutes of the 1983 /^CM were adopted after being read,as were the 1983/4 Accounts following the Treasurer's answering of questions frcm the floor; cost of new fi lm,donations,fundraising,advertising,resources expenses,investments—the Fellowship Trust being decided upon as agent of possible future investment—and bankers.Tribute was paid to Grace Shiith's excellent work as precious Treasurer.

During much discussion of the Annual Report ' 83/4,votes carried the proposals that sentence 5 paragraph 6 re "supermarket shelves" be deleted, and that the Council elect a Council member or other person to present the Annual Report in future. The cookery • courses reference was questioned as was the emission of 4 pages from the Spring "Vegan". The meeting voted also to withdraw the new film, in its present fomiiand to hear the Vtorking Party Report before the Council elections. The Annual Report having then been adopted, Tony Mimford presented the Report of the Working Party on Publicity & Fundraising.during which a proposal to start an activists mailing list was carried. The meeting was informed that the Animus publicity materials were initiated

by Wbrking Party members. Regret was expressed that,so far,only the T-shirt had appeared. A resolution was carried adopting the materials and urging further development of them, it being pointed out that the proposed new "Vegan" format would cost less than at present.

The meeting broke for delicious refreshments supplied by Claire Brown and company.

After each of the 12 candidates had answered questions from the floor, a ballot was held. Whilst 4 scrutineers counted the votes, Bryden Johnson were re-appointed as Auditors and the Council was asked to obtain tenders frcm different companies for consideration at the 1985 MM. Serena Coles delivered a report on the Heme for Elderly Vegan Fund and the presentation of a cheque to Kathleen & Jack Jannaway for their fine work for the Society was announced in their absence.The General Resolution proposed by Frances Howard, re introductory wording of the Society's literature, was defeated.

The Chair then announced the election results showing that Philip Brown, John Cumnins.Cl ive Gray and Chris Langley had been elected, and Serena Coles re-elected,to the Council. Serena Coles was then re-elected as President with Chris Langley as Deputy President. The present Vice Presidents were re-elected en bloc.

On Fundraising,a national lottery was suggested and was to be looked into as were covenants,subscr ipt ions,adnin. costs,

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bookselling and charitable trusts. A proposal that the Society hire/employ someone with responsibility for Fundraising was carried. The meeting voted to leave in abeyance the question of Working Parties.

Other business took in; running time of ACMs, proxy and postal voting, access for the disabled, office premises (Oxford had been chosen as a base and moves were afoot).

Stallholders at the ACM were the VSSN, the Dr.Hadwen Trust,Vegfam , Vegan ic, PI ami I, The Vegan Shop, the Vegan Society, and the new proposed publicity materials were displayed. A creche was staffed by the brave, and a new John Morris/Diana Virgo vegan cookery video ran throughout parts of the day.

The ACM was preceded by a Local Vegan Contacts meeting in the morning, minutes of which will be sent to LVCs.

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65p INIRODUCTICN TO PRACTICAL VEGANISM by K.Jannaway,with recipes and section on The Vegan Dairy by L.Main.

60p THE ANIMALS DIARY 1985 by Animus. The first animal rights diary. A perfect gift. £3.00 THE ROLE OF PLANT FOODS IN FEEDING tvPNKIND by Arnold Bender Professor of Nutrition,University of London.

45p THE VECAN W\Y:W-tf? & FEW? by 10 very di fferent vegans. 60pSAIADIN3S frcm garden and hedgerow, by Mabel Cluer. 90p W-1AT ELSE IS C O X I N G ? by Eva Batt. Another great vegan cook book from the author of What's Cooking(Thorsons 1985). £3.95 FOR

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Journal of A1ternative Medicine November 1984.

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Dietary Therapy

May I introduce you to Dietary Therapy which I believe to be the only alternative form of medicine which is fundamentally vegan. Dietary Therapy is a-synthesis of many different Dietary systems and ideas that have been tried and tested through clinical experience and research. It is a therapy much needed at the present to fill the gap in the alternative medicine movement.

Wiere before there was a confusing array of diets and regimes, Dietary Therapy offers a holistic approach in which each person receives a "tailor-made" diet to suit his/her individual needs.

Many practitioners of other therapies prescribe seme dietary measures, however, they often miss out on the real therapeutic action of foods through lack of a thorough knowledge such as is found in Dietary Therapy. Our food is at the foundation of health and disease, it is the soil upon which the action of other therapeutic agents can grow. It has a strong influence on how we feel, think and act and for this reason is valuable and often an indispensable accessory to any lasting therapeutic change.

A s vegans you will find it interesting that through clinical experience Dietary Therapists have found the vegan diet to be the best in many ways. Initially we sometimes have to allow the patient to continue to eat seme fish and free-range eggs and even white meats,otherwise they could not adapt themselves to the therapy. However, I have found that most patients gradually and naturally become completely vegan. They go through a process of cleansing and harmonising in which their desire for animal products is either greatly reduced or completely reversed. Dietary Therapists actively encourage this process, in particular it has been found that dairy products and red meats have a completely negative effect on therapeutic change*, therefore all diets are strictly free frcm these "food" items.

My family and 1 have been vegan for five years(our daughter from conception). Initially we became vegan due to milk allergies etc. as we were already lacto-ovo-vegetarian, giving up dairy products and eggs completed the process. Vfe quickly became aware of the holistic nature of veganism in terms of its benefits in ecological, spiritual and economic spheres as well as in health.

Vegans need to be able to show they are healthy not only now but in generation after generation and although many vegans are extremely health conscious I have noticed many who are not. There are many products on the market based on soya and wheat protein, which although vegan are completely unhealthy in every other way.. It is a sad fact that the food industry is not geared to producing greater health but primarily interested in products which find an easy market.

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the positive way it was intended. I have only touched on this subject which is vast in its complexity and have also used generalisations which can be misleading. However, I feel that Dietary Therapy in conjunction with veganism has a placein the future and that it is important to "get right" the Dietary Therapy side of it whilst in its infancy because later on it will become more difficult. If you would like more information about the more practical aspects of Dietary Therapy etc. please contact me at Andrew Johnson D.Th.D. (dist.).

Animal Rescue

VWien Freda the two and a half year old preganant cow escaped from a slaughterhouse in Birkenhead, she could not have known that her freedom would be secured by Leslie Tarleton and Mark Stirrup of Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre who bought her for £400.

She Was to have been killed because of the reduced EEC milk quotas.

Since then Leslie and Mark have taken in a bullock and two goats and Freda herself has had her calf(male).

A Sanctuary appeal has been launched to provide adequate facilities for these new larger animals and better accorrmodation for over 100 dogs, cats and rabbits also living at Freshfi.elds.

This is a desperate plea. Please give generously to: FRESHFIELDS ANIMAL RESCUE CENIKE, 7 ALTCAR 1 7 ^ , FCRVESY, LIVERPOOL L37 6AU.

EATING OUT Three members of this Society have opened a Vegetarian/Vegan cafe in the Manchester area so if you are ever in that neck of the woods go and enjoy a meal at THE SLNFLOAER VEGETARIAN / VEG*N / W-DLEFOCD CAFE / RESTALRANT 153 Old Street, Ashton-u-Lyne, Lanes (opposite the Library).

Mon-Wed 10-6; Thur.s-Sat 10-10. Tel.061 339 3332. ® " ^ S 3 2 ' 0 6 created by vegans for vegans (and sympathisers)in 1 - G l T M C R P r r H A U E - E D E W I E L D which readers share their views RAMSBOTTOM-BURY-1.MMCS: and ideas. £2.40 for a four issue subscription. 60p a sample copy.

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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into deep hot oil and fry until crisp and golden.(Not long).

Parboiled cauliflower florets and/or other vegetables may be • used as well. As cooking time is short, either cook (potatoes), parboil or dice finely whatever you include, and keep the dollops small so they cook through.

Serve hot with fresh I anon juice and salad.

WINTER qjICKIE. Stir ground sunflower seeds or ground sesame seeds into porridge for nutritional enhancement.(Extra calcium and iron mainly).

Both from Diana Virgo who has just completed cookery video. Details of availability later.

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MJT CASSEROLE. 2 small potatoes 3 carrots 1 onion 2ozs cashews Handful of cauli florets

ilb rrushrocms 1 smal1 swede 1 small turnip 1 small parsnip 2 cloves garlic

Fry onion and garlic in a little oil til onion is soft(minute).

Dice all vegetables and add to onion and garlic. Add 4 pint water and sirrmer til all veg just soft. Meanwhile grind cashews to powder. Draw off seme of casserole water into jug, add cashew powder and mix to a paste. Return mixture to pot. Season and sirrmer for further 5-10 minutes and serve hot- with rice.

S.K. RICH NUT ICE CRE^M. 1 cup soymilk i cup sesame seeds £ cup almonds i cup sorghum i cup cashews 2 tablespoons oil i cup sunflower seeds i teaspoon vanilla Put all ingredients in blender and blend at high speed for 1 minute.

Put into a large bowl,individual bowls,or a tray. Cover and freeze.

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(Frcm:The Cookbook for People who love Animals.PO Box 1418, Unatilia, Florida 32784.) $8.95.

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M E M B E R S

J O N MCLAMINS. 1 am married with two grown-up children and reside in Harrow Weald. I have been a vegetarian for many years: for the past 2i years I have been a Vegan. My wife shares my views. W e have been full members of the Vegan Society since January 1982 and life members since April 1983. I have been Honorary Treasurer to the Vegan Society for a year--taking up these duti es in November 1983. Both my wife and I are also members of various other ccnmittees:we are on the Research Ccnmittee of the Vegetarian Society;she is a member of the Vegetarian Publicity Carmittee;! am Treasurer for the Hemes for Elderly Vegetarians and also for the Vegetarian Social club.

PHILIP H W 1 , I have been a member of the Vegan Society for 8 years. In May 1976 I was appointed Press Off icer/Cierk for the Vegetarian Society.In addition to press duties I have organised numerous cookery courses,activists' courses and social events. As well as hoping to see greater efforts being made on publicity matters, I would like to see more members of the Society becoming actively involved in the vegan movement.

CLIVE CRAY. I am a university graduate with work experience in public relations,sales and marketing. I am currently training in the field of Health Education,where I have plans to put the vegan diet very firmly on the map.

As a full Society member for over five years I recently accepted the challenge of contributing to the Working Party on Publicity, an activity I was well qualified for, since at the time I was serving the Vegetarian Society as their acting Publicity Officer.

Apart frcm these more recent activities I have also worked to promote animal rights/welfare,in which pursuit I made numerous appearances on radio and television and travelled to different parts of the country,giving talks on using the media.

CR.Q-R1S LANXEY. I have been a vegan since 1976, and a member of the Vegan Society since 1977. My decision to become vegan was a complex one,based upon econcmic,humanitarian and ecological principles. I have been actively engaged in the animal rights and ecological fields since I was at Cambridge University in the 1970s, and my wife runs the Dr.Hadwen Trust for Humane Research. I am conversant with the medical and scientific aspects of the vegan diet and my work brings me into contact with members of the media as well as the scientific caimunity.

I run a library with a very wide range of scientific and medical journals, and have a large number of reference articles dealing with all aspects of diet. I am currently on the Board of the Nature Cure Clinic and am a member of the NfcCarrison Society and the Medical and Scientific Network as well as numerous other alternative organisations.

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BOOK REVIEWS

NATURAL BIRTH CCNTKQL by Katia & Jonathan Drake (Thorsons £3.95) A good introduction to fertility awareness.The Drakes have dealt both sensitively and sensibly with sexual matters which are a minefield of offence,taboo and prejudice. They also make themselves available as an active counselling group.However, the inromation on mucous,cervix and effectiveness of the method is insufficient and you would be wel 1 advised to contact,say, The Couple to Couple League,13 Roe Green Lane, Hatfield,Herts. F.H. C R B M C D Y : T h e Body's Role in Revealing the Self by Arnold Mindell (Routledge & Kegan Paul £5.95 pbk.).A fascinating account of how the unconscious talks to us through our bodies and physical symptoms. Mindell reveals the significance of physical sensations and body experiences and shows how our bodies can lead us to greater psychological understanding. L.M. T W R D S 2000 by Raymond Williams. An excellent analysis of the present world; how we arrived at the dangerous situation now appertaining and how it is going to get worse i f we do not act to change things. R.H. DIRECTORY FOR THE E N V I F O M N T by Michael J.C.Barker(Routledge & Kegan Paul £8.95). An invaluable guide to over 1000 organisations concerned—one way or another—with environmental activities and policies. B.K. E FOR ACDIT1VES by Maurice Hanssen(Thorsons £2.95 pbk). A very USEFUL LISTING CF 394 additives showing the origin, function & adverse effects of each and giving examples of typical products containing them.Not a complete guide for vegans as some "origins" are not too explicit but seeing as there are reputed to be more than 3500 additives in widespread use this book at least attempts to keep the consumer informed. B.K. THE NCRAL STATUS CF ANIMALS by Stephen R.L.Clark(Oxford Press £3.95).New edition of this 1977 modern day animal rights classic.

An analysis of differing "moral" stances rather than a call to action and worth buying not least for the quotes and bibliography. B.K. VOICELESS VlCTHvE by Rebecca Ha 11 (Wi 1 dwood House £5.95 pbk.).

An excellent reference book and then some. Chapters on different forms of animal abuse with suggestions for action, and listing organisations to join. Delivers a kick when about to depress; a wel1-balanced,positive working handbook. B.K. THE iVOST NOBLE DIET by George Eisman(USA) .Highly reccnmended.

Brought back from Anerica by Serena Coles. Further details about availability later. B.K. BLRNING ISSUES M ^ a Z I N E . Carpi led in the hope that it provides a comprehensive list of animal rights activities for those who cannot belong to every organisation and obtain all publications. Fran 1 Furze Cottages,Cocmbe Hi 11.K.Mandevi 1 le TA11 6DQ. 40p.

NEW HEALTH M ^ A Z I N E . One of the more useful "health" magazines with the usual vanity giving way to a more food-politics slant (until recently that is). Consultant Editor Geoffrey Cannon of "The Food Scandal". 75p monthly. B.K. 18

T H E

W E L S H

V E G A N

W A L K

WfeIsh vegans are planning a walk across Wales next June. Laurence Main is set to walk from Cardiff Castle on Sunday 9th June 1985 accompanied by other vegans.The idea is that other vegans join Laurence along the way.The route has yet to be defined exactly because Laurence is hoping to hear of offers of acccnmodation (sleeping bag space will suffice) and help in arranging visits to schools and evening meetings where Laurence can give a talk.

The intention is to reach Caernarfon Castle on Sunday 30 June, however, having walked a total of about 270 miles. Intermediate stops should be at Llandrindod on Sunday 1.6 June and at Dinas Mawddwy on Sunday 23 June. It is hoped to hold Local Vegan Gatherings at these points and to gain useful publicity for the vegan way of Ii fe.

Nfore information is included in the current (Samhain) edition of the bi-lingual quarterly journal for vegans living in Wales, "Y Figan Cymreig" (The Welsh Vegan). Full details should also appear in the next edition of "Y Figan Cymreig" to be published on 1st February 1985. The annual subscription rate to "Y Figan Cymreig is still only ÂŁl.oo including postage.

Please send your subscription (cheques made payable to "Y Figan Cymreig" and MJT Caernarfon. 30.6.85 to the Vegan Society Ltd.) to: "Y FIGAN CflvREIG" 9 v r n x m CDHXES, MINLLW,

dinas m r n m , NPCHYNLLEIH, SY20 9LW W\LES

Cardiff 9.6.85

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Foods

Shopping with Sandra

It should be remembered that manufacturers cannot always guarantee that ingredients will not change without prior notice.

Alpro

ALFRD soya milk. Similar to Granose and Provamel but slightly richer. Available frcm most supermarkets.

Carr's

TABLE WVTER BISCUITS.

Fox's

RICH GINGER C R L M H BISCUITS.

G.F. Dietary Supplies Ltd

ENER-G EGG REPLACER. This is not a nutritional substitute for eggs but it is a useful aid in cooking and baking.lt is cholesterol-free.

Jamesons' Choco I a'tes

RUFFLE B^RS.CHDCDLATE RASEBERRY RUFFLE BARS. Available from most Woolworth Stores.

Lotus Foods

BE-MIL soya milk (sugar-free).

Love 11 s

NUT CLUSTER BARS.

Lyons Tetley

POLKA DOTS, 1VELT-IN-THE-BAG C H X D L A T E .

Prewetts

NATURAL SNACKS: S A V O R Y HUNGARIAN, TASTY ITALIC, SPICY IVEXICAN.

Realeat

VEGEELRGER CRY MIX.

Springhi 11 Bakery

ALL EREAD5 are suitable for a vegan diet check ingredients as honey may be introduced in certain of their products.The wheat and rye flour is organically grown.

Tofu Co. Ltd.

TOFU BIRGERS, TOFU, SCTrMILK ICE CREAM, VEGETARIAN (VEGAN) PATE--all types. For local suppliers write to 16 The Halfcroft, Syston, Leics. Telephone: 0533 601867.

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With biscuits and pastry, I would mention that manufacturers invariably reserve the right to use either animal or vegetable fat so although a product such as Jus-Rol pastry may state under ingredients "animal and vegetable fat" it can contain just one or the other, depending on availability.

Refined Sugar Sometimes animal charcoal is used in the refining process.Other substances such as 1 ims,phosphoric acid,special clays,bonechar and boneblack are used. Every sugar manufacturer is different so unless you write to each conpany,you can never be sure what process is used.The best way round it is to avoid sugar if you can. The same applies to alcohol. Some alcohol contains

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yeast with animal traces. For example, Draught Guinness contains yeast of animal origin.

No longer vegan Fox's

Ginger Cookies now contain animal fat.

International Peanut Butter.

Exploi ted Humans E.Tebby's letter concerning "exploited humans" featured in the Autumn issue of The Vegan has no doubt made a lot of members think about foods. W e can all avoid supporting such exploitation of people through the shopping basket and not patronising the canpanies involved, and this would involve the following South African products:Fresh,Tinned,Dried Fruit: Cape,Out span,Del Monte,John Vfest, Sharwoods.Libbys. Wines & Spirits: Rembrandt ,S. A. Hock, S.A.Burgun dy.

Health Foods: Shapers,Koo,Rooibush.

Cosmetics & Toiletries I received a very interesting letter from SOLNCMASltK LTD. ,orginally known as the Organic Hair Company. All the hair treatments, conditioners,shampoos,lot ions and setting lotions are suitable for vegans. They also carry a range of perms but these have been bought from other companies. They state; "It is possible that the ingredients used in permanent waving were at one time in their history developed from animal experimentation.We cannot guarantee this and unfortunately,there is no alternative but to use these bases.We ourselves however have at no time ever tested any products on animals. This is one of the principle tenets of Nature Cure and Organic Hair Companies."

For further details and local stockists write to So.undmaster Ltd., 17a Newnham Rd. ,Wood Green,London.

VITAMIN B12 Booker Health Foods B12 vitamin tablets are NDT vegan as they contain lactose and animal gelatine.

Larkhal1 Laboratories Vitamin B12 tablets lOOOmcg are vegan but their Cemac Vitamin B12 tablets 50mcg CANSDT be guaranteed vegan.

B12 is available in liquid form--CYTAOCN LIQUID. Available from chemists but please check the dosage requirement with your doctor or write to the suppliers:Duncan Flockhart & Co.Ltd.700 Oldfield Lane,North Greenford,Middx.LB6 OHD. Non-Foods WMJLETS. I have recently found a supplier of wallets. Simon Ward makes these out of strong synthetic materials to your own design and colour. Cost ÂŁ4-ÂŁ10 depending on style. For

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further details write to him direct at 2 Church Path,Purton, Swindon, Wilts SN5 9DR. Pet Food HAPPIDOG SUPEFMIAL is a complete food for dogs. It contains beef flavoured chunks,biscuit meal and cereals.Just add hot water,gravy or stock.Available frcm Bridge End,Brownhi11 Lane, Longton,Preston 4SJ. Tel.0772 614952.

Footwear Industrial Footwear specialise in safety footwear.For details write to Alder Mi 11,Alder St.,Bacup,Lanes.

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K Shoes—for wemen only. K MttESSICNS range are synthetic.KSKIPS have a few styles with synthetic uppers and microcellular soles, the best known is SCNYA which is available from most stockists.

Bury Boot & Shoe Co. stock "sensible" footwear,including RAINDEER ALL-WEATHER BOOTEE wi th a fleecy lining, side zip fastening and imitation fur trinmed collar in black or brown.For brochure, write toWoodhill Wbrks.Brandlesholme Rd.,Bury,Lanes.

Please send all information and enquiries re food and other ccmrodities to Sandra Hood,25 Palmer Road, Poole, Dorset EH15 3/*R. CON & CATE F O M J L A S SOVA FOOD. In case anyone was unsure of its status this contains Vitamin D3 obtained frcm wool lanolin derived from live sheep.

P L E A S E

N O T E

LIABILITY. The Vegan Society Ltd. and its Council and Officers cannot be held legally,financially,or in any way,liable for any act,word or publication made by a member or local group unless wrjtten,signed authority has been given them by the Secretary or Chairman acting on behalf of the Council.

BEQJESTS. Please remember THE VEG^N SOCIETY LTD. in your will.

When drafting your Will, if you choose to leave property (real estate) to the Society, please add a clause to your Will bequeathing a sum of money to the Society in the event that you have to dispose of the property/real estate during your lifetime.

Please consult your solicitor on this. Many thanks indeed.

VITAMIN B12.

W e have an obligation to remind readers of the importance of this vi tamin, especial ly for wemen of child-bearing age. On average 3 micrograms need to be taken daily. This can be provided by one teaspoonful of Barmene or Tastex yeast extract daily.

PLEASE R E M M 3 E R .

All Subscriptions fall due in January 1985.

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Imported Foodstuffs

Letters

E.Tebby's letter in the Autumn issue drawing attention to the exploitation of workers in the Malaysian rubber industry is deserving of. carment. Whilst one cannot say for certain whether the makers of "Bridgedale Dryboots" (advertised in the Sumner issue) are as badly treated as seme of their colleagues would appear to be, it is certainly true to say that the production of many vegan goods involves an unacceptable degree of exploitation of workers in developing countries. This is particularly true in the case of cash crops, which include such vegan "standbys" as peanuts, cocoa, bananas, sugar, spices and many fruits and vegetables,~\as well as non-food items such as tea, coffee and cotton. This does窶馬ot, of course, provide any justification of animal products, not least because some cash crops such as peanuts are used primarily for animal feed, so that a large percentage of the crop is effectively wasted. It does, however, raise the question of where we draw the line in terms of human exploitation. This is a question vegans ignore at their peril, since to do so would be to lay ourselves open to the oft-repeated accusation that we care more for animals than we do for humans.

As I see it, there are two possible "solutions" to the dilenma, though both have their drawbacks. One is to purchase only foodstuffs (and non-food items) produced in the developed countries, preferably as near to home as possible. An adequate vegan diet Can be obtained using only foods produced in Western Europe, for example, although the availability of certain foodstuffs, particularly nuts and pulses, would be severely restricted in this way. However, it may be argued that such a lifestyle actually threatens the interests of those Third World farmers whose livelihoods depend on exporting their crops to developed countries such as ours. To give an example, many sugar producers in the Third World are being squeezed out as the EEC grows more of its own sugar beet to replace imports.

Another possible solution is to buy our imported foodstuffs from organisations such as Traidcraft whose aim is to ensure a fair deal for the producers by paying higher prices for their goods and through the establishment of worker cooperatives in the Third World. Traidcraft supply a growing range of wholefoods from developing countries by mail order and via the occasional retail outlet, and are all reliably vegan, with the exception of hOney(?) and prawn crackers from Vietnam. A copy of the Traidcraft brochure is available from Traidcraft pic, Kingsway, Gateshead Nil 1 ONE. Whilst buying Traidcraft goods undoubtedly helps secure a better deal for Third World farmers, however, it does little to break down the economic system that makes them poor in the first place and cannot therefore be viewed as a permanent solution to their problems.

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I would be interested to hear other readers' views on the subject and how they solve the problem to the satisfaction of their own conscience. Vegans do not have all the answers, no more than do Marxists,, or Christians, or Gandhians, or any other group for that matter, although we do have much to contribute towards a better future for all life on our planet.

Paul Appleby.

The Newborn I have just had a baby; well, six rronths ago. A very beautiful daughter, strong, healthy and, of course, vegan. VWiilst in hospital I was told on several occasions that because I did not drink milk or eat "first class" protein I would not be able to produce enough milk for my gift from heaven. How dismayed they were when I told them that not only did I have enough but a surplus.

So much so that until last month I was giving lOozs daily to the premature unit. So, not only is ny daughter thriving—she doubled her birthweight in two months—but how many big fat babies are there in High Vfycontie whose meat-eating mothers have no idea that their rosy-cheeked youngsters had a vegan start to life'.

I am still breastfeeding but have started mixed feeding with Heinz new vegetable dishes. I must admit I am very unsure as to what to give her: my health visitor keeps hinting at "beef & bone", so please, any help on this will be extremely gratefully received. Any names and addresses of any vegan mothers in my area who could help?

By the way, my labour was only 5 hours, not bad for a first time, and of course, drug-free.

Mrs.P. J .Ponton, 10 Gordon Road,High Vtyccmbe,Bucks.

The Unborn Wiile the Government updating of the 1876 Cruelty to Animals Act has,apparently, been postponed possibly until the 1985/6 session of Pari iament, in July of this year the CHSS Warnock Ccmnittee made a public statement regarding the rejection or delay of adopting the USA surrogate motherhood "rent a womb" scheme. It appears that scientists and research workers have come forward with another proposal to extend the areas of permitted research. The Report of the Ccrrmittee of Inquiry into Human Fertilisation and Embryology (July 84) recomnends that "an independent body should be established to license, monitor and inspect any use of the Human Embryo in Research and Experiment".

I understand that the Government feels it is very important to learn the views of both the general public and of those organisations with an interest in this field before taking firm decisions about future policy.In this respect I would

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Helen Sherman.

Fostering Service I would like to say a big thankyou to all those who wrote or telephoned m s concerning a vegan fostering service. I must admit the response was not as great as I had hoped for but I will keep names and addresses on file for when/if needed.

Marilyn Harrison.

APPEAL FOR VECflN BLOOD S^VPLES W e are investigating the possibility that Cow's milk is a major cause of heart attacks. So far the idea is no more than an intriguing theory,and in order to investigate it we need to put heart patients on to a milk-free diet, and we need to have a blood test that will tell us whether the patients have been keeping to their diets religiously or not. One possibility is that their antibody levels against milk might gradually ccme down over the course of their sixmonth diet. W e don't know how long it takes for these antibodies to fall, so we need to look first at seme blood samples from vegans. A smal 1( 10ml-about an eggcupful) sample of blood is all we require. Wjuld any vegansfwho have been quite "religious" about their vegan diet for at least six months) who live closeish to any of us, please make contact so that we can arrange an appointment for you to ccme and have a blood sample taken?

If the theory turns out to be correct, it will show the rest of the world that you were right all along.

Dr.D.L. J .Freed,Dept.of Inmuno logy .Manchester Universi ty M139PT. Tel.061-273 8241.

Dr. P.C. El wood ,M3C Epidemiology 3AS. Tel.0222-490376.

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Dr.R.Finn,Royal Liverpool Hospital.Prescot St.LiverpoolL7 8XP. Tel.051-709 0141..

L O N D O N V E G A N G R O U P L U N C H Lunch at 1.00pm in Earth Exchange .Archway Road.Highgate (nearest tube is Highgate)--Their phone no. is 01-340 6407. New members and non-vegans are welcome.

For further information contact Gavin or Peter

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A D V E R T

I S E M E N T S

Please send to the Assistant Secretary, 9 Mswddwy Cottages, Mini lyn, Dinas Mawddwy, Machynlleth,SY20 9LW, Wales,by January 21st. 1985 for the next issue. Rate lOp a word. Advertisers are asked to note that we are unable to deal with box numbers.

PLEASE NDIE: the following advertisements have been accepted in good faith and the Vegan Society cannot take responsibility in the event of any ccnplaint. The Editors reserve the right to refuse advertisements without giving explanations.

AHMiA--Quarterly magazine of the American Vegan Society.Veganism Natural Li ving,Reverence for Life.Calendar year subscription $8 or £5.Address:501 Old Harding,Highway,Malaga,NJ 08328,USA. THE SFROUTLETTER provides useful .enjoyable,nxmey saving information since 1980.Covers sprouting,1ive foods,nutrition and indoor food gardening year-round.Subscribe and discover a whole new world of natural foods.$20/year ( I n t M m e y Order) or £16 (cash only) for six issues by air mai 1 .Sproutletter,Box 62,Ashland,or 97520 USA. PEACE NEWS is part of the movement to remove nuclear arms,and the oppressions which cause violence."A ray of joy and hope"Ronnie Lee(animal 1iberationist).40p fortnightly.£12/year.

Trial subscription £2.Peace News.8 Elm Avenue,Nottingham.

THE LEY HLNTER--leading international magazine of ley-lines and other Earth N/fysteries.£1.25 sample copy to TLH,FO Box 13, Welshpool,Powys.

EARTHLINES--Welsh Border Earth Mysteries magazine.Send £1 for sample copy to Earthlines,7 Brookfield,Stirehley,Tel ford,Salop.

FTVOTCAL ALTERNATIVES lights the way to a conserver economy.

S.A.E. for detai Is:Practical Al ternatives,Timorgan,Pontyberem, Dyfed SA15 4HP. VEG^N TIIVES--send 50p in starrps for Torgut, 25 Tabley Rd.,London N7 ONA.

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"Y FIG^N CMvREIG" (The Welsh Vegan).Send 30p in stamps for a sample copy to:"Y Figan Cymreig" ,9 Mawddwy Cottages,Mini lyn, Dinas Mawddwy,Machynl leth,SY20 9LW,Wales.

LIVE ANIMAL EXPERINENTATICN, slaughtering of baby seals,wild animals torn to pieces by hounds,innocent animals suffering in factory-farm systems."Flesh and Blood" magazine shows how you can stop these atrocities.To subscribe send £3.401K. ,£4.50 overseas, to Caroline Publicat ions,Dept."V",PO Box 32,Stevenage, Herts,SGI 3SD. THE NATICNAL CENTRE FCR ALTERNATIVE T E O N D L O G Y isn't just an award-winning tourist attraction.Wfe sell books through the post too.Please ask for our mail order booklist(35p & sae), details of our courses and a leaflet for tourists to visit us.tsCAT.Llwyngwern Quarry,Machynl leth.Powys,Wales.

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ZAN Lia-TT INFCRVMTICN SERVICE supplies interested individuals with the addresses/leaf lets of Animal Rights/Conservation Societies.The service is FREE but a SAE is ESSENTIAL.Alex Nielson, Zan Light Information Service,c/o 89 Drip Rd.,Stirling,Scot land, FK8 1RN. VEGFfiM feeds the hungry via plant-based foodstuffs,leaf protein, seeds,irrigation etc. The Sanctuary,Lydford.Okehampton,Devon,EX20 4AL (Tel. Lydford 203).

"THE VEGAN SHDP" sells only non-animal tested products,plus all Vegan Society publications.We are offering 5% discount to Vegan Society members(except on books).Please support an all-vegan enterprise,and help us expand into shop premises.

For our mail order price lists,write to Liz and Steve Shiner, enclosing a S.A.E. PETITICN OF THE DUVB by P.Alamie Page. Poems on behalf of the animals; £1 post free. An ideal gift to foster the animals' cause. .

POSTAL BOCKSELLERS for New Age,parapsychology,occult meditation,mysticism,theosophy etc. Stamp please Wessex Dragon Books,PO Box 61 .Reading,FG4 7LJ.

philosophy, for list.

B U X H I S T M3DITATICN:Two practical booklets. Send £1 Publishing Group(V),PO Box 136,Leicester,LE2 4TZ.

to:Buddhist

FRESHFIELD ANIMAL RESCLE (Reg.Charity 508579) urgently require £20,000 to provide a sanctuary where no animal will be destroyed.

W e have recently saved several farm animals due for slaughter and are vegans ourselves.Please send your donation t.o:Fr.eshfield Animal Sanctuary Appeal ,'7 A1 tear Lane.Formby.Msrseyside.

NDTTINaH^M—Reichian Body-Work Therapy 268312.Individual sessions arranged.

CDIT/GES frcm £7000 sometimes other vegans.Tel.0978 75246.0.

1-2 Dec + healing. 0602-

available

in Welsh village with

VEGETARI/^N M\TOMAKERS:Discreet, inexpensive,postal introduction service exclusively for unattached adult vegetarians/vegans, nationwide. (CI ients frcm diverse walks of 1 i fe--ag6s from 18 to sunset years).Dreams could become reality for you too,by requesting details today from V.M.M. ,Dept VQ, 131 Sirdar Rd., London N22.

V E Q W FEM\LE (18) would like to meet two other vegans interested in searching for a flat in the Leeds area CCNTACT CENTRE is a friendship agency, quite different from all others.It enables you to choose your friend(s) from detailed advertisements or to write an advertisement yourself without disclosing your name and address.CCNr/O" CENTRE gives you full scope;you don't even have to ccnplete a form.OCNMJT CENTRE

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NEW OPERATES A Vegan Service in addition to the Vegetarian/Vegan Service and the International Pen-friend Service without hidden charges and with many offers for a nominal fee,or even free.

As we cannot tell all in this advertisement,please find out how you too can benefit by the range of flexible services by requesting free details frcm (TNTACr CENTRE, BCM Cuddle,London \OV 6XX.FuIl transnational services from and into German, French and Dutch.

E O O v D THE W I M M L L vegan land project wants members.Land capital available. SAE to c/o 4 Albany Terrace,Chatham,Kent.

and

"iTOLNG FEMALE interested in getting together with other vegans, to share a smallholding (in Wales or West Country),with aim of self-sufficiency.Interests include Animal Rights,Ecology, Health.Please contact: MALE mature student (35) seeks contacts and offers accomodation. .

Interests:developing allotment,Earth Mysteries,travel \H3~AN M3IHER

(32)

wishes

to

hear

frcm

other

vegan

mothers.

R W FODDER,Male,21,seeks friends of similar persuasion. Interests: New Age,health and exercise.PI ease write: "TOLNj VOJPN with diploma in naturopathic healing seeks employment related to naturopathy,preferably in Glasgow area.Please contact; .

AOCOvMIATICN available in vegan household(non-smoking,sugarfree etc.) fdr singles or couple.Share food,bi 1 1 s-Ovn rooms.Rural, Veg.garden,workshop space.Contact O W C R I K A AYURVEDIC SOAP,made frcm pure vegetable oils.Gives good lather even in hard water.Not animal tested.70p inc.p&p from MANDALA AYURVEDIC IMPORTS,52 Wellington Walk,Henleaze, Bristol.

GENILNE AYURVEDIC PRQDUCTS.Vicco Herbal Toothpaste made in accordance with the ancient system of Ayurveda-The Medicine of Yoga.Unique 18 herbal formula,fresh taste and long-lasting. ÂŁ!.25.Also Turmeric Face Cream containing pure sandalwood oil.

Maintains healthy skin.ÂŁ1.00 inc.p&p from Mandala Ayurvedic Inports,52 Wellington Walk,Henleaze,Bristol.

AfiCMA.TIC,essent ial oil massage to relax,warm and soothe. .

CEREAL

STOvE GRINDING MILLS.Send

VEGAN PERFUvES for detai ls:

50p.

in a wide range of fragrances.Please send stanp

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LICJJID GCTvCENIRATE is the biodegradable liquid soap derived frcm coconut oil which is free from anirral products and animal test ing.SAE for detai ls:Dept.EV,JAN3D SALES, 11 Seymour Road, Hampton Hill Middlesex TW12 1ED. W H X I S T I C RESEARCH COMPANY stock Juicers and Juice Presses.

Water DistiIlers,Aerobic Bouncers,Air Ionisers,Enema Kits,TipU-Ups,Herbal Tablet Makers,Reflex Foot Rollers and much more, plus a hand-picked range of books on Natural Health.Send 6xl6p or £1 for our very ful l catalogue/booklet to WHDLISTIC RESEARCH COMPANY,EEFT.VE.ERKHT mVEN.RCBIN'S U^,L0LW3Rm,CAfvERIDCE.Tel. Crafts Hill (0954) 81074.

SPIRULIN<\-richest natural source of vitamin B12. SAE for leaflet from Sam Ford,Ash,Stedham,West Sussex GU29 OPT. iACQMCEKriCN in return for (nature reserve).Vegfam,The EX20 4AL. Tel.082 282 203.

help with upkeep; house/grounds Sanctuary,Nr.Lydford,Okehampton,

G\FAA-Campaign Against Farm Animal Abuse is a newly formed, voluntary and active society dedicated to the struggle against farm animal abuse.We need TOLR support.For more details please contact:54 Al lison St. ,Digbeth,BIRVIIN3-PM. VEG^n E5PERANT1ST welcomes contact in Esperanto.Wr i te to .

from other vegans

interested

ELEERLY VEGETARIAN WIDCMER would like to take up permanent residence with vegan family on suitable terms and help in their lives.North . <AOIMvCD\TICN IN LODCN.Large garden room in vegetarian household in Harrow for caring vegetarian/vegan non-smoker,sharing kitchen and bathrocm.Wi thin easy reach of fast trains to London and open parkland.£35pw.covers all bills except shared 1 phone.Please .

WESTERN BLEEHIST magazine presents a new and practical form of Buddhism for Westerners.A11 enquiries to:Western Buddhist, (Dept.C),30 Hoi 1ingbourne Gdns.,Ealing,London W13 8EN. VEG^N COUPLE frcm quaker cottage,Bel fast.urgently seek loving hemes for 6 attractive Peace Cottage puppies.Sheepdog father/labrador mother--both excellent with children.

LACTO-VEGETARIAN planning to adopt vegan eating style very shortIy.Interested in animal rights,herbal ism,American Indian studies.Owned by 4 pet donkeys.Inspector and regional representative of Anerican Donkey and Mile Society.Wfould like to write to British vegetarians or vegans with similar interests.

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HOLIDAYS

W\LE5:Vegan B&B £7 at Gwa.l 1 ia.Cemaes,Machynl leth.Powys SY209HJ. Tel.06502 377. 9miles east of Centre for Alternative Technology.

THE H X I D A Y FELLCVVSHIP are runnuing a "Vegan Week" at Selworthy in SaiErset from 23rd.March 1985.Full details from H.F.Hol idays Ltd., 142-144 Great North Way, London, NW4 1EG. VEGAN FAMILY C % P 1985. 3rd-10th August. All are welcome to the 5th annual Camp.Full details are available,to single per.sons and couples as well as f ami 1 les, from .

INVERNESS: Vegan/vegetarian accommodation in charming cottage on high road between Inverness and Nairn. Good tourist centre, walking,golf course,sea,beach nearby.Guests welcome all year. ).

THE 1985 DIRECTORY OF PLACES CATERING FCR VEGANS will be on sale in January at 90p(inc.p&p) frcm the Vegan Shop,l Orrin Close,Tilehurst,Reading,Berks.

LINCDLNSHIRE:Vegan D.B&B. Lincoln,Wolds,Viking Way.Chi Idren welcome No srroking,dogs.Crompton,Lapwings,Apley,LN3 5JQ.Tel .Wragby858101.

BEXHILL-CN-SEA:Snial 1 private house offering vegetarian or vegan bed and breakfast for £5.Evening meal if required.Guests welcome all the year ISLE OF WIGHT:SmalI private hotel in peaceful National Trust downland and Tennyson Heritage acccrrmodat ion with central heat ing.Excel lent vegetarian proprietor.Wfaolefoods,vegetarian or until October.Also self catering holiday

West Wight. Near Coast.Comfortable home cooking by vegan.Open Easter .

PENZATCE:Sel f-catering accomrodat ion for 3-4.Two miles frcm Penzance with large garden,sea and country views.Occasional vegan meals available.Tel.0736 2242 VEGWVEGETARI/W/Vra£FOCD H X IDAYS on 31ft.6-berth yacht.No experience required.No age limits.My 8th.season will be spent in Scottish waters—for seals,dolphins.seabirds and peace. £100-£150 per wk.full board FREE:Leaflets on Backpacking and Hostelling the Vegan Way when you order a Mainroutes guidebook to one of the following longdistance paths:A Somerset Way(via Glastonbury Tor);A Bristol Countryway(via Cheddar Gorge) ;A South Wessex Wayfvia Breamore Mizmaze);A Wiltshire Way(via Stonehenge);King Alfred's Way(via Winchester Cathedral);and a South Coast Way(via ShakespeareCliff)• £1.08 each ine.p&pfor any 3for£3) from:The Vegan Shop,l Orrin CIose.Ti lehurst .Reading,Berks. "A Day 1 s Walking;A Week's Heal th. " 30

A grand opportunity for a young female vegan to spend some time with a French/German/English speaking vegan family in Switzerland.

Language and Yoga lessons if desired.

Free board and lodging for help with half a day's homework.

For full details send a letter and photograph to:-

Help for Frail Elderly Vegetarians / Vegans

BEULAH THE

TRUST

Registered with the Charity Commission, aims at setting up a spiritually - caring H o m e for Vegetarians / Vegans too frail to care for themselves.

Your help is needed.

Further information from:-

Rue Abraham-Robert 17 CH - 2300 La Chaux de Fonds Switzerland

The Secretary The Green, Snelsmore House Newbury, Berks RG16 9BG.

Earthwalk

" I t was an idyll. . . " (London Evening Standard). Up to twelve of us walk relaxed, guided through the beautiful unspoilt Mid-Wales borders; while Land Rover and trailer carry luggage and the finest modern double-skin tents, ready pitched on our next private hill-farm campsite.

Varied routes through moorland, wood and meadow: clear air, wildlife, real peace and quiet: 'an experience not to be missed" (The Great Outdoors). Excellent home cooking, plentiful and delicious; vegetarian proprietor; special vegan weeks; "dinners of substantial and exotic proportions . . . " (Daily Telegraph). Our sixth season of warm, all-done-for-you hospitality from Easter to October, ÂŁ99 to ÂŁ 1 3 9 per week, fully inclusive.

Write for illustrated brochure, or telephone at any time.

J o h a n n e 81 P h i l i p B r a c h i ,Wales,SY16 4AB

MOORHAYES

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

COUNTRY FARMHOUSE

HOTEL

a n d the 'COUNTRY TABLE' VEGAN/VEGETARJAN WHOLEFOOD

RESTAURANT

Talaton East D e v o n

A V A I L A B L E BY M A I L O R D E R !

Telephone: W h i m p l e (0404) 8 2 2 8 9 5

M o o r h a y e s is a typical 17th C e n t u r y D e v o n L o n g h o u s e with a S o u t h facing courtyard.

W e offer comfortable caring service in a relaxed peaceful a t m o s p h e r e with a c c o m m o dation of 7 b e d r o o m s , 4 en suite. T h e house is full of antiquity and character with dining r o o m and lounge inglenook fireplaces. Beautiful rural surroundings 10 miles f r o m coast. Gardens, indoor and o u t d o o r games. Limited space for caravans. A m p l e parking. W e cater with the vegan in mind.

A l w a y s 7 5 % vegan m e n u .

F o r inquiry and brochure please write or p h o n e V.S.U.K. I V e g a n Society m e m b e r s .

TORQUAY HOTEI,

Exclusively Vegetarian.

Hesketh Road.

T e l . 0803

22194

350 y a r d s f r o m Meadfoot B e a c h , e n j o y i n g g l o r i o u s sea v i e w s a c r o s s T o r b a y , the hotel i s situated in the exclusive Lincombe Conservation a r e a , g e n e r a l l y c o n s i d e r e d to be We

o f f e r r e s t f u l h o l i d a y s in b e a u t i f u l s u r r o u n d i n g s c o u p l e d w i t h imagina t i v e and d e l i c i o u s V e g a n and Vegetarian meals.

S o m e r o o m s have

private showers. Fully centrally heated.

Full details from Vegan

Proprietress

( s t a m p only p l e a s e . )

the

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

All sizes £2.99 per pair. No carriage charges.

"Ulaodcate

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The Saltings. Lelant St. Ives. C o r n w a l l Tel. ( 0 7 3 6 ) 7 5 3 1 4 7

W H Y not visit Britain's oldest established Vegan/Vegetarian Hotel and for once experience a truly relaxing holiday?

TQ1 2LN

the l o v e l i e s t p a r t of T o r q u a y .

' F E L L W A L K A ' W A L K I N G BOOT Very similar to the 'CB' but made of lighter weight synthetic materials. Ideal for casual walking and rambling. £ 1 8 . 9 9 plus £ 1 . 5 0 p&p S i z e s 4 - 1 1 No half sizes

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

( Q u e e n of the E n g l i s h R i v i e r a ) BROOKESBY HALL

' C B ' W A L K I N G BOOT Strong upper with soft ankle rolls, sewn in tongue, toft iniole with the ecologicelly approved 'klets' sole unit. £26.95 plus £ 1 . 5 0 p&p Sizes 4 11 No half sizes

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

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

For further information and brochure please contact: (stamp appreciated) A l s o available (May-Sept), c a t e r i n g chalet, sleeps four.

self

Širdlmirdl V E G A N S WELCOME Lakeland's strictly Vegetarian Guest House offers a warm and hospitable welcome to Vegans.

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

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

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

Restaurant closed on Tuesdays.

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

Restaurant open 7 days a week.

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

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

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

"Granny Ann" High Fibre Biscuits give 5g of fibre in each biscuit. According to a recently published comparison this is at least four times the fibre content of any other bran biscuit. And what's more the fibre in "Granny Ann" biscuits is special too. It's soya which is twice as effective as ordinary wheat brari. Add to this the fact that other ingredients are wholemeal flour, ginger, molasses and raw sugar and \ you've got a very special biscuit. Wholesome, effective " ^ v a n t * a m o s t convenient way of taking daily bran. At home

You can buy "Granny Ann" High Fibre Biscuits at all health food shops. If you would like a leaflet telling you more about "Granny Ann" High Fibre Biscuits and the other speciality dairy replacement foods currently available, send a SAE to:

ITOWA PRODUCTS LIMITED, IEYLAMD MILL LAME, WIGAN

CRANKS CRANKS CRANKS CRANKS

at Shinners Bidge, Dartington, Devon at Peter Robinson, Oxford Circus, W.1 at The Marker, Covent Garden, W.C.2 at 35 High Street, Totnes, Devon

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From Health Stores

NO A N I M A L O R DAIRY INGREDIENTS Enjoy health promoting

PLAMIL SOYA MILK and derivative products • Plamil Chocolate • • Plamil Pease Pudding • • Plamil C a r o b Fruit and Nut • • Plamil Delice (cream replacement) • • Plamil Rice Pudding (with sultanas) •

PLAMIL FOODS LTD. Literature (s.a.e. please)

BOWLES WELLS GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, KENT.