CONTENTS W E L C O M E As a former (unofficial) patron of the Anti-Xmas League, the Christmas spirit for me meant no presents, no cards, no decorations, sneering at carol singers, whining about end-to-end supermarket queues, poking fun at 'part-time' Christians, plenty of 'bah, humbug', and registering my contempt by spending Christmas Day in the Vegan Society office or (weather permitting) pulling weeds. But anger subsides, a shaft of white 'truth light' penetrates the menacing denial cloud and I was forced to concede that there are certain aspects of this psyche-entrenched festival I actually quite like: there's something comforting about a fairy light-laden tree on a dull, winter day; people do appear to be nicer to strangers; some carol tunes are really quite catchy — and, upon arising on Christmas morning, a keen sense of anticipation always draws me to the window, to check for the appearance of the white fluffy stuff. But what has all this got to do with furthering veganism? Only that Anti-Xmas League members and vegan-bashers are not dissimilar. 'Once a vegan-basher' does not necessarily mean 'always a vegan-basher'. One day, the right key could be turned, and the vegan detractor might experience something of a belief-reassessing nature — the chance encounter with a powerful piece of video footage while 'channel-hopping', being handed a leaflet at just the right moment, or seeing a thought-provoking letter in a local newspaper — and s/he will have no option but to accept the validity of, if not all, at least some of our arguments. So, even if you 'just' set a good example this Yuletide, draw strength from the knowledge that in some way, though it may not be immediately apparent, you're breaking down barriers and fostering goodwill — to all sentient beings.
4 NEWS 6 J D H 0 0 Keepingjack/ie Frost at bay
8 SHOPAROUND Stress-free festive shopping 10 CRUELTY-FREE EGGS? THAT'S A CRACKER! T h e h u m a n e egg myth
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14 LICENSED TO KILL? Local authorities and 'pest' 16 YOUNG VEGANS Meet the Scottish
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News environment. No one knows what will happen if or when these species breed with their wild relatives. Indeed no one knows for certain what effect eating these products will have on people. This will be the first time we have put self-replicating genetically engineered organisms into the food chain on a large scale, it is the biggest experiment ever carried out and we are the guinea pigs.
i Meat and Livestock Commission has run out of money for domestic beef promotion and is seeking ÂŁ17m from the Government and European Union to fund an intensive advertising campaign over the next two years.
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Viva! has launched a nationwide c a m p a i g n t o s t o p t h e sale of ostrich m e a t . T e s c o , t h e o n l y sup e r m a r k e t t o sell t h e m e a t in all its ( 3 0 0 ) s t o r e s , is in t h e f i r i n g line. A f r e e i n f o r m a t i o n pack is a v a i l a b l e f r o m : Viva!, PO Box
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Of the 5m+ sheep exported by sea from Australia to the Middle East each year, around 100 000 die of starvation, heat stroke and disease.
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By Christmas, around half the processed foods on sale in the UK could contain the genetically modified Roundup Ready soya bean, engineered by Monsanto. The bean contains genes from a bacteria, a virus and petunia, which make it resistant to the herbicide, Roundup. Initial research indicates that, in addition to animal genes, animalderived enzymes maybe used in genetic manipulation. It is also dear that many of you are concerned about not only the ethics
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of taking a gene (DNA) from one species and introducing it into another, but also the possible implications for the environment, and human and animal health. As far as Greenpeace is concerned, "We are about to become part of a global genetic experiment." It believes that the results of this experiment are impossible to predict and, perhaps more seriously, impossible to reverse. It adds: No one knows the long term effects of releasing genetically manipulated organisms into the
By way of highlighting the unpredictability of gene manipulation, Greenpeace refers to the well-publicised experiment with soya beans and the introduction of a protein gene from the Brazil nut: The gene should not have conveyed any qualities except its protein value and the scientists were unable to predict that the gene would cause an allergic reaction in people with Brazil nut allergy; but it did. This year, the Roundup Ready soya bean comprises 2% of the total soya bean crop. Greenpeace predicts that if US growers feel the European market will accept it, this could rise to up to 30% next year. Avoiding the modified soya bean won't be easy: the powerful American Soybean Association (ASA) has decided it would be too expensive for its members to separate out the genetically engineered crop. Consequently, the beans are being mixed with conventionally grown ones and are finding their way into 'popular' foodstuffs — such as bread, biscuits, margarine, cakes, chocolate, beer and baby foods. Thanks to the ASA, some UK supermarkets are having to renegue on promises that products containing the new soya bean would be clearly marked. In February, Sainsbury's labelled genetically modified tomato puree, now it has been forced to accept that its undertaking to label all genetically modified products is unrealistic. In Europe, only the German government is considering going it alone to find sources of 'standard' soya. Although it is possible
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demonstrated that the new variant of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (nvCJD) closely resembles that seen in cattle with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). The protein, known as a prion, is quite distinct from that found in other forms of CJD. The scientists discovered a characteristic molecular signature in nvCJD which was also present in BSE in cattle and other animals, but absent in other forms of CJD. It is hoped that this will lead to a diagnostic test for nvCJD. Currently, it can only be confirmed at autopsy. The Independent, 24.10.96
And what next? According to Farmers Weekly, genetically modified, herbicide/insect resistant canola (rape), corn (maize) and soya beans are widespread in Canada and the US. In the UK, we can expect herbicide resistant spring rape in 1998, winter rape in 1999 and sugar beet in 2000. Practically, it is going to very difficult to avoid consuming genetically modified plant material. Not one of us has complete control over our environment. However, it's a sure bet that the demand for organic products will rise sharply (the organic growers and producers are unanimously opposed to genetic modification) and more lawns will be dug up for home fruit and vegetable production! Vegan-organic growers: your time has come. Greenpeace Briefing, October 1996 The Independent, 21.10.96 Farmers Weekly, 27.9.96
Guess how many ducks are killed for the supply o f 576 000 feathers per day to make approximately 36 000 shuttlecocks? And can you guess where these feathers come from ? Unknown to many, there is a thriving shuttlecock industry at Uttar Pirpur, Baniban in West Bengal, consisting of 72 units with a daily output of 500 shuttlecocks each. The feathers used are from white duck wing, regularly smuggled from Bangladesh. The indus-
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try has been flourishing over seven decades, even though there is a parallel one at Jullandhar. Duck wing feathers are used for 'best quality' shuttlecocks, whereas white and black wing feathers are used in poorer qualities. The duck wing feathers bought from smugglers vary in price from Rs 170 to Rs300 per thousand. Feathers are not the only components of animal origin in shuttlecocks. For the bottom, corks imported from Spain and Portugal are pressed into alum tanned leather, then the feathers are affixed by hand into the 16 holes bored into each cork. Yet more animal ingredients: after the plait-binding of the feathers with thread, a gelatine coat is applied. Compassionate Friend, BWC(lndia), Monsoon 1996
ALL CHANGE From 1 January 1997, the copy dates for The Vegan will 10 January, 10 April, lOJuly and 10 October. These tie in with the new publication dates: February (Spring issue), May (Summer), August (Autumn), November (Winter).
Vegetarian & Vegan Body Building has moved to: 17 Inglewood Rd, Rainford, St Helens, Lanes WA11 7QL 01744 454495. Hands up! Who noticed that 26 October was National Beef Day? The Vegetarian Cycling & Athletic Club would welcome more vegan members. For details send a C5 SAE to: Peter Simpson, VC&AC, 13 Peers La, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes In September, Jason Baldwin, a slaughterman who used his professional skills to kill his neighbour, disembowel and then hack her body in half, was jailed for life at the Old Bailey. Birmingham Post, 13.9.96 Vegan shop Time For Chang in Southsea, Hants is up for sale. Details: Mick Perryment, 01705818786. "British Airways serves a quarter of a million lacto-ovo meals a year and 200 000 vegan meals." British Airways News, 26.7.96 Doctors in Britain Against Animal Experiments has been relaunched as Doctors and Lawyers for Responsible Medicine. Contact: DLRM, 104b Weston Pk, London N8 9PP 0181 340 9813.
TRANSMISSION CONFIRMED On 24 October, British scientists published the strongest evidence so far that 'mad cow' disease has been transmitted to humans through infected beef. Scientists from the Imperial College School of Medicine at St Mary's Hospital, London, have
The Vegan Society is now able to accept payment for goods and membership by the leading debit card. Switch.
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Congratulations to Vegan Society member, David Acton who made it to the semi-finals of Channel 4's Countdown Champion of Champions. David caused quite a stir earlier in the year by winning a Countdown series and then turning down the prize of a ÂŁ4000 leather-bound Oxford English Dictionary set!
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In Britain, pig slurry on the land releases around 5100 tonnes (5019 tons) of ammonia a year, while pigsties are the source of some 9600 tonnes (9448 tons) a year. New Scientist, 23.3.96
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Plants For a Future, the Cornwall-based project promoting edible and other useful perennial plants, has established a registered charity to pursue the educational aspect of its work. The charity will continue PFAF's work to "advance the education of the public by the promotion of all aspects of ecologically sustainable vegan-organic horticulture and agriculture with an emphasis on tree, shrub and perennial species." To become a 'Friend of PFAF' — and receive newsletters, updates and a 10% discount on orders from the worker co-operative's mail order nursery business — send a donation of £10 (£6 unwaged) to: PFAF, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 0NG 01208 873554.
ANNE SMAIL It seems Anne was born to despise base things, for after growing up in Southampton, she went from one good thing to another in a continuous line. She gave up teaching during the war to do nursing, driving an ambulance around the Lizard, Cornwall. In the 1950s she went to her brother in Rhodesia and wasted no time in passing her good qualities to the needful — people and animals. She met Ted, to become her husband for 40 years and, after living in Wales for a few years in the 60s, returned to England. They somehow came across the Vegan Society and, for the remainder of their lives, never missed an opportunity to teach how rewarding and fulfilling veganism is. I never heard the word 'duty' pass Anne's lips. Her intellectual ability was above thoughts of vanity or pride; she simply got on with putting wrongs to rights. Justice, compassion, caring, come naturally to some. A stranger meeting her in the street would have known her by her 'gentlemanly' conduct, benevolent outlook and congenial smile. Thank you Anne, it's now your turn to enjoy a good rest. You've deserved it. Evalan White (nee Batt) Anne Smail: born 8.12.1910; died 19.8.96
FOOLED Writing in The Lancet, researchers at Rome University and St Bartholomews Hospital, London have identified diabetics with immune cells that appear primed to attack a cow's milk protein, beta-casein. Insulin-dependent diabetes develops when the body's immune system destroys the betacells in the pancreas that make insulin. The research adds weight to the theory that cow's milk can stimulate the immune system to react to certain milk proteins. These proteins resemble others found on the surface of insulin-producing beta-cells. As a result, the immune system is tricked into attacking and destroying them. The Independent, 4.10.96
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Helen Munro, a veterinary pathologist who has conducted research into the link between cruelty to
children. It is routinely used by police to investigate murders and serial killings. The Sunday Telegraph, 6.10.96
GET FRESH A study which began in the 1970s has shown that eating fresh fruit daily can significantly help reduce the number of deaths from heart attacks and strokes. The report, published in the British Medical Journal (28.9.96), was carried out jointly by the Imperial Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) and Medical Research Council. Scientists recorded the eating habits of nearly 11 000 people and followed their health over an average period of 17 years. There were 32% fewer deaths from strokes amongst people who ate fresh fruit daily compared with people who consumed it less frequently. There was a similar drop in mortality from heart attacks (24%). The study was originally set up
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to test whether eating high fibre foods or a vegetarian diet would lead to fewer deaths from heart attack. Dr Tim Key of the I C R F s Epidemiology Unit in Oxford adds: "As well as the significant protective association with heart attacks and strokes, the results suggest eating fresh fruit may protect against cancers. More work is needed to be sure, and Imperial Cancer is currently doing this as part of the nine-country Europewide EPIC study." ICKF Press Release, 27.9.96
Wouldn't it be great to have a vegan cookery/health video to show friends and relatives to help them take that important step towards aW animal-free dietl Something to demonstrate just how easy it really is to prepare healthy, vegan meals - whilst at t h ^ ^ p i e time J dispelling popular ihyths a b o u ^ vegan health and nutrition'H Wendy Turner
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Vegan Society, Donald Watson Hse, Brittle and Toffee Brazils. You'll also 7 Battle Rd, St Leonards-on-Sea, find a card for you to scribble your E Sussex TN37 7AA, or ring 01424 427393. If you're still experiencing 'pressie dilemma syndrome' how about flicking through Animal Aid's catalogue? As well as succulent choccies, pampering toiletries and fine wines, there's a particularly novel celebrity calendar full of animal pics donated for the cause. For a catalogue ring 01732 364546.
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Feeling a bit guilty about coming away from those shops with yet more plastic carrier bags? Help is at hand with the V e g a n Society's new Animal-Free Shopper calico shopping bag. Carry it with you always — roll it up and keep it in your coat pocket. Yours for just £4.99 + 95p p&p. Or how about the Society's black, XL(and a tad cheeky) All the Way tee shirt? An old fave back by popular demand and yours for £9.99 + £1.50 p&p. For the new Vegan Society catalogue (Winter 96-Spring 1997) send an SAE: to The
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Not to be outdone, the new Dr Hadwen Trust catalogue packs a hefty punch. Highlights include: Xmas cards, bath time treats, men's shaving sets, cosmetics and an abundance of presentation vegan choc boxes. The number to contact? 01462 436819.
Whizzers Chocolate Beans from Allergycare (01823 325023) are just the job for selection boxes and if you do have the courage to brave the high street, take a glance at Waitrose's Plain Chocolate Neopolitan and Chocolate Stem Ginger — ideal stocking fillers!
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To bring a sweet-toothy grin to anyone's lips, send off for a presentation carry box of hand-made Welsh fudge and toffees from Grandma Brooksey's Fine Confectionery. Each box contains a selection of fudges including: Vanilla, Rum & Raisin, Coffee & Walnut and Ginger flavours — or toffees, such as Treacle Toffee, Peanut
Less fattening and truly original,
Fruit Direct has an inspirational mail order gift service — a box of delicious fruit can be delivered in 24 or 48 hours to the doorstep of your choice. Stick to a traditional assortment like apples and pears, or be a real devil and go for the more exotic pickings.
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How about getting your family to belt up in style with high fashion belts from Luxury Without Leather 7 To be sure of delivery, order before 16 December by ringing 01494 539136. Alternatively, pamper a special friend with Weleda's new luxury Rose Body Lotion or Rose Body Oil.
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A gift idea for any fanatical chef can be found in Safeway s A Taste of. . . range. The only vegan-friendly gift set as far as I can make out is A Taste of the Orient — comprising a wok filled with Schwartz Oriental Stir Fry Seasoning & Chinese 5 Spice, Amoy Soy Sauce, Sliced Bamboo Shoots & Chilli Sauce, plus 2 pairs of chop sticks. Don't forget to invite yourself round for dinner!
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Dahlia Food For Health has gen erously agreed to give the first 50 readers to respond a voucher to obtain one of its amazing, deliciously different and allergy-free, frozen food products — absolutely free! To claim a voucher, all you have to do is ring Dahlia on 0181 202 1188. You will also receive information on where you can get hold of its mammoth product range, which includes: Curry, Leek & Mushroom Quiche, Mushroom Crepe Blintzes and Apple Bite Crumble.
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On to the serious business of gorging, who could resist Sunnyvale's waiststretching Rich Plum Pudding, the Village Bakery's Vegan Plum Pudding, or Waitrose's Original Pud? That other Christmas staple item, mince pies — from Waitrose, Mr Kipling or Hoppers Farmhouse Bakeries — are waiting be devoured in a store near you. Deep-filled Mince Pies from Sainsbury's are vegan-OK but not the Luxury version as the pastry contains butter. For the ultimate in indulgence smother them with Provamel Soya Dream or Rich's Whip Topping. And for your baby's first step to pleasurable eating serve up a portion of Baby Organix Xmas Pud and listen out for appreciative gurgles.
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Just thought I'd spread the word about Redwood's new dreamy continental style, Cheatin' Pates in four delectable varieties: Pate de Campagne, Pesto Sauce & Olive Oil, Forestier and Provengale — all irresistible! They're great as a light party snack, especially when ladled on Onion & Sesame Seed biscuits from Waitrose
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But if you prefer that old fashioned, 'fresh from the oven' taste, make your own pies with Marks & Spencer's Luxury Mincemeat, Waitrose's Cranberry & Port Mincemeat, or Safeway's Almond & Brandy or Cherry & Hazelnut Mincemeat. Not forgetting, of course, Jus-Rol Shortcrust and Puff Pastry to parcel them up. For that extra special touch, smooth White Marzipan — from Whitworth, Safeway or Waitrose — onto your own celebration cake.
Hazelnut Cream from granoVita, Mint Crisps from Waitrose, or Chocolatefilled Wafer Rolls from gluten-free specialists Glutano. Or Hadwen's Trust's Opera Mints and Orange Cream Rounds are a must too I
Aromatherapy specialist, Cariad Direct, has a suggestion to relieve pre-Xmas tension. Its pure essential oils and preblended bath & massage oils cover a range of applications from stress to PMT. The first 25 readers to call 01276 67900or write to Cariad Direct FREEPOST G13162. Camberley, Surrey GU165BR(quoting The Vegan), will receive a free Cariad Essentials Aromatherapy Introduction tape and info pack. Don't worry if you weren't quick enough off the mark. Simply place an order and you'll get a tape. Bliss!
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ROSE-TINTED T h e domestic chicken is descended from the R e d Jungle Fowl which, in its natural state, lays 12—24 eggs a year. T h e genetically-manipulated 33 million laying hens in the U K produce many more; the 9 0 % kept 4—5 birds to a cage in intensive ('battery') systems produce an average of 5 eggs a week. The remaining 10% are farmed in less- or non-intensive systems — including straw yard, aviary, perchery, deep litter
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and free-range. T h e last of these, freerange, conjures up images of an idyllic farmyard scene — fiill-feathered birds, happily roaming at will, clucking, scratching and dustbathing. The reality is that only the (few) very small 100200 bird units come anywhere near to fitting this romanticised picture.
SHORT-LIVED Life for all commercial laying hens, whichever system they end up in, begins in one of the half-dozen hatcheries supplying the poultry industry. Birds are specially-bred for either egg or meat (broiler) production. Egg-laying chicks are plucked by hand from fast-moving conveyor belts and sorted by sex. Inconveniently, approximately 50% of chicks will be male — biologically incapable of egg production and destined to grow up slimmer
than their broiler counterparts. Of no real value, they are 'dispensed with', just 1—3 days after birth. Disposal methods vary, but include: suffocation, h o mogenisation ('mincing'), decompression, drowning, neck-breaking, gassing and decapitation. In the U K , around 35—50 million male chicks are killed annually — for fertiliser. Their number may be boosted by the addition of latehatched chicks.
FREEDOM FOR SOME A few free-range units breed their own stock, but because this requires a high labour input most purchase their stock from hatcheries. A typical free-range set up provides one large, central house for hundreds, or even thousands (up to 10-20 000) of birds. Units of 1000 birds plus are becoming increasingly common. In the largest units, birds could find themselves with less space in the houses than they would have in a battery cage! In theory, all hens have access to an area outside, but in practice — especially in the larger units — only a few birds make use of the 'pop holes' (exits). Reasons vary: if hens are fed indoors, this effectively discourages them from venturing out; there may be too few pop holes — hens may not even be aware of them; or the pop holes may be dominated by stronger birds who prevent others from using them. Even if they do manage to make it to the great outdoors, there may be little on offer. Most free-range farms provide hens with open grassland, rather than the rich and varied habitat their wild cousins enjoy. Birds may be reluctant to stray too far from the house because, fence or no fence, the lack of natural cover exposes
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occurs through loss of them to predators. Allblood (exemptions exist too-often, the end result End of lay birds to accommodate Jewish is a patch of m u d adjaand Muslim methods); cent to the hen house, sometimes still however, improperly surrounded by unused, stunned birds, and those overgrown areas of have eggs inside managing to avoid the grassland. electrical stunning sysHen houses may be them tem, can have their necks static or mobile — percut and be plunged into mitting them to be moved to fresh land 2—3 times a year. If the scalding, feather-loosening water they are fixed, the land may become tank while still conscious. 'stale', increasing the risk of infection End of lay birds sometimes still have and proliferation of internal parasites. eggs inside them. These are later reUnsurprisingly, since 1000 hens are ca- moved ('pulled') and used in processed pable of producing 95 tonnes (93.5 foods. T h e carcasses also end u p in tons) of droppings a year, the land may such products — including soups, become heavily polluted. stock cubes and pastes. In the house, w o o d shavings are the most commonly used form of litter, but MORE OF THE SAME? they are also the least satisfactory be- But are consumers continuing to forcause they adhere to outside feathers sake the blatantly cruel battery system and do not penetrate the skin (a f u n c - in favour of supposedly ' welfare tion necessary to help remove excess oil friendly' alternatives? Mike Calvert and ensure plumage remains in good General Manager of the Co-operative condition). Wholesale Society (Agriculture) claims And to those w h o say that free-range that sales of (battery) eggs in C o - o p eggs are healthier and the birds well stores have not been reduced following looked after: why is the average mortal- the decision to label such eggs 'intenity of free-range hens from all causes is sively produced'. around 10% per annum? Others wishing to steer shoppers from battery eggs have tried to instigate better welfare standards in the alternaTHANKS, BUT GOODBYE After just two years, the free-range tive systems. However, after reading hen's productivity decreases. H e r natu- about the opening of Scotland's first ral life span is 5—10 years but she goes to RSPCA-approved Freedom Foods egg farm, the future looks distincdy u n slaughter at two. By the time she reaches the same promising. Scotlay Eggs' Riverside destination as her battery counterpart, Farm in Ayr, run by former rugby interthe slaughterhouse, she may be one of national, Quintin Dunlop, consists of the 14% of free-rangers with broken three 3000-bird houses. Depending on bones. U p o n arrival, she will be whether or not the pop holes are left wrenched out of a crate and h u n g u p - open, the system is either 'bam' or 'freeside down by her feet on a moving range'! T h e choice of system is detershackle line. U K law requires that birds mined by market demand and weather are rendered unconscious until death conditions when a new flock arrives.
YES, BUT... It is abundantly clear that n o amount of tinkering about trying to achieve marginal improvements in hen welfare will address the problems of suppression of natural instincts and suffering inherent in all stages of production — battery or free-range. T h e r e is simply n o nutritional requirement for humans to eat eggs (unless, perhaps, you feel you can function better with saturated fat-lined arteries!). Ah, but h o w can w e prepare our lovely home-made cakes and quiches? our critics cry. Easy! Countless vegans have managed successfully without eggs and, while w e wait for M r Kipling to get his pinny out and market a vegan cake, here are some of the Vegan Society staff s favourite egg-free recipes with which to amaze y o u r incredulous friends . . .
EGG-FREE RECIPES ANN'S BLOOMING CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
the top and bake for 35-45 minutes at 180-200°C &
75-100g/21/2-3V2OZ vegan margarine 450g/16oz digestive biscuits 450g/16oz firm tofu, mashed juice of 11/2 oranges rind of 1 orange or a banana 55g/2oz cocoa powder 3 tbsp oil 55g/2oz sugar 2-4 tbsp soya milk BASE • Gently melt the margarine in a saucepan. Meanwhile, crush the biscuits until they resemble fine breadcrumbs • Take the margarine off the heat and mix in the biscuit crumbs • Press into a 28cm (11") flan tin and chill in the fridge TOPPING • Mix together (preferably with a food processor) the tofu, orange juice, orange rind, cocoa powder, oil and sugar — ensuring a smooth consistency (if it doesn't mix well, add a few tablespoons of soya milk) • Place the mixture over the base and smooth the top. Cook for 30-40 minutes at 175°C • Cool, chill in the fridge overnight and add a topping — slices of orange or grated chocolate
Ss FRUIT & NUT CAKE
100g/31/2oz vegan margarine 200g/7oz wholemeal flour 2 heaped tsp baking powder 2 tsp mixed spice 150g/5V4oz mixed dried fruit 30g/1oz glace cherries 150-200ml/1/4-1/3pt Plamil Sugar-Free Cone Soya Milk 55g/2oz walnuts, roughly chopped • Mix all the ingredients together with a wooden spoon to make a soft, dropping consistency • Place in a greased tin, smooth
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1 18cm/7" pastry shell 285g/10ozfirm tofu, crumbled 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp vegetable oil V2 tsp turmeric V2 tsp garam masala 1 flat tsp Marigold ('Vegan') Vegetable Bouillon salt 81 pepper 1 tomato, sliced 15g/V2 oz vegan margarine • Fry the garlic and onion until soft • Add the tofu, turmeric, garam masala and bouillon — plus salt and pepper to taste. Mix well • Press the mixture into the pastry shell, place the tomato on top, together with a dob of margarine • Cook in a moderate-hot oven until brown on top • Serve cold with a salad
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255g/9oz self-raising wholemeal flour, sieved 75-100g/2 1 /2-3 1 /2oz raw cane sugar 125g/41/20z vegan margarine 3 tsp baking powder 275ml/1/2pt vanilla soya dessert 1/2 tsp almond essence or vanilla essence pinch sea salt soya milk • Over a low heat dissolve the margarine and sugar, then allow to cool • In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the soya dessert and almond essence (if the mixture appears too dry add a tablespoon of soya milk until a thick, runny consistency is achieved) • Pour into two 15-18cm (6-7") round tins or one 91 Og (2lb) loaf tin. Bake in a moderate oven for 30-40 minutes
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Vegan Society Honorary Patron, Michael Klaper MD continues to address the question:
It is now well established that a vegan diet can effectively help to lower blood pressure and clear clogged arteries. Are there other medical conditions that also improve with animal-free nutrition? finally p r o d u c i n g the benign muscle t u m o u r s k n o w n as m y o m a s or 'fibroids'. T h e s e fibroids can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, eventually leading to anaemia. A low-fat vegan diet can allow elevated h o r m o n e levels to return to lower, healthier levels — o f t e n aiding fibroid t u m o u r s to regress t o the p o i n t w h e r e excessive bleeding subsides and anticipated hyst e r e c t o m y is n o longer necessary.
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n t h e A u t u m n Vegan, I s u m marised t h e benefits of vegan n u t r i t i o n in relation t o the head, eyes, ears, nose and throat, chest and heart. Let us c o n t i n u e o u r e x a m i n a tion . . .
GASTROINTESTINAL M a n y of m y patients w i t h ulcerative colitis a n d C r o h n ' s Disease of the i n testine have f o u n d relief from a b d o m inal pain a n d frequent diarrhoea that plague people w i t h these conditions. Apparently, particular fats, proteins a n d o t h e r substances f o u n d in meats a n d dairy p r o d u c t s — especially after b e i n g degraded a n d altered by digestive e n z y m e s a n d colon bacteria — can b e very irritating to the i n n e r l i n ing of t h e intestines in people w i t h these i n f l a m m a t o r y diseases. Diets based u p o n (well-cooked, w e l l - c h e w e d ) rice, sweet potatoes, and steamed green and yellow vegetables, s e e m t o be actually soothing to t h e delicate i n n e r mucosal lining of t h e intestinal tract. ( H y d r o g e n a t e d oils, refined sugars a n d , occasionally, sensitivity t o p r o t e i n s in w h e a t , soya, c o m a n d o t h e r plant foods, can also precipitate intestinal i n f l a m m a t i o n in susceptible individuals. All suspect f o o d s s h o u l d b e r e m o v e d from the diet and r e i n t r o d u c e d individually to test t h e intestine's response — ie an ' e l i m i n a t i o n diet'.
A similar m e c h a n i s m in m e n results w h e n high-fat diets elevate levels of male h o r m o n e s (especially dihydrotestosterone), causing the prostate gland to enlarge (prostatic hypertrophy), o f t e n obstructing outflow of the urine. T o m y m i n d , any successful therapy p r o g r a m m e — pharmaceutical, h o m e o p a t h i c , herbal etc — i n tended t o help shrink an enlarged prostate gland must be based u p o n a low-fat, vegan diet. A pleasant, b u t o f t e n u n a n t i c i pated 'side e f f e c t ' e x p e r i e n c e d by m a n y w o m e n w h o a d o p t a vegan d i etary style is t h e relief of p r e m e n strual s y n d r o m e ( P M S ) . T h i s is also p r o b a b l y d u e t o the m o r e favourable balance of dietary fats, w h i c h creates h e a l t h i e r levels of t h e oestrogens and cellular substances k n o w n as prostaglandins, that play m a j o r roles in P M S . H i g h - p r o t e i n , meat-based diets also seem capable of damaging the delicate filtration units (glomeruli) of the kidneys. A l o w - p r o t e i n vegan diet has b e e n s h o w n to be effective t h e r apy in slowing, and even halting, p r o gressive kidney failure.
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In w o m e n , high-fat, animal-based diets can a b n o r m a l l y raise t h e levels of female h o r m o n e s in the bloodstream. W h e n levels of these h o r m o n e s are k e p t elevated f o r years, they can stimulate t h e m u s c l e fibres of t h e uterus to g r o w until t h e y thicken a n d distort —
A vegan diet has been effectively used to provide dramatic relief from the painful, red, swollen j o i n t s of r h e u m a toid arthritis. It has b e c o m e the f o u n dation of my treatment programmes for inflammatory j o i n t diseases, systematic lupus, erythematosus.
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ENDOCRINE/METABOLISM A low-fat, vegan diet is well k n o w n to be a reliable antidote to obesity, as most vegans have n o difficulty m a i n taining a lean b o d y configuration (despite ample portions of food at each meal). For diabetics, high-fibre, low-fat foods are the dietary regimen of choice, often permitting reduction or even complete discontinuance of insulin and other hypoglycaemic agents. T h e vegan diet has also been s h o w n to relieve the b u r n i n g pain in arms, legs, hands and feet resulting from diabetic nerve damage, k n o w n as peripheral neuropathy.
SKIN As o n e adopts a vegan diet, lighter, o m e g a - 3 , plant-based oils with antiinflammatory properties replace thicker, more pro-inflammatory, saturated animal fats. These m o r e liquid plant oils from t h e diet soon w o r k their way into the skin, lubricating and soothing the tissues, o f t e n p r o d u c i n g dramatic i m p r o v e m e n t in dry skin conditions, like seborrheic d e r matitis, eczema and psoriasis.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM A recent study has indicated that the incidence of dementia is strongly correlated with the intake of animal p r o d u c t s w h i c h , in my o p i n i o n , makes a vegan diet the clear choice for a clear m i n d in advanced decades. T h o u g h n o t a panacea (there are some conditions that do not have major nutritional components), the therapeutic powers of vegan n u t r i tion are impressive. N o t surprisingly, vegan nutrition has become a central focus of my medical practice. Even w h e n I d o prescribe allopathic m e d i cations, I feel a w h o l e s o m e , balanced, vegan diet will assure they w o r k at their best t o optimise healing. O f course, the greatest health benefit of vegan nutrition is that it may keep my patients from needing medical help at all.
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What does your local authority get up to on your behalf? Katharine A Gilchrist investigates...
paid the poll tax and did not question what the council might spend the m o n e y on until one day I got talking to s o m e o n e f r o m a small, coastal town. "I tried writing something for a local paper," he recalled. "It concerned the time the council decided to kill off some pigeons." What? " T h e tourists were complaining about pigeon droppings. Actually, I think it was probably the seagulls causing the problem but the council isn't allowed to kill t h e m . " This raises t w o separate but overlapping issues. In the first place, why p e o ple sometimes choose to launch culls of wild animals they
see as a nuisance; in the second place, whether vegans are indirectly involved in funding these schemes.
TWISTED LOGIC In Suffer Little Squirrels (Big Issue, 17-23 May 1 994), Andrew Tyler examines the way in which it suits humans to classify some animals as 'vermin to be eliminated by any means necessary'. Tyler concentrates on squirrels, since the Forestry Commission had decided to declare war on the grey variety. " W e are asked to believe that it is the grey squirrel, by stripping tree bark, w h o is responsible for the loss of Britain's broadleaf forests" and driving away red squirrels. Tyler points out that humans have got rid of forests, and hence reduced the
number of red squirrels; whereas, grey squirrels have simply been able to adapt more successfully to new circumstances. This type of explanation is not universally popular. There are some who would accuse it of being unnecessarily hostile towards people. I once attended a lecture where the speaker displayed a slide of a magazine article that referred to nuclear weapons, unethical investment and pollution. The speaker dismissed the article as "anti-human". I later wrote to him disagreeing. Whilst some people are favour of n u clear weapons and some (like me) against them, I did not see how it could be anti-human to oppose them. The Bomb, after all, had been invented by people and not whales, rats or apes. T h e reply was that while whales, apes and rats hadn't invented the Bomb, "they didn't invent penicillin, electricity or high-yielding strains of rice either." This is a perfect example of someone completely missing the point. Since opponents of veganism are fond of whinging about us 'not liking people' we should be crystal clear on this point. Arguing that 'humans do x, y or z' is not the same as arguing that humans are better or worse than other species. It is judging people by their actions and not by their species. So, Andrew Tyler is n o t . being misanthropic by stating that humans have caused the problems that are then blamed on wild animals. It is a question of fact rather than being judgmental. Tyler opposes culling in "all circumstances" he can think of (personal communication). H e also points out that culls often have the reverse effect to that intended, eventually causing an increase in the number of the species that was targeted.
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PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE the public f r o m feeding the ducks etc, but it is an extremely popular pasTyler does "favour trying to discourage time." T o attempt to clear away the certain species f r o m nesting etc in cerexcess food "would entail the attentain areas — but humanely". T h e idea dance of someone permanently in the that wild animals can co-exist with the area which is clearly uneconomical." people w h o consider them nuisances is Killing rats is the cheaper solution to a echoed by Lyn and Maggie Allen of Piproblem caused by humans. geon Recovery. According to Maggie and Lyn, clearing u p after pigeons and netting buildings so they don't nest in IMPLICATED them is not only non-violent but So what has this got to do with vegans? cheaper than culling. Well, we are helping to fund councils. T h e Aliens have written extensively If you are unemployed (a 'Job Seeker'), about this topic. In Arkangel (no. 14) although you may not pay Council they refute several accusations c o m Tax you may still be indirectly inmonly made against pigeons. It seems volved. If you buy something on that councils are starting to get the which V A T is levied you are paying message that killing is tax to central governnot universally approved ment. In turn, central o f — but things are not government provides There are always what they appear m u c h funding for local to be. government. So, in theundoubtedly ory, almost all of us are For example, a local television news item scores of infec- involved. gave the impression that T h e more I think Wantage T o w n Council about it, the more I tions which we had found a non-lethal w o n d e r what my Poll solution to the problem Tax money, which was would not like of having "too m a n y " paid to Canterbury City ducks. A letter f r o m the Council ( C C C ) and to catch from Council, however, disKent C o u n t y Council closed that besides some (KCC), might have fellow humans of the drakes being "refunded. T h e same aplocated", duck eggs plies to other councils. either! would be collected. T h e D o they invest in firms eggs would then be that test on animals? "given to interested poultry keepers (this is a difficult area as they are for hatching and rearing". T o vegans, "legally b o u n d to obtain the best fiof course, this is just as bad as killing nancial return on capital investment... the ducks that were causing the supthis might preclude investing in ethiposed problem. cally friendly areas", as K C C explained). W h a t chemicals d o they use Another complication is that some for growing flowers in parks, for examspecies are seen as 'deserving to die' ple? Are they organic? and others are viewed with more c o m passion. Last year, for example, Hastings Borough Council declared that it had "no plans to carry out further culls of pigeons, though we do retain a licence from the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food to do so." H o w ever, the same council is poisoning rats with chocolate-flavoured rodenticides (Hastings Observer, 19.1.96). T h e rats are, apparently, attracted by scraps of food left over after birds have finished eating food provided by the tourists. In fact, in an interesting example of h o w facts can be twisted to suit prejudices, The Guardian managed to blame the birds for increasing the number of rats ('Why Pigeons Are Fair Game', 9.3.96). Pigeons "encourage rats from the seed and bread which they leave unconsumed". Nonsense! If people leave too m u c h bread and bird seed, pigeons are not under some mysterious moral obligation to over-eat. Hastings Borough Council has says it has "tried to deter
Having limited m y questioning of C C C to its policy o n the extermination of so-called 'vermin', I f o u n d that they are constrained to a certain degree by their legal obligations — namely, the council's duty to: "take such steps as may be necessary to secure so far as practicable that their district is kept free from rats and mice." T h e Council finds it easiest to do this by running a 'free' extermination service. Free, that is, to the people complaining about the rats or mice, but paid for by Council Tax payers and so on. A Council official explained to me that rats can spread leptospirosis (Weil's Disease), which can be fatal. T h e leaflet the Council produces on the subject claims there is about 1 case of Weil's Disease per million people per year. So if a person lives to the age of 100, s/he has one chance in 10 000 of contracting the illness. However, the risk is increased for people in certain jobs, particularly farmers. Also
at risk are canoeists, divers, wind surfers ... and anglers. T h e leaflet also lists 10 ways of avoiding leptospirosis, mostly to d o with hygiene and covering cuts b e fore going into water. It is not clear from the leaflet whether e x t e r m i n a t ing rats does reduce the chance of someone catching the disease or w h e t h e r avoiding exposure to it w o u l d work just as well.
A NEW HOME Rats and mice are also accused of spreading other diseases and parasites — including salmonella, ringworm, mites, nematodes, tapeworm, ticks and fleas. While few of us would like to suffer from these, there are u n doubtedly scores of infections which w e would not like to catch f r o m fellow humans either! Is killing the only answer to problems caused by rats and mice? T o n y , a vegan, faced this difficulty w h e n his house was 'invaded' by mice. They left mouse droppings in the kitchen, which was unhygienic; they chewed through electrical wiring, which was dangerous to all concerned. Tony's solution was to catch the mice and take t h e m to nearby woods. Although three mice died accidentally, 65 were successfully relocated and given the chance to start again.
DIFFICULT CONCEPT It will not be easy to convince councils to adopt non-violent solutions to the problems caused by animals categorised as 'vermin'. It is reasonable to assume that most council workers eat meat and therefore condone needless killing. So it is hard for them to take o n board the idea that killing aniPigeons are not mals is something to be avoided. This was exunder some emplified by a remark made by a council offimysterious cial w h e n questioned whether councils had moral obligaany power to act against anglers w h o leave fishing tion to over-eat tackle behind. (The answer being: there is little councils can do to help.) "I don't see h o w anyone can get pleasure out of hooking a fish and pulling it out o f the water," said the official. I nodded. " N o t " , he c o n t i n ued, "when you can get a nice bit of fish at Sainsbury's." It will not be easy to challenge this type of inconsistency. However, we must try to d o so if we believe that a n imals should not be killed simply because some people cannot be bothered to look for non-violent solutions.
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hope you enjoy your C h r i s t m a s and d o not have t o e n d u r e t o o m a n y corpseladen tables. If you are invited t o a C h r i s t m a s party and find that the f o o d o n offer is practically all non-vegan, the chances are that people will app r o a c h y o u w i t h a concerned look a n d ask w h y you are n o t ' t u c k i n g in'. I have always f o u n d this an excellent o p p o r t u n i t y to p r o m o t e the vegan cause. I usually say s o m e t h i n g like: "Because I respect animals t o o m u c h to eat t h e m . " I'm sure y o u have y o u r o w n r e sponse w o r k e d out. D o n ' t forget to enter m y c o m p e t i t i o n for the Spring Vegan by sending m e a piece a b o u t insects. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Angela N o v e l l o
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Henry VIII issued a proclamation forbidding working people f r o m p l a y i n g g a m e s at a n y t i m e except Christmas? G o o d K i n g W e n c e s l a s w a s murd e r e d b y his m o t h e r , Drah o m i r a a n d his brother, B o l e s l a v a t t h e a g e of 2 6 ? T h e t r a d i t i o n of h a v i n g Christm a s t r e e s m a y ' h a v e its roots' in t h e p a g a n w o r s h i p of v e g e t a tion? T h e Puritans banned any form of C h r i s t m a s c e l e b r a t i o n bet w e e n 1652 a n d 1660? T h e w i n t e r solstice, w h e n t h e s u n is f a r t h e s t s o u t h f r o m t h e celestial e q u a t o r , occurs a r o u n d 22 D e c e m b e r ? M a n y of o u r C h r i s t m a s c u s t o m s are a d a p t e d f r o m c e l e b r a t i o n s of t h e w i n t e r solstice.
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HEDGEHOGS
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U n l i k e m o s t things c o n n e c t e d w i t h C h r i s t m a s festivities, the r e i n d e e r is a vegetarian — probably a vegan, as I d o u b t it drinks c o w ' s milk! I decided to try and find out m o r e a b o u t these beautiful crea-
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tures so I telephoned the herder of die only reindeer herd in Britain, w h i c h is near die Glen M o r e Forest Park in the Scottish Highlands. She told m e that at the m o m e n t there are 139 deer and 30 youngsters are b o m each year. T h e reindeer have grown their warm, white winter coats n o w but in the spring they will shed these and their coats change to brown. A n annual event for reindeers is the shedding o f their e n o r m o u s antlers, w h i c h can g r o w to around 1.5m (5') high. T h e male deer are expected to shed their antlers at any time n o w , while the females t e n d to shed theirs around May, after calving. R e i n d e e r w e r e the first d o m e s ticated animal — even before dogs and cats — atid that accounts for their placid, friendly nature around h u m a n s . T h e reindeer at Glen M o r e r o a m freely in the forest and are n o t farmed or intensively reared. I did ask the herder if she had seen any of t h e m flying, especially a r o u n d Christmas Eve, b u t she said she never had!
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At this time of the year hedgehogs will be hibernating and, in doing so, b e c o m e m o r e vulnerable to floods, cold, frost or predators w h i c h can destroy t h e m while they are inactive. D u r i n g N o v e m ber and D e c e m b e r they will be building their winter nests of old leaves, grass and plant material.
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T h e nest walls can be u p to 50cm (20") thick. If you are interested in hedgehogs I can r e c o m m e n d a fascinating book I found in my local library. It's called The Complete Hedgehog, by Les Stocker, w h o runs the St Tiggywinkles H e d g e h o g and Wildlife Hospital.
KIDS AGAINST MCDONALD'S
THE CHRISTMAS COOK
Greenpeace (London) is organising a campaign to encourage children to set u p their o w n antiMcDonald's group. For further details, write to: Greenpeace (London), 5 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DX.
CHRISTMAS PARTY This is your last chance to get your ticket for the Y o u n g Vegans Christmas Party, to be held in Nottingham in earlyjanuary. P h o n e 01159 206297 for farther details.
PENFRIENDS A y o u n g lady f r o m Bristol, aged 8, would like to write to another girl aged 8 - 1 0 . H e r hobbies are drawing, riding her bike, writing stories and rhymes, swimming and r u n ning. If you w o u l d like to correspond with her please write to m e c/o The Vegan.
Try making these biscuits yourself at Christmas. You can put them in a tin, cover it in festive paper and give it as a present — of just enjoy eating them yourself I C H O C O L A T E FORK BISCUITS 115g/4oz vegan margarine 55g/2oz caster sugar 30g/1oz cocoa or vegan drinking chocolate 128g/4V20z plain four little icing sugar • Turn up the oven to 350°F/Gas Mark 4 • Grease a baking tray • Cream the margarine and sugar together with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy • Add the flour and cocoa and mix well • Shape into balls the size of a walnut and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon dipped in water • Bake for 15-20 minutes • After the biscuits are quite cold and crunchy you can ice them with a Christmas design
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Living Veganism Katharine A Gilchrist and Lesley Dove continue their vegan lifestyle column R o s e y Stock wrote to us regarding t h e "suggested link b e t w e e n veganism and b o t h anorexia and bulimia": I feel that the vast majority of people have missed a crucial point — namely, that merely cutting meat, fish, eggs, milk, cheese etc out of your diet does not make you a vegan ... The point is that being a vegan is never a cause of either earing disorder, but adopting pseudo-vegan eating habits is all too often a symptom. If you desperately want to be thin, for whatever reason, you cut down on fatty foods . . . you also increase fibre intake . . . The result, taken to extremes, is a(n almost) vegan diet, but with crucial differences as vegetable oils, peanuts and other high-calorie, high-fat veggie foods would be missing, along with their nutrients.
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e start w i t h a confession f r o m Lesley. N o t , y o u u n d e r s t a n d , t h a t K a t h a r i n e lacks things to confess, b u t w e have only o n e page. Lesley a d m i t s :
Now is the time for me to confess the worst. I am a junk food vegan, frequently to be found walking the streets of Harrow pushing a double buggy with my two children (the elder of whom is already picking up my bad habits), munching vegan crisps and drinking cola. I live on fat and sugar. Why? Lack of willpower, a desire to be ordinary, or perhaps a need to rebel against those who pontificate that this, that and the other is bad for our health, while not giving a **** about the animals and saying that white meat and fish are 'good'? I'm not sure. Do I need to have this vice just to prove that veganism is not all about self-denial? Being 'allowed' to be a junk-fooder may make veganism seem more attainable to people of little willpower. I feel guilty that my baby probably gets caffeine from the cola through breast milk. Sugar ages our bodies and causes insulin rushes followed by hypoglycaemia. If I don't cat more fresh vegetables and fruit I could end up ill. My eating habits drive hubby mad, as he likes chocolate and my lack of willpower doesn't help him avoid it. Am I unusual for a vegan or are there others like me? Are junk food vegans a let-down? Your views please. Docs anyone know if pink candyfloss is vegan, oris the colouring cochineal?!
AN OLD CHESTNUT F r o m j u n k f o o d veganism back to the q u e s t i o n o f e a t i n g disorders . . .
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It also seems to me that the length of time since the dietary exchange is important. Have they been vegan all their lives? If so, it's clearly not a 'symptom'. I f , on the other hand, the dietary changes coincided with others — such as depression, over-exercising, extreme self-consciousness etc — then yes, it could be a symptom. Does the sufferer wear leather? buy animal-tested products?. . . Then, sadly, this person is not a vegan. S/he has an eating disorder. . . U n t i l n o w ! W e agree w i t h R o s e y and are glad of the opportunity to clarify o u r position o n this matter. S o m e people w h o say they arc vegan may indeed be 'pseudo-vegans'. H o w ever, w e are c o n c e r n e d a b o u t the view, expressed by the Eating D i s o r ders Association, that so-called e x perts " m a y n e e d " to consider w h e t h e r a patient's veganism is g e n u i n e . W e d o n o t k n o w w h a t the E D A means, as it refuses to say. O n e interpretation is that experts should e n c o u r a g e pseudo-vegans (or g e n u i n e vegans w h o have b e e n wrongly categorised) to eat animal products. T h a t c a n n o t be right! T h e role of an e x p e r t in eating disorders is to cure people o f eating disorders, n o t to c u r e t h e m of veganism! If anything, they should b e pleased that the patient is a v o i d i n g the problems associated w i t h animal products.
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lives. So we have to make the transition at some stage. It would be ideal if w e could all be free from physical or mental health problems at the time but that simply is not always possible. S o m e people have an irritating t e n dency to say, "If you're not well, maybe it's your diet", w i t h o u t b o t h ering to ask w h e t h e r the vegan suffered from the same problem whilst a meat-eater.
PUB GRUB RUB Irritating meat-eaters w o r k i n g in the catering industry is a subject m e n tioned by reader, Helen Ellery. O n e of her local pubs declined to serve baked beans with baked potatoes even w h e n given several days' notice. P u b staff" "could not see the financial sense in buying a tin of beans — currendy 1 Op in our local supermarket — to heat and sell for about £ 2 . 5 0 . " Aren't they lucky that vegans are too nice to hold a 'least vegan-friendly pub' c o m petition! However, Helen has a problem that you, the readers, may be able to solve. " W h e r e , " she asks, "are children's vegan shoes (approx size 2) at a price w e can afford, in more than one width, and ideally that we can try o n locally and be supervised by a fitter?"
ONE DOWN . . . O u r Educate An Expert campaign has had a success! Compassion in W o r l d Farming (CIWF) stated on a poster
that Ireland produces " m o r e farm animals than it needs" — the point being that the surplus animals are exported. However, this inadvertendy gives the impression that Ireland 'needs' to produce farm animals. W e politely suggested that ' m o r e farm animals than it uses'would be acceptable to the meat-eaters C I W F wants to attract (everyone has to start s o m e where) and also to the vegans w h o d o a lot of leafleting o n C I W F ' s behalf. C I W F had the courage to admit that "uses" would have been " m o r e app r o p n a t e " than "needs". The Guardian, however, has proved less enlightened. It claimed (16.5.96) that: " O n e hardly dare say it these post-BSE days, but children need red meat." T h i s c o m m e n t was in relation to a study by B Jacqueline Stordy of Surrey University. D r Stordy states: " T h e article does exaggerate what I said." O n e hardly dare say it, but perhaps some journalists enjoy the feeling of being politically 'incorrect' and expressing unfashionable opinions. That is, however, n o excuse for totally disregarding facts. R e t u r n i n g to the topic of confessions, Katharine has n o w come up with a confession . . . but we haven't enough space!
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GETTING YOUR OATS Cereal thriller, Richard Youngs hits the right note with the humble oat Cooking with oats does notjust mean a load ofold porridge.
Besides
boiling them with a generous pinch of salt to a delicious gruel, you can use them to make a variety of sweet and savoury foods. They can be bought as 'jumbo' or 'rolled' (the latter is sometimes called 'porridge' oats). They are also available milled as different grades ofoatmeal: fine, medium
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T H E S E R E C I P E S SERVE T W O — E X C E P T F O R T H E FLAPJACKS A N D T H E B R E A D W H I C H WILL F E E D U P T O F O U R D E P E N D I N G O N A P P E T I T E
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85g/3oz m e d i u m oatmeal 3 0 g / l o z plain flour 3 0 g / l o z d e m e r a r a sugar 1 tsp b a k i n g p o w d e r 55g/2oz taisins 3 0 g / l o z c h o p p e d pitted dates 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp black treacle (molasses) 3 tbsp h o t water & • Mix together the oatmeal, flour, sugar and baking powder. Add the raisins, dates, then the vegetable oil, treacle and water • Work together until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Compact into a lidded pudding basin and steam for 3 hours • Serve hot or cold
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85g/3oz vegan m a r g a r i n e 85g/3oz d e m e r a r a sugar 55g/2oz g o l d e n s y r u p 225g/8oz p o r r i d g e oats & • Place the margarine, sugar and golden syrup in a saucepan and very gently heat until all three melt into one another. Make sure that the mixture does not boil • R e m o v e from heat and add the oats. Stir thoroughly • Lightly grease a 17.5cm (7") square baking tin or one o f equivalent size. Compact the oat mixture into the tin and bake in a pre-heated moderate oven for 25 minutes • R e m o v e from the oven and cut into slices while still hot • Allow to cool, then remove the slices from the baking tin Note: If your baking tin is a different size, just scale up or down the ingredient quantities
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SKIRLIE 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion 115g/4oz medium oatmeal salt and pepper • Peel and thinly slice the onion. Over a medium heat saute it in the vegetable oil until nicely golden • Sprinkle in the oatmeal, along with a little salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper • C o o k for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Check seasoning and serve immediately i
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115g/4oz medium oatmeal pinch of salt 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp boiling water flour for dusting • Dust a flat surface with flour. Place a cast iron frying pan over a low heat • In a bowl, mix together the oatmeal, salt and vegetable oil. Next pour in the boiling water • Immediately gather all the ingredients into a ball and roll out flat on the floured surface to form a disc about 12.5cm (5") in diameter. Cut into quarter circles • Transfer to the dry preheated frying pan and cook until the edges curl up a little • Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool for a short time, then eat while still slightly warm
• Peel, then boil or steam the potatoes. Drain then mash • W o r k in as m u c h fine oatmeal as possible. Season with salt and pepper. Form into thin discs of about 7.5cm (3") diameter • Heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the potato and oatmeal scones until nicely brown and crisp on both sides
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2 tbsp vegetable oil V2 small leek 1 small carrot 85g/3oz medium oatmeal 85g/3oz pre-cooked red kidney beans handful fresh parsley 3—4 tbsp water salt and pepper
• Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water, cover and leave to one side for 15 minutes • In a large bowl mix together the wholemeal flour, oatmeal and salt. Work in the vegetable oil • Grease a 910g (21b) loaf tin with a little vegetable oil. Dust a flat surface with some fine oatmeal • Once the 15 minutes are up, there should be a nice foam on top of the water, yeast and sugar mixture. Pour all of this mixture into the flour, oatmeal, salt and vegetable oil bowl. Stir together to form a fairly stiff dough • Turn out on to the dusted surface and knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until springy. Stretch the kneaded dough long and thin, then pat down in the loaf tin. Cover with a damp cloth and leave to rise in a warm place for at least 1'/2 hours • Bake in a very hot pre-heated oven for 20-30 minutes until the crust is nicely brown • Turn out of the tin and allow to cool on a wire rack before cutting
• Very finely chop the leek and fresh parsley. Grate the carrot. Mash the kidney beans • O v e r a low heat saute the leek and carrot in the vegetable oil until reduced in volume by about half. Add the parsley, oatmeal and kidney beans. Stir thoroughly • Add some water to bind, season with a little salt and a lot of freshly ground black pepper. Allow to cool • Cover, then place in a steamer or saucepan of water and gendy steam for 1 hour • Serve hot with mashed potato and turnip, or cold — like pate — with toast i
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Katrina Payne and her team of toast munchers compare fatty deposits
Suina s spreads bear the Vegan Society Trade Mark
ON TEST:
VEGAN MARGARINES ersuading people w h o like their crumpets dripping in butter to try a vegan margarine or spread* is not usually a happy experience. Some vegan spreads look and even taste insipid. Most lack the golden yellow colouring of butter, others lack its versatility, and one particular brand resists most attempts to get it to melt! Finding a spread that's vegan, tasty and relatively healthy shouldn't be such a tall order should it? Vegans know all the arguments about the cons of butter. But whether we like it or not, banging on about the dangers of cholesterol and the treatment of dairy cows isn't enough for many vegetarians and meat-eaters. W h e n push comes to shove, vegan margarine has to taste good! But returning to the subject of health: a scrutiny of several of the leading vegan margarines left me reeling at their saturated fat content. While I became a vegan primarily on ethical grounds, I'm keen to promote veganism as an extremely healthy way of life. We're not all health fanatics, but some manufacturers should be asked whether it's really necessary for their products to contain such high levels of saturated fats. And, while I'm posing such questions, several manufacturers could do well to look at their prices. I can't help feeling that I'm being taken for a ride when I'm forced to pay almost double for some spreads compared with non-vegan margarines.
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T h e brands featured have been chosen on the basis of availability and the tasters' views should be taken only as a quick guide. There are other brands to choose from — including Rakusens and Smilde, both of which carry the Vegan Society Trade Mark. * To satisfy margarine labelling regulations, manufacturers of products with a low fat content must use the term 'spread'.
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Granose Soya Margarine Price £1.06 for 500g Tasters' views "fairly creamy", "not too salty", "tastes oily", "bit of an after-taste" Labelling 'Contains no animal products' Fatfile 82g(48 saturated)/100g Suitable for frying Yes H o t toast test Melts well Fat c o n t e n t * Price • • • Tasters' verdict -kick
Safeway Soya Margarine Price 77p for 500g Tasters' views "buttery", "quite fatty", "yes, nice" Labelling 'Acceptable for glutenfree, cow's milk free and vegetarian diets' Fatfile 81.7g(15.4saturated)/100g Suitable for frying Yes H o t toast test Melts very well Fat content -A:*1/2 Price • • • • • Tasters' verdict • • • • l/2
Suma Sunflower Spread Price £1.07 for 500g Tasters' views "very creamy", "not too salty", "natural tasting", "bit bland" Labelling Vegan Society Trade Mark
Fatfile 70g(17 saturated)/lOOg Suitable for frying Yes H o t toast test Tends to sit, melts very slowly Fat content -k-k-k^/2 (very low trans fats) Price • • • Tasters' verdict -k-k-k-k
Whole Earth Superspread Price 85p for 250g Tasters' views "bit cheesy, but I like it", "good taste", jelly-like", "nice" Labelling 'Dairy free' Fatfile 70g(10 saturated)/100g Suitable for frying N o H o t toast test Doesn't melt easily, tends to 'float' Fat content -k-k-k-k Price * Tasters' verdict -k-k-k-k-k
THE VERDICT W h o l e Earth Superspread won overall on the grounds of taste, closely followed by Safeway Soya Margarine. The former also has a low fat content (however, along with the Suma spread it fitiled the toast test) and did worse on price — a whopping 85p per 250g! The Safeway brand generally did well all-round. It's extremely good value for money but quite fatty. Suma Sunflower Spread came third. It has the distinction of having the Vegan Society Trade Mark, good nutritional information and is produced by a workers' co-op. There is a clear gap between these three brands and Granose Soya Margarine. Despite its versatility its high fat content will be a turn-off for many.
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Vegan Outreach is a national campaigning network of vegan activists across America which focuses on "preaching to the convertible" on a massive scale. Every month it gives away several thousand copies of its pamphlet, Why Vegan?, mainly on college campuses. These allow for easy leafleting and offer an environment that fosters open-mindedness. The pamphlet has evolved over several years into something concise, inexpensive, yet powerful. In the past. Vegan Outreach has tried traditional 'in your face' slogans, celebrity endorsement, and campaigns against fur and vivisection, but found they had little impact on ordinary people. Instead, it discovered that detailed, compelling information on veganism, the key to all other issues, can cut through the wall of denial. Wherever activists go, the following year they return to find thriving new vegan groups. Any students who'd like to do the same, or folk who can donate to this brilliant group, should write to: Vegan Outreach, 10410 Forbes Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15235, USA. Tel+ 1 412 247 3527. E-mail: h ttp://en virolink. org/arrs/vo/index. h tml
"Festive Tilo Crackers with sweet glazed parsnips sage & onion tatties 'Brussels in a tangy, creamy sauce S'E'R'VES 'FO'Ull
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1 pack of vegan filo pastry (16 sheets min) 140ml/1/4pt sunflower oil 115g/4oz oyster mushrooms 55g/2oz dried apricots, chopped 115g/4oz dried chestnuts 1 small onion, finely chopped 55g/2oz cranberries 30g/1oz petit pois/sweet peas 3 tbsp tamari 55g/2oz holly (for decoration)
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4 medium potatoes 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 tbsp rolled oats 140ml/1/4pt sesame oil salt & pepper 4 parsnips 2 tbsp maple syrup 454g/16oz Brussels sprouts 285ml/V2pt orange juice 250ml carton soya cream
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• In a big pot, simmer the dried chestnut in 1140ml (2pt) of boiling water for about 3/4 hour • Meanwhile, oil a sheet of greaseproof paper. • i HKRfl Place it on a /^HlWfflgW sheet of filo ^WcUK^K \ pastry and ftzzs BF R brush with oil Lpy r \ (make sure •v .—
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another 3 sheets of filo, oiling inbetween each sheet so you have a stack of four. Take another sheet of greaseproof and repeat the entire procedure three times. Put the four stacks in the fridge • In a large frying pan fry the oyster mushrooms in the remaining oil, with the onions, until soft • Drain the chestnuts and either break up with a fork or roughly chop. Add these and the rest of the ingredients to the frying pan and stir fry for a further 2-3 minutes • Place a dollop of the mixture on to each stack of filo and roll up, tweaking the ends to resemble a cracker ('note: if desired they can be frozen before needed) • Roll off the paper on to a baking tray and cook for about 1/2 hour at 200°C
VEGANS FOR VEGANS
Akira and Carol Ichinoze met with Harry Mather of Vegan Views and want to start a group in Nagano, Japan, site of the 1998 Winter Olympics. Write to them at: 3319-2 Shimosuwa, Suwangun, NAGANO-Ken, Japan T393.
FESTIVAL CALENDAR
July & August 1997 Promotional Bicycle Tour for Veganism in Sweden 16-20 days from Kiruna in the north to Stockholm in the south. Everyone — young and old — is very welcome. Overnight accommodation in tents, school dormitories or youth hostels. Only vegan food in its natural state. Participants limited to 20. For info send a SAE with two IRCs to: Centralvaegen8, S-18631 Vallentunua, Sweden. Tel +46 851 173100; Fax +46 851 711800.
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• Wash, chop into chunks, and boil the potatoes until you can poke a fork in them. Drain, mix with half the oil, oats, tamari, onions and sage, and bake for about 45 minutes at 200°C • Chop the parsnips into short sticks (julienne) and fry in the remaining oil for about 5 minutes. Toss in the maple syrup, salt and pepper. Pop in the oven to keep warm before serving • 'Peel' the Brussels and cut cross their bottoms. Boil them in the orange juice, with a knob of margarine, for about 7 minutes. Add some soya cream, stir and serve
For more of the Taigh na Mara gastronomic experience, buy the book! See page 30 for ordering details
997Ninth International Vegan Festival, Magnetic Island National Park, Queensland, Australia The first week will be the official conference, including workshops on promoting veganism. The second will be the social with all kinds of sports, swimming in the Barrier Reef, leisure, sun, sand, sea and so on. Come to either or both. Camping from £1.25 per night, dorm £3, luxury hotel £20. Free accommodation for a volunteer helper from March — reply now! Info available for an IRC from: PO Box 2222, Townsville 4810, Australia. Tel+61 77 890305 (6-9pm & weekends); Fax +61 77231511. E-mail: 21-26
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1997 European Vegetarian Union Congress,
Bussolengo, northern Italy The language will be English. Contact:
To keep up to date with events, subscribe to the VI newsletter. Send a cheque for £7 (or SAE/IRC for more details) to: Vegans International, 87 Porchester Rd, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT1 3PW, UK. |
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Grow Vegan Time for a winter clean up! says vegan gardener, Maggie Dunn
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inter doesn't have to be a time of enforced inactivity — taking the opportunity to clean u p the garden will prove a sound investment. ' R u b b i s h ' left lying around over the winter m o n t h s might harbour ' u n w a n t e d guests' (pests) and diseases, which could cause you problems during the next growing season. R a t h e r than bag diseased plants a n d o t h e r garden refuse for collection, m a n y gardeners reach for the matches (not vegan anyway!). H o w e v e r , as well as risking killing small creatures, bonfires can easily a n n o y neighbours!
A Re-think O u r practice o f taking diseased plant material to t h e local council tip m a y well b e reviewed following a r e p o r t in N e w Scientist (21.9.96) that garden c o m p o s t i n g can s u p press " e c o n o m i c a l l y significant plant diseases b y b e t w e e n 6 0 % and 8 0 % and can s o m e t i m e s eliminate t h e m a l t o g e t h e r . " Ecological Science ( w h o s e m a i n business is m a k i n g c o m p o s t from green waste) and E x e t e r University's D e n n i s Pitt have b e e n studying diseases of i m p o r t a n t crops in s o u t h w e s t E n g l a n d . T h e i r research shows an 8 0 % r e d u c t i o n in 'take all' in w h e a t , a 9 0 % reduction of red core in strawberries and, m o s t impressively, c l u b r o o t in cabbages was eliminated.
All crop remnants should be r e m o v e d . C a r r o t root fly larvae overw i n t e r in carrot roots. Cabbage root fly d o the same on brassica stalks. W e e d s should n o t be left either because they could be harbouring the flea b e e d e , and pea and bean weevil. C o m m o n l y - s e e n chickweed (an indicator of fertile soil) carries viruses — such as c u c u m b e r mosaic virus. T h e hollow centre of b a m b o o canes can be used by red spider mite and others for winter accommodation. I'm n o t sure h o w to humanely remove these mites so I suggest buying n e w canes and plugging the ends. Cracks in brick, stone and w o o d are ideal hiding places for snails, slugs and red spider mite. O n e organic reference suggested washing t h e m o u t with a h i g h - p o w e r e d hose; however, the larger creatures could be removed by hand and r e - h o m e d . Every garden has cracks and holes somewhere so all you can d o is m a k e sure brick and s t o n e w o r k is kept in good repair.
D o n ' t leave your favourite fork outside all year — it w o n ' t last long and you'll only have to 'fork' out for a new one! Greenhouse owners should clean the inside and outside glass, and shelving, with a mild disinfectant. M a k e sure you d o it on a warmish day so the glass and shelving can dry before you close up. Greenhouse cleaning ensures the removal of green algae and reduces the chances of bacteria and diseases building up.
CONDITIONING Continual cropping and the addition of composts and liquid manures may make soil acidic. Ways of spotting acidity without having to test the soil include: the presence of acid-loving plants -— such as rhododendrons or heathers; few w o r m s ; debris not decomposing properly; matted or thatched topsoil. T o remedy acidity, during the a u t u m n or winter add a sprinkle of lime to the topsoil at 106g per m 2 (33/4OZ per 10 3 /4ft 2 ). D o avoid overliming as this will n o t help growth. Lime helps control club root in brassicas — add a teaspoon of lime to each hole when planting out. If y o u r soil is very heavy and you're liming to add calcium, try gypsum instead, which w o n ' t increase soil alkalinity. D o n o t add bulky manures to soil d u r i n g autumn and winter. T o avoid losing the valuable nitrates through leaching, apply composts in early spring. This is especially important if y o u r soil is light and sandy.
D o n ' t forget to clean and oil garden tools and to store t h e m in a dry place.
Grow Vegan puzzler W h i c h o f t h e f o l l o w i n g is a v a r i e t y o f p e a r ? 1 Wellington X X X 2 James Grieve 3 Beth W r i t e y o u r answer o n a postcard and post, with y o u r n a m e and address to: G r o w Vegan Puzzler, T h e Vegan, Donald Watson House. 7 Battle Road. St Leonards-on-Sea. East Sussex TN37 7AA by 10 January 1997. T h e sender o f the first correct e n t r y d r a w n will receive a copy of Food For Free. Congratulations to R o b i n Lane, w i n n e r of the last competition.
The Home Front By the beginning of October, the Black Hamburgh grapes were ripening nicely. G r o w n outside, they are fed primarily with our favourite brew — h o m e m a d e netde and comfrey 'gunk'. T h e leeks, by being planted very close together, should stand well against frost and snow. T h e old summer raspberry canes have been removed and the n e w canes tied in for fruiting next year. T h e autumn raspberries (Autumn Bliss) are still producing fruit! T h e y won't need cutting d o w n until the end of February. By the end of September, the onions had been harvested, dried, cleaned and stored in a large oldfashioned apple tray under the bed. Anywhere else and the cats would kip o n them! T h e main potato crop is stored in a cool place in enclosed cardboard boxes, with a f e w ventilation holes. Some n e w (non-organic) seed potatoes from Marshalls were planted in mid-August. As at m i d - O c t o b e r , there were about 6 m e d i u m size new potatoes per plant. T h e plants can be left until frost strikes. In previous years we stored carrots in potting compost in old wicker baskets; this year we're using t h e m straight from the ground. T h e straw paths lasted longer than expected during the year. A little straw was lost to nesting birds but it proved to be a m u c h cheaper alternative to chipped bark.
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Reviews SIMPLY VEGAN QUICK VEGETARIAN MEALS BY DEBRA WASSERMAN
NUTRITION SECTION
BY REED MANGELS. PHQ, a n
Simply Vegan — Quick Vegetarian Meals (Second edition) Debra Wasserman Vegetarian Resource Group £11.99, pbk, 224pp The title of this US import suggests cookery but most of the book consists of reference materials such as lists (eg Introducing Fat as a Percentage of Daily Value) and an extensive Vegan Nutrition section by Dr Reed Mangels, with chapters on topics such as Calories, Weight Gain and Weight Loss and nineteen tables (eg Protein Content of Selected Vegan Foods). This major part of the book is informative but I have a few quibbles. First, what will readers make of Dr Mangles' claim that "ethical issues aside, the major concern with doing animal studies is the question of whether or not results of animal studies are applicable to humans." Personally, I'm not happy to have ethics set aside so easily. Second, though Dr Mangels says vitamin D is added to cow's milk and butter in the US, she fails to mention soya milk or margarine. Indeed, there is no reference anywhere in the book to the fact that most margarines aren't vegan. Third, the section on fat contains the astonishing statement: "Tofu by itself is high in fat." Can 4.5% be called high? Lastly, UK Vegan Society members may be surprised to find no reference at all to their half century of pioneering work. The recipe section is adequate but
uninspiring. Ingredients are listed imprecisely ("1 bunch broccoli, chopped") or in cups, which hardly encourages confidence in the exact nutritional analysis given at the end of each recipe. And though the subtitle may be Quick Vegetarian Meals, many of the recipes would take hours if followed exactly. For example, Tofli-Stuffed Snowpea Pods requires 30 individual pods to be stuffed with a mixture which could more easily be served as a dip. Fair enough, but can such recipes be called 'simple' or 'quick'? Indeed, the overall impression of the book is of complexity, even in places confusion. Any aspiring vegans, reading this, might think you need a degree in science before you can become Simply Vegan. Alan W a k e m a n
ALSO ON THE EDITOR'S DESK... Animal-Friendly Festive C o o k b o o k Carol Marno & friends, Animus, £2.95 (p&p incl), booklet, 68pp. Vegan recipes. By post: Animus, 2 Onslow Gdns, London E18 WE Animal-Friendly Meals For All Seasons Janet Hunt, Animus, £2.95 (p&p incl), booklet, 65pp. Vegan recipes. By post: Animus, 2 Onslow Gdns, London E18 1NE Cruelty-Free Guide to Edinburgh 1996 Self-published, £1.31 (p&p incl), booklet, 60pp. By post: Margaret Suddaby, Mor\'cn Cottage, 1 In vera von Rd, Loanhead, Midlothian EH20 9EF T h e Livewire Guide to Going, Being and Staying Veggie! Juliet Gellatley, the Women's Press, £3.99, pbk, 19()pp. Helping young people to give up meat Living W i t h o u t Cruelty Diary 1997 Mark Gold, Jon Carpenter, £5 (post-free), pbk. By post: Jon Carpenter, Spendlove Ctre, Charlbury, Oxon OX7 3PQ
T h e Price of Meat Danny Penman, Gollancz, £9.99, pbk, 240pp Spilling the Genes — W h a t W e Should Know About Genetically Engineered Foods T h e Genetics Forum, £6.95, pbk 20pp. By post: Generics Forum. 5-11 Worship St, London EC2A 2BH
You Are W h a t You Eat Kisten Hartvig & Dr Nic Rowley, Piatkus, £14.99, hdbk. Vegan-biased naturopathic guide to food and health
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U n d e r n e a t h the U n d e r g r o u n d Anthea Turner & Wendy Turner [Vegan Society member]. The Book Guild, £9.99, hdbk, 86pp. Tales of London tube-living mice for the under 9s
Katherine Monbiot is a nutritionist and leading supporter of the Vegan Society's Cookery/Health Video Appeal Alan W a k e m a n is a writer and co-author of The Vegan Cookbook
Nutrition for Optimum Health Dr Michael Klaper £8.95 VHS PAL video, 46 mins This is an excellent nutritional expose of the possible causes, treatment and prevention of many of the degenerative diseases the average animal-consuming Westerner is likely to develop. Covering the range from arthritis through to heart disease, and leaky gut syndrome to osteoporosis, we are shown how to identify our own food intolerances and are reminded that even on a vegan diet it is necessary to make the right food choices in order to attain and maintain true vibrant health. You will also find reassurance here that a good animal-free diet provides more than adequate levels of B 12 . Dr K has the ability to immediately engage his audience, and presents his hardhitting, up-to-the-minute message in a relaxed, accessible and amusing way. The powerful use of graphics emphasises his points still further (the photograph of a plug of plastic-like fat taken from the artery of someone suffering from coronary heart disease was particularly shocking). Having attended the London lecture from which this video is drawn, I was still left the second time around with the feeling of wanting more. With convincing health-based arguments for adopting an animal-free diet often found to be less threatening or confrontational than purely moral reasons. Nutrition For Optimum Health provides an excellent way to get the message across. As reassurance for concerned and as yet, unconverted friends and family that your vegan diet is not, in fact, hastening your untimely demise, the video provides a double-edged sword — it is likely that very quickly their concerns for your health will become transferred to concerns for their own! As Dr K describes it, poor diet can have literally very "grave consequences". Katherine Monbiot Available from the Vegan Society for £8.95 + £1.50 p&p
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Contact News VEGAN SOCIETY LOCAL CONTACTS Note: Local Contacts are Vegan Society members who have offered to act, on a voluntary basis, as a point of contact for those interested in the Society's work. They are not official representatives of the Society. Their levels of activity and knowledge may vary according to their individual circumstances. When writing to a Contact, please remember to enclose an SAE.
7 raditionally, this is the time of year when we take stock of our situation, looking back at what we have experienced and achieved in the last year, and considering and planning what we might accomplish in the new year. It is also a time when extended families get together — people we may not have seen since last Christmas, or before, join us in celebration. And so it is with our vegan family, not just our vegan partners or children or parents, but our wider vegan fellowship will be sharing thoughts about a Christmas without cruelty and the prospects for a compassionate and healthy new year. It is this common belief and purpose which binds communities together and enables them to achieve results beyond the power of their numbers. A small number of committed people can often bring about significant change, witness the recent Snowdrop campaign to reduce the terrible threat from the use of handguns. Its supporters won the day as much as by the strength of their argument as by their emotional appeal. We vegans have the same advantage. The health benefits of our diet and lifestyle are undeniable and merely serve to strengthen the powerful appeal of our plea for compassion. It is now (our) time to significantly push back the boundaries of unnecessary suffering — to make the stun gun as unacceptable as the handgun — and it is our Contacts who can make this happen. The Society, through its staff and coordinators will continue to increase the support given to Local Contacts who, uniquely, can influence opinion face-to-face. We are better equipped to help new Local Contacts get established in cities and counties where we are under-represented, and are focusing more on what current Contacts need from us to succeed. We need more members to help us increase our influence in the commercial and political world, and we need more Contacts to inform, assist and recruit more vegans to become members of the Society. In a food chain tainted by BSE, salmonella, listeria and so on, who can deny the strength of our argument? And in the daily media coverage of animals being slaughtered, burned and buried at a fraction of their normal age, who can turn away from the emotion? So it's up to those of us who believe in veganism to act. If not us. who ? If not now. when ? Terry Bevis, National Local Contacts Co-ordinator
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LETTERS
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Contributions to Postbag are welcomed, but accepted on the understanding that they may be edited in the interests of brevity or clarity. Send your letters to: The Editor, 'The Vegan', Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK Fax 01424 717064
ELITIST
In response to Tracey Lean's letter (Postbag, Autumn 1996) I would like to point out that 'ethical veganism' is a luxury for the affluent. Poor vegans, especially those with families, cannot afford to use expensive wholefood shops. This is a simple fact of economies of scale. Until such shops expand and lower their prices the situation will not change. Furthermore, not all wholefood shops are 'ethical' — I know of some with goods from China. Please can we have less ethical elitism and more consideration for those on low incomes. D G R Jones East Sussex
DEMAND-RESPONSIVE
It is not Ms Parsons but Ms Stephens who is missing the point (Postbag, Autumn 1996). It's no good having a 'holier than thou' attitude if ultimately no reduction in animal cruelty is achieved.
Vegan products — such as Linda McCartney's Deep Country Pies and Sausages — are only in supermarkets because we demand them. For many non-vegans, these products might be impulse buys, but if they like them they'll buy them again, and again. Then something like BSE comes along and they're already half way to being a vegetarian — the first step towards veganism. If these products aren't in supermarkets because we won't buy them in the first place, that vital contact between the average non-vegan shopper and a quality vegan alternative to meat won't be facilitated. Of course, supermarkets sell a limited range of vegan products so the obvious thing to do is to use supermarkets and more ethical shops. Chris Sutoris Gwent THE DEADLINE FOR THE SPRING POSTBAG IS 10 JANUARY
Observant Martians might not think it, but our natural diet is fruit and nuts. John Gummer doesn't want to know this, nor does the Meat and Livestock Commission. But Charles Darwin knew, as have the major zoologists from the great Sir Thomas Huxley of the last century to the you-name-him/her of today. The healthiest diet for humans is the diet of the great apes and every time we ignore that biological fact we invite the health and performance penalties that come from defying nature's laws. Though climate, locality and that crazy mess we call civilisation have made it impossible for most of us to live as sensibly as our jungle cousins the gorillas and orang utangs, that needn't stop us from getting as near as we can to their eating pattern. More of us are trying to do so, and even the Department of Health is encouraging the trend. . When it comes to nuts, however, it is a strange fact that even among vegetarians and vegans the focus on that wonderful source of food lacks the clarity it deserves. Are we still sensitive to the derision of cranks who regard carnivorous tastes as the norm for a frugivorous species? Or has the choice and availability of nuts and nut products been so limited that their full appreciation has been held back? Take your pick. What matters is that the use of nuts is increasing. This autumn, in a corner of our rural kitchen garden, we picked some 36kg (801b) of cobnuts and filberts from four small trees untouched by insecticides, herbicides, fertilisers, or even compost. The squirrels took a further 9kg (201b) or so, and in leaner years claim a higher proportion. On commercial nutteries, 'pest control' reduces their numbers but fails to eliminate them. Nature abhors a vacuum, and needs squirrels to bury nuts to ensure replacement. Energised by regular fresh nuts, I visited a PYO cobnut farm in Kent, where Meg Game told me that although the nutteries of England have shrunk from 2833 hectares (7000 acres) to 101 ha (250 acres), the pendulum seems to be returning. Most of the customers who visit her plat (as a cobnut orchard is called) are Turkish. The sad thing is that although demand is going up, and supplies are more widely available, the UK growers have far too small a share of the market. Most nuts are imported, and while this is a good thing for the Third World, where farmers were reported recently to be unable to cope with the demand for cashew nuts, it is clear that if British growers had adequate government support there could be a massive increase of demand for the high quality cobnuts and walnuts we can grow so easily. Whether motivated by health, concern for animal welfare, or naked patriotism, we should do what we can to stimulate demand for the home product. If you have a garden, plant a tree. At Christmas, what more original and unusual a gift for friends/relatives with a spare corner? Is there a better way of marking the approaching new millennium than to plant a little nut tree and see what it can bear? For factsheets on where to buy nuts, how to store them etc, send an SAE to: Kentish Cob Nuts Association, Crouch, Sevenoaks, Kent. Jon Wynne-Tyson West Sussex Jon wins the Vegan Society's new Animal-Free Shopper shopping bag — ideal for gathering his nuts!
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Diary Dates DECEMBER
1 Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton St, London W8, 10am-5pm. Details: Animal Aid, 01732 364546 7 Vegan Society AGM, Conway Hall, Red Lion Sq, London WC1, 1pm Details: Nicola Ottewill, 01424 427393 14 Chelsea Animals Fayre, Old Town Hall, King's Rd, London, 10.30am-4pm. Details: Joana, 0181 847 3628, Vigil Against Cat Breeding for Vivisection, Martyrs Memorial, Oxford, 7pm-11pm. Details: BAVA, 0199383133816 Toxicol Labs Picket, Ledbury, 11.30am-3pm. Details: 01562 700086 20 Protest Against Cat Breeding for Vivisection, Hill Grove Fm, Minster Lovell, Oxon, 11am-5pm. Details: BAVA, 01993 831338
JANUARY 4 Animals & Green Fair, Plymouth. Details: Sarah, 01752 5003375 Leyden Street Chicken Slaughterhouse Demo (1st & 3rd Suns monthly), Bishopsgate, London EC2, 11am-2.30pm. Details: 0171 837 7557
For a comprehensive list of events, send an SAE + 2 first class stamps to: The Animal Rights Calendar, 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HW
Listings The following businesses offer a discount to Vegan Society members and, in most cases, supporters. All require evidence of membership
Discounts ACCOMMODATION Bradford's Tennis School Thicket Meadows North, Newlands Dr, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 4LL 01628 29744 10% (accommodation & tennis lessons) Donmar 43 Bemisdale, Isle of Skye IV51 9NS 01470 532204 10% (B&B) Ivy Guest House 3 Melbourne PI, Bradford. W Yorks BD5 O H Z 01274 727060 10% Loaning Head Wholefood Vegetarian Guesthouse Garrigill, Alston, Cumbria 01434 381013 10% (not bar & reductions) Mount Pleasant Farm Gorran High Lanes, St Austell PL26 6LR 01726 843918 10% New Leslie Farmhouse Leslie, By Insch, Aberdeenshire AB52 6PE 01464 205085% Ran worth Vegetarian Guesthouse Church Rd, Ravenscar, Scarborough, N Yorks Y 0 1 3 0LZ 01723 870366 10% Stredders Vegetarian Guesthouse Park Cres, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6AB 015972186 10% The Lodge Tal-y-Bont, Conway, Gwynedd LL32 8YX 01492 69766 10% (not discounted breaks & services) Tigh na Mara The Shore, Ardindrean, nr Ullapool, By Loch Broom, Wester-ross, Scodand IV23 2SE 01854 85 282 10% (not July—Aug & public holidays) Waterloo House Hotel Lydiate La, Lynton, Devon EX35 6AJ 01598 53391 5%
LOCAL GROUPS (Vegan/Vegan-friendly. When writing, send SAE. See also Contacts News) Bradford Vegetarian Society Atma Trasi. 66 Kirkgate. Shipley BD18 3EL 01274 598455 Bristol Vegetarian & Vegan Society Jill Greenway, 6 Oakridge CI, Sidcot, Winscombe, N Somerset BS25 1LY 01934 843853 Bromley and Environs Vegetarian Group Kathy Silk, PO Box 317, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1WP Bognor Regis & Chichester Vegan & Vegetarian Social Club Victoria Rickeard, 220 Aldwick Rd, Bognor Regis, W Sussex P 0 2 1 3 Q H 01243 863871 Cambridge Vegetarians Irene Beal. 33 Chesterton Hall Cres, Cambridge CB1 1AW 01223 357374 Cardiff Vegetarians Fiona Hackett, 24 Snowdon Rd, Ely, CardiffCF5 4PR Carmarthen Vegans Aardvark Wholefoods, Manscll St, Carmarthen, Dyfed Chester & District Vegetarians Brian Burnett, Nant yr
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MISC/MAIL ORDER Altered States Flotation Centre 4 Marlborough Rd, Wootton Bassett, Wilts SN4 7EJ 01793 855414 25% Empress Ltd P O Box 92, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2XL 01736 65790 15% (essential oils) Hermitage Oils East Morton, Keighlcy BD20 5 U Q 01274 565957 10% J D Home Deliveries Unit 12, Staveley Workshops, Works Rd. Hollingwood, Chesterfield, Derbys S43 2PE 01246 473818 Lower Shaw Farm Shaw, Swindon SN5 9PJ 01793 771080 5% Not Just Nuts Bam Cottage, The Street, Wallington, nr Baldock, Herts SG7 6SW 0176 388 209 5% (collected orders, once/month only) Sally Novello (children's party entertainer| 36 Swingate, Kimberley, Notts NG16 2PH 0115 945 9218 Veggies Catering Campaign (Nottingham) 180 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HW 0115 958 5666 10% (frozen burgers/sosages A snacks from oudets) Vinceremos 261 Upper Town St, Leeds LSI 3 3JT 0113 257 7545 5%
RESTAURANTS Byblos 262 Kensington High St, London W8 0171 603 4422 10% Cafe Natural Greenhill St, Stratford-uAvon CV37 6LF 01789 415741 10% Cafe Pushkar 16c Market Row, Brixton, London SW9 8LD 10% Demuths 2 North Parade Passage,
Hafod Cottage, Llandegla. Clwyd LL11 3BG 01978 790442 Colchester Vegetarian & Vegan Society Annette White 01206 263545 Edinburgh Vegans Edinburgh Peace & Justice Resource Centre, St Johns Church, Princes St. Edinburgh EH2 4BJ Forest Vegetarian & Vegan Society 9 Russell Rd, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5QJ Glasgow Vegans Jim Connelly 0141 554 3885 Hull & District Vegetarian Group Patricia Tricker. 31 New Village Rd, Li trie Weighton. E Yorks HU20 3XH 01482 841544 Kingston & Richmond Vegetarians John. 48 Harrowdene Gdns Teddington, Middx TW11 ODJ Martin 0181 541 3437/John 0181 977 9648 Leeds Vegetarian & Vegan Society Ian Davison, 41 Hillcourt Dr, Bramley, Leeds LSI 3 2AN 0113 257 2760 London Vegans 24-hour Info Line: 0181 931 1904 Manchester (social events) Anne Barr 0161 862 9711 Milton Keynes Vegetarians & Vegans Peter Simpson 01908 503919
Bath BA1 1 NX 01225 446059 Dylans 99 Broad St, Hawley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs 01782 286009 5% Fungus Mungus 34 St Peters St, Canterbury, Kent 10% George's Place 7 Queen St. Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7XD 01768 66635 10% Mandeer 21 Hanway PI, London W1P 9DG 0171 323 0660 10% Rasa 55 Stock Newington, Church St, London N16 OAR 0171 249 0344 10% Riverside Vegetaria 64 High St, Kingston-u-Thames, Surrey KT1 1HN 0171 546 7992 10% St Ann's Well Cafe Victoria Wk, St Ann's Rd, Gt Malvern, Worcs WR14 4RF 01684 560285 10% Shahee Bhelpoori Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant 1547 London Rd, Norbury, London SW16 4AD 0181 679 6275 10% (not supporters) Shiraz 113 Oak La, Bradford, W Yorks BD18 2AF 01274 490176 10% Thin End for Hungry People 41a Fore St, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 5PY 01726 75805 10% (not supporters)
SHOPS Ashgrove Stores Horsted Keynes, West Sussex RH17 7AP 01825 790243 Beano Wholefood Workers Co-op 36 New Briggate, Leeds, W Yorks LSI 6NU 0113 2435737 10% (Mon—Thurs, orders over £5) Breckles Wholefoods 12 Cawdry Buildings, Fountain St, Leek, Staffs ST 13 6JP 01538 38766010% Cambridge Health Food 5 Bridge St, Cambridge CB2 1UA 01223 350433 10% Canton Health Foods 218 Cowbridge Rd East, Cardiff 01222 397983 10% Cardiff Health Foods 4 Church St, Cardiff 01222 220990 10% Countryside Wholefoods 19 Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9HT 0181 363 2933\ 90 Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green, London N13 081 8822799-, 80 Copley Rd, Doncaster, S Yorks 0302 341827; 2 & 4 Old Station Rd, Newmarket,
Oxford Vegetarians 57 Shartand CI, Grove, Wantage, OX12 OAF 01865 450793 Sheffield Vegan Society Sundrum, 30 Chatsworth Pk Rd. Sheffield S12 2UF 0114 264 8473 Solent Vegetarians & Vegans Brian Barker. 18 Northlands Rd, Easdeigh, Hants S050 9AX 01703 570015 S Bucks Vegetarian Group Bina Maldc, 121 Deeds Grove, High Wycombe, Bucks HI'12 3NY 01494 440946 S E Hants Vegetarian Group John Davis 01705 667420 S E Wales Vegetarian & Vegan Information Network Chris Sutoris, 10 Duffiyn Terrace, Wattsville, Gwent NP1 7QN W Devon Sc E Cornwall Vegetarian Group Alison Fife, The Stannary, Mary Tavy 01822 810897/8 VEGSOC Students Union, Kings College. Macadam Bldg, Surrey St, London WC2R 2NS 0171 701 3079 Wolves Vegan & Veggy Society Box V, Students Union. Wulfruna St, Wolverhampton 01902 717342York Vegetarian Society Lin Wilson, c/o Ashley Park Rd, Stockton La, York
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Suffolk 5% (not delivery service) The Court House Bookshop 181 Edward St, Bngthon BN2 2JB 01273 600365 20% Down to Earth Wholefoods The Enterprise Ctr, Eastbourne 01323 649542 10% Friends Foods 83 Roman Rd, London E2 O G N 0181 980 1843 10% Full of Beans 93 Witton St, Northwich, Cheshire. 10% Health & Diet Centres 10% Health Quest The Grosvenor Ctr, Northampton 01604 30125 10% Herbs and Health 10 Bruce St, Dunfermline, Fife KYI2 7AG 01383 733915 10% (5% supporters) Holbeach Wholefoods 32 High St, Holbeach, Spalding, Lines 01406 22149. Not supporters & offers: £15^C35 — 10%; £35^C70 — 15%; jC70-TC150 — 20%; £150+ — 25%; £50+ weekly — 20% Hunza Wholefoods Syon Pk Gdn Ctr, Syon Pk, Brentford, Middlesex T W 8 8JG 0181 847214010% {not supporters) Paragon Health Foods 4 Bakery Ct, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics LE65 1AL 01530 560601 10% Quarry Shop 13 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys 10% Roath Health Foods 39 Wellfield Rd, Cardiff CF2 3PA 01222 486023 10% Salisbury Health Foods Queen St, Salisbury, Wilts 10% Surbiton Whole Foods 14 Claremont Rd, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 4QU 0181 399 2772 10% T w o Cats and a Mouse! 61 Queens Rd, Clarendon Pk, Leicester LE2 ITT 0116 270 8882 10% (notgiftware) Vegebility 11 Grange Rd, West Kirby, Wirral L48 4DY 10% Well Bean Health Food Shop 9 Old Dover Rd, Blackheath, London SE3 7BT 0181 858 6854 10% Whitchurch
Veganism may be defined as a way of living which seeks to exclude, as tar as possible and practical, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. In dietary terms it refers to the practice of dispensing with all animal produce — including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, animal milks, honey, and their derivatives. Abhorrence of the cruel practices inherent in dairy, livestock and poultry farming is probably the single most common reason for the adoption of veganism, but many people are drawn to it for health, ecological, resource, spiritual and other reasons. If you would like more infonnation on veganism a free Infonnation Pack is available from the Vegan Society in exchange for two first class stamps. The Vegan Society was formed in England in November 1944 by a group of vegetarians who had recognized the ethical compromises implicit in lacto (ie dairy-dependent) vegetarianism. Today, the Society continues to highlight the breaking of die strong maternal bond between the cow and its new-bom calf within just four days; the dairy cow's proneness to lameness and mastitis; her
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NATIONAL & SPECIALIST GROUPS Movement for Compassionate Living — The Vegan Way Promotes simpler vegan lifestyles. Publishes New Leaves (£3pa) 47 Highlands Rd, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8NQ Plants For a Future Vegan-organic information centre for edible/usefiil plants and demonstration ground. SAE: The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 0NG 01208 873554 Vegan Bikers http://www.nildram.co.uk/veganmc; Vegan Business Connection Encourages mutual support within the vegan community and lists businesses supplying vegan goods/services. SAE: Veggies 180 MansBeldRd, 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 u, Maesteg,
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Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan CF34 0PB Vegan Information Network Rapid response enquiry service PO Box 2801. Brighton BN1 3NH Vegan-Organic Horticultural/ Agricultural Network 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: PO Box 194, EnSeld, Middlesex EN1 3HD0m 292 8325 (help line)Vegfam Overseas aid agency based on vegan principles. SAE: 'The Sanctuary', nrLydford, Okehampton, Devon EX20 4AL 01822 820203
Vegan Views Informal quarterly. 4issue sub: £3 (Non GB — £4) 6 Hayes Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AD Y Figan Cymreig (The Wales Vegan) Bilingual quarterly. Sub: £1.50 Bronyr Ysgol, Montpelier, Llandrindod, Powys, Wales
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Vegans International Co-ordinates the promotion of veganism, encourages the formation of new organisations, publishes a newsletter, and organises vegan festivals. Country Co-ordinators: England, Scotland, Wales:
Send an SAE to the Vegan Society for any of the following lists: Health Care Professionals; International Contacts — mainly individuals Trade Mark — registered users Vegan Families — child-raising vegans willing to be contacted to provide mutual support
Council Terry Bevis (Hon Treasurer), Alex Bourke, Patrick Browne, Frank Hutson, Brian Barker (Vice Chair),Tony Martin, Tim Powell, George Rodger, Rick Savage (Chair) S O C I E T Y Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA. United Kingdom Tel 01424 427393 Fax 01424 717064 http://www.veg.0rg/0rgs/V eganSocUK / Office hours: Mon: 9.30-5.30; Tues-Fri: 9.00-5.30 Visitors by appointment please Registered Chanty No. 279228 Company Registration No. 1468880 VAT Registration No. 448 5973 95
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VEGAN PUBLICATIONS
Founder Donald Watson Hon Patrons Serena Coles, Freya Dinshah, Dr Michael Klaper, Arthur Ling, Cor Nouws, Donald Watson. Benjamin Zephaniah
National Local Contacts Co-ordinator Terry Bevis Volunteers Eileen Hardy, Mick Lambert, Amanda Rofe (Information Officer), Ann Stahley STAFF General Manager Richard Farhall Administration Officer Nicola Ottewill Administration Officer (Membership) Tracey Goodall Administration Assistant Bill Palethorpe General Assistant (Part-time) Ann Bloomfield
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Animal Liberation Peter Singer. 2nd edition [Pimlico] of the bible of the modern animal rights movement £10.00 Animal Liberation: A Graphic Guide Lori Gruen, Peter Singer & David Hine. A powerfully illustrated introduction to the subject £4.95 Animal Rights — Extending the Circle of Compassion Mark Gold. Animal rights: the philosophy, principles, history and prospects £7.99 Animals. Politics & Morality
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Abundant Living in the Coming A g e of the Tree Kathleen Jannaway Towards a vegan, tree-based culture £2.00 Beyond Beef — The Rise and Fall of the Cattle Culture Jeremy Rifkin. The real costs of the 'cattle culture': animal suffering, hunger, poverty, environmental destruction £8.99 Compassion: The Ultimate Ethic (An Exploration of Veganism) Victoria Moran. An examination of the history and philosophy of the vegan movement £4.95 Food For a Future Jon Wynne-Tyson. A classic work, powerfully arguing the moral, economic, ecological, physiological and nutritional case for vegetarianism and veganism £4.99 The Realeat Encyclopedia of Vegetarian Living Peter Cox. Despite the title, principally vegan in content. Includes 300 international vegan recipes £16.99 (Hdbk) Why Vegan Kath Clements. A simple and straightforward exposition of the case for veganism £6.95
COOKBOOKS
365 Plus One Vegan Recipes Leah Leneman. An imaginative and varied collection of ideas for starters, soups, main courses, side dishes, sweets and salads £6.99 An Allergy
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Cookbook Patricia Carter. Recipes free of animal products, chocolate, salt, sugar, baking powder, wheat and cornflour £6.25 Gourmet Vegan Heather Lamont. Highlights include 'The Vegan Barbeque' and an 'Anaesthetic Cake'! £5.99Green Gastronomy Colin Spencer, Gourmet vegan recipes arranged by season £9.99 The Single Vegan Leah Leneman. This is the book to persuade you that it really is 'worth the bother' for one £5 99 Rainbows & Wellies Jackie Redding & Tony Weston. An unusual and enchanting cookbook offering recipes for 14 nights of six person vegan dinner parties at Taigh na Mara Vegetarian Guest House in the Scottish Highlands f 14.95 (Hdbk) Simply Vegan (2nd ed) (US) Debra Wasserman. Includes 70-page nutrition section and recipe nutrient breakdowns £ 11.99 The Vegan Cookbook (2nd ed) Alan Wakeman & Gordon Baskerville. 200 richly varied and carefully graded recipes, ranging from the quick and simple right through to the unashamedly gourmet £7.99 Vegan Cooking Eva Batt. More than 300 simple, nourishing and economical recipes. A classic £5.99 The Vegan Gourmet (US) Susann Geiskopf-Hadler & Mindy Toomay. Delicious and imaginative vegan cuisine with recipe nutrient breakdowns £8.99 The Vegan Health Plan Amanda Sweet. Over 300 recipes, plus nutritional information and hints on buying and storing foods, suitability for freezing etc £6.95 The Vegan Kitchen Mate (Aus) David Horton. 100 simple recipes, complete with kitchen tips £3.25
HOME & GARDEN
Forest Gardening Robert A de J Hart. 2nd edition of the vegan guide to creating a food-producing forest garden £70.95The Green Home Karen Christensen. A lively and wideranging introduction to all aspects of green home-making £9.99The Organic Gardener's Handbook Margaret Elphinstone & Julia Langley. A comprehensive and practical guide to the subject — including
plenty of information and advice suitable for green-fingered vegans £9.99
NUTRITION & HEALTH
Foods That Cause You to Lose Weight (US) Neal Barnard MD. An American vegan doctor explains how choosing certain vegan foods leads to, and sustains long-term weight loss £8.99 Pregnancy, Children & the Vegan Diet (US) Michael Klaper MD. A practical guide to ensuring health and balance throughout pregnancy and to raising healthy children on a 100% animal-free diet £7.95 Vegan Nutrition: Pure & Simple (US) Michael Klaper MD. A practical guide showing how sound vegan diets can satisfy all the body's needs and play a major role in the prevention and treatment of many degenerative diseases £7.95
REFERENCE
The Animal Welfare Handbook Caroline Clough & Barry Kew. A guide to animal welfare and rights — the issues, arguments, legislation, organisations and resources £8.99 Food For Free Richard Mabey. The wild food forager's bible — details of over 240 edible berries, nuts, fungi and leaves £7.99 The Pocketbook of Animal Facts & Figures Barry Kew. All the information you need — at your fingertips £6.99 Vegetarian London (previously Cruelty-Free Guide to London,) Useful guide to veggie/vegan eating places and healthfood shops £4.99
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Talking Turkeys Benjamin Zephaniah. Fun poems by the presenter of Truth or Dairy £8.99 (Hdbk)
A number of titles lack a vegan perspective but have nevertheless been included on the basis of their informativeness or practical value • See back cover for Vegan Society publications and merchandise • Order form opposite
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Classified 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 Wav, Sutton. Surrey SM1 1JB. 0181 652 1900. Specify 'Vegan Fund'.
ALLSEASONS WHOLEFOOD VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT 167 St Marys Lane, Upminster Essex R M 1 4 3BL, 01708 640340 Fully licensed and air conditioned. Extensive range of vegan wines and beers. We specialise in quality wholefood cuisine. Organic produce is used where possible. The majority of food we produce is vegan. We can also supply food for outside functions (weddings, celebrations etc).
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Monday 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday 10am-9.30pm* Sunday 10am-3.00pm * Last Orders taken at 9.30pm Ailseasons is strictly non smoking Easy access from junction 29 M25
R O O M T O L E T at Vegfam H Q N / S vegan. SAE to: 'The Sanctuary', Nr Lvdford, Okehampton EX20 4AL. Tel/Fax 01822 820203.
ANIMAL CARE H O M E W A N T E D for thirteen year-old pony. I am currently living abroad so am unable to look after her. If you can help
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V E G A N C A T S ! Animal-free supplem e n t for h o m e - m a d e recipes. In use since 1986. SAE: Vegecat, The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK.
W h o l * g r a l n m a l t i w x t e n e d f l a k * * of organic corn grown without pesticide*. F r o m g o o d f o o d *tor*a or **nd S A E for Mall O r d a r to D o v a a F a r m F o o d * . H u n g a r f o r d . B e r k s h i r e . R 0 1 7 ORF
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COURSES R E I K I W O R K S H O P S O n e weekend can change your life forever! Traditional Usui Reiki enables you to heal yourself and others. Master/Teachers Michael and Jean W o r t h . (Torquay) 01803 312651.
Shiatsu The European Shiatsu School has branches in London & throughout the UK & Europe For prospectus, please send 3 first class stamps to: ESS Central Administration (Dept VE) High Banks. Lockeridge. Nr Marlborough Wilts SN8 4EQ Tel: 01672 861362
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FUNERAL SERVICES G R E E N / D I Y F U N E R A L S Ecofriendly inexpensive coffins, memorial tree-planting. Please send £1 in unused stamps with A5 size SAE to Box 328.
HEALTH C L A R I D G E H O U S E Centre for healing, rest and renewal. Vegetarian/Vegan, non-smoking. R u n by the Friends Fellowship of Healing. Open to all. Retreats, short/long term stays. Weekend courses, conferences, healing and counselling available. N r . Lingfield, Surrey. 01342 832150. Box 371. H E R B A L M E D I C I N E Vegan practitioner. M e m b e r of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, runs a totally vegan practice. Clinics in Kent and East Sussex. Consultations by appointment.
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
BAR CAFE VENUE 80 Glassford Street Glasgow G1 1UR 0141 553 1638 Come along to The 13th Note and experience our delicious home-cooking. There is a 10% discount for all Vegan Society members. The 13th Note cafe is completely animal/dairy Tree and is therefore suitable for both vegans and vegetarians.
B&B, V E G E T A R I A N / V E G A N Near H e a t h r o w , W i n d s o r , Henley, Reading, Berkshire, Bath R d . A4. £ 3 5 double, £ 2 0 . 0 0 single. T e n n i s school for lessons. Bradfords, Maidenhead 01628 29744. 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, Ballylickey, Bantry, C o u n t y C o r k . 00353 2766146.
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C U M B R I A Vegan B&B, 2 rooms. Strictly no smoking. Children very welcome. Good local walks and marvellous vegan food! Tel:
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D E T A C H E D country home in quiet hamlet near Wimborne, Dorset. Exclusively vegetarian/vegan B&B. Spacious comfortable twin en-suite T / C facilities, TV. Ideal touring, walking, cycling area. N o smoking. £15 per person per night. Tele: 01202841561. D E V O N (Lydford). S/C for N/S visitors at VEGFAM's H Q . SAE to: 'The Sanctuary', Nr Lydford, Okehampton EX20 4AL. Tel/Fax: 01822 820203. D O R S E T Vegan guest house set in A.O.N.B. Coastal walks. H o m e of alternative healers. Offering courses, alternative treatment of animals. (01297) 678597. F R A N C E At last! Opening spring 1997 vegan NS B&B in Pyrenees. Accommodation in 101 yr old stone farmhouse shared with owners. Walking, cycling, relaxing. 500FF or £50 pppw. Write: Le Guerrat. 09420 Rimont, France. Tel. 00 33 5 61963703. G R E E C E Beautiful cottage to let near sea and mountains, n/s veg. From £25/£70pppw/sc. Ph/fax 0116 2681331 or h ttp :/www .ark. org/users/veg-greece/ I N G L E T O N Yorkshire Dales. Vegetarian/Vegan B&B £14.50 at picturesque Prospect Cottage. T w o or more nights £13. Tel: 015242 41328. ISLE O F W I G H T B&B. Peaceful home of vegetarian/vegan owners. Picturesque valley village. Tel: (01983) 731279. Evening meals available by request. O L D R E C T O R Y H O T E L Maentwrog, 01766 590305. Three acre riverside garden. Main house/budget annexe. All en-suite. Informal atmosphere, home cooking, vegan & Italian menu. Reduced 2+ nights. Dogs welcome. P E M B R O K E S H I R E Coast — Trefin, nr St Davids. Vegetarian/Vegan guest house, en-suite rooms. 5 mins walk from spectacular coastal path. Winter and Christmas breaks available. Tel 01348 837095. ST IVES Cornwall. Vegan guest house. Close to beaches and picturesque harbour. En-suite rooms. Self-catering apartment also available. St Judes, St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall T R 2 6 2SF. Tel. 01736 795255. S C O T L A N D Solway coast. Homely B&B, vegetanan/vegan on request. Walks, beaches, bird-watching. C.H., Pr. parking, large garden, tea/coffee all rooms. Phone 01556 640269. S C O T T I S H H I G H L A N D S Near Kyle of Lochalsh. Vegan B&B in modern bungalow with spectacular views. Ideal centre for exploring Skye and Wester Ross. B&B £15, EM £9. 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. Crewkerne 01460 73112.
The Old Post Office
Comfortable Edwardian guest house with spectacular views across Porlock Bay and set in the heart of Exmoor's wild heather moorland Delicious traditional vegetanan and vegan cuisine. Fine wines. Log fires. Candle-lit dinners Luxurious bedrooms, all cn-suile ETB 2 crowns Highly commended AA 3Q Recommended 2 day break Nov-Feb incl ~ £49 pp/DB&B
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WILDLIFE HOTEL Open all year round Licensed. 100% non-meal. Small friendly hotel. (Exclusively vegan/vegetarian. Special diets catered for — all freshly made.) No smoking throughout. Situated two minutes from the sea. Near all the attractions. Parking available. 39 Woodfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6AX. Tel. 01253 346143.
COME & GO AS YOU PLEASE Vegetarian/vegan. C u s s e n s cottage, e n - s u i t e rooms with o w n entrance, tv, t e a - m a k i n g . R e s i d e n c e s u n - l o u n g e / d i n i n g r o o m . Vegetarian/vegan 3 course dinner when req'd. P e a c e f u l rural setting, pub, shop. p.o..restaurant, 10 m i n . walk. C y c l e hire, riding, m o u n t a i n walking. N e a r b y 13th c e n t u r y historic Kilmallock. Easy drive t o K i l a m e y , Tralee, C o r k , Limerick, G a l w a y . S h a n n o n L a k e s , Atlantic coast. Relax in secluded l a w n s a n d organic kitchen garden. B r o c h u r e a n d b o o k i n g details.
Phone: ha, 010353 6398926.
taigh na m a r a guesthouse • Gourmet Scottish Vegan Farmhouse cooking • Idyllic secluded Lochside Location near Ullapool • Wildlife and Walkers Paradise — open all year • Inverness Airport/Buj/Train only I Hour away • £33 including Dinner — Credit cards accepted • Vegan Info, service and guides • New Cookbook — Rainbows & Wellies £14.95 Tel/Fax Jackie or Tony 01854 655282 or write: Taigh na Mara. Freepost IV1229. Lochbroom. Via Carve. Highlands IV23 2BR
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Quiet Country Hotel overlooking beautiful tidal estuary and bird sanctuary. Britain's oldest vegetarianA>egan hotel stands in its own grounds close to beaches and unspoilt coastal walks. Woodcote'. The Saltings. Lelant. St Ives, Cornwall Tel. 01736 753147 ,, „— {XJlLjfJ / (*
Llanigon, Hay-on-Wye
E X M O O R LODGE K W T A very special distinctly different, 11tb century listed bouse at the foot of the Black Mountains. Only two miles from the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye. Separate guests sitting room, lovely bedrooms & relaxed atmosphere. Exclusneh vegetarian/vegan. From £14 pp. fel: 01497 S2000S
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/eoffee facilities. Contact Nigel for details, telephone 01643 831694
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Vege & Vegan B&B Winter & Spring Breaks Visit our large 18th Century cottage for a break. Picturesque mediaeval conservation village with castle ruins and ancient priory. Many architectural & historic interests locally and an abundance of interesting walks and beautiful countryside. Bicycle hire and delicious evening meals are available. £15pn. Tel:
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Brookesby Hall Hotel
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. Please contact res. props for brochure and further details.
MISCELLANEOUS 1997 CALENDARS £3.25. Photos of rescued animals. Proceeds in aid of Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre. Please send cheque/PO to the above at: East Lane, Ince Blundell, Liverpool L29 3EA. FASTING WALKS! For rest, relaxation, weight loss and better health. (Groups). Only liquids. England, Europe. Murphv, 1 Stanley Road, London N15 3HB (0181 395 0407,0171 614 7221). HEY YOU! Be at our vegan gathering, etails
CUSTODIANS We are a national group of campaigners who believe in a Creator and oppose the slaughter and exploitation of animals Details & newsletter Custodians, Kent Place, Lechlade-on-Thames, Glos, GL7 3AW
BEECHMOUNT NEAR SA WREY, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA LA 2 2 OLB Vegetarian/vegan B&B, delightful country house accommodation. Situated in Beatrix Potter's picturesque village with its olde woride inn. 2 miles from Hawkshead. Lake Windermere (car ferry 12 miles. Delicious breakfast, lovely bedrooms. Superb lake/country views. For brochure tel.
FRANCE WITHOUT FROGS' LEGS? Yes! It's possible. B&B room in friendly home in French Midi. nr Avignon and the Pont du Gard, an hour's drive from mountains and sea. Vegan and vegetarian meals available, with unlimited stocks of soya milk, tofu and organic whole meal bread and all your favourite vegan supplies. 63
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Exclusively Vegetarian And Vegan Diets. Wholistic Care offered with a choice of Complementary therapies. A friendly, non-smoking home for Short or Long stay. Holiday and Respite Care
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MAIL ORDER FREE INFORMATION: Exclusive, Proven in Use Aromatherapy and Hypoallergenic skincare; Natural Supplements and Therapy Products, Quarterly Newsletter. SAE: Truly Vegan Co., 1 Ashdale Road, Tonypandv. South Wales CF40 1RT. 01443 439204 (Vegan Proprietors). SACRED SCULPTURE (Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Hindu Deities), Garden Buddhas, Japanese Incense — mail-order catalogue from: Zazen, 19 Fox Lane, Bromsgrove B61 7NJ Worcestershire. Tel/Fax: 01527-876588. E-mail: zazenuk@aol.com. VEGAN AROMATHERAPY Skin, Body & Hair preparations. Essential oils and Mens requisites. 1976 cut-off date. Send SAE for brochure to: DOLMA, 19 Royce Avenue, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 6FU.
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PUBLICATIONS AHIMSA. 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. VEGAN GUIDE to Paris £2.50, Hippy Cookbook £1.99, How to Write a Vegan Book £1.80 post free from: Alex Bourke, 11 Guinea Street, Bristol BS1 6SX.
Funds arc available to help y o u n g vegetarians/vegans, u p to t h e age o f 2 5 , w h o are in n e e d and to educate y o u n g people in t h e principles o f vegetarianism.
SITUATIONS VACANT ANIMAL S A N C T U A R Y requires voluntary help, accommodation available. Situated in rural area between Liverpool and Southport. Tel: 0151 931 1604/ mobile 0421 535237. A VEGAN/VEGETARIAN CHEF is required to work in a busy vegetarian wholefood restaurant in Upminster, Essex. The applicant must be fully qualified and experienced. This is a full time position. Wages negotiable. Ap vegan or vegetarian.
Applications to: T h e G r a n t s Secretary, THE VEGETARIAN CHARITY 14 W i n t e r s Lane O t t e r y St M a r y E X 1 1 1AR
WHITBY Falcon Guest House, B&B, vegan/vegetarian. Quiet location, seven minutes walk from centre and harbour. Lounge and sunny breakfast room. Parking near house. Tea-making equipment. £14 (plus child reductions). Tel: 01947603507. YORK Vegetarian/Vegan wholefood, non-smoking B&B. Comfortable en-suite accom £
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CONTACT CENTRE is a caring, so low fees friendship agency, quite different from all others catering exclusively for vegans and vegetarians both in Britain and abroad
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VEGAN EXPEDITION ACROSS AFRICA Ten months, 20,000 miles, 12+ wildlife reserves, visiting Serengeti, Okavango, Victoria Falls, Mount Kilimanjaro, historic sites etc. Departing spring/autumn *97. Cost sharing, £6,750 including vegan food, insurance, flights back etc. Contact: Transafnca, PO Box 6, Tiverton EX 16 9YS.
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THE ORDER OF THE CROSS SPIRITUAL AIMS AND IDEALS The order is an informal Fellowship, having for its service in life the cultivation of the Spirit of Love towards all Souls: Helping the weak and defending the defenceless and oppressed; Abstaining from hurting the creatures, eschewing bloodshed and flesh eating, and living upon the pure foods so abundantly provided by nature; Walking in the Mystic Way of Life, whose Path leads to the realization of the Christhood; And sending forth the Mystic Teachings unto all who may be able to receive them — those sacred interpretations of the Soul, the Christhood, and the Divine Love and Wisdom, for which the Order of the Cross stands. Regular Services, Meetings and Retreats are held in London and elsewhere. For further information please contact: The Headquarters (VN), 10 De Vere Gardens, London W8 SAE, telephone 017J-937 7012.
DEDICATED, fit, adaptable, caring animal-lover (no ties) required for varied work at rural animal rescue centre. Single accommodation in shared house, small wage. Driving licence, good interpersonal skills, and commonsense required. Please apply giving telephone number, to Box 384. FREE A C C O M M O D A T I O N for help with rescued cats. Pets welcome. Must honour own living expenses. Lady preferred. Box 377.
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SPECIALISED ANIMAL rescue centre dealing mainly with the neutering and rehoming of feral cats, seek vegan volunteers. Accommodation provided. Celia Hammond Animal Trust, High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex. Tel: 01892 783367.
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H E C T I C C A T S A N C T U A R Y needs help. Live in. Hard work. 01708 854567. W O R K I N G H O L I D A Y : accommodation and vegan food offered in exchange for P/T land work, one week in May (possibly earlier/later), in wild and remote far corner of UK. Write to: Steve Moore, 25 Pabail Uarach, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides HS2 OQH.
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