VEGAN SOCIETY LIMITED

President: S.Coles

Vice-Presidents: E.Batt, J.Dinshah, C.Nimmo, W.Simmons.

Council: D.Barrett, P.Brown, S.Coles, J.Cummins, C.Gray,

K.Jannaway, T.Key, C.Langley, K.Manners, L.Munn, G.Smith, K.StallwDod.

Hon. Treasurer: J.Cummins.

Secretary: B.Kew, PO Box 3, Charlbury, Oxford, 0X7 6DU.

Asst. Secretary: L.Main,

Nr. Machynlleth, Gwynedd, SY20 9LW.

SUBSCRIPTIONS: Full or Associate Members or Journal Subscribers £3.00 minimum unless unwaged or sharing with member living at the same address, when £1.50 will be accepted. Please send to Member-ship Secretary, PO Box 3, Charlbury, Oxford 0X7 6DU. Please note: FULL Membership is given to practising vegans, see definition below. Associates are very welcome. Life Membership £25.

EDITOR of this issue of "The Vegan" quarterly journal: B.Kew, who does not necessarily agree with all opinions expressed or endorse advertisements.

PUBLISHED: 21st. March, June, September, December. COPY REQUIRED: 1st. of preceding month.

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

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

Full information, in return for a stamped addressed envelope, from the Secretary at the ABOVE address.

Registered Office: 47 Highlands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22

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SIGN OF THE TIMES In the Winter 1984 issue, this page carried as a title a line which, in its more proper context, is followed by "Time's winged chariot hurrying near". How appropriate then that on the 1st of February 1985 The Times should, in its infrequent series on 'unlikely' magazines, feature The Vegan. Vegans have always been ahead of the times: that The Times is hard on our heels can only be good news. We keep ahead, yet with no intention of leaving anyone behind. If the times have caught up let us take them with us. But they demand change.

The next issue of The Vegan, in the Summer, will take on a new look, as a very 'likely' magazine, leaving this one as the last of its kind which, as a printed magazine, came to and brought light in the Spring of 1946 when the Editor was Donald Watson, based in Leicester. The Report on the 1945 AGM featured therein showed that the Vegan Society expenditure for the year amounted to £84 15s Id. Compare this with the figures presented on page 11 here which bring us to our present and near future. This issue keeps us mindful of some of that past.

On page 24 is a brief mention of Scott Nearing who gave meaning to the Good Life of self sufficiency and who addressed the Society at its first dinner. On page 9 appears the Obituary of Mabel Simmons who was writing festive recipes for this journal before many of us were born.(As we go to press we hear of the recent sad death of Dr.C.Nimmo, another of our Vice Presidents). The announcement of a Vegan Marathon (page 3) to celebrate Plamil's 20th or 21st anniversary carries with it a potted history of that pioneering comp-any's early days when some may have doubted its own potential to stay the course. Yet here they are and here we are with the Spring 1985 Vegan wherein Dr.T.H.Crouch tells us of the growing recognition amongst doctors of health's dependence on the food we eat, and the topical Vegfam article ensures that we do not confine our thinking to just these shores.

The next Vegan will speak for itself but some ground can be prepared; a sprinkling on the solid foundations of forty years. Intended among other features and regulars is a vegan parent/child slot, and a series along the lines of Vegans travelling, vegans in sport, school, hospital and even prison. Vegans get in everywhere:

"I was told I couldn't be vegan because a).I was the wrong religion, b).I would need to write to the Vegan Society to get confirm-ation that I was a real vegan and not just pretending, and c). That following confirmation it would take at least four days to 'get the stuff in'. I asked if I was expected to starve and the Governor said that as 1 was only there for four days (having been moved from Xxxxxxxx the week, before release) basically yes. I eventually saw the doctor as I was feeling weak after several days of boiled rice and cabbage and was offered aspirin for the resultant headache."

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(From a vegan sent to prison for releasing animals from theirs. One moral: all vegans should, in the;,r own interests at least, be 'card carrying' members of the Vegan Society). A steady stream of material continues to reach us from certain institutions, which would seem to reveal a disturbing indifference to people's fundamental beliefs and rights, and a wilful ignorance of their needs. More factual inform-ation is required, not only for mention in this magazine but to enable us to put together a proper case for presentation to the authorities. In some way this is balanced by the increasing number of clinics referring people to us, and health workers requesting information.

Please write in with details of your own experiences whether they be from prison, the sports field, hospital, school, travel, and as a vegan parent especially if these would unveil hitherto unknown facts or would help others in similar circumstances. The lighter side as well please. We change just as we call for change now in times and conditions that would seem most propitious. While the industries of pain are busy dying we are busy giving birth.

Barry Kew

REQUESTS.

1. It would be very useful to know just how many lifelong vegans (any age) there are in the British Isles. If you have been vegan since birth and/or have vegan children please let us know. As we often receive requests from people expecting babies, asking to be put in touch, quickly, with vegan families in their area, please make clear if you would rather that the information you give remained confidential.

2. We would also like to draw up a list of vegan OF vegan sympathising GPs and other medical persons. If you have one or more in your area please forward the details. 3. Please tell us if you have hs.d experience of a vegan diet making a substantial contribution to the improvement of health or the curing of illness. 4. Please let us know of any children's books you recommend: books which do not portray all kids as being addicted to sausages nor picture "idyllic" farm scenes. 5. If you come across good vegan watering holes abroad please do not keep them secret. 6. Don't hide your light. If you have any of your own recipes you think others might enjoy please send them in for an appearance in this journal.

MANY THANKS.

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VEGAN MARATHON Plamil Foods Ltd. pioneered the first British liquid soya milk on the market in May 1965, so will shortly be celebrating its twentieth birthday. The vision to start the project really arose from the first Sub-Committee the Vegan Society ever appointed in 1945/6, its terms of reference being to look into the possibility of a vegetable milk bearing in mind there was nothing of this nature on the market at the time. The Sub-Committee comprised of Barry Green (who subsequ-ently moved to Honolulu), Lesley Cross, Arthur Ling and one or two others whose names elude us at the moment, because they became preoccupied with other things. Although nothing tangible happened for some years, eventually Leslie Cross and Arthur Ling got together to start Plamil Foods. The concentrated soya milk was formulated with vegan requirements in mind, ie. to include the essential Vitamin B12 and Calcium, and still remains the only liquid soya milk on the market with these vegan reqirements in mind;

As a means of celebrating its twentieth birthday, Plamil Foods is thinking in terms of sponsoring a Marathon for vegans and vegetarians. This would be a tremendous boost to vegariism, particularly in medical circles, by focussing attention on the endurance aspect. A tremendous amount of preparation would need to be put into such an event and whereas one idea at the moment is that it takes place in the autumn of 1985, the volume of preparation may defer it to the spring of 1986 when Plamil Foods can celebrate it as a 21st. birthday event. As a prelude it is necessary to convene a small meeting of volunteers to organise such an important event and in turn to collate names addresses and details of further volunteers to assist in the many ways required ie.administration, advertising/publicity, trophy awards, baggage/stewards, car parking, catering, changing rooms, course(mile marking, marshalls), drinks( tables, cups, containers, water), entry procedures (receipts, recording), finish (scaffold,banner, clock), medical (doctors, first aid, tents), officials (referee, time-keepers, judges), start (banner, time-cards, hand-speaker, lead car), transport (vehicle for equipment and signs on course) etc, etc. Would volunteers pleaise write immediately to Plamil Foods Ltd. (address below) saying clearly in which way they could help and if they would be prepared to attend an initial meeting either in London or Folkestone. Please keep such letters brief and do not expect an immediate answer because corres-pondence would need to be in the form of a circular to follow at a suitable date.

One or two have raised the point whether it is to be a full marathon, a half marathon etc. Maybe instead of a Marathon being run along streets, some open park could be the venue, where traffic hazards are eliminated and where perhaps (if it could be held in Hyde Park) maximum publicity may ensue. A suggestion also is that it could be thrown open to vegan/vegetarians who are not geared to marathon running but who would be prepared to run x number of times rOund the circuit, plus those prepared to go on for a half marathon and

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those who are prepared to stick it out for the whole marathon. Perhaps further discussion could develop along these lines.

The proposed race, which could be the biggest event in the life of the vegan movement to date, is only in the exploratory stage and chiefly depends on volunteers for the essential duties enumerated. Please therefore write to Plamil Foods Ltd. to indicate a), your willingness to assist in organisation and readiness to attend preliminary meeting and b). help with necessary duties on day of event.

Plamil Foods Ltd.,Plamil House, Bowles Well Gardens, Folkestone, Kent.

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Just to put you on your toes: Stella Capel, fifty-one year old vegan grandmother, won the womens veteran section of the Tameside Triathlon in September 1984.

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

SUBSCRIPTIONS. Have you paid your 1985 Subscription due in January? If not please send sooni

BEQUESTS. Please remember THE VEGAN SOCIETY LIMITED in your Will. When drafting your Will, if you choose to leave property (real estate) to the Society, please add a clause to your Will bequeath-ing a sum of money to the Society in the event that you have to dispose of the property/real estate during your lifetime. PLease consult your Solicitor on this. Many thanks indeed.

VITAMIN B12. We have an obligation to remind readers of the import-ance of this vitamin, especially for women of childbearing age. On average 3 micrograms need to bs taken daily. This can be provided by one teaspoonful of Barmene or Tastex yeast extract taken daily. Among other vegan sources are Plamil soya milk, Vegevit tablets, spirulina and some TVP products.

HEV FUND. Please ensure that donations are made payable to "Home for Elderly Vegans Fund" and not to The Vegan Society. Thankyou.

"You may have noticed stories in the press a few months ago saying, in effect, 'don't worry about sodium; it looks as if high blood pressure actually is caused by lack of calcium.' According to NUTRITION ACTION magazine, Dr.David McCarron, the champion of the calcium theory, receives much financial support from the US National Dairy Council....Well, well." Geoffrey Cannon. New Health; February 1985.

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LOCAL VEGAN CONTACTS

Our list of Local Vegan Contacts is updated each January. All those who were on the previous list are asked to renew for 1985. At the time of writing the following LVCs had renewed for 1985: ENGLAND

WALES

SCOTLAND

Local Vegan Contacts have to be current full members of the Vegan Society Ltd. They are asked to serve as distributors of Vegan Society literature to local shops, libraries and at events where stalls are available. LVCs can buy our saleable literature in bulk at a discount of 50% thus making a little profit to cover their expenses even when re-selling to shops who demand 334% discount. Bulk supplies of most leaflets are free. A list of local members and associates is sent so that social events can be organised as well as a public meeting for Laurence Main to include your area in one of his lecture tours. A good idea is to persuade a local group of some other society (F.O.E., CND, Vegetarian Society, Animal Aid, BUAV, WI, TWG etc) to include a vegan talk on their programme. Many LVCs and others have contact-ed sympathetic schoolteachers to provide daytime audiences in schools. Local- groups are good places for inexperienced members to gather knowledge of vegan cookery while some LVCs hold public vegan cookery demonstrations and such events prove popular with the local press,.

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VEGFAM Vegfam helps to finance Aid Projects for famine areas or malnutrition blackspots around the World without supplying products of animal husbandry nor funding schemes to provide them.

1984 was a tragic year on account of the terrible conditions in East Africa. For many years famine had been building up in various countries and plenty of warning was given by workers in the drought regions. The rich nations finally got the message at the eleventh hour. While lack of rainfall resulted in poorer and poorer grain crops in Ethiopia, Chad etc., the rich nations were sitting tight on their surpluses and feeding grain to animals by the millions.

We used the major part of our income for this short-term relief in East Africa. Eritrea was a neighbouring country of Ethiopia until the overthrow of Haile Selassie, when it became combined with Ethiopia to the extent that it was virtually swallowed up and soon plagued by border fighting. Many of its people fled to the Sudan to avoid the Ethiopian bombardment of its towns and villages. Our aid for Eritrea was channelled through "War on Want" (as before). Local grains in East Africa include Teff, Sorghum and Millet.

Our aid for Ethiopia was sent to the international body known as the "Christian Relief and Development Association" (CRDA) which co-ordinates the efforts of the Ncn-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) of which there are about 30. They had 35 operating trucks, and it was found that transport from the various ports by truck was only one seventh of the cost of air transport, although some mountain villages could be reached only by helicopter. Main roads are few and minor roads almost non-existent. The Government Relief and Rehabilitation Commission had nearly 300 trucks but not all were

in usable condition.

Tree cover in Ethiopia, once 80% of the land, has now fallen to about 4%. Trees are burnt for fuel and not replaced by new plant-ations. Re-afforestation is imperative if the encroachment of the desert is. to be halted.

We are glad to report that in Kenya Vegfam's food trees—Avocado pear and Macadamia nut—are flourishing. We were able to have a plantation made there on land given by Chief Njonjo of the "Men of the Trees" whose friend* the late Richard St.Barbe Baker OBE, started that movement there with the Chief in 192-2. Now women are taking up re-afforestation on a large scale in Kenya.

We supported the on-going schemes in India and Bangladesh for feeding of children. Mothers are now taught how to grow and use vegetables for their children, especially dark green vegetables which are rich in minerals and Vitamins. These provide carotene which protects the infants from blindness where it is caused by vitamin deficiencies. The medical condition of the children in the various schemes is period-ically checked and malnutrition is found to decline satisfactorily.

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In West Africa there were also crop failures and we were requested to assist with the purchase of seeds for the replanting of lost rice in The Gambia. It is estimated that 1600 people would have benefitted from our aid. The work of rice growing is undertaken by women, who have to walk a long way through deep mud to do the work. The resulting crop has to be carried home, often on the head of the bearer.

Vegfam's share of the proceeds of the "End to End Sponsored Walk" undertaken by Steve & Liz Shiner was devoted to two Leaf Protein Schemes run by "Find Your Feet Ltd" for villages. In Sri Lanka, at the request of the Sarvodaya organisation, Leaf Protein was produced at the village of Lunawa. Sixty children, 85% of whom were found to be severely malnourished, took part in the trial feeding programme. The scheme is run under medical supervision and with the co-operation of the childrens mothers, who worked part-time on the production in return for free leaf protein. A peddle-operated screw-press was used for the extraction of the leaf protein. About 15 gramme of leaf protein is given to each child and this supplies the whole daily requirement for Vitamin A (as beta carotene) and half the needs for iron and calcium. This scheme is being extended and various leaf species are being used. The other Leaf Protein Scheme is in Mexico at Ehido Saltillo, a village south east of Mexicali. Here families spend up to 75% of their income—around 2 US dollars a day— on food. The initial 4 months demonstration leaf protein programme, in which 58 children took part, gave improvements in the children's health and growth response which were significant enough to convince the mothers of the efficacy of the supplementation (leaf protein). The mothers asked to be taught to run the production process thems-elves and increase the number of children receiving the supplement to 100. Requests to extend the Leaf Protein Scheme to other villages have been received.

We continue in 1985 with support for "our" children in India and Bangladesh, and for the extension of the Leaf Protein Scheme in Mexico. We have received generous donations, both from individuals and groups, much of Which will be allocated again to East Africa. We aim, if possible, to support an afforestation scheme there with the wonderful results of the Fasters at Christmas 1984. We say "Thank you" to all supporters of Vegfam.

Ruth Howard & Friedenstern Howard: Trustees

VEGFAM, "The Sanctuary", Lydfond, Nr. Okehampton, Devon EX20 4AL. Tel. 082 282 203.

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CHRISTMAS FAST

The seven day fast outside Harrods over Christmas was a success with five of us completing the seven days. We raised over £1500 in donations from passers-by and the majority of this has now been passed on to Vegfam and Animal Aid. We expect our final total to exceed £2000. Personally I felt it to be the best Christmas I've ever had. Ken Hennessey.

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Looking Baick at Xmas Christmas—what does it mean for vegans? was the theme of Frances Howard's article in the Winter '84 issue of The Vegan. Her beautiful interpretation of the Christmas story, described as the birth of compass-ion in the human soul, was based on the writings of John Todd Ferrier who founded the Order of the Cross in 1904. She stressed that the birth of Jesus Christ is an inner experience of expanding consciousness and nothing to do with the cruel, commercial feast that assails us every year.

When these and many other allegorical teachings were being given (1904-1943) there was, as Frances Howard says "no clear distinction between vegetarian and vegan". Yei: the last part of her article seems to exploit that very difference. Is not this divisiveness one of the betraying influences of our society, sometimes aptly called "the schizoid society"? The division is firstly within ourselves (hence our continual search for Wholeness) and we see this division reflected out into our world: mind versus heart; man versus woman; the political impasse of capitalism versus communism-the East/West split; the economic impasse of rich versus poor-the North/South split; and now we have to add to this sorry list vegan versus vegetarian.

All the hopeful signs mentioned In the article (growth of vegetarian/ vegan awareness, animal compassion awareness, ecological awareness) are possible today because of the pioneering efforts of early vegetarians whose influence slowly educated public opinion to the point we are at now where many, many vegetsrians are turning to veganism, and others turning directly to the vegan way of life, by-passing vegetarian-ism altogether.

During the past 80 years the Order of the Cross has played a quiet but significant part in this change of outlook both practically through the personal efforts of individual members, supporting and working for the movements mentioned, and also, at another level, through continually (since 1904) sending out love and peace in our prayers for the Planet and ALL life on it not just vegetarians, and vegans. Frances Howard, as a student of spiritual teachings, will appreciate the power of such prayers.

The language of John Todd Ferrier's writings is described as "archaic, churchy and rather quaint". The si;yle is unusual (written in the early decades rather than the 80s) speaking to the heart and soul rather than to the mind. Almost all sacred writing would have to be discarded If style is more relevant than content. When a prophet or prophet-ess soul is lifted up in consciousness to receive a spiritual message from the Divine world the language used to convey that message is bound to be limiting, giving a pale impression of the reality. This is a universal experience in mystic vision.

We are not a fully vegan group but actively interested in that area, and well represented from octogenarians to babies. Change comes through encouragement, not through condemnation. Love is the most

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powerful force for change in the Universe. So in encouraging the Followers of the Way along their path we would remind them that the Way is open to all—carnivores have to start somewhere.

We are all part of the One Life and therefore part of each other. Consciousness fills the Universe, and like love has no beginning and no end. Crystals, nature spirits, cows, ourselves, angels, planets, stars etc. are all different expressions of the same life force. Such energy is not to be dissipated through sitting in judgement on others, but can be used to help us all to expand our awareness and sensitivity in love.

The Trustees of the Order of the Cross.

Obituary MABEL SIMMONS

Vegan Society Vice-President

It was in the late forties when I first met Mabel at The Order of The Cross and discovered her love and interest in children, but it • was in the early fifties when I realised what great work she was doing as a demonstrator for the Vegetarian and Vegan cookery displays when the Societies both held stands at the Animals' Fair which were organised at Christmas each year in the Horticultural Hall at Victoria. I last saw her in April when she was still very happy to recall her early memories and to know that much of her work had helped to encourage new members to both Societies. It was when her mother heard a talk by the Rev.J.Todd Ferrier that she announced that there would not be any more meat in the home. Winifred has now moved to Hove to live with an elder sister. We would send our love and thanks to Mabel and sympathy to her family.

Serena Coles.

Mabel Simmons, who died early in December aged 92, was one of

that rare number of individuals whose whole life is an embodiment of the ideals which they hold. A member of the Order of the Cross, her strongly held convictions made it imperative that she be a pacifist and a vegan. Her concern for animal welfare was expressed in many ways and she was a supporter of the AntirVivisection Society and the Animals' Fair. She was -keenly interested in the Nature Cure Clinic from its foundation in 1928, by her friend Nina Hosali. Mabel was a very good cook and gave many demonstrations for the Vegetarian and Vegan Societies, some at the Horticultural Hall in London. She always made clear to her audiences the moral reasons for adopting a vegetarian/vegan regime. She had a number of her recipes printed for distribution and was a regular contributor to the Vegetarian and Vegan magazines. ,

Mabel Cluer.

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Q U A R T E R L Y C O U N C I L R E P O R T

1. LEAFLETS/PUBLICATIONS/1OURNAL.

The existing range of leaflets is under review in preparation for restyling. The new Directory of Places Catering for Vegans has been produced in conjunction with Steve: & Liz Shiner (see page 25). The Vegan will take on a new look EIS from the Summer issue and the editor(s) will be appointed by the Council until the 1985 AGM, The publication of a new cookbook is being considered. New Covenant forms are to be drawn up.

2. OFFICE PREMISES & EQUIPMENT.

The Secretary has now moved to Oxfordshire (see new temporary address inside front cover) and suitable office premises (rent or purch-ase) are being sought. The possibilities of computerising some of the Society's work eg. membership/mailing list/mail out are being investigated and favourable prices are being being sought for other ess-ential equipment. 3. STANDING ORDERS

More work has been and will be taking place on drawing up new Standing Orders and on amending the Articles of Association. 4. FUNDRAIS1NG.

As has already been highlighted by our Treasurer (pp 11-12) the Society needs to generate more income not only to meet basic costs but to fund development as outlined in 1.& 2. above. The Council has made a priority of making someone especially responsible for Fundraising/ Press/Publicity work as and when finances permit. The subscription fees will rise in January 1986 to provisional figures of £5-6 (£3-4 unwaged) and Life Membership from the present £25 to £75. A Raff le is planned for the near future which means that one of

the next issues of the Vegan will have enclosed books of Raffle Tickets for members to try to sell. Rates for advertisements appearing in the Vegan, have been increased and it is intended that a wider range of advertisers be encouraged to buy space in it.

5. THE FREY ELLIS MEMORIAL LECTURE is being planned and full details will appear in the Summer 1985 issue of The Vegan.

The Council welcomes your views on any or all of the above plans and decisions, and invites any further suggestions/ideas for the funding and/or advancement of the Society's work. We would be grateful if anyone able to offer practical service regarding computerised labelling for the Vegan mail-out could contact the Secretary as soon as possible.

THE ANIMALS DIARY THE ANIMALS DIARY THE ANIMALS DIARY Now at the special REDUCED PRICE of £2.00 each including postage. From The VEGAN SOCIETY,PO BOX 3.CHARLBURY,OXFORD 0X7 6DU.

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Finance Report Following the request of the 198.4 AGM to improve further the financial information and plans of the Society brought to the members attention, here follows some food for thought.

BACKGROUND

The Society's financial situation has changed drastically over the last year. The cost of employing a full-time Secretary and obtaining and running office premises to replace the services previously kindly provided free of charge by a' member is expected to increase our costs by some £20,000 per year. In addition to this the 12 January 1985 Council Meeting decided to employ a Fund Raiser. This decision will probably not affect expenditure greatly in the financial year ending 30 June 1985 but could bring even greater commitment for the future, initially at least.

FORECAST

Expected income and expenditure for the year ending 30 June 1985:

INCOME £ EXPENDITURE £

Donations 11500 Salaries 34064 Subscriptions 9500 Office Rent 6000 Literature Sales 3280 Printing & Postage 9450 Legacies 10000 Vegan Magazine 2000 Investment Income 6421 Motor (Van) 1100 Miscellaneous 1700 Meeting Expenses 4000

Publicity & Advertising 2500 Auditing & Banking 1200 Donations to others 500 Machinery Replacement (incl. Depreciation) 2000

42401 62814

FORECAST DEFICIT £20,413

IMPLICATIONS

This state of affairs with a forecast deficit of £20000 for the current year will, if continued, result in the Society's precious reserves being spent in two years or so. What then? Will we ask our staff to work for nothing from a tent, or perhaps just go into liqidation? There are more palatable alternatives. .

SOLUTIONS

1. Fund Raising. Results not guaranteed in the short or the long term.

2- Raising Subscriptions to £10 a year would produce sufficient. This

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would create problems. Current thinking is to increase subscriptions to a basic £5 or £6 per year.

3. Raising Membership. This would be an ideal way. It would have the added advantage of getting the Society better known. At CURRENT subscription rates we need 6000 new members.

4. Cutting Expenditure. Take your pick from staff, offices, Vegan magazine. We find none of these attractive.

SUMMARY

As you will have seen from this report, urgent steps are needed. The drive to get new members sihould be started now. If each of us could obtain two newcomers we should achieve our objective. Any ideas you may have to help will be of interest to all of us. Please let us have them. You may rest assured that all expenditure will be closely monitored but it :,s important that we do not stint on essentials—particularly the need to promote the vegan cause and to educate people into the vegan way of life.

R.L.

J.M.C. (Hon. Treasurer) Note(from Treasurer): I am greatly indebted to one of our members who did much of the spade work in producing this report.

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LOCAL VEGAN CONTACTS (from page5).

LVCs can often send us local press-cuttings of their own publicity as well as acting as national watchdogs, volunteering to be responsible for cutting relevant items from nominated newspapers and magazines and sending them to the national Vegan Society for central filing. LVCs are sent their own quarterly newsletter "The Vegan Server"

which may include the best of that quarter's press-cuttings so that we can all quote useful information. More local contacts are urgently required, while many of those who served in 1984 are reminded of the need to renew for this year. Large or heavily populated counties may be divided between more than one LVC on a geographical basis. In order that your name and address is printed in the next issue of The Vegan as an LVC please send to Laurence Main for a form to be signed and returned to him at

by 21st. April 1985. Many thanks.

"Meat is Murder" is the title track from THE SMITHS new album (Rough81), and as is clear from the lyrics, it expresses a deep concern about killing animals for food. The record sleeve features a still from Emile De Antonio's 'In The Year Of The Pig' and has been specifically chosen because it is felt that only an 'Army of People' could confront the institutions that perpetuate animal slaughter.

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Book Review IN DEFENCE OF ANIMALS. Edited by Peter Singer. (Basil Blackwell

Hardback £15.00. Paperback £4.95.) Reviewed by Jon Wynne-Tyson.

The publishers have it about right when they say that this book is for those who have but a hazy notion of the animal rights movement, as well as for those already involved. It brings together a few of the movement's thinkers and activists and sets the scene in the main areas of concern. Some of the contents will be familiar to the converted, but there is some excellent new material, including Alex Pacheco's account of the activities of the monstrous Dr.Taub; ex-vivisector Donald J.Barnes' equally disturbing view of the notorious Dr.Harry Harlow's obscenely cruel experiments in primate psychology; and a description by Dexter L.Cate of the Japanese slaughter of dolphins, and of the events that led to his imprisonment, that is a fine piece of writing about our shameful (alas not shame-full) species. Harriet Schleifer, editor of AGENDA in the States, contributes another powerful piece entitled "Images of Life and Death:Food Animal Production and the Vegetarian Option." Contributors better known to UK readers include Tom Regan, Stephen Clark, Richard Ryder, Jim Mason and Clive Hollands. Peter Singer sums up for all of them in an epilogue, and 1 see no point in para-phrasing him; "...the greatest ethical traditions are built on the idea of caring for others...These ethical traditions are among the greatest of human achievements. They have in common the perspective that each of us is only one among others, and that we must see the needs of others as ' important, just as we see our own needs as important. But who are these "others"? Nowadays it is unnecessary to defend the idea that the circle of "others" must include all human beings, irrespective of race, class or nationality; that the circle should be extended to non-human animals is not yet as readily accepted. Never-theless this proposition is as we have seen, the logical extension of the process of expansion of the ethical circle^ When I see myself as one among others, the relevant point of the comparison is that others also have feelings, others can also suffer or be happy. Any being capable of feeling anything, whether pain or pleasure or any kind of positive or negative state of consciousness, must therefore count.

If we have in our nature the capacity to develop the ethical traditions to which I have referred, and to live in at least partial accordance with their teachings, then why should we not also have the capacity to take this logical next step? The ideas and actions of the contrib-utors to this book give us reason to hope that we do have it with-in us to take this step. We can bring within our sphere of concern those animals on the other side of the line marking the boundary of our own species. Will we do so? From the preceding essays, one thing at least is clear: the animal liberation movement is here to stay, and there is a growing band of committed activists who will keep up the struggle until real victories have been won."

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The Kitchen Laboratory The piece concerning dietary therapy by Mr.A.Johnson (The Vegan: Winter '84) merits support and expansion. Since 1956 my own efforts have been progressively more orientated along dietary lines, and years spent amongst Africans, Indians and Europeans with their differ-ent diseases and diets have helped to explain which foods are capable of which disturbances. I sometimes ponder that a chronically ill indivi-dual would do well to seek a part of the world free from his disease and eat like the locals. This experience illustrates the fact that the environment—food and drink are as environmental as cigarette smoke—has everything to do with common disease. There have been other doctors whom I've met latterly whose emphasis has been on dietary considerations. May this infection spread throughout the healing professions.

This discipline is now reaching into private homes. In France one may purchase a questionnaire and receive through the mail a series of food containers designed to bring weight down healthfully: all other foods are excluded in keeping with the subject's personal physical and family details. Knowing the basic physical features—urine, blood pressure etc—and symptoms experienced by subject and blood relations throughout life, the experienced therapist can reverse disease trends as well as prevent them. The days are now upon us when every family should have accurate knowledge, based on scientific information, concerning different food effects in different disorders.

Concerning foods themselves, Mr.Johnson is right in that land-animal and bird substance—which includes eggs and dairy—has a great deal of unrecognised disease potential. It is extremely rare to have to recommend eating from this group as a therapy. On the other hand, several common vegetable material:! have a lot to answer for—sugar, wheat and various other grains/vegetables have sometimes to be respected. It is not possible to genralise here: the field is too intricate and complex, depending on personal and family historical details.

So the excitement is there. We are moving into new waters, clean and long-lasting health being the prize. Animal-based substance is losing ground on the health platter. Most of all, the absurdity of bringing up babies like calves, and its lifelong inherent dangers are being exposed for what they are. Researches that have been done into this and coronary disease—some of them my own—are being professionally assessed at the moment.

It is fascinating after thirty years working along these lines to see the occasional doctor, like an oasis in the desert, turn his attentions to food first, drugs second. This movement will spread and the aware-ness of the public will be the locomotive. The essential is to have a challenging attitude to what one can do oneself. One or two basic rules must be respected, but to be successful self-research must be based on the correct knowledge which will require an advanced ongoing source of information and an experienced therapist who uses

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science as a yardstick. To generalise is improper, each one of us being so different in sensitivity and stage of food-inspired disease. The same food may affect two people differently and different foods may damage the same organ. But the basic rule that garden vegetables are favourable and land-animal based substance questionable in many circumstances cannot be doubted. Those who would like to know more about Environmental Therapy Research and perhaps help in some research work are welcome to write to the Secretary, London W14 9HP. Dr.T.H.Crouch.

RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS PLEASE

A research study into diet/blood protein relationships is being under-taken by Environmental Therapy Research and the University of Manchester personnel. May I request the help of three vegan adults who have had a completely cowproduce-free life since conception and whose parents for at least ten years before conception were also on cowproduce-free diets? The requirements are not complicated: a blood test at a London teaching hospital is required. Please write to Dr.T.H.Crouch,

Books Etc. INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL VEGANISM 60p FIRST HAND FIRST RATE: 60 simple sugar-free recipes. 65p VEGAN NUTRITION by Frey Ellis MD & T. Sanders. PhD. 90p VEGAN MOTHERS & CHILDREN 70p THE VEGAN WAY: WHY? & HOW? 60p THE ROLE OF PLANTS IN FEEDING MANKIND by Prof.A.Bender 45p WHAT ELSE IS COOKING? by Eva Batt. 300 vegan recipes £3.95 VEGAN SHOPPERS GUIDE compiled by Sandra Hood £1.00

VEGAN SOCIETY PENDANT ~ £1 35 VEGAN SOCIETY BROOCH £^35

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RECIPES PAULINA'S LENTIL CRISP.

Wash 2oz red lentils and cook until just changing colour. Mix with 2oz milled walnuts 3oz grated carrot 2 dessertspoons oats 1 dessertspoon soya flour Pinch of salt Tomato puree A little yeast extract Nub of Granose margarine (or 2 spoons corn oil)

Mix well. Spread out on a greased enamel baking tin keeping as flat as possible. Bake at 200 C (about 375 F) for approx* 20 minutes or until just beginning to crisp on top. Watch carefully if you wish to flash under a hot grill to really crisp the top as it grills very fast.

Serve with "beefy" chunks and roast potatoes. Follow with :

PAULINA'S CHOCOLATE CAKE.

Mix 4 dessertspoons Allinsons 81% SR flour 4 dessertspoons Corn oil 4 flat dessertspoons Muscovado sugar 2 flat dessertspoons Soyolk 1 very flat dessertspoon cocoa with 2 teaspoons HAG coffee in 3 of boiling water, or just use cold water. Spread out thinly in enamel pie dishes. Cook at 200C for about 20 miriu.tes. Cool a few minutes. Release from tin by sliding a rissole slice under the cake then cut into 4 quarter cakes. Sandwich these together with this cream.

Cream loz margarine with loz muscovado sugar and add 4 a mashed banana. Add 1 flat dessertspoon soyolk, a little cocoa to taste (approx 4 tsp. and cream very well.

For the top swirl the cream up with a fork and place a few walnut

bits on. Paulina

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Use as a sweet, a spread or pour into your favourite pie crust and leave to set in

TOFU & CAROB PIE FILLING OR SPREAD.

3 cups Tofu (llb.approx) i cup natural sugar sea salt

i cup oil 3 cup carob flour

refrigerator. Shirley Wharton.

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WHOLEMEAL FRUIT SCONES,

8oz Wholemeal flour & raising agent if using plain flour 5oz soya flour l£oz brown sugar 4oz chopped sultanas i level teasp. bicarbonate soda 1 level teasp. salt Approx. 4 pint water plant milk for brushing over Sufficient sunflower oil for mix to resemble oily crumbs when rubbed in.

1. Mix together flours, bicarb-soda and salt. Mix oil in with fork,then finish with fingertips. 2. Add sugar, sultanas and mix to a fairly stiffish dough with cold water. 3. Shape into cakes with hands and place on a greased baking tray. 4. Brush over with plant milk (optional). 5. Bake in a hot oven for 15-20 minutes.

Shirley Wharton

VEGAN CHEESE ON TOAST

Toast 2 pieces of wholemeal bread. Spread a tablespoon of Tahini on each, sprinkle with herb salt and place under grill for a few more seconds until bubbly. Watch carefullyy. E l i z a b e t h Endres

SOYA WHIPPED CREAM

i pint water 2oz margarine 4oz Granogen Raw cane sugar to taste 1 teasp. agar agar

1. Liquidize water and Granogen. Pour mixture into saucepan .,and bring to the boil. 2. Add agar to milk and simmer for a minute or. two. 3. Place the margarine in liquidizer. Pour in milk and blend thoroughly; add sugar to taste.

4. Pour into a bowl and chill. When ready beat with whisk.

VEGAN BREAKFAST

1 small bowlfull of Shreddies broken into pieces 4 figs chopped into pieces 5 stoned dates chopped into pieces 8 raisins chopped

Mix well and stir in soyamilk. Ms.S.Gunn

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Shopping with Sandra Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has taken the trouble to write to various manufacturers and forward replies to me. I would like to think that pressure from members has encouraged Van den Berghs to switch to a vegetable source of Vitamin D—could well be true. I am pleased to say Winter 1984 Shoppers' Guides are now available (with a new look). The Guide is available from me at £1 a copy.

Foods. Allied Bakeries

Co-op

Prewett's

Van den Berghs

SUNBLEST. They state "we have changed the type of fat which we use and that this is now enti-rely of vegetable origin. Similarly* the oil which is used to grease tins is again entirely of vegetable origin."

SUMMERS SPREAD. There was some uncertainty as to whether the additives used were derived from an-imals but we are assured that this spread is vegan.

SAFFLOWER MARGARINE, SUNFLOWER MARGARINE

TOMOR. Packs bearing "best before" dates of March and onwards will now contain Vitamin D derived from vegetable sources.

It may be useful to know that the following baby foods are vegan.

Milupa Foods

Farleys'

Toiletries & Cosmetics

Aromacare

Richardstn <& Vicks Ltd

J.Pickles & Sons

Cussons

PURE RICE CEREAL, BABY RUSKS', 7 CEREAL BREAKFAST, 7 CEREAL SAVOURY, 7 CEREAL FRUIT, MUESLI.

GLUCOD1N

The PRIMOSA range of skin care and hair products are vegan and all ingredients used are biodegradable. The company is interested to hear from anybody who feels that vegan alternatives, that at the mom-ent are unavailable, are needed for certain cosmetics For further details send a sae to Aromacare, 12 Beansway, York Y03 OHL.

MILTON INFA-SOFT BABY SHAMPOO, MILTON MILGUARD BABY CLEANSING MILK, MILTON NAP-ISAN, MILTON INFA-CARE BABY BATH, MILTON 2 STERILIZING FLUID

SNUFFLEBABE (for colds), ZINC & CASTOR BP (for baby ailments).

WHITE CROSS BABY TALC

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Footwear

Winit FELLWALKAS WALKING BOOT is completely free from animal products. The manufacturer is in desp-erate need of stockists. Could everyone please make a special effort and ask your local shoe shop to stock these. The suppliers name and address is: W.Little & Sons Ltd., Hill St., Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands DY2 ONY.

Miscellaneous

Photography. In a recent letter received from Kodak, they state:

"Much as we would like to replace gelatine, it has many properties which make photographic materials so convenient to use and so accept-able to the needs of the customer."

Typewriter ribbons

Caribonum TYPEWRITER RIBBONS Columbia PFILM TYPEWRITER RIBBONS Smith & Partners PELIKAN TYPEWRITER RIBBONS

No longer vegan

Johnson & Johnson products. "I would have to advise you not to use any of our products...virtually all, at some time or other, either as a finished product, or with respect to ingredients, have been subject to animal testing. This may have been done by ourselves or by another company on our behalf."

At least they are honest.

Sandra Hood.

ANIMAL & VEGETABLE FAT. Manufacturers use this phrase so that, as stated in the Winter'84 Vegan, they have a choice of which fat to use. It means that many products which were formally vegan, and may in fact still be so, are unacceptable because of the labelling. If the new labelling regulations required PERCENTAGES of either sort of fat to be shown, so that manufacturers would have to change their labels when the content changed, they would stop this practice As the nature of the fat is a major consideration for most who exam-ine contents labels-<5n health, ethical or religious grounds-it is surprising that the government does not seem to realise the need for such legislation. F.H. (see also page -24).

Salmonella outbreaks are on the increase. Scientists believe that unless there is a breakthrough in the search for drugs to treat the disease, an epidemic could be round the corner. Scientists are also united in their view that, in most cases, the primary source of infect-ion is farm animals. Farmers Weekly 25.1.85.

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BOOK REVIEWS THE COOKBOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE ANIMALS. No meat,eggs, dairy, sugar, cholesterol. Littered with American terms, 300 recipes interspersed with quotes light and profound this book makes a very useful and welcome addition to the kitchen bookshelf. String bean cheesebake, Potato Kugel, Chick pea burgers etc. $8.95 from PO Box 1418, Umatilla, Florida 32784, USA.

FOOD INTOLERANCE by Robert Buist (Prism Press £3.95). Though not a totally vegan book it is listed here mainly for the benefit of those who have turned to veganism due to allergy to dairy products and other foods, eg. the gluten fraction of wheat. Questionable state-ments re protein combining but cites case histories of health improve-ment on withdrawal of dairy produce.

CHINESE HERBAL REMEDIES by Albert Y.Leung (Wildwood House Hard £10, Pbk £4.95). From Alfalfa to Watermelon (46 in between). General information, effects on the body, traditional and modern uses and home remedies given for each herb, spice and food listed. Treat boils with mung beans, toothache with watermelon, nosebleed with garlic. Remedies which have "stood the test of time".Good index. AID: RHETORIC & REALITY by Teresa Hayter & Catherine Watson (Pluto Press £4.95 Pbk). If we are to promote veganism as a serious alternative in the real world, books like this matter. Showing aid channelled to subsidise exports and ensure that Third World countries stay within the capitalist world market. A critique of the World Bank's rhetoric of concern for the poor which, along the way, tells us: "..the cattle fatten on the plains while the people often have to struggle for a bare existence in the hills". We would do well to be cognisantof the structures and manipulations outlined here. NATURAL DISASTERS-Acts of God or Acts of Man?by Anders Wijkman and Lloyd Timberlake. DESERTIFICATION—How people make deserts, how people can stop and why they don't by Alan Grainger. Both published by Earthscan @ £3.50 and £3.00 pbk). The one examines the reasons; overcultivation, overgrazing, deforestation and bad irriga-tion. The rich nations, the poor nations and the international agencies know what needs to be done. Why don't they do it? The other shows how people are changing their environment to make it more prone to disaster. Earthscan provides not only well documented fact in the form of- such books but also a bulletin, photosheets and posters. Earthscan, 3 Endsleigh St., London WC1H ODD. THE AMAZING AVOCADO by Leah Leneman (Thorsons £1.95 pbk). There are things in this book one can do with an avocado that have never been dreamed of. Written by the author of Vegan Cooking the vegan palate is satisfied with soya based alternatives where dairy products are included in a recipe. The ideal present for the person who has all the cookery books—and especially for those with a box of avocados in the fridge. L,Munn. ART AGAINST CRUELTY by Antony Bates. Self produced book of startling images and illustrations cataloguing mankind's treatment of animals. Apocalyptic. £5.50 post free from 365 Sandycombe Gdns., Kew Gardens, Surrey TW9 3PR.

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Letters CHILDREN'S SHOES. We have a year old daughter, Jenny, and so the question of how to 'shoe'her has raised its ugly head. We traipsed around all the local shoe shops in a futile effort to find her a pair of properly-fitting, non-leather shoes. We then wrote to the main shoe suppliers, Clarks, Birthday and Start-rite but still without luck. Remembering that shoes made of Porvair were recommended for us we wrote to the manufacturers only to be told that they wouldn't recommend Porvair for children as it doesn't 'give', and is therefore bad for children's soft bones. Finally we approached the British Footwear Manufacturers Association. They tell us that 'any retailer wishing to offer a fitting service in a reasonable range of sizes, needs at least 100 pairs of shoes in one style in one colour to cover those sizes and fittings.' They suggest that if parents get together then it may make it worthwhile for one manufacturer. I'm willing to have a go at co-ordinating such a venture (I suggest we try Clarks, who were the most sympathetic to our problem}, if anyone else would care to write to me and be involved. Alternatively if anyone else has found a satisfactory solution to the problem please let me know—I'd love to get Jenny out of her Wellies. Incidentally, does anyone else have any thoughts on the problem of the excessive use of resources caused by the use of plastic footwear? Mandie S.Osborne, VEGAN COMMUNITY

A vegan community is blossoming into life in the depths of darkest Surrey. At present we comprise 5 adults and 2 children (plus 8 cats), living on 13 acres of land. We intend to expand and will be moving on to bigger things probably before the end of this year. At present we have only a limited amount of accommodation (yet will always welcome visitors as long as they give us pre-warning and bring sleeping bags) but, as we expand, we intend to establish a village-type commun-ity, where everyone has their own homes and gardens, plus land worked communally and various community facilities. If you are interested in joining us why not drop us a line, tell us about yourself and your ideas and we'll tell you more about us. V/e want more people to join us: it would be handy if you could invest money (we would grow faster) but personal commitment to the idea of a vegan world is far more important. Hoping to hear from you. Ken Hennessey, "Amar",

PET FOODS. I was interested to read the letter from G.Farmer which raised the topic of the pet food industry and its consumption of other animals. On the one hand, as vegans we go to great lengths to avoid using anything of animal origin, and then if we are also pet owners we open tin after tin of dead animals.Rather a difficult situation to justify. I know one can't expect the cat or dog to change their diet but perhaps we should think seriously about keeping such pets, (eont..)

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I have two cats at the moment but don't intend to replace them when they die although I shall miss them greatly. Whether an animal is killed to feed humans, who have a choice, or a cat, who hasn't; matters little to the animal. How do other vegans resolve this problem?

Janet Wilson. PEN PAL CLUB Please note new address of Shane, Sally & Omar Wells from

If you would like to belong to the club please send sae for list of names and addresses to 'Clwyd Vegan Contact',

AWARENESS I was sorry to learn that my reference in the 1984

Annual Report to "those Who do not want to look beyond their super-market shelves" caused controversy at the AGM. I certainly do not wish to castigate people, only to draw attention to unaware actions.

Non-vegans fill their shopping baskets with the products of factory farms and slaughterhouses because they are not sufficiently aware of the connection between the things they buy and animal suffering. It is encouraging to see, as awareness grows, vegan milks and conven-ience foods appearing on supermarket shelves. They are helping to take the profit out of cruelty.

However it is not only factory farms and slaughterhouses that loom beyond supermarket (and other) shelves in the mostly overfed developed world, it is millions of starving people. They could have been fed with the staple foods that should have been grown on the land that grows unnecessary items for us. For example, in Ethiopia between 1969 and 1980, 144,000 less hectares were used to produce cereals and 71,000 more hectares to produce coffee.

Moreover, the future ability of the planet to support life is being threatened by the ruthless exploitation of resources in short-sighted trading practices. Many members of the Vegan Society are committed to pioneering a way of life that is not only free from animal exploitation but also possible for all the world's people and sustainable within the resources and cycles of the planet. In service of this aim we must help to spread awareness of what happens world-wide to produce the goods we buy.

We were all unaware once. Responsibility lies with us to share, with humility and sensitivity, our still limited vision.

Kathleen Jannaway.

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DATES & DATA YEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE COOKERY DEMONSTRATION on Tuesday 7th May 1985 at the Nature Cure Clinic, 15 Oldbury Place, London Wl, given by Lily Anne Latham SRN at 6.30pm. Tickets £1.50 (including food) available from the Clinic. Tel. 01-935 6213.

A one day Symposium "GOOD HEALTH" will be held on Saturday 20th April 1985 at the Commonwealth Institute Theatre, Kensington High Street, London W8 (9.30-5.15). Taking part will be Prof.J.Dickerson ("Nutrition and Health"), Dr.Gordon Latto ("A Prescription for Healthy Living"), Dr.J.Munro ("Food Allergy and Low Level Pollution"), Michael Ronan, a Bates method eye practitioner ("Relax and See"), Dr.Alan Stoddard ("Back Problems"). Full programme details and tickets £2.00 each (senior citizens, non-wage earners, full-time students £1.00) from The Vegetarian Society,53 Marloes Rd,London W8 6LA(sae please).

THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL VEGAN FESTIVAL will take place at the Martinus Centre in Klint, Denmark, between 3-10 August 1985. Fees approx.£90^130 include all meals, registration, teachings, lectures, housing and a bus trip to Copenhagen. For more information write to the festival group: VEGANA, Raadmand Steins Alle 45, DK-2000 Copenhagen F, Denmark. Tel.0045-1-743404.

AVON LVC Margaret Woolford's 4th Annual Garden Party for vegans and enquirers will be held on Saturday 18th May 1985 at 23 West Way, Clevedon, 2.30-6pm. Please phone for details of public transport. Clevedon 877129.

LONDON VEGAN GROUP. Wed. 17 April: "Get together" with Kathy Benbow at SW16 (01-769 4858). 6.30pm. Friday 17 May: Meal and chat at Earth Exchange, 213 Archway Rd. High-gate at 6.30pm. Nearest tube is Highgate/walk towards Archway. Sunday 16 June: Meet at Buckhurst Hill Station (Central Line) at 11 am. for walk through Epping Forest. Bring picnic lunches. For further details tel.

CROYDON. If you can help on a vegan stall at Lanfranc High School Croydon on Saturday 20th April anytime between 10am and 3pm.please phone Serena Coles Thankyou.

LABELLING. In response to growing consumer demands, over the next 18 months Tesco is to put more nutritional information on the labels of their 1500 own-brand products. The amount of fat, sugar,salt, fibre etc. will be listed and some products will carry a "Healthy Eating-High Fibre" logo. This however may be misleading because most products bearing this logo will still contain added sugar and salt.Tesco have probably made this move in anticipation of the Govern-ment's mandatory labelling scheme which is expected to be introduced later this year. We may at last be able to see at a glance what we are eating. (Gavin Jones).

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In answer to a letter from Mr.D.Speak about the labelling of food

additives, Mrs.Peggy Fenner, Parliamentary Secretary at MAFF states:

"While appreciating the needs of vegans, I have to bear in mind

that only a relatively small section of the community would benefit

from labelling identifying the animal, vegetable or mineral origin

of additives." (See also page 19). Why not write to tell her what

you think. Address:

NB. "To ensure consumer safety, the results of a series of stringently

conducted animal feeding studies which may run over a number of

years and cost many thousands of pounds, are normally required before

an additive can be deemed suitable for use in food." From The Food

and Drink Industries Council leaflet 'Food Additives'.

Scott Nearing, who died in the Autumn of 1983, believed in the power of ideas and in the self-evident fruits of purposeful labour. Any tribute to him should in that same way honour and promote the power of his thought and share the results of his prodigious labours.

We propose to commemorate Scott's life by maintaining his home, Forest - Farm, as a Good Life Centre to which people might continue to come to learn from the results of Scott's work. The Good Life Centre (GLC) would operate as a subsidiary of the Social Science Institute, the non-profit organisation formed by Scott to publish and distribute works on social science. At the Good Life Centre visitors would be able to study in his considerable library, learn from and work in his garden, meet and encourage each other, conduct workshops on varied subjects and purchase his books. We are appealing to Scott's friends and readership to contribute to and support the Good Life Centre, helping to continue and further what Scott and Helen have begun. Without your open-hearted and on-going support, Scott Nearing's work will cease as his body has, gently but certainly. Your advice and participation are as welcomed as your financial support. Donations may be made payable to "Social Science Institute-GLC" which has tax exempt status. The Trustees of the Social Science Institute, Harborside ME 04642, USA.

HENRY SALT'S classic ANIMALS' RIGHTS and

PATERSON & RYDER'S ANIMALS' RIGHTS—A SYMPOSIUM Both books at the bargain price of £4.95 each incl. p+p from the

VEGAN SOCIETY, PO BOX 3, CHARLBURY, OXFORD 0X7 6DU.

SCOTT NEARING

offers

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CATERING THE DIRECTORY OF PLACES CATERING FOR VEGANS IS NOW available at 90p inc. postage from the Vegan Shop, 1 Orrin Close, Tilehurst, Reading, Berks. It lists 171 places that will provide vegan food. We know that many more such places (hotels, cafes, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and residential holiday courses) exist but cannot include them in our Directory unless they sign our special form. Apart from giving each place a free mention in the Directory, we also send them our "We serve vegan meals" sticker with its yellow sunflower emblem.(A new style sticker may appear later this year). Please use our Directory, look out for the stickers and patronise such establishments. Please also send us details of places we have missed. We'll mention them in the next issue of The Vegan and write to them in time for inclusion in the 1986 Directory, as well as sending them a "We serve vegan meals" sticker now. Please note that it is always advisable to give at least a day's notice of requiring vegan food. Many proprietors are very keen to provide' for us but vegan customers can be so rare that they may not be able to cater for you without notice. Details of new places catering for vegans should be sent to: Laurence Main,

9 Additions for this quarter are:

Section A (Hotels and other accommodation):

ENGLAND: CORNWALL: St.Jude's Guest House, St.Ives Rd.,Carbis Bay, St.Ives. Te!.(0736) 795255. GH, Max 10, Prop vegetarian, B&B£6.85 EM £4.50, SAE. Open Easter-X, NP,RS,WF. WALES: CLWYD: Y Dafarn Newydd, Heol y Mynydd, Rhosllanerchrugog, nr.Wrecsam. Tel. (0978) 362046. B&B £5.50.

Section B (Restaurants and other eating places):

DORSET: Henry's Wholefood Restaurant, 6 Lansdowne Rd., Bournemouth. Tel. 297887. Open 11-23.00 Tue-Sat & 19-23.00 Sun. & 11-17.00 Mon. £3, L, WF. DORSET: Annie's Vegetarian Restaurant, 14A North St.,Wareham,BH20 4AG. Tel.6242. ESSEX: Acorn Natural Food Cafe, Oakwood Arts Centre, Market Place, Maldon CM9 6UA. Tel. 52317. LINCOLNSHIRE: The Health Centre, 9 Monson St., Lincoln. YORKSHIRE: Singin Hinnies Natural Food Kitchen, 344 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield. Tel. 669147.

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THE VEGAN SHOP also sells all publications of the Vegan Society plus other books relevant to veganism,- and also cruelty free toiletries and other items. Please send a SAE for full lists to Liz & Steve Shiner, The Vegan Shop, 1 Orrin Close, Tilehurst, Reading RG3 4DB.

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Please send advertisements to the Editor, PO Box 3, Charlbury, Oxford 0X7 6DU by April 21st. for the next issue. Rate 15p a word. Display rates £18 per quarter page. We are unable to deal with box numbers. PLEASE NOTE: the following advertisements have been accepted in good faith and the Vegan Society Ltd. cannot take responsibility in the event of complaint. The Editor(s) reserve the right to refuse advertisements without giving explanations.

SUFFOLK. Actual or aspiring vegans/vegetarians please contact me for mutual aid, exchange of ideas, information etc. Jeff Tarlton, Old Schoolhouse, Saxtead, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 9QP. Tel.Framlingham 723887.

I have 34 copies of "Raw Eating" by A.T.Hovannessian for which I waited 8 months to receive from the author in Iran. I am selling these at cost price £2+45p postage. Trevor Watts, 106 Freston Rd., London Wll 4BH. Tel. 221-0171.

STUDENT GREEN NETWORK. Contact Robin Wiles, Newsletter £1 for 2

issues (cash not cheques).

FRUITARIAN leaflets free. Send sae to Wilfred Crone,

DOLMA VEGAN PERFUMES. Animal free and not tested on animals. Please send a stamp for details. Jim Payne,

VEGFAM feeds the hungry via plant-based foodstuffs, leaf protein, seeds, irrigation etc. The Sanctuary, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon EX20 4AL. Tel. Lydford 203.

BADGES, l ip and 9p each. Vegan, wildlife, animal rights etc. Various designs and colours. For a badge and samples send lOp stamp to: Mrs.B.Lovell,

CONTACT CENTRE is a friendship agency, quite different from all others. It enables you to choose your friend(s) from detailed advert-isements or to write an advertisement yourself without disclosing your name and address. CONTACT CENTRE gives you full scope; you don't even have to complete a form. CONTACT CENTRE now operates a Vegan Service in addition to the Vegetarian/Vegan Service and the International Pen-friend Service without hidden charges and with many offers for a nominal fee, or even free. As we cannot tell all in this advertisement, please find out how you too can benefit by the range of flexible services by requesting free details from CONTACT CENTRE, BCM Cuddle, London WC1V 6XX. Full translat-ional services from and into German, French and Dutch.

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SEND SAE to Bar Bookstore, Chapman's Yard, Scarborough YOl l 1DP for free leaflets on "RAW FOOD DIET" and/or "TAO", the Great Philosophy of Ancient China.

GENUINE AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS. Vicco herbal toothpaste with the unique 18 herbal formula, fresh tasting and long lasting, £1.25. Turmeric Skin Cream containing pure sandalwood oil, maintains healthy skin, £1.00. Chandrika Ayurvedic soap made from vegetable oils and herbal extracts, 70p. Prices include p&p. From MANDALA, 52 Welling-ton Walk, Henleaze, Bristol.

NOTELETS. 12p each plus one stamp. Potter, 33A Galfrid Road, Cambridge CB5 8ND.

Antoinette Williams is now pleased to announce the establishment of her DIETARY THERAPY practice. Treatment and prevention of physical, degenerative and mental/emotional disease by natural means.

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THE SPROUTLETTER provides useful, enjoyable, money-saving informat-ion since 1980. Covers sprouting, live foods, nutrition and indoor food gardening year-round. Subscribe and discover a whole new world of natural foods. $20/year (Int.Money Order) or £16 (cash only) for six issues by air mail. Sproutletter, Box 62, Ashland, OR 97520,USA.

CEREAL STONE GRINDING MILLS. Send 50p. H.Pickles,

LIQUID CONCENTRATE is the biodegradable liquid soap derived from coconut oil which is free from animal products and animal testing. SAE for details: Dept.EV, JANCO SALES, 11 Seymour Road, Hampton Hill, Middlesex TW12 1DD.

ACCOMMODATION in return for help with upkeep; house/grounds (nature reserve). Vegfam, The Sanctuary, Nr.Lydford, OkehamptOn, Devon EX20 4AL. Tel. 082 282 203.

A POEM FOR EVERY OCCASION. Say something special to your loved one. A Unique Verse for that individual event: ANNIVERSARIES, ENGAGEMENTS, WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAYS etc. Treasure this personal-ised poem, especially composed and presented in scroll form, for the Someone in your life. Just enclose their name, date of birth and any other relevant qualities. lOp a word. Carmen Compositions, "The Willows", 736a Bradford Rd., Birkenshaw, Bradford BD11 2AE.

WEANING VEGAN BABIES. Information sheets 50p.incl.p+p from Penryn Printmakers, 20A West St., Penryn, Cornwall TRIO 8EW.

ESSEX. ACORN NATURAL FOOD CAFE, Oakwood Arts Centre, Maldon. Vegan and Vegetarian Catering. Open Mon-Sat. 10am-5pm. Early closing Wed.2pm. Tel. 52317.

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COUNTRY LIFE Vegetarian Buffet and Natural Food Shop Ltd. (Total Vegan Menu). 123 Regent St., London Wl. 01-434-2922.

WESTERN BUDDHIST magazine presents a new and practical form of Buddhism for Westerners. All enquiries to; Western Buddhist, (DeptC) 30 Hollingbourne Gdns., Ealing, London W13 8EN.

MALE GERMAN VEGAN (33,married), non-smoker, interested in medit-ation, would like to learn better English with vegan family/single-in return or payment.

VEGAN MALE. 41, needs accommodation London/Essex area (others considered).

ENGLISH TV magazine journalist, late 40s, vegan, almost fruitarian, from Norwich, now living in Perth, Australia, would like to have as pen-friend, female vegan (non-smoker, homely, likes outdoors, keeping fit, swimming, showbusiness, dancing, gardening,natural way of life—no make-up, lipstick etc). Please write:

TWO CONSERVATION Working Holidays at the Foothills of the Pyrenees. Spring: During Easter vacations. Summer: July & August. In a project to create a Permaculture Hamlet and Training Centre. We can only offer you the site for camping (in the secluded forest, access by dirt roads) while participating in this ecological venture. Please write

France.

Young, truly dedicated Animal Rescue Centre (reg.Charity) needs totally reliable staff. Essential qualities—versatile .honest, hardworking responsible, good memory, vegetarian, high sense of hygeine, ability to get on with people, not seeking fame or fortune, desire to help animals in every way, 101% dedicated. In return—small wages, caravan accommodation, good fun, job satisfaction, exhaustion, sense of achieve-ment, lots of animals to love. Over 25yrs preferred but any age if all above qualities are there. Please write (enclosing phone no. if possible) to: Heaven's Gate Animal Rescue Centre, W.Henley, Langport, Somerset TA10 9BE.

VEGAN VIEWS is an informal quarterly magazine for vegans and sympathisers, and its pages are open for readers to express their opinions and ideas in. Letters, articles, interviews, recipes, news and reviews and a cartoon strip too. A four-issue subscription to VV is £2.40 or send 60p in stamps for the current issue. VEGAN VIEWS, 10b Windsor Square, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1JU.

VEGAN TIMES. Articles on spiritual growth/healing, personal and planetary, ecology, animal rights, food/recipes, letters, ads etc. A non-violent Green magazine. Sample copy 50p or 4x12£p stamps. Subscription £2 for 4 issues incl.postage. All cheques/POs payable to Alpay Torgut, 25 Tabley Rd.,London N7 0NA.

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HOLIDAYS CAMP IN CORNWALL August 3-7th. & 7-10th. Farmland camp, beaut-iful countryside. Vegan & Vegetarian catering by experts. Cycling and walking routes if required. Also Space, Time & Tranquility to relax how you wish. SAE to

PENZANCE: Self-catering accommodation for 3-4. Two miles from Penzance with large garden, sea and country views. Occasional vegan meals available. Tel. 0736 62242.

BEXHILL-ON-SEA. Vegan/vegetarian bed and breakfast. Bedtime and morning drinks facilities. £7 a night. £35 weekly. Tel. 042 43 5153.

EARTHWALK. "It was an idyll..." (London Evening Standard). Up to twelve of us walk relaxed, guided through the beautiful unspoilt Mid Wales borders: while Land-Rover and trailer carry luggage and the finest modern double-skin tents, ready pitched on our next private hill-farm campsite. Varied routes through moorland, wood and meadow; clean air, wildlife, real peace and quiet. Excellent home cooking, plentiful and delicious; vegetarian proprietor; special vegan week late April. "The magnificent vegetarian food...never faltered...I did not want to leave." (The Vegetarian, January 1985). Excellent service, countryside library, showers, even flush loos. Our sixth season of warm, all-done-for-you hospitality; from Easter to October, £99 to £139 p.w., fully inclusive. For our illustrated brochure write or tele-phone us at home anytime: Earthwalk, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4AB. Tel. (0686) 28282.

EARTHWALK. "I was a complete novice at camping, but it was all a marvellous experience...which I wouldn't have missed." (Guest's letter, 1984). SCARBOROUGH. "The Berjac", 69 Westborough. Family run Hotel. Near Town centre, own car park, midweek bookings accepted. BB&EM £8.70 no VAT. Reductions children sharing. Vegetarian and Vegan meals always available. LOWER SHAW FARM, SHAW near SWINDON, WILTS 0793-771080. Weekend and week-long courses, events and learning holidays. Children welcome. Low cost. SAE for details.

THE NURTONS has a beautiful, relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, warmth and character in its buildings, and provides a cheerful but informal service for everyone. Extensive Organic gardens ensure fresh, homegrown vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers are always available. Vegans, vegetarians and raw food eaters are always welcome. A stamp is appreciated for our brochure and/or our programme of weekend workshops and holiday courses from

LONDON. QUIET,WARM, friendly hotel. Good home cooking, propriet-

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ors vegetarian. B/B from £10.50. Queendale Lodge, St.Augustine's Avenue, Croydon, Greater London. Tel. 01-688 2839.

EAST SUFFOLK. Wholefood vegan B&B £5, EM £3. Simple accommodat-ion, friendly atmosphere. Children, pets welcome. Non-smokers preferred. Only 15 miles from coast and Minsmere bird reserve. Send SAE for further information to:

DEVON. Country house in Dartmoor National Park with views to the coast. Specialising in generous and imaginative meals for vegetar-ian/vegans only. Ullacombe House, Haytor Road, Bovey Tracey, South Devon. Tel. Haytor (03646) 242. HOLIDAYS AFLOAT. No experience necessary. No age limits. Canal or Coastal cruising in 6-berth modern yacht around Highlands and Islands of Scotland. See seals, seabirds, deer, dolphins etc amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the World. Vegan catering. £100^-140 p.wk. full board. Please send stamp to:

CORNWALL. Magnificent Bodmin Moor. Breathtaking views. Wholefood, vegetarian or vegan. No smoking. Beaches easily accessible. Tel.0208-850659. HAZELMERE guest house. Thanking all vegans who supported us last year. Best wishes from Karen.

TORQUAY. "Hazelmere" vegetarian/vegan guest house. Friendly atmos-phere, near town, beaches, coach station. Tea-making, H&C, CH all rooms. BB £7.50. EM £5.00.Week £87.50.

ISLE OF WIGHT. Explore this beautiful Island. Beaches, walks, old villages, good shopping centres. Self-catering character flat. Vegans/vege-tarians only please. Lansdowne House, Binstead Rd., Ryde. Tel.IoW.67199

IRELAND. CountyWicklow. Vegan accommodation: Old, world Cottage in scenic location. Close forests, beaches, mountains, charming town. Details: Tel. London 01-341 1577 or write:

ISLE OF WIGHT. Small private hotel in peaceful West Wight. Near National Trust downland and Tennyson Heritage Coast. Comfortable accommodation with central heating. Excellent home cooking by veget-tarian proprietor. Wholefoods, vegetarian or Vegan. Open Easter until October. Also self catering holiday flat.

LINCOLNSHIRE. Vegan D.B&B. Lincoln Wolds, Viking Way. Children welcome. No smoking, dogs. Crompton, Lapwings, Apley LN3 5JQ. Tel.Wragby 858101. VEGAN FAMILY CAMP 1985. 3rd'-10th August. All are welcome to the 5th annual Camp. Full details are available to single persons and couples as well as families* from

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THE ORDER OF THE CROSS

"THE HEALING FLAME: the mystery of Pentecost"

31st May - 2nd June 1985

You are invited to share a weekend of study, worship and meditation including talks and an open forum on the theme at

Snelsmore House Newbury Berks RG169BC

For further details contact The House Steward at Snelsmore House

Tel: Newbury (0635) 41266

Vegan or Vegetarian diet only

Hotel r\

BAL/MVL ' " i r 1 i

meeting people exchange of thoughts

healthy food

First macrobiotic and vegetarian hotel in Switzerland

HOTEL BALANCE Lea et Roland Eberle

CH1922 LES GRANGES

TEL: 026/615 22

Help for Frail Elderly Vegetarians / Vegans

THE

BEULAH TRUST

Registered with the Charity Commission, aims at setting up

a spiritually - caring Home for Vegetarians / Vegans

too frail to care for themselves. Your help is needed.

Further information from:-

Newbury, Berks RG16 9BG.

ANIMAL RIGHTS AUV W O U L D C H A N G E .

I STHER f A T U B U S H U L

(Oft T R W T OJV CHARITY)— READY TO FINANCE THt PUBLICATION OF BOOKSTWAT poWEWuuy pRBwr-mBCisaits?

2o BOOKS AVAILABLE (NOVELS .PLAYS .ILLUSTRATED WORKS, evum .VERSE, BIOGRAPHIES^

IT IS ESTIMATED THAT A LAWTE NEW PU8UC IS READY FOR. SUCH A MEiSAftE — A PUBLIC orreM NOT REACHED 8\ THt PROPAGANDA OF THE ESTABLISHED SOCIETIES.

- CASSETTES, SLIDES. FILMS ,viDfO-RtttPOlNCS OF SUCH WORKS ALSO C.ONSl1>eRET>.

PRICE LIST k SMALL QUANTITIES OF THESE BOOKS AVAILABLE—

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MOORHAYES VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

COUNTRY FARMHOUSE HOTEL

and the

'COUNTRY TABLE' VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

WHOLEFOOD RESTAURANT

Talaton East Devon

Telephone: Whimple (0404) 822895

Moorhayes is a typical 17 th Century Devon

Longhouse with a South facing courtyard.

We offer comfortable caring service in a

relaxed peaceful atmosphere with accommo-

dation of 7 bedrooms, 4 en suite. The house

is full of antiquity and character with

dining room and lounge inglenook fire-

places. Beautiful rural surroundings 10 miles

from coast Gardens, indoor and outdoor

games. Limited space for caravans. Ample

parking. We cater with the vegan in mind.

Always 75% vegan menu.

For inquiry and brochure please write

or phone

V.S.U.K. / Vegan Society members.

A V A I L A B L E BY M A I L ORDER!

•CB' W A L K I N G BOOT Strong upper with soft ankle rolls, sewn-in tongue, soft insole with the ecologically approved 'klets' sole unit. £26 .95 plus £1 .75 p&p Sizes 4 11 No half sizes

'FELLWALKA' W A L K I N G BOOT Very similar to the 'CB' but made of lighter weight synthetic materials. Ideal for casual walking and rambling. £19 .99 plus £1 .75 p8.p

Sizes 4 11 No half sizes Available from:-Westsports, 17 Fleet Street, Swindon Tel. ( 0 7 9 3 ) 3 2 5 8 8

14 day approval against prepayment

TORQUAY ( Queen of the Eng l i sh R iv i e ra )

BROOKESBY HALL HOTEL

Exclusively Vegetar ian .

Hesketh Road . TQ1 2LN

Te l . 0803 22194

350 yards f rom Meadfoot Beach,

enjoying g lor ious sea views across

Torbay , the hotel is situated in the

exclusive L incombe Conservat ion

a rea , genera l ly considered to be

the lovel iest part of Torquay. We

offer restful hol idays in beautiful

surroundings coupled with imag in

at ive and del ic ious Vegan and Veg-

etar ian mea ls . Some rooms have

pr ivate showers. Fu l ly centra l ly

heated. Fu l l deta i ls f rom the

Vegan Propr ie t ress

(stamp only p lease . )

"WjMkale." The Saltings, Lelant

St. Ives. Cornwal l Tel. ( 0 7 3 6 ) 7 5 3 1 4 7

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

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

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

For further information and brochure please contact:

(stamp appreciated)

VEGANS WELCOME

Lakeland's strictly Vegetarian Guest House offers a warm and hospitable welcome to Vegans. Come to us to relax, to walk and climb, to absorb the tranquility of Orchard House and the Lake District. We have a peaceful garden, a warm and comfortable home, delicious and different food, and we are situated in superb Lake District country.

Our STRICTLY VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT is known for its International Cuisine.

There are always VEGAN dishes on the menu.

Do come and enjoy.

Brochure from: (stamp appreciated)

Orchard House, Borrowdale Road, Keswick on Derwentwater, Cumbria Telephone: (0595) 72830

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

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HENDERSON'S 94 Hanover Street

THE ORIGINAL SALAD TABLE AND WINE BAR

SERVING DELICIOUS HOT DISHES OF'THE DAY, FRESH SALADS. WHOLEFOODS and DESSERTS

Open till M idn ight Live Music: piano - guitar

Real Ale

FULLY LICENSED TILL 1 2 MIDNIGHT

Telephone^ 031-225 2131

&arpool Court Hotel PEMBROKESHIRE

Enjoy the country house hotel atmosphere in this superbly situated three star Victorian hotel overlooking St Brides Bay and wi th in walking distance of the historic cathedral village city of St Davids. Excellent Vegan/Vegetarian menu. Heated swimming pool; terraced gardens.

Also, owner-supervised stone cott ages in quiet rural position. Ideal riding, birdwatching, walking. Each luxuriously appointed cott-age sleeps five; central heating, log fires; linen provided.

Contact:

ST. DAVIDS

STUDIO

COTTAGES

Our Exclusively vegan foods are made by vegans for vegans

& c S & derivative products including Rice pudding with sultanas, Carob & chocolate confections.

Informative literature on our complete range ol Vegan foods (s a e please) from Plamil Foods Ltd, Bowles Well Gdns., Folkestone Kent.