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LOYALTY Donald Watson in the Summer issue of the Vegan 1989 wrote "AL established Plamil Foods Ltd., and has since devoted himself with true dedication to meet our needs. Now that sales have built up, others -w h o might not have the same humanitarian principles at heart have joined the bandwagon. We would do well when we do our shopping to remember who risked all in the early days in this difficult field of enterprise".

CONSUMER POWER Vegan Village (a website on the Internet www.veganvillage.co.uk) state "For those who follow a vegan lifestyle, it does not make sense to buy goods and services from people who exploit animals and the environment. As a consumer you have the power to vote with your money and support vegan companies over others".

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WELCOME 'How to Win Vegans and Influence People' is my theme for this issue — not that I consider myself to be a leading authority on the subject. Still, surely I must have accumulated some valuable insights during 15 years of veganism? Time for you to judge! Starting with Possibly Useful Veg-anising Tip number:

1 Listen Intently; Utter Lightly Almost without exception people like talking about them-selves. Appear attentive, empathise and compliment them on their drop dead gor-geous looks and scintillating personality (warning: don't try this technique on trainspotters — some of them can detect sarcasm and you're likely to get a slap with Railway Carriage Couplings Monthly). Throw in vegan tidbits at appropriate moments and you're well on your way to making a big impression.

2 Dress to Please (others — not yourself!) You're more likely to be taken seriously if you blend in with your target audience's environment. (This is, of course, anathema to vegans devoted to expressing their indi-viduality through their appearance. Tough) So, when trying to convert your local branch of the British Naturist Society, don't make the easily-made beginner's mistake of leaving your socks on.

3 Bluff It (use with caution) Reinforce the health benefits of a vegan diet by wearing top name branded sports clothing. Not only is such apparel trendy (especially amongst impressionable young folk) you can't help but not appear fit and active. Have a plau-sible excuse to hand in case you're chal-lenged to a sprint to the chippie and back.

4 Humour Almost everyone enjoys a good chuckle. For an ideal training programme: visit your local police station and try out your best porcine jokes on the desk sergeant. Aim to crack a smile within, say, a week or two (you'll probably have the time).

5 Sensitivity Finally, at all costs avoid causing offence.

Richard Farhall Editor

CONTENTS

U R G E N T ;

4 NEWS

7 J D H00 Anarchic cuisine

8 SHOPAROUND For animal-free consumers

10 DIET MATTERS Just ask Sandra

13 LIVING VEGANISM Vegan musings

14 GOOD NUTRITION FOR KIDS Dr Spock advises

16 GOODBYE GELATINE-BASED MEMORIES

The future's digital

18 YOUNG VEGANS

All you want for Christmas . . .

20 MEGAN THE VEGAN Feed the world

21 YULE LIKE THESE Let us eat cake!

24 DON'T GIVE UP ON SOYA Not all soya's GM

27 LISTINGS

31 REVIEWS

32 BOOKS BY POST

33 THE VEGAN PRIZE CROSSWORD 14

34 POSTBAG Over to you

35 CLASSIFIED Cover photograph: Robert Todd

Editor Richard Farhall

Design and production by Taylor McKenzie

Printed by KSC Printers Ltd on G Offset (chlorine-free paper made principally from sawmill waste, veneer production residue and diseased/damaged trees)

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© The Vegan Society The views expressed in The Vegan do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor or of the Vegan Society Council. Nothing printed should be construed to be Vegan Society policy unless so stated. The Society accepts no liability for any matter in the magazine. The acceptance of advertisements (including inserts) does not imply endorsement. The inclusion of product information should not be construed as consti-tuting official Vegan Society approval for the product, its intended use, or its manufacturer/distributor.

Contributions intended for publication are welcomed, but unsolicited materials will not be returned unless accompanied by an SAE.

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P E T A (Europe) has started a campaign advis ing t h e public that Premarin — a h o r m o n e replacement therapy (HRT) d r u g — contains horse urine. Details: PETA, PO Box 3169, London SW15 3ZG 0181 7 8 5 3 1 1 3 .

B lackpool 's Wildl i fe Hotel (01235 346143) is pleased t o announce that it is n o w total ly vegan.

Jacquel ine Edwards hopes to start an informal v e g a n g r o u p in Crewe and is also interested in hearing from v e g a n parents. Contact her at:

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Current contact details for the FRESH N e t w o r k — supply ing information a n d s u p p o r t t o those interested in raw f o o d a n d fruitar ianism — are: PO Box 71, Ely, Cambs CB74GU0M\ 332 6878 e-mail fresh@kates.easynet.co.uk.

Treat yourself, or family and friends this Christmas to a copy of Sound-bites, the new Vegan Society celebrity cookery video produced with the support of Vegan readers and exceptionally generous sponsorship of the Cyril Corden Trust.

Wendy Turner (TV presenter — J u n k Vegan), Benjamin Zephaniah (poet — Easy Vegan), Dr Vernon Coleman (author & columnist — Healthy Vegan), Judi th Shakeshaft (champion cyclist — Sporty Vegan) and Karen Samuel (head chef — Gourmet Vegan) cook, munch, wine and dine their way through 30 min-utes of vegan fare.

Marvel at their culinary dexterity! Salivate over their delicious vegan offerings! See the lettuce fly!

T o order by credit/debit card ring 01424 427393 or, in the UK, send a cheque /PO for £1 1.45 (p&p incl) to:

The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA.

MAFF ACTS ON MILK The Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (MAFF) has commissioned an 18-month £200 000 nationwide survey to investigate the microbiolog-ical quality of raw and pasteurised cow's milk.

Milk will be tested for the presence of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis, the bacterium thought to be a possible cause of Crohn's disease in humans. It is linked to Johne's disease, which affects cattle worldwide.

Following the announcement, the Government immediately tried to play down the health risks in order to avoid another food scare. However, super-market chain, Tesco responded by asking its suppliers for changes as a "massively precautionary measure". Milk will be heated for 25 seconds instead of 15.

Mycobacterium paratuberculosis is believed to affect 3 - 5 % of the 11.4m catde in Britain. Guardian, 11.8.98 & 12.8.98 MAFF News Release, 10.8.98

Photo: Robert Todd

BST? NO THANKS! Compassion in World Farming's new report, BST — a Distressing Product (an analysis of the health and welfare problems of dairy cows injected with BST) is timely — the European Union (EU) moratorium on the use ofBST, a genetically-engineered cow growth hormone designed to increase milk yield, expires in 1999. CIWF is campaiging for a ban on the sale ofBST or, failing that, an extension of the moratorium.

CIWF Director, Joyce D'Silva comments: "Our report shows that, based on the American experience, where BST has been on sale for 4 years, cows can suffer a range of painful conditions when injected regularly with BST." The Genetics Forum is also running a BST campaign.

Contacts: CIWF, Charles Hse, 5A Charles St, PetersBeld, Hants GU32 3EH 01730 264208. Genetics Fomm, 94 White Lion St, London N1 2JX 0171 837 9229 e-mail

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A d r i e n Dyson needs funds and help to convert 5'A acres of grassland in Hurstpierpoint, W Sussex into a vegan-organ ic market garden. He'd also like to hear f r o m those interested in setting up a v e g a n community . Contact him at:

Sussex RH16 3JW.

T h e A s i a n V e g a n & Vegetar ian Society can b e contacted at: Food For Thought, 4 Cameron Rd, Seven Kings, llford, Essex IC3 8LA 0181 220 2003.

News

T h e A n i m a l L iberation Front Supporters G r o u p is helping people convicted of Public Order A c t offences at Hil lgrove (cat breeders) but anticipates that the cont inu ing protests will place a great strain o n its funds. For a standing order f o r m contact: ALF(SG), BM 1160, London WC1N 3 X X e-mail

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LOCAL IS BEST T o cover vegan issues, local press

invariably require a local angle.

Are you willing to speak up for

veganism locally? Can the Vegan

Society put your local reporters in

touch with you should they

approach the Society? For an

informal chat call Jenny o n

01424427393.

MAD SHEEPP Thousands of sheep are to be tested for 'mad cow' disease under recom-mendations to be considered by senior government advisers (members of the Government's Spongiform E n c e p h a l o p a t h y Adv i so ry Committee (Seac)) who are concerned about the possibility of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) passing from cattle to sheep.

Up to now only nine sheep out of a breeding flock of more than 20m animals have been tested for BSE and scientists are worried that not enough is being done to see whether the disease was passed to sheep during the 1980s when they were fed the remains of BSE-infected catde. The concern is that sheep farmers may not have noticed BSE in their flocks because it looks so much like scrapie — a 'natural' disease of sheep.

The Government is worried about public reaction — its press officers have been issued with a set of 16 questions and answers to rebut claims that British lamb is unsafe to eat.

During an interview on Radio 4's Firming Today, Seac member Professor Jeffrey Almond stated: "I think there is a distinct possibility that BSE is out there in the sheep population . . . if we found BSE in sheep it would be a national emergency". Independent, 8.9.98

NATIONAL VEGAN FESTIVAL Robin Lane reports: On 13 September over 1000 people attended the first National Vegan Festival, held in central London. The event — sponsored by the Vegan Society, CALF, Vegan Village, Alex Bourke and Arkangel — featured 36 stallholders and speakers on subjects ranging from vegan nutrition and raw foods to animal rights. There was also music, an art exhibition, a children's party, a salad demonstration arid fashion show staged by the Hemp Collective. A good selection of food was provided by Daisies Catering.

The organisers had hoped to appeal to a wide range of people from all over the country. This was achieved with meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans travelling from as far as Bristol, Sheffield, Dorset, Devon and Wales. The Festival attracted many more people than was expected — so apologies to those of you who had to wait in the long queue for food.

Stallholders generally had a very

successful day. The Vegan Society took approximately £3000 and gained 34 new members. Other stall-holders included VTVA!, Vegfam, Movement for Compassionate Living, Plants for a Future, ALF(SG), Ethical Wares, Veganline, PETA, Uncaged, Plamil Foods, Cooks Delight, CALF, Vegan Prisoners Support Group, Leaves of Life and Veggies. Gina's Raw Food Juices provided snacks, drinks and cakes. The bar, run by the Beer Shop, sold out of Eco-Warrior beer!

Over 80 children attended the party co-ordinated by the Vegan Families Network, which included a puppet-making workshop.

The organisers would like to thank the London Vegans vol-unteers — who worked extremely hard on the day, the musicians, Benjamin for reciting his poetry, the speakers, and those of you who attended for making the Festival a great success.

The Vegan Society's stand at the Your Health Show held at the NEC, Birmingham in October proved popular — as did the cookery demonstration undertaken by the Society's staff member, Bill Palethorpe. Bill's demonstration was well-received and the talk of the Show. At one point he shut his eyes and imagined he could smell incense — close — on opening them he discovered he had set a tea towel alight!

In November, the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) — together with 50 other pro animal groups worldwide — launched the Humane Cosmetics Standard. "The new logo will guarantee that a company has made every effort to avoid animal testing". A free product handbook. The Little Book of Cruelty-free (published in January), can be obtained by ringing 0171 7004232.

Congratulations to Vegan Society member, Richard Ormerod a Liberal Democrat elected to the East ward of Brandon and Byshottles Parish Council, County Durham. Richard saw off Labour and Independent candidates — despite stating he is a vegan in his election literature!

The Herb Society can be contacted at: Deddington Hill Farm, Warmington, Banbury OX17 1XB 01295 692000 e-mail

According to the 1998 Granose Survey into Lactose Intolerance and Non-dairy Foods, nearly 'A of the UK population is reducing its consumption of dairy products because of worries about health and a rising intolerance to dairy products. Over 7 million consumers now never, or hardly ever eat dairy products. Haldane Foods press release, 31.7.98

The London Raw Food Network can be contacted at: 8 Marston Rd, Clayhall,

IG5 0LZ. K.KJ11 US Essex

A MAFF-funded research project on mastitis in organic dairy herds found that the incidence of mastitis is very similar on organic and conventional farms. Elm Farm Research Centre Bulletin, June 1998

For details of the campaign to close a laboratory animal supplier in Small Dole, W Sussex, contact: Save the Shamrock Monkeys, PO Box 3090, Brighton BN13QU.

Shropshire farmer, Charles Norden, of Ightfield Hall, Whitchurch has been fined £1500 plus costs for allowing 45 000 litres of slurry to discharge into a river, killing fish. Farmers Weekly, 24.7.98

To register your interest in supporting a new Internet-based religion, Spiritual Veganism,

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THE V E G A N

R E A D E R S S U R V E Y

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Ori 1 August 1998 a well-known Vegan Society member, Frances Howard, died peacefully in the Royal Free Hospital, London, after a short illness.

Her son Russell, who gave an address at Stevenage Crematorium, said: "We should not say 'died' for Mum's spirit never died." Anyone who knew Frances would have to agree with Russell. About 100 people attended the service.

Frances was born of a Methodist missionary family in China in 1934 and was sent to live in a boarding school at a very early age.

After gaining her degree in Town Planning, her interests focused on osteopathy and naturopathy studies in the early 1960s. It was through contact with anti-nuclear protesters that she became aware of vegetarianism and she realised being vegan was the next step. From these beginnings she developed her very personal philosophy which lead her to become a Quaker and passionate exponent of non-exploitation of the earth's resources.

She married life vegan, Friedenstern Howard in 1964, after they met the year before at the International Vegetarian Camp at Chigwell, Essex. The Annual Vegan Camp was an important part of her life. She prepared song booklets and puppet shows for several years.

She shared her experience of bringing up her vegan children — Russell, Sophia, Sylvia and Wendy — through her contributions to the Vegan Round Robin and her book, Parents Handbook of Breastfeeding and Plant Foods (being updated for reissue).

Frances found time in the last few years to edit and publish some of the works of Anthony Bates, a mystical artist and writer, and a Follower of the W a y (of non-violence and compassion to all creatures), commenced by John T o d d Ferrier. This was a cause she believed passionately in.

Her contribution to the movement was totally in keeping with her whole philosophy — and her legacy will, as Russell says, never die. Friedenstern Howard

It is planned to plant a memorial tree for Frances in December. A tape of the committal service, Vegan Camp and other tributes, will be available in early 1999. For further information contact Russell at:

MILK NEGLECT A Milk Development Council/ National Farmers Union report. Research into the Generic Marketing of Milk, estimates that a milk advertising campaign costing the industry £10-£ \5m a year would boost liquid milk sales in Britain by 135m litres (2.25%), giving farmers a net return of £4.76 for every £1 spent.

Annual milk advertising expenditure has slumped from £25m in 1987 to £2.5m in 1996-97. In the latter period, the breakfast cereal industry spent over £100m and soft drink manufacturers more than £60m on product promotion.

A revamped milk advertising campaign is likely. Farmers Weekly, 14.8.98

IRN'D OUT Many of you took exception to the recent Irn Bru billboard campaign — especially the ad depicting a cow and the words: 'When I'm a burger I want to be washed down with Im-Bru'. One of those offended, newly-elected Vegan Society Council member, Samantha Calvert, received the following response from Emma Gerber, Im Bru Account Director at Brand New Media:

It would be unfair of me to suggest that this poster hasn't caused some offence and I can only apologise on our behalf for that caused to yourself

We are not of the opinion that 'any publicity is good publicity' and therefore did not set out to gain media attention from the use of a deliberately controversial concept... I can assure you that this is a subject area we will steer clear of in future advertising.

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R E A D E R S ' AWARDS 98

SUSPECT The Government has announced that it will survey more than 1000 cattle brains taken from abattoirs to see if animals are harbouring BSE without showing any of its symptoms. Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee (Seac) members believe official figures showing the BSE epidemic's decline — based on animals with clinical symptoms — cannot be trusted due to under-reporting by vets and farmers. Independent, 11.9.98

MILK OF HUMAN DEAFNESS For most of his nine years, Matthew Horsfell suffered hearing problems. Doctors regularly drained his ears, he suffered sneezing fits, his eyes and scalp itched, and he became partially deaf. Doctors were baffled until an allergy test revealed he was severely allergic to the fat in cow's milk. In the six months since he has avoided dairy products his hearing is back to normal. Daily Mail, 3.11.98

GM SNIPPETS • The Government has announced that

genetically-modified (GM) herbicide tolerant crops will be released under strict government supervision and their environmental impact will be closely monitored. Furthermore, no insect resistant GM crops will be introduced for 3 years.

Fanners Weekly, 23.10.98 • McVitie's Prepared Foods (maker of

Linda McCartney Foods) and Haldane Foods have announced that they are to source GM-free soya ingredients for their products.

Health Food Business, August 1998 • For the first time, the European

Commission's scientific advisers have recommended that a GM plant should be withheld from the market because they cannot guarantee its safety. The Commission's Scientific Committee on Plants ruled that a potato modified by Dutch company Avebe to produce extra starch should not be licensed for sale because it was unable to assess the risk of a gene used which confers resistance to amikacin, an important antibiotic. New Scientist, 17.10.98 • Researchers at the University of

Exeter have worked out how plants produce vitamin C — opening the way to genetically-engineered versions of fruit which produce even greater amounts.

Independent, 28.5.98

WAR(PED) There has been a huge increase in the number of animals killed or subjected to injury in painful and bizarre research defence projects carried out by the Ministry of Defence. In 1996, more than 11 000 animals (up 100% on 1992) were used in experiments at Porton Down, the MoD's research centre in Wiltshire.

One experiment involved goats being subjected to painful decompression ('the bends') to test submarine crews' escape procedures. Pigs and sheep were also subjected to a range of serious and often fatal injuries. In one experiment, 'Operation Danish Bacon', pigs were shot by Danish soldiers to test surgical techniques. Independent, 3.8.98

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Shoparound New product sleuth, Shelley Feldman gets festive

Another season, another

Shoparound, now it's Winter aga in and thoughts may be turning to seasonal products — dare I say it — Christmas goodies? So, without further ado, let's look at some new products and revisit some 'old favourites'.

CON JOB The R e d w o o d Company has come up with yet more vegan tasties — Vegi Deli Gourmet Sausages in Sage & Onion and Oregano & Basil styles are great as a cold snack. A n d don't forget the Turkey and Beef Joints launched last year — guaranteed t o 'con' the in-laws at Christmas dinner!

If you w a n t something to accompany your leftover 'not roast beef' why not try the new Organic Horseradish or Horseradish with Beetroot by Source Foods? The same company also produces a rather interesting Hemp Seed and M a n g o Chutney. All are Soil Association registered and available f rom decent healthfood shops.

CRACKERS The Cheezly non dairy alternatives t o cheese f rom The Redwood C o m p a n y are the perfect thing to put o n your Christmas cracker — try the n e w Rye Cracker f rom Doves

Farm, available from healthfood shops, Sainsburys and Waitrose. They are high fibre and suitable for diabetics — just watch what you load on them! Safeways' Chilli Bean Pate is my suggestion, it comes in a little pot, (like the ones fish paste come in), and is quite spicy, so you don't need much.

DOWN THE HATCH To help your cracker on its way, try the new Thorncroft non-alcoholic herbal refreshment. Rosehip Cordial. It contains 8 % rosehips and looks so good it's enough to turn you teetotal. Its obtainable from Holland and Barrett, and larger Sainsburys — or call Wendy on 01962 736200 for details of stockists in your area and mail order.

Another grown up soft drink is Bouvrage, by Ella Drinks. It contains 150g Scottish raspberries in every 250ml bottle — look out for it in healthfood shops.

FLAFJACKED Doves Farm has devised some more "scrummy teatime treats" — three new organic vegan flapjacks. Brought to you in a 150g foil tray, choose from Apple & Sultana, Choc Fruit & Nut, or Coconut Choc Chip. Get 'em from selected Waitrose and Sainsburys, and independent healthfood stockists.

T o get into the festive spirit, try a Ma Bakers Giant Cranberry Bar. Made with real cranberry pieces, you'll f ind these flapjacks at garages nationwide. The latest addition to the all-vegan fruit and nut flavour range is the Giant Blackcurrant Bar.

MINCING IT I have tried to make things easy for you (honest!) — I phoned nearly every major supermarket asking if they would be purveying vegan mince pies this year. Sadly, I ended up with a very short list. Sorry, did you miss it? No, it's not that short.

Confirmed definites are: Waitrose Mincemeat and Apple Pies, Mr Kipling Mince Pies and Mr Kipling Mince Slices. For other possibilities see page 70 of your Animal-Free

Shopper. Not got one? Outrageous! See pages 32-33 for ordering details.

The good news is you can make your own mince pies, with shop bought mincemeat, and Jus Rol pastry. Waitrose Traditional, Special and Cranberry & Port Mincemeats are all vegan-friendly — as are Tesco's Mincemeat and Luxury Mincemeat.

. . . AND FIGGY PUDDING Once again, I'm somewhat lacking in the info department. Coles Traditional Foods makes a vegan Vegetarian Alcohol Free Christmas Pudding, made with grape juice and no egg. It comes in three sizes so you can choose the degree of restraint. Kite Wholefoods' Original Plum Pudding is animal-free too — as is Sunnyvales (delicious) Organic Rich Plum Pudding.

All the items mentioned thus far are obtainable from selected healthfood shops. For supermarket shoppers I can only suggest you keep your eyes peeled. However, if you're fortunate enough to have a Waitrose close by, its Original Plum Pudding and Traditional Luxury Pudding await you.

CHOCOLATE Chocolate is especially important at this time of year. I like to buy a few boxes for use as emergency gifts — though it doesn't always work out like that! What better way to introduce veganism to your Auntie Flo than a box of really good quality chocolate? —followed by after dinner chocolates (don't forget: Nestle Rowntree After Eight Mints are vegan) and then warming hot chocolate (such as Green & Black's Organic Drinking Chocolate).

Hampers Hampers does an Organic Vegan Dark Chocolate selection, beautifully presented, and you can have it sent anywhere in the UK. Call 0181 800 8008 for details. If you're really lucky when visiting your local Oxfam shop, next to Equal Exchange's fair-trade Cocoa Powder you'll f ind the company's Chocolate Brazils.

To make up that soothing winter cocoa, look out for Evernat's new

Organic Almond Drink —yet another soya alternative. Made from Spanish almonds, it's certified organic.

QUESTION OF BALANCE After all that choccy your body may be craving something healthy again. Y o u could try Alara Wholefoods' Organic Rich Muesli, which contains a generous 40% nuts, seed and fruit mix. Look out for the attractive packaging and information leaflet, which gives nutritional information about each ingredient!

FASTA PASTA! Go Organic has recently launched no less than five vegan Pasta Sauces. Looking and tasting just like home-made (only better) try serving them with some of the wide variety of pasta shapes and colours from QC Foods Pasta. You'll find them — including the intriguing Penne with Nettle variety — exclusively in delicatessens and gourmet grocers.

FROM YOUR ARMCHAIR Mail order companies are a real blessing at this time of year — not only can you now order a decent selection of vegan goodies but you avoid the crowds!

The Natural Collection brings you a small range of seasonal vegan goodies (all clearly marked as such) — including Christmas pudding, mince pies and even Christmas cake. Ring 01255 442288 f o r a catalogue. The Dr Hadwen Trust catalogue contains over 90 animal-free gifts — a good deal of them being of the chocolate/sweetie variety! So, for hand-made Cherry Liqueurs, Non-dairy Fudge, Bee-free Honeycomb, Traditional Striped Candy Canes and Chocolate Christmas Tree Ornaments call 01462 436819. Suddenly I actually want to celebrate Christmas!

Another catalogue worth getting is the Viva! (01273 777688) Wine Club catalogue, which also contains lots of other drinks suitable for festive tippling — including beers, cider, perry, vodka, fruit liqueurs, non-alcoholic cordials, and three types of port.

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S H O P A R O U N D

LITTLE THINGS It seems now is a good time to be a baby. The range of high quality and organic baby foods is ever-expanding.

The packet of Dalivit Once a Day Multi Vitamin Drops boldly states 'suitable for vegetarians and vegans'. It contains the seven vitamins (apparently) essential for healthy growth in babies and toddlers. If you'd prefer something you wouldn't mind trying yourself though, buy Babynat by Organico. You won't find this organic, no added sugar/salt, GMO-and gluten-free range of baby fruit and vegetable jars, and vanilla cereals in the supermarkets, but they are definitely worth tracking down at good healthfood shops.

The Osska range of organic baby food is a bit unusual — you'll need to look for it in the chiller cabinet. You may well feel tempted to serve the savoury flavours — such as Lentil

Delight — as dips to your grown-up guests instead I If you do, be sure to buy some baby breadsticks from Baby Organix. Available from most supermarkets, Mothercare, and (yes, really) Beefeater restaurants.

CAN'T COOK, WON'T COOK? Then go and buy something from the Roselyne Masselin frozen food range, available only from healthfood shops. The four vegan ones to watch out for are Cauliflower and Coconut Curry, Chickpea Casserole, Mushroom and Black Eyed Bean Curry, and Red Dragon Pie. If you can't find them, ask!

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TURN TO . . . If the pace is getting to you and you've got a Christmas-related headache, or are feeling a bit bunged up, look out for Double Dragons new Essential Balm. It contains camphor, peppermint, cloves, cinnamon and other special ingredients — potent stuff! A small tub is a useful first aid standby. Look out for it in healthfood shops and oriental grocers.

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MADNESS Rejoice! We have another organic hamper giveaway lined up for this issue! Crazy Jacks Organics has teamed up with a select number of organic suppliers to offer you the chance to win a Vegan Organic Gift Hamper worth over £100. This offer is exclusive to Vegan readers. Send your name and address on a postcard to: Vegan Reader Offer, Colin Winter, Crazy Jack Organics, PO Box 3577, London NW2 1LQ.

The Crazy Jack Organics range includes dried fruit, nuts, seeds, pulses, lentils, peas, grains, and herbs and spices — over 50 products. The Crazy Jack Organics team regularly visits its supplying farms and packaging plants to check its quality standards

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A RESULT! Well done to Miss K Foulger-Baker of Colchester, winner of the Meridian competition run in the last issue. Hers was the first postcard drawn, correctly stating that the company had launched eight new organic pastas.

GO BANANAS Hartley's Pure Fruit Banana Jam is a real treat, but you might want to try it to make sure. Hartley's has kindly offered 15 full size sample jars to Vegan readers. To enter the draw, send your name and address on a postcard to: 'Go Bananas', The Vegan, Donald Watson Hse, 7 Battle Rd, St Leonards-on-Sea, E Sussex TN37 7AA. Closing date: 25.1.99.

HONESTLY Those nice vegan types at Honesty are giving away a free bottle of Strawberry and Papaya Shower Gel (worth £3.10) to Vegan readers placing orders over £15. Quote 'Vegan Reader Offer' when placing the order (one per household). But firstly, ring 01629 814888 for the latest Honesty

Diet Matters Sandra Hood SRD answers some more of your diet-related queries

Sandra Hood is a vegan of 20 years' standing and is

a practising Senior State Registered Dietitian. Please address your questions to her at: Diet Matters, The Vegan, Donald Watson House, 7

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UK. Sandra regrets that she is not available for telephone consultations.

l A / h a t are Pros ant*cons

I f I f eating the skins of fruit and vegetables? D e n n i s Cumbria

There are lots of benefits from eating the skins — such as fibre, vitamins and minerals. However, I recommend caution with regard to non-organic fruit and vegetables because of the possibility of pesticides remaining in, or on the skin. As a precautionary measure I would suggest you:

• Wash them with water — using a scrubbing brush and rinsing thoroughly

• Peel vegetables and fruits (peeling removes pesticides but unfortunately also the nutrition in the skin)

• Do not bite into the peel of oranges and grapefruit but peel with a knife

• Throw away outer leaves of vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage

• Peel waxed fruits and vegetables as waxes do not wash off and can seal in pesticides

If you can try to buy veganic/oiganic fruits and vegetables so that you can happily eat the skins. However, a good mixed vegan diet, without the skins of fruits and vegetables, will provide all the nutrients and vitamins necessary for good health.

/am surprised you recommend exposure to sunlight What

about the risk of skin cancer? D e b o r a h Cornwall

Sunlight can certainly cause cancer and other skin damage, together with premature wrinkling of the skin. Some studies have suggested that genetics may be influential in the cause of skin cancer; others have shown that sunlight exacerbates the negative effects of a poor diet — eg diets high in fat and processed foods could lead to skin cancer.

However, there are many benefits from exposure to sunlight. As well as making people generally feel happier, exposure to sunshine has been shown to enhance immunity, lower blood pressure and improve blood circulation. Most of the world's population relies on natural exposure to sunlight to maintain adequate vitamin D nutrition. If enough time is spent in the sun, no dietary intake of vitamin D is required.

Vitamin D may also enhance resistance to tuberculosis (TB), which provides a scientific explanation for the observation that sunshine appears to benefit those with TB.

| A # hen would it be safe to I f I f give my child soya milk

and soya foods in general? L o t u s Devon

Various reports and books state 'soya milk should not be given to infants under 2 years of age' and 'soya products should not be fed to children under 5 years of age'. What evidence is there to support these statements?

Ordinary soya milk does not contain enough nutrients and energy to be used as a sole feed for an infant. Up to 6 months of age breast milk provides all the nutrients a baby needs.

If, for some reason, a mother is unable to breast-feed, then a suitable formula milk will need to be provided. The only vegan infant formula available at present is Farley's Soya Formula. This is a complete feed, suitable for babies and its first ingredient (the largest composite) is glucose syrup. It also contains vegetable oil and soya protein, together with minerals and vitamins.

At weaning (preferably no earlier than 4 months of age), soya milk can be included as part of the weaning foods. However, breastfeeding (and expressed milk) should be continued for as long as possible. Many mothers continue to breast-feed until the child is consuming a good mixed diet and, not uncommonly, well into the child's second year. Again, soya formula can be used for as long as wanted.

With regard to soya products in general, again the age at which to introduce the soya products depends on the age of weaning. The first weaning foods should be fruits, vegetables and rice. Other grains, cereals and soya — eg bread, mashed lentils, nut spreads and tofii — should be introduced later. Beans (including soya) can also be used as a later weaning food but can sometimes cause indigestion. If they do, reintroduce after 12 months. Weaning foods should be introduced alongside breast milk or infant formula.

Infant foods should be energy dense. Fibre-rich foods should not be eaten at the expense of these, otherwise the child will fill up too quickly before s/he

has had enough energy. Iron intake can be a problem for children generally (more so in non-vegans!), so iron-rich foods should be given regularly, alongside vitamin C-rich foods to aid absorption. A source of vitamin Bi2 should be provided.

The only reason for delaying the introduction of soya foods would be a known allergy in the family. It should be remembered that the needs of infants are different and digestive systems vary enormously, so it is a matter of using common sense and not being in too much of a rush to introduce foods.

S ince becoming vegan I suffer with flatulence and bloating.

What causes this? S a r a h London

At any one time the gut contains about 20()mls of gas and this volume can be influenced by diet. One of the major influences is gas produced by bacterial fennentation of food residues. Aldiough some food is digested in the small bowel, some reaches the colon where colonic bacteria ferments the unabsorbed food, producing hydrogen. A fibre-rich diet, such as a vegan diet, significantly increases flatulence and can lead to bloating. When initially changing to a high fibre diet this can worsen, but it usually settles down. There are many benefits of a high fibre diet — including protection against colon cancer, and it may lower blood cholesterol.

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Living Veganism

The calcium is out there! The truth is in here! The X-Files is hack on telly!

A reader who prefers to be

anonymous says that essential oils do keep head lice (nits) away. "I have used preventive oils with great success — but it's essential to keep topping up! On occasions when I have forgotten and one child has become infested, I have managed to prevent spread to my other children using the Robi comb." (The Robi comb is available from Argos. It electronically detects and kills lice. It is not recommended for children with heart conditions or epilepsy.)

For prevention, she suggests a drop each of eucalyptus, geranium and lavender oils in a glass of water used as a final hair rinse. This is best done every 2 - 3 days. For treatment, she recommends 7 drops of each of these oils in 15ml (a tablespoon) of vegetable oil. This should be left on overnight and then washed out with the child's normal shampoo. The lice and eggs should be combed out (remember plastic combs may be better for hair than metal). This should be repeated 4 times at intervals of 48 hours.

The reader wonders if it is vegan to kill head lice. Her view is that it is not possible to live 100% cruelty-free. We could also bear in mind that they are attacking us, like viruses do.

Another reader mentions the existence of some kind of trial of rosemary shampoo and conditioner and wonders whether it controls nits. She notes that: "Working as a parent helper in my sons' school means nits is an ever-present worry."

Occasionally I add a few drops of

Katherine A Gilchrist muses over things vegan

tea tree oil to my shampoo and haven't had them yet. I think my sons have the right idea — one had 3mm, the other 6mm haircuts every 4/5 weeks. I can't see it catching on with most women though!" The term 'women' may be too gender specific. I think most people will stick to whatever hairstyle they prefer.

SO NOW YOU KNOW Ian Fletcher of West Wight Wholefoods on the Isle of Wight and Mrs Jean Worth both wrote in concerning co-enzyme Q10 (also called Co-Q-10) . Apparendy, it helps the heart to work, increases the number of white blood cells needed to fight infection and is good for receding gums. People produce less as they get older. Stimulants and sugar reduce the amount available to the body.

Several firms produce vegan C o -Q - 1 0 supplements — the recommended dose being 30mg per day. Soya oil is a very good source. Other sources include spinach, peanuts, sesame seeds and walnuts.

I was also sent an enormous folder about C o - Q - 1 0 by a firm trying to promote an anti-wrinkle cream which contains it. They enclosed a small sample of the product but have not yet explained if it is vegan! So I do not know if it works.

I saw a consumer programme where they tested wrinkle creams. The reporter ended up smearing her face with lard because that was as good as any available product. Obviously, we wouldn't try that, but would vegetable oil be as good as an anti-wrinkle cream?

SPOOKY There does not seem to be any progress over milk tokens. I read The Big Issue regularly and I was really disappointed that the editorial staff not only said the paper would not

cover the topic but even refused to tell me why. If anyone wants to politely ask it the reason its address is 236-240 Pentonville Road, London N19JY.

The Labour Government is as useful as the proverbial chocolate teapot. I voted Green and had low expectations of Labour, but I thought at least hunting would be banned within a year and 1 hoped they would see sense on milk tokens (there haven't been any really big demos against vegans being treated unfairly by the benefits system).

The Government 's attitude appears to be that it isn't discriminating against vegans for deliberately avoiding cow's milk. It also picks on mothers with allergies. Omnivores who are allergic to cow's milk and (a) pregnant or (b) breast feeding children under a year old can't use their tokens either. In a previous column, I introduced fictional characters Annabel, Blossom and Carmel. Now meet their fictional friends Dana and E m m a . . .

Dana and Emma are both breast feeding young babies and are eligible for milk tokens. Both women are allergic to cow's milk, both babies aren't. Dana is wondering whether to start bottle feeding. Emma is

angry that she is not permitted to use her tokens. She says:

"My friend Dana will be allowed to use her tokens for cow's milk formula if she decides to bottle feed baby Fox. I really, really want to breast feed baby Geri. Yet I can't use the tokens for food to improve my nutritional status. T h e only thing I can use them for is cow's milk and I will be ill if I drink that. Iam not trusted to spend the cash equivalent on other food, even if it will boost my nutritional status. W h y not? What about girl power? W h y should someone who is breast feeding get less help than someone w h o bottle feeds?"

Dana agrees that she can find no scientific explanation for this rule. Yet she refuses to believe that the milk tokens scheme is a government conspiracy to promote the consumption of bodily secretions from an alien species.

The tale has a happy ending. Both women become vegan. Dana, Emma, Fox and Geri move to a housing co-operative in the middle of the countryside. T h e only shop nearby doesn't accept milk tokens. Therefore, the Depar tment of Health has to give Dana and Emma the cash equivalent of milk tokens after all.

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GOO NUTRITION

Benjamin Spock MD dispenses some sound advice to parents everywhere

Dr Benjamin Spock's Baby and Child Care has been a key reference for parents since it first appeared in 1946. With nearly 50 million copies in print, it has sold more than any book other than The Bible. Dr Spock died on 15 March 1998

Good nutrition is vital for our children's well-being, as well as our own. Research

has shown that many health problems — particularly heart disease, some forms of cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and others are, to a great degree, caused by diet.

Many of these conditions have their roots in childhood. T h e beginning of artery changes are often found before age 3. By age 12 they are present in 70% of children, and by age 21 they exist in almost all young adults. Weight problems are worsening among our children and contributing to so many difficulties later in Hfe.

Although we know we need to bring up our children with the best possible diet, this can be quite a challenge to parents. Children are not particularly concerned about remote-seeming health problems. Meals served in school or at fast-food restaurants are often not what you would offer at home. Television advertisements push chips instead of baked potatoes, and hamburgers instead of vegetables and fruit.

Even so, when parents offer healthy foods — vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans — at home, and when the whole family, including the parents, make these foods front and centre in the diet, children learn tastes that can help them throughout life. |

WAY TO GO W h a t are the best choices? O u r understanding of nutri t ion has grown enormously in recent years. No t so long ago, we thought vegetables, grains and beans as nothing more than side dishes, and favoured meat and wi thout much wo cholesterol our child

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vegetables, grains, beans and fruits should be centre stage. In a nutshell: here is how parents might think about building healthy meals for children: • Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables — at

least 2—3 servings a day. They are loaded with calcium, iron and many vitamins children need.

• Have plenty of other vegetables too, selecting the freshest organic vegetables or, if you can, grow your own. It helps to offer more than one vegetable at a meal and to avoid pushing children to eat vegetables they do not care for. Overall, vegetables should make up 2 5 - 3 0 % of the diet.

• Beans and bean products, such as tofu or tempeh, should be a regular part of the diet. They are rich in protein, calcium and many other nutrients.

• Fruits, seeds and nuts can be delicious additions to the diet. They are easier to digest when cooked.

• Whole grains — such as brown rice, barley, oats, millet, whole wheat pasta, or whole grain bread — are filling and nutritious. Their complex carbohydrates are a great energy source for growing children and they also have protein, fibre and important vitamins. Whole grains could easily be 50% o f your meal. If these four groups -— vegetables,

f t si Artery changes are often found

before age 3

beans, child's daily nutritional couple of other key points: • Vitamin D is needed for strong

Although it is normally formed n the skin, children in n<

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sun may not get enough vitamin D. Fortified foods provide a source of the vitamin [Ed. D2 is the non-animal form of the vitamin.] • Vitamin B12 is essential for healthy nerves and healthy blood cells. It is made by bacteria and in less developed countries traces of bacteria in the soil or on plants appear to produce a significant amount of it. However, we cannot rely on these sources in the modern world. Animal products contain B12 formed by bacteria in the animals' intestinal tracts but fat and cholesterol come along with it. Better sources include fortified soya milk or cereals.

ADVANTAGEOUS Most families have become concerned about the fat content of meats and are choosing the lower fet cuts. I would encourage them to go a step further and get their nutrition from vegetables, grains, beans and fruits, rather than meats, poultry, fish or dairy products. Children who grow up getting their nutrition from plant foods have a tremendous health advantage and are much less likely to develop health problems as the years go by.

Seven years ago, I made major changes in my own diet. At 88 years of age I began a non-dairy, low fat diet. Within two weeks my chronic bronchitis went away after years of unsuccessful antibiotic treatments. I know many people who have used nutritional changes to deal successfully with very serious conditions — including heart disease and cancer.

Small diet changes are not nearly so effective as more major ones. Switching from red meat to chicken or fish, for example, does not help very much. Chicken actually has about as much cholesterol as b e e f — about 25mg per 30g (loz) — and almost as much 6t . Researchers have also learned that the cancer-causing chemicals that form on beef as

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SCARY DAIRY Cow's milk has become a point of controversy among doctors and nutritionists. There was a time when it was considered very desirable but research has forced us to rethink this recommendation. While there are still disagreements among scientists, there are several points that most everyone agrees on.

First, most green leafy vegetables and beans have a form of calcium that is absorbed as well

or even a bit better than that in milk. They also have iron, vitamins, complex carbohydrate and fibre — which are generally lacking in milk.

Second, dairy products contribute to a surprising number of health problems. They can impair a child's ability to absorb iron and in very small children can even cause subde blood loss from the digestive tract. Combined with the feet that milk has virtually no iron of its own, the result is an increased risk of iron deficiency.

Cow's milk proteins are a common cause of colic and now the American Academy of Pediatrics has concluded that there is evidence that cow's milk may well contribute to childhood-onset diabetes. Some children have sensitivities to milk proteins that show up as respiratory problems, chronic ear problems, or skin conditions.

Human breast milk, of course, is perfect for infants. Older children enjoy soya or rice milk products and the non-dairy 'ice creams' are well worth tasting.

FURTHERMORE... Regarding oils, I recommend using sesame oil, olive oil, corn oil, flax seed oil and polyunsaturated vegetable oils. However, the amount used should be minimal — such as brushing the bottom of the skillet with a few drops of oil or using vegetable oil spray.

Milk has virtually no iron of its own

It makes sense to avoid refined sugars. For a sweet treat, the healthiest choices are fresh fruits and fruit juices.

Regarding salt, I cook grains with a pinch of sea salt and don't use salt at the table. The only advantage of typical table salt is that it contains iodine [Ed. The addition of iodine is a legal requirement in the

US], which is an essential nutrient — although sea vegetables are also rich in it.

It is wise to avoid caffeinated beverages for children — and that goes for adults too. Children need pure, clean water, rather than fizzy drinks. For variety they can have juice, or teas from grains or herbs.

GROUND RULES A word about helping children to acquire good eating habits: I encourage parents to avoid struggling with their children over what they are eating, but that does not mean being a doormat. It's reasonable to expect children to come to meals on time, to be pleasant to others at the table, to refrain f rom making unpleasant remarks about foods they may not like, and to eat with appropriate table manners. It's sensible for parents to put a limit on sweets, fizzy drinks and other less wholesome foods. All this can be done without argument as long as the parents act as if they know what they are doing.

It helps to keep mealtime free of distractions such as the television and telephone. And even though spills and lapses of manners inevitably occur at mealtime, scolding should not be part of the dining experience. A certain amount of politeness and respect, both for everyone present and for the food, creates a better atmosphere for your child.

Parents spend a great deal of time and energy on their children's education, their moral values, and the environment they will live in. Helping them learn tastes for healthy foods will stand them in

good stead for the future too.

Reprinted with the kind permission

of the Physicians Committee for

Responsible Medicine

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GOODBYE GELATINE-BASED

Derek Jones investigates the digital camera phenomenon

l • • • • Ever since early human beings scratched

pictures on cave walls, we have had a fascination with capturing images and displaying them. It's no surprise then, in these technological times, that image capture has evolved to include the digital camera.

THE BASICS A traditional camera's film uses gelatine (a jelly from animal tissues or bones) to help fix the light from a subject — a bit of a dilemma for vegans, especially if you, like me, take frequent snapshots of your family and friends. T h e dilemma is even more difficult if you use photographic images in your work.

Normal photographic film is manufactured from a plastic strip coated with an emulsion made from gelatine and light sensitive silver salts. The photographic paper used to print your photographs is coated with an emulsion similar to that used on the film. W h e n light falls on the film, the exposed silver salts are chemically changed. T h e developing process uses chemicals to dissolve and wash away the unexposed emulsion, thus leaving the image fixed on to the film.

TINKERING Film manufacturing companies are experimenting with non-gelatine based emulsions and maybe in the future, just such a film will be developed. A common myth among some vegans is that one particular brand — Fujifilm — does not contain gelatine, but this is not true! O n Fuji's web site, the company describes photographic gelatine as one of its most important raw material purchases.

Kodak's position is that it does try to reduce the amount of gelatine in its film by using non-animal based polymer mixtures and by using its own technology to make the layers of emulsion in its film as thin as possible. However, despite these advances in

film technology photographic film is still dependent on ground-up bones. Fortunately, there is now an alternative, and Kodak and Fuji are just two of the many companies who have added digital cameras to their product range.

DIGITAL DATA The digital camera works by storing the light patterns that strike its lens as digital information in its memory. Digital information can be regarded as a series of dots that make up a pattern corresponding to the image that you want to store.

T h e most convenient feature of digital information is that it can be stored on a computer and kept available for future use at very little cost and inconvenience. These technological marvels look and feel like conventional cameras and are easy to use. Many have small LCD screens that allow the images to be viewed as they are captured and played back later. The images can then be copied onto a personal computer, by a simple cable connection, and displayed on the monitor or printed out.

SHELLING OUT Has the time come when vegan photographers can afford to make the animal-free choice and opt for digital? A quick scan of recent computer magazines throws up a price range of £\00—£1000 for these vegan objects of desire. There are even digital versions of professional studio stills cameras — monsters running well into five figures.

So how can you decide which camera is right for you? As with all things, the general rule is that you get what you pay for. At the lower end of the price range, the cameras have no LCD screen — so you can't preview the pictures. They have a low resolution and a limited capacity to store images. At the top end, they have built-in flashes, zoom lenses and the memory capacity to store large numbers of high-resolution pictures.

If you are ambitious you could even write a picture story

A BABY In some ways, this digital technology is in its infancy, and as with all high-tech equipment, it can only get cheaper and more powerful in the long-term. However, now is a good time to buy, provided you already have the computer equipment to support your purchase. The cost of the cameras has come within reach of some of us at least and the features that they offer over and above your trusty brownie have become worth the difference.

Of course the overwhelming advantage that digital cameras have over their conventional predecessors is that they do not use ground up animals. (One, the Ricoh RDC-300 carries the Vegetarian Society symbol.) Despite this, it's no good

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MEMORIES?

pretending that digital cameras, with the possible exception of the mega-expensive models, can match conventional cameras on a cost-performance basis. It's necessary to indulge in a little lateral thinking and regard digital photography as an exciting new medium in its own right.

VERSATILE The difficulty and cost of getting high enough quality prints is the main reason many people hold back from buying a digital camera. There are digital photo printers available — they are getting faster and cheaper — but the output can fall short of conventional photographs, and the cost of the special paper can be prohibitive.

But why just think in terms of conventional photography? Digital camera images are much more versatile. They can be stored for next to nothing on the hard disk of your computer. They can be resized at will and incorporated into word processing documents. They can be uploaded onto your web page and can be sent anywhere in the world by e-mail at the click of a mouse.

There's so much more you can do with digital photographs, from adding irritating litde speech bubbles, to cutting bits of one photo and pasting them into another. They can be recoloured, lightened, darkened, expanded and contracted — you're limited only by your imagination.

My friend has taken digital photographs of his collection of expensive ornaments for insurance purposes, stored them on his computer and added his own comments. You could, for example, take a picture of your soon-to-be 10-year-old and design a birthday invitation card around it. If you are ambitious you could even write a picture story.

Regard them as a new and fun way to

capture those precious moments

A GIFT Last Christmas, I was fortunate enough to receive a Casio QV200 digital camera as a present. It cost about £250 at the time. I must confess that sometimes I wish I'd waited another year, because now I could get something much better for the same money — but then, I would have lost all those unique moments I captured with it over the last year (now, where did I put that floppy disk?).

The camera has an LCD screen, a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, a macro facility for close up shots and a built-in 2 megabyte memory. Examine the sample picture (opposite) I took with the Casio — the actual picture is colour. The other photo was taken with a friend's Ricoh R D C - 2 — packed with many more features and correspondingly more expensive. The R D C - 2 has a flash, the ability to record a sound bite describing each photo, and a higher resolution.

If you take care to learn the best way to use the camera you can achieve excellent results on a computer screen. To get the same quality as a conventional printed picture album you would have to invest a lot extra on a good quality digital printer and on

the expensive special paper it uses — but acceptable results can be achieved with your desktop colour inkjet. It may take some time before printed digital pictures achieve the same quality and are as affordable as gelatine based ones, but you could keep the images on disk until the inevitable price drop and improvements in tech-—nology occur.

PREP WORK So, despite the limitations and cost, you've decided to buy a digital camera. What 's the best way to choose a model that's right for you? As with any computer-related purchase it's best to take your t ime researching the options. Read the magazines and look for the reviews that appear frequently in them. Visit the high street and ask to see the cameras in action. Best of all, if you know someone with a digital camera ask their opinion.

Try and learn a bit about resolution and memory capacity, about how easy and quick it is to upload the pictures on to your computer. Find out h o w long the batteries will last and whether or not the camera can use rechargeable batteries, or comes with a mains adapter (my Casio seems to gobble up sets of four AA alkaline batteries like a hyperactive Pacman). The Ricoh R D C - 2 is much more efficient because you can switch off the battery-draining L C D screen and take pictures through its integral viewfinder.

IN CONCLUSION . . . Don ' t regard digital cameras as direct replacements for traditional cameras, but regard them as a new and fun way to capture those precious moments and you're halfway to accepting them. T h e digital camera may never replace its traditional film-based forbear but for vegans it offers an animal-free alternative with some pretty nifty knobs and whistles.

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T h a n k s a g a i n t o t h o s e o f y o u w h o h a v e w r i t t e n t o m e r e c e n t l y . K e e p t h e m c o m i n g — it's g r e a t t o h e a r f r o m y o u . A l l c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o t h i s p a g e a r e w e l c o m e . Y o u c a n c o n t a c t m e c / o The Vegan o r d i r e c t b y e m a i l at :

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t h i n k i n g , p a r t i c u l a r l y , o f t h o s e o f y o u in h o u s e h o l d s w h e r e m e a t a n d d a i r y p r o d u c e wi l l b e s e r v e d . T h i s is a l w a y s a d i f f i cu l t t i m e o f y e a r f o r v e g a n s a n d it is i m p o r t a n t t o r e m e m b e r t h a t e a c h C h r i s t m a s t h e r e a r e m o r e a n d m o r e v e g a n s a r o u n d — m a k i n g t h a t al l i m p o r t a n t d i f f e r e n c e . W e al l l o o k f o r w a r d t o a t i m e w h e n m o s t o f t h e p o p u l a t i o n s h a r e s o u r f e e l i n g s but , unt i l t h e n , I w i s h y o u al l a h a p p y , a n i m a l - f r e e C h r i s t m a s .

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INTRODUCING . . . HERB In February 1999, Barefoot Books (London) will publish a 39-page picture book for young readers entitled Herb the Vegetarian Dragon (ISBN 1 902283-36-8) . Written by N e w York based Jules Bass, and illustrated by Debbie Harter, it tells readers h o w "All the dragons in the forest of Nogard were meat-eaters — except one — Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon" . Herb thinks that becoming vegetarian is a good start for young people thinking about becoming vegan.

But be warned: I 'm told that the story is also about how the meat-eating dragons and Herb learned to live together and respect each others' choices and values — which isn't a truly vegan fairytale ending!

Herb's web site (http: / /www.qwikwebb.com) should be up and running by January.

GREAT GIFTS O K , it's that time of year again . . . perhaps you are thinking about what you want for Christmas, perhaps you're trying to find the perfect gift for Auntie Nellie without sacrificing your principles? The work's done for you — I've got a house full of catalogues (research!) — and the best of vegan-friendly gifts. As they're voluntary groups you'll be helping a good cause too. Don' t forget that if a gift is being sent mail order it may take some time. Always check the organisation can deliver in time for Christmas.

• Got to start with the Vegan Society's merchandise catalogue. Dig yours out or, if you can't find it, call 01424 427393. H o w about a 'Vegans are my cup of tea' mug, book from the extensive range, or the new video — Soundbites?

• The Animal Aid Sales Catalogue offers a wide range of t-shirts, cruelty-free toiletries, delicious vegan chocolates/chocolate bars, non-leather footwear/belts, the Living Without Cmelty Diary 1999, and lots of other goodies. Call 01732 364546.

• A personal favourite of mine is the Dr Hadwen Trust catalogue. Famous for the best range of vegan chocs ever — you feel spoilt for choice — and a range of gifts and jewellery. Also available are: cakes, bee-free honeycomb, citrus jelly slices, fudge, Turkish delight and chocolate animals (for Xmas trees). M m m . . . dreams do come true! Rint>01462 436819.

• The National Anti-Vivisection (NAVS) catalogue has lots of Christmas cards, toys for the four-legged, cruelty-free cosmetics and jewellery. Call 0181 846 9777.

• What about a green gift? The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) sells a wide variety of books and gifts — everything from a biodegradable pen to a solar/dynamo powdered radio. Contact 01654 703409.

• Adopt a wild animal? No, this doesn't mean having a bear in the sitting room or a chimp in the kitchen! The World Society for the

Protection of Animals (WSPA) has adoption schemes aimed at young people. For details call: 0171 793 0540.

• Or a farm animal? The Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary is a unique sanctuary where sheep, cows, pigs and goats have names. At present some 500 animals live there. For £24 a year you could adopt Gismo (a ram) or Miss Piggy (a sow). Details from: Kaylic Day, 59 Edgell Rd, Staines TW18 2EP.

• The ultimate gift for the vegan who has it all — adopt a vegetable! For £12.50 a year you could adopt one of hundreds of vegetables in the Henry Doubleday Research Association Heritage Seed Programme. This protects your chosen variety from extinction. Over 700 varieties need adopting, so call 01203 303517.

TALKBACK I am 8 years-old and I have been vegan 7 years. My interests include French, Spice Girls and playing with Barbie. I also enjoy swimming and playing on my computer. Verity Nicholls Redditch

If you'd like to write to Verity, you can contact her via me, Sam Calvert, c/o The Vegan.

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R E C I P E S

'Let us eat cake!', says 'Cook Vegan' author, Richard Youngs

What arefestimb without cakes? There are long traditions of home-baking associated with most major celebrations of any calendar. Christmas is no exception.

For a traditional Christmas cake I refer you to the 50 th Anniversary issue of The Vegan. Here are somefurther treats for you to enjoy this Yule —

or any other time of the yearfor that matter.

YEASTED SAFFRON LOAF sfi?

140ml/Kpt boiling water pinch of saffron threads

1 tsp salt 285ml/J4pt soya milk

1 tbsp demerara sugar VA tsp dried yeast

115g/4oz vegan margarine 600g/Klb strong wholemeal flour

zest of ^ lemon (preferably organic) handful sultanas handful currants

handful chopped lemon peel extra vegan margarine for greasing tins

Pour the boiling water over the saffron and salt. Leave to cool Gently warm the soya milk until tepid. Dissolve the sugar and yeast into it and leave to stand for 15 minutes Rub the margarine into the flour. Grate in the lemon zest. Add the dried fruit and peel. Pour in the saffron infusion as well as the yeasted soya milk Work into a dough, adding any extra flour or water necessary to give a soft but not gooey mixture. Kneed for 10 minutes Cover and leave to rise until doubled in size. The slower the rising the better Grease two 21b loaf tins Knock the dough back and divide it between the greased tins. Leave until risen again, then place in the hottest possible oven for 40 minutes until nicely crusted Turn out of tins and allow to cool on a wire rack

CRYSTALLISED PARKIN

225g/8oz m e d i u m oatmeal 225g/8oz wholemeal flour

1 tsp ground ginger 115g/4oz crystallised ginger 115g/4oz vegan margarine

115g/4oz golden syrup 115g/4oz blackstrap molasses

140ml/Xpt soya milk 1 tsp baking powder

Grease and line with greaseproof paper a 20.5cm (8") square (or sim-ilar) tin with at least 2.5cm (1") sides In a large bowl, mix the oatmeal, flour, ground and crystallised ginger In a saucepan, melt the margarine, syrup and molasses. Do not allow to boil. Once melted, pour into the dry ingredients and stir together Return the saucepan to the heat and warm the soya milk ever so slightly. Dissolve in the baking powder. Pour this into the other ingredi-ents. Mix thoroughly Transfer to the prepared tin. For best results, fill a larger tin with water and place the tin of cake mixture inside the larger tin. This will prevent the edges from burning Bake in a pre-heated medium oven for 50 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Leave to stand for 10 minutes after removing from oven, then turn out on to a wire rack Once completely cool, wrap in greaseproof paper and place in an air-tight tin for 5 days to allow to mature and soften

MAKES 2 LOAVES

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FRUIT TEA LOAF

CHOCOLATE CORNFLAKE CRUNCH

100g/3.5oz vegan dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids is best) 85g/3oz vegan cornflakes

Place a bowl over a pan of water. Break the chocolate into the bowl. Bring the water to a simmer and allow the chocolate to melt slowly Remove the bowl from the pan. Stir in the cornflakes — make sure every flake is coated in chocolate. Then, spoon the mixture into paper cases Allow to cool. Serve. If any are left over, store them in an airtight tin

225g /8oz m i x e d dried fruit 85g/3oz demerara sugar

3 0 g / l o z muscavado sugar 140ml/Xpt very strong black tea

55g /2or vegan margarine 225g/8oz w h o l e m e a l flour

2 tsp baking powder X tsp ground

X tsp ground c innamon X tsp ground n u t m e g

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• Soak the dried fruit in the tea with the sugars overnight • The next day, melt the margarine and when liquid pour into the fruit,

tea and sugar mixture • Sift in the remaining ingredients. Mix well • Line a 21b loaf tin with greaseproof paper. Compact the cake mixture

into the tin. Cover with aluminium foil • Bake in a moderate oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue

cooking for a further 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out dean. Turn out onto a wire rack and allow to cool before cutting

DATE JACKS

285ml/%pt water 340g/12oz c h o p p e d dates

ju ice o f Si l e m o n ! vegan margarine

70g/6oz demerara sugar 285g/10oz self-raising flour

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iter, dates and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring t o a r and cook until a smooth puree. Remove from heat

l a mixing bowl, beat together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Sift in the self-raising flour. Add the oats and mix well Line a shallow baking tray (mine is just larger than the size of a 18cm (7") single cover — you may have to adjust quantities to suit size) with greaseproof paper. Pour in the prepared dates. Cover with the

„.T_.ning o a t mixture ake in a moderate oven for 3 0 - 4 0 minutes

• Allow to coo), then cut into pieces of whatever size you wish

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1 tbsp blackstrap molasses (treacle) 75ml//6pt soya milk

140g/5oz wholemeal flour (not strong) 2 tsp baking powder

30g / loz vegan margarine

Gently heat together the molasses and soya milk until combined. Set aside to cool Sift together the flour and baking powder then rub in the margarine. Pour in the molasses and soya milk. Mix briefly but thoroughly Roll out into 4 balls on a floured surface. Squash each ball slightly. Place on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated moderate oven for 10-15 minutes Best served straight from the oven

MAKES 4

BANANA MUFFINS

# 115g/4oz vegan margarine

55g/2oz demerara sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence

1 ripe med ium banana 115g/4oz white self-raising flour

• Place the margarine, sugar and vanilla essence in a liquidizer. Switch on and work together until very smooth and light

• Add the banana. Liquidize again. Add the flour and liquidize yet again • Divide the mixture between 4 paper cases (muffin size). Bake in a pre-

heated medium oven for 20-30 minutes

Note These taste very good fresh out of the oven. Alternatively, allow to cool in the tin, then store in an airtight container.

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Concerned about GM soya?

Anne Mason encourages

us to keep our cool

DON'T Gl The soya bean has been around for

thousands of years and used as a valuable source of food for many people in the East. It was introduced in the western world in the 18th century but wasn't developed for consumption here until the beginning of the 1900s.

The most famous supporter of soya in the 1920s was Dr John Harvey Kellogg, the inventor of cornflakes. In 1941, Henry Ford of the Ford Motor Company even developed a 'collision-proof car made of plastic produced from the bean!

Today, soya is used an ingredient in many foods — such as bread, biscuits, margarine, baby food, chocolate, stock cubes and ready meals. In fact, it is currendy present in around 7000 U K foods, so eating soya isn't novel, we are eating it daily.

VEUPON A " GOOD FOR YOU One of the world's most valuable foodstuffs, apart from soya being a useful source of protein, it is rich in fibre and vitamins and minerals — as well as being packed with 'phytonutrients'. These nutrients have antioxidant and mild oestrogenic properties which can help prevent free-radical damage and balance oestrogen levels in the body. As a consequence, they can reduce the risk of certain cancers. Studies of the incidence of prostate cancer in Japan and the US have

The protective effects begin immediately

linked high soya consumption with low levels of this common male disease.

In addition, women who include tofu and other soya foods in their diets have below average rates of breast cancer, particularly if consumed from an early age. The protective effects begin immediately, so it is never too late to reap the benefits.

Other health advantages include lower incidence of heart disease and enhanced immune function. Soya also has beneficial effects for osteoporosis, menopausal symptoms, gallstones and psoriasis.

HANG ON IN THERE Given its health advantages, it would be regrettable if people started to avoid soya entirely in order to avoid the GM variety. Fortunately, an increasing number of companies (see the Vegan Society's Animal-Free Shopper) and most health/wholefood shops have a policy of avoiding GM foods and, from 1 September 1998, the European Union (EU) required major food retailers to label foods containing GM soya. Previously, it had been argued that it was hard to detect the difference between this, and the traditional varieties. However, a test has recendy been developed which can detect the presence of the new DNA or protein — although the test is not effective for soya 'by-products', such as oil or lecithin. This means that most foods containing GM soya remain unlabelled. The British Retail Consortium has advised that, to enable suppliers to find other ways to screen out GM soya 'by-products', the labelling of such items has been delayed until summer 1999.

Interestingly (and unusually) the EU regulations also apply to the catering industry. They too are now obliged to inform the customer if the food s/he is eating contains GM foods. It is unclear how caterers will comply — it may be that such information will be displayed in eating establishments or on menus. So the next time you visit your favourite restaurant take a close look!

It is unclear how caterers will comply

THE JURY'S OUT The recent development of genetically-modified (GM) soya — in which genes from unrelated species have been incorporated into some varieties of the bean — has given rise to concerns about the possible environmental and health effects of this new technology. It is argued that these new genes could pollute the genetic make-up of other plants through cross-pollination or cross contamination — with potentially irreversible and unforeseen consequences.

VEGAN SOCIETY GMO POLICY STATEMENT

In keeping with its v e g a n ethic, the V e g a n Society is totally against the use o f animal g e n e s or animal

substances in the development and product ion of GMOs.

The V e g a n Society believes that all f o o d s that contain, or m a y contain

GMOs should be dear ly labelled.

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F E A T U R E

DOWN";/r/'DOWN M m m W Elliot L Gang is feather-free W ^ W W W W U m

When temperatures go down, the use of down goes up — the kind from birds,

that is. Feathers and down are used in jackets, sleeping bags, pillows, quilts and other items. Like most animal products, their use means cruelty, exploitation and death for the animals involved. Fortunately, adequate (and often superior) substitutes exist.

THERMALS Despite the common misconception, down clusters are not immature feathers but are special feathers, spherical plumes with hundreds of filaments like a ripe dandelion pod. This makes down very soft.

Down's structure traps air, making it a good thermal insulator for birds to maintain their body temperature in bad weather. It is also the first plumage on young birds and forms a protective liner under the regular feathers of most birds, especially aquatic ones.

NICE EARNER China produces about 70% of the world's down. European countries, especially the Czech Republic and Hungary, are major producers, and the United States and Canada also produce down.

Commercial down comes from waterfowl, mosdy ducks and geese. Commercial feathers (those other than down feathers) come mosdy from chickens, ducks and geese. Most feathers and down are by-products of food production — in 1995, Steve Palmer of United Feather and Down told Backpacker magazine that the sale of feathers and down "contributes 10-20% of the poultry farmer's revenues, helping reduce the price of meat."

SCALDED Chicken and duck feathers and duck down are usually obtained from slaughtered birds. As with all commercial poultry, tens of thousands of birds live crammed into a confined area, subject to distress and disease. The birds are killed and put in scalding tanks before the feathers are removed by a mechanical picker.

Geese endure similar tortures plus the added cruelty of live plucking. The birds are

The down and eggs are repeatedly removed

forcibly restrained while their feathers are plucked and they often sustain injuries — including fractures — during the process. Pluckers — or rippers — are usually paid by the bird, which causes them to rush and exacerbate the problem.

A 1990 article in Research in Veterinary Science showed that live plucking is painful and results in tissue injury. Many western European countries ban five plucking but not all enforce the ban.

EIDER Eiderdown, an exceptionally soft down with superior insulating properties, comes from the rare Eider duck, whose range includes northern Europe, Asia and North America. Most of it is gathered from nests in the Arctic and sub-Arctic, especially in Iceland.

The female Eider duck plucks down from her breast to line her nest and cover her eggs. Typically the down and eggs are repeatedly removed, killing the unhatched ducklings, until near the end of the season when the eggs are left to hatch and the remaining down is gathered after the young leave the nest. Even if the collectors wait until the nest is abandoned to gather the down, their frequent intrusions to check on the status of the nest result in inadvertent deaths.

ALTERNATIVE STUFFINGS Synthetic alternatives to feathers and down have existed since the 1960s. Feathers and down lose their insulating properties when wet and are decomposed by body and hair oils, lotions and cosmetics. Down and feather pillows frequently cause allergy problems.

Synthetic insulators (including such brands as Polarguard, Thinsulate and Hollofil) are more durable, less bulky, easier to clean, wanner when wet, dry quicker, and are far less likely to cause allergies. Campers with synthetic gear have travelled to the Arctic and up Mt Everest, and the ruggedness of synthetics is often preferred — especially for jackets or in wet environments (including deep-sea diving).

TECHNO Technology is making the use of feathers more innovative. Using taxes and financing from Perdue Farms Inc, scientists at the US Department of Agriculture have developed processes to make low-cost absorbent fibres from chicken feathers. Disposable nappies, tampons, toilet paper, and industrial filters for trucks and tractors based on these processes are expected in the near future.

The use of decorative feathers (which come from a variety of species — including ostriches, peacocks and hunted wild birds) in clothing has risen sharply in recent years due to fashion trends. Feathers are also used in sports equipment, such as arrows and fishing lures.

But all feather and down products are incompatible with a compassionate lifestyle — especially since excellent alternatives exist. Only the increased use of synthetics — a consciously conscientious choice by consumers — can make the welfare of millions of birds go the opposite of down.

Reprinted wi th permiss ion f r o m Animals' Agenda, P O B o x 25881,

Balt imore, M D 21224, U S A

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INTENSIVE GARDENING

Dalziel O'Brien

GROW VEGAN PUZZLER

Who wrote Intensive Gardening? a) Kenneth Dalziel O'Brien

b) Rosa Dalziel O'Brien c) Richard O'Brien

Write your answer on a postcard, with your name and

address, and post to Grow Vegan Puzzler, The Vegan Society, Donald Watson House,

7 Battle Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA,

by 25 January 1999. The sender of the first correct entry drawn

will receive a copy of CaliYuml by David & Rachelle Bronfman — a n

unusual cook book to help the v e g a n gardener make use of all those calcium-rich vegetables!

Congratulat ions to J Boitoult f rom Essex, winner of the last

competit ion, w h o correctly stated that a Loos Tennis Ball is

an old variety of lettuce. Mr Boitoult wins a copy of

Plants For a Future

Grow Vegan Maggie Dunn rediscovers a classic vegan publication

Digging deep into my ever blossoming book collection the

other day I came across a very special title dealing with the practice and benefits of animal-free gardening. Published in 1956, a re-reading inspired me enough to share some of its more interesting features.

Wri t ten by Rosa Dalziel O'Brien (late mother of Kenneth Dalziel O'Brien, author of Vega trie Gardening), on first inspection the reader does not immediately associate Intensive Gardening with veganism. Yet it certainly is and the description in the Preface of the gardening methods to follow as 'fantastically unorthodox' suggests the reader is in for a surprise. Intensive Gardening is written in a (now) somewhat 'quaint ' post-war style which, for me, only serves to make the title a more interesting read.

A FAMILY CONCERN The Dalziel O'Brien family pioneered the then very new practice of gardening which was soon to become known as the 'veganic system'. Between them they worked as amateur gardeners and on larger scale commercial crop production. They soldiered on for 12 years before putting their ideas into print with the publication of Rosa's Intensive Gardening. Rosa begins their tale:

We had known for some time by our own experience that good quality produce could be grown without any animal by-products or chemicab, and we have grown them in varying soils in this country — the East Riding of Yorkshire, Norfolk and Leicestershire, at all times using a non-animal, non-chemical compost activated by the Quick Return herbal solution. This compost does not require turning and is ready in

an average time of seven weeks. Later on we found that by discontinuing the use of the spade altogether, and working mainly with a light tool which penetrates the soil only a few inchesfor cultivation, good quality crops could be grown with less hard work, as well as a saving on machinery and tools, and we have done this on soil not considered suitable for intensive salad production.

Each year (following our routine) there is a permanent rise in the level of the soil... In seven years the soil level was raised six inches in the structure, crop rotations each year being mature lettuce, tomatoes, seedlings and catch crops, and each year an improvement in the quality of the produce was seen.

The labour-saving working routine, by which this improvement in the quality of and the depth of the soil takes place, is in itself another economy. Largely by cutting out digging, what would normally take days takes hours. Also fewer tools are needed and there is no case where the methods we use, which at first sight appear to take longer — such as sowing seed by hand — are not far outweighed by a subsequent saving of time. . .

There is a wonderful observation of Nature's cycle:

Nature's way of balancing bare soil is to put on a cover of herbage (largely weeds), and some growers plough or dig this in too, regarding it as a form ofgreen manure. But Nature does not bury growing vegetation in this way to rot below the surface at such levels: she maintains a corps of soil workers to deal with what falls on the surface when decay has already taken place above it — as when leaves fall and plants wither and die; and because this fallen vegetation is processed at surface level it forms a humus which holds the plant nutrients where they are available as and when they are needed. The finer, shorter grasses and soft herbage which are Nature's following crop are not in danger

of becoming exhausted searching for their food at unfamiliar depths.

After impressive (black and white) photographs of robust looking lettuce, pansies and strawberries, there follows an interesting section on insects:

Just as the weeds appropriate to the first stage of the soil's conversion go through the process of dying out, to be replaced by the next stage growth, and so on, eventually to remain consistent, at a stage the grower wishes . . . so our own observations and experience show, does the insect life. The application of insect killers and chemical preventive sprays are out of place on the soil and plants in this alternative routine, and they have never been used by us. The proportion of tomato plants with any aphids at all throughout a season never exceeded 3 per cent. . . and has never been sufficient to warrant the removal of a plant. Slugs and wireworms in the same areas were exactly two slugs and two wireworms, and these pests were very numerous to begin with. No other pests were ever seen on that area. Such things as slugs we associate with the custom of either burying green growth by digging it in or leaving green growth on the surface after hoeing it or pulling it, or debris on the surface or the application of grass mulches. Whether these sorts of creatures appear in any quantity in thefirst stage will depend on the manner of previous cultivations on that area, andfor a time, at the beginning of thefirst stage, the only way is to make a special job of collecting them and disposing of them away from the market-crop areas . . .

Predatory insects should not be interfered with. Subsequent seasons balance the insect life, in our experience, so that insects destructive to crops are rarely seen . . . The only applications of inorganic materials are soot, sand and granite dust.

It is a great loss that neither Intensive Gardening nor Veganic Gardening remain in print.

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L I S T I N G S

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T o j o i n the Vegan Society , s imply c o m p l e t e the

Membersh ip Appl icat ion form o n page 2 0 .

DECEMBER

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FEBRUARY

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VEGANISM may be defined as a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far 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 information on veganism a free Information 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 the strong maternal bond between the cow and its new-born calf within just four days; the dairy cow's proneness to lameness and mastitis; her subjection to an intensive cycle of pregnancy and lactation; our unnatural and unhealthy taste for cow's milk; and the de-oxygenation of river water through contamination with cattle slurry. If you are already a vegan or vegan

sympathiser please support the Society and help increase its influence by joining. Increased membership means more resources to educate and inform. Full membership is restricted to practising (at least dietary) vegans, as defined above, but sympathisers are very welcome as supporters of the Society. Both members and supporters receive The Vegan.

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LOCAL GROUPS (When writing, send SAE. See also Vegan Society Local

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National Local Contacts Co-ordinator Brian Barker Volunteers Val Ardimento, Sarah Baker, John Enefer, Eileen Hardy, John Rawden, Derek Sinfield, Erica Wilson

STAFF General Manager Richard Farhall Development Officer Jenny Sawyer Administration Officer Bill Palethorpe Information/Membership Officer Catherine Grainger Membership Assistant Kirsten Murray Administrative Assistant Shelley Feldman General Assistant (Part-time) Ann Bloomfield

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VEGAN SOCIETY LOCAL CONTACTS

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

Full members of the Vegan Society who are interested in acting as a Local Contact are invited to contact either the National Local Contacts Coordinator, Brian Barker (see Region 2, HANTS), or Bill Palethorpe in the Vegan Society office. Applicants must be over 18, have been a full member of the Society for a minimum of 12 months and have adhered to a vegan diet for at least 2 years.

NATIONAL & SPECIALIST GROUPS

INTERNATIONAL 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,

VEGAN PUBLICATIONS Vegan Views Informal quarterly. 4-issue sub: £3.40 (Non GB—£5) 6 Hayes Ave, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AD Y Figan Cymreig (The Wales Vegan) Bilingual quarterly. Sub: £\ .50 Bronyr Ysgol, MontpeUer, Uandrindod, Powys, Wales

LISTS Send an SAE to the Vegan Society for any of the following lists: Animal-Free Shopper Update; Health Care Professionals; Information Sheets; International Contacts — mainly individuals Trade Mark — registered users Vegan Families — child-raising vegans willing to be contacted to provide mutual support Vegan Travel Guide Update

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£10.99, pbk, 210pp

Here is an attractive book which will inspire and refresh your veganism, which you can use for reference, and which you can also lend to the unenlightened, or call upon when you need to back up your discussions with them. It's not a quickie though, but a comprehensive introduction to the whole subject of veganism and many of the issues surrounding it.

Some of the US farming practices described (particularly beef and veal production) are different here — and the book could well do without the shaky chapter on BSE — but that does not detract from the weight of its argument. The layout is the friendly American text book style, with additional biographical sketches and case histories which enliven a fairly solid narrative. The first few chapters are devoted to health and nutrition and are followed by sections on animals and finally wider issues of ecology, economics and ethics. There's always something new to leam in a book like this. The section on land, water and fuel resources is impressive.

Best of all, though, is that Marcus really has his head screwed on. Whilst extolling the merits of the vegan diet he does not forget the other factors which play a part in health. Whilst describing the horrors of the slaughterhouse for the animals, he also gives a sickening picture of conditions for the slaughterhouse workers. And (most refreshing of all in a vegan tract) whijst he illustrates the economic good sense of replacing meat production with plant protein foods, Marcus does point out that in fact this of itself would not put food into the mouths of the world's hungry, whose lack of purchasing power in the global economy is the main problem.

Despite its wealth of facts and statistics, this is not at all a dry book. It's written with urgency and a sense of joy.

Eric Marcus is the founder of The Vegan Foundation (http://www.vegan.com).

Kath Clements

High Protein -Giving Your Bones a Break

Let's Eat! for Strength (US)

£12.00, VHS (PAL) video, 60 mins

One of a set of 12 health education videos. High Protein — Giving Your Bones a Break explains the dangers of eating too much animal protein and the benefits of a vegan diet. Unfortunately, if you're not a fan of wholesome, American Christianity, it's hard to take this particular production seriously.

To be fair, the presentation of the scientific evidence in the first of the video's three sections is extremely clear and enhanced by simple, colourful graphics and a genuine, qualified doctor. However, the references to God and quotes from The Bible (which seem to spring from nowhere) sit uncomfortably with the otherwise matter-of-fact style. This, combined with a dated appearance and the odd slighdy suspect claim, not only distracts from the message, but also undermines the video's credibility.

The second section comprises a somewhat unconvincing interview with the youngsters of a vegan family — each of whom tells us their best friend is Jesus. Their glum faces and monosyllabic responses to questions about their diet prevent this from being the fun, light-hearted piece it seems meant to be. They are just not good examples of normal, healthy, vegan kids.

The final section is a simple and easy-to-follow demonstration of vegan cooking.

All-in-all, there's not much to commend this as either entertainment or a desirable advert for veganism. For non-vegan Christians with evangelical leanings High Protein — Giving Your Bones a Break could be perfect — but others may not be able to cope with the culture shock.

Catherine Grainger Available Jirom: Eat for Strength, PO Box 1450, Dunfermline, Fife KYI 2 9ZD

ALSO ON THE EDITOR'S D E S K . . . Campaigning Against Cruelty — the 100 Year History o f the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection Emma Hopley, BUAV, pbk, 114pp, £9.99 + £2.50 p&p from: BUA V, 16a Crane Gro, London N7 8NN

The Complete Scoffer — Cheap 'n' Easy Vegan Cooking Ronny, Miso Publications, pbk, 16pp, 75p (p&p incl) from: Miso Publications, Highfrelds Lodge, 69 Occupation Rd, Albert Village, Swadlingcote DE11 8HA

More Meals Without Squeals Isle of Wight Vegetarians & Vegans, pbk, 76pp, £2.50 (p&p incl). vegan recipes. From: Isle of Wight Vegetarians & Vegans, 10 Puckpool CI, Ryde, Isle of Wight P033 1PD

Rage and Reason Michael Tobias, AK Press, pbk, 255pp, £7.95. An "animal rights revenge novel". From: AK Press, PO Box 12 766, Edinburgh EH8 9YE

Vegan Oz David Horton, Vegan Wise, pbk, 61 pp, AUSS8 (p&p incl). An Australian vegan's view of veganism. From: Vegan Wise, 63/2 Ithaca Rd, Elizabeth Bay, NSW2011, Australia

Viva! Vegetarian and Vegan Guide to the Lake District 1998-1999 Viva!, pbk, 23pp, £1 (p&p incl) from: Viva!, 12 Queen Sq, Brighton BN1 3FD

REVIEWERS K a t h C l e m e n t s is a long-time vegan, mother of three, and author of Why Vegan

C a t h e r i n e G r a i n g e r is the Vegan Society's Information & Membership Officer

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Books by Post ANIMAL RIGHTS Animal Liberation Peter Singer. 2nd edition [Pimlico] of the bible of the modern animal rights movement £10.00 An imal Liberation: A Graphic Guide Lori Gruen, Peter Singer & David Hine. A powerfully illustrated introduction to the subject £4.95 An imal Rights — Extending the Circle of Compassion Mark Gold. Animal rights: the philosophy, principles, history and prospects £7.99 Animals , Politics & Morality Robert Garner. An assessment of moral issues, philosophical claims, the modern animal protection movement and strategies employed £14.99 The Dreaded Comparison: Human and Animal Slavery Marjorie Spiegel. A penetrating study loaded with shocking comparisons of human and animal slavery, of racism and speciesism £3.95

BACKGROUND A b u n d a n t L iv ing in the Coming A g e of the Tree Kathleen Jannaway. Towards a vegan, tree-based culture £2.00 Compassion: The Ultimate Ethic ( A n Explorat ion of Veganism) Victoria Moran. An examination of the history and philosophy of the vegan movement £4.95 McLibel — Burger Culture on Trial (2nd ed) John Vidal. The story of the epic legal battle between McDonalds's and two campaigners £5.99 The Realeat Encyclopedia of Vegetar ian Living Peter Cox. Despite the title, principally vegan in content. Includes 300 international vegan recipes £16.99 (Hdbk) V e g a n - the N e w Ethics of Eating (US) Erik Marcus. Disregard the American bias, this is riveting and inspiring reading £10.99 W h y V e g a n Kath Clements. A simple and straightforward exposition of the case for veganism £6.95

COOKBOOKS The Absolutely Animal-Free C o o k b o o k Wendy Turner. Straightforward yet sumptuous recipes for the time-strapped vegan £9.99 A n Al lergy Cookbook Patricia Carter. Recipes free of animal products, chocolate, salt, sugar, baking powder, wheat and cornflour £6.55 Calc iYum! (Can) David & Rachelle Bronfman. 120 calcium-rich vegan recipes. Table of calcium values. 16 pages of colour photographs £9.95 Cooking with PETA (US) PETA. 200+ recipes with tips and nutrition 'per serving' breakdowns. Lay-flat binding £11.99 C o o k V e g a n Richard Youngs. A tempting mix of simple and imaginative recipes by The Vegan's cookery writer £6.99 Green 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 £14.95 (Hdbk) Simply V e g a n (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 £6.99 Vegan Feasts Rose Elliot. An innovative mix of quick and easy recipes — both modern and well-established £6.99 The V e g a n Gourmet (US) Susann Geiskopf-Hadler & Mindy Toomay. Delicious and imaginative vegan cuisine with recipe nutrient breakdowns £8.99 The Vegan Kitchen Mate (Aus) David Horton. 100 simple recipes, complete with kitchen tips £3.25 Vegan Vittles (US) Joanne Stepaniak. Lay-flat binding cookbook with advice for new and would-be vegans £9.99

HOME & GARDEN Forest Gardening Robert A de J Hart. 2nd edition of the vegan guide to creating a food-producing forest garden £10.95 Plants For a Future Ken Fern. Describes the creation of ecosystems containing edible plants that can be grown in Britain. 344pp, 47 colour and b&w photos £16.95

NUTRITION & HEALTH 10 Days to Better Health Kirsten Hartvig & Dr Nic Rowley. A vegan-based health restoration programme £8.99 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 £10.99 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 Gill Langley MA PhD MIBiol. The most comprehensive survey of scientific research on vegan diets. Includes key points, easy-to-follow tables, chapters on all major nutrients and section on vegan mothers and children £8.95 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-Free Shopper The Vegan Society. Popular shopping guide for those wishing to buy goods which are free of animal ingredients and involve no animal testing. Includes product listing sections — Food, Drink, Toiletries & Cosmetics etc; useful addresses; and information on animal substances and additives £4 95 Food For Free Richard Mabey. The wild food forager's bible — details of over 240 edible berries, nuts, fungi and leaves £9 99 The Pocketbook of Animal Facts & Figures Barry Kew. All the information you need — at your fingertips £6.99 The Vegan Passport George Rodger. What vegans eat (and don't eat!) in 38 languages £2.99 The Vegan Travel Guide (UK & Southern Ireland) The Vegan Society. Places to stay; places to eat. £4.95 Vegetarian Cats & Dogs (US) James Peden. The development and use of Vegecat — the supplement imported by the Vegan Society for vegan cats £8.95

VERSE Talking Turkeys Benjamin Zephaniah. Fun poems by the presenter of Truth or Dairy £4.99

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Send your letters to: The Editor, Postbag, 'The Vegan', Donald Watson House, 7 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN37 7AA, UK. Fax 01424 717064. E-mail info@vegansociety.com

SHOCKED As the subject of calcium is such an important one to vegans, and especially to parents, I was shocked that the V e g a n Society could have g o t it so w r o n g .

T h e Calcium a-Plenty and Dairy-Free article ( S u m m e r - A u t u m n 1998 Vegan) implies that Plamil Concentrated Soya Milk — which was designed by a vegan nutritionist to be vegan and to meet vegan calcium needs — is inferior to Provamel with Calcium. Provamel is made by non-vegans for anyone w h o will buy it to increase its sales and is made to compete with cow's milk, which is designed for calves — not humans.

Plamil has worked hard since its inception to promote veganism. It is a disgrace that the Society has published an important article without checking all the facts and to a l low a leading product in the promotion of veganism t o be seen as inadequate. A m y Aust in Bucks Ed. The article in question does not recommend one particular calcium-containing soya milk over another — it merely lists the calcium content of notable animal and plant products. Neither does it suggest that consuming products with higher (absorbable) calcium than others will ensure no loss of bone density — there being many other factors involved (exercise, vitamin D, race, diet, age etc). As far as I know, the aim of all soya milk producers is to increase sales. The Plamil product was listed because it is fortified with calcium and the Vegan Society — and the article's author — wish to support vegan businesses. However, at the end of the day the Vegan Society exists to expand the vegan population — hence the inclusion of a Provamel product, which is more widely available to the general public.

* STAR LETTER • The Calcium a-Plenty and Dairy-Free article (Summer-Autumn 1998 Vegan) was exactly what I needed to supplement my knowledge about calcium intake. The detailed list of references was particularly valuable when dealing with health professionals.

I have used the information to counter information given to my eldest daughter by the Community Health Service which stressed the importance of consuming dairy products for healthy bones — and I had a letter published in our local paper listing some non-dairy sources of calcium.

I am also sending a copy of the piece to the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria.

Nigel Sinnott Victoria, Australia

Ed. Nigel wines a copy of the new Vegan Society video. Soundbites

NO MORE DENIAL I take exception to this 'thou shalt not' business (Veganism: the Only Grail?, Summer-Autumn 1998 Vegan). I explain to people that, in being vegan, I am not 'denying myself' and a m not 'missing out'.

Secondly, I disagree that "no religion seems to sit entirely comfortably with ethical veganism." I have a pagan/wiccan spirituality and find these beliefs to be very compatible with my veganism. The central tenet of wicca is: 'Do what you will. A n it harm none'. Alison Purnell W Glamorgan

NOT SO SIMPLE Those who succumb to 'dairyland' (Veganism: the Only Grail?) seem to get a hard time from some contributors. Enter the 'golden gates of veganism' is the call.

Yet the golden gates are in fact narrower and more difficult to enter than merely becoming vegan. Wrth countless millions of animals killed on the roads each year is car driving any more acceptable than dairy product consumption? Many non-animal products and their

packaging has harmed wild animals in their production.

Turning vegan is, of course, a relatively easy step to reducing suffering in the world but it certainly doesn't warrant the self-righteousness that occasionally permeates The Vegan. It distracts the reader from informative and enlightening features such as Oyster Offence. Kester Dean Cumbria

REASSURING After reading Welcome (Summer--Autumn 1998), we thought we would let you know of our experience on a recent trip to London.

As we walked out of Victoria Underground Station back in August we spotted an empty chocolate flavoured Provamel carton on the steps. We pointed to this and remarked that obviously other people out there also drink it.

It was reassuring to see this empty carton — it proves that 'vegans are out there'! John & Diana du Feu Jersey

VIEWS PLEASE I'd be interested to know what readers think of the idea of the Vegan Society having working groups (as does the Green Party) — such as Health, Animal Rights and Social Issues (to consider how best to support isolated and vulnerable vegans)?

Lesley Dove

YOU CAN WORK IT OUT Does a vegan diet improve intelligence? Due to a misprint in your excellent magazine our telephone number code was incorrect. A reader finding the number unobtainable, undaunted, compared the code to the fax code number and using that obtained our phone number. Andrew Reeve

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CLASSIFIED ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE REQUIRED Couple require help to look after assortment of rescued animals whilst they enjoy much needed breaks from their 7 day week commitments. We need someone who is a dedicated vegan, definitely non-smoking, not into drugs. Work shy need not apply. Early risers please. Free caravan accommodation offered, West Wales (Carmarthen) area. Must be dependable and have the animals interest genuinely at heart. May consider occasional assistance — ie long weekends etc., with small remuneration and temporary accommodation. Box 462. DONATIONS required to help purchase sheltered accommodation for elderly vegans in need. Contributions to: 'Homes For Elderly Vegetarians Ltd', Chancery House, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, Surrey SMi 1JB. 0181 652 1900. Specify 'Vegan Fund'. ROOM T O LET at Vegfcm H Q N/S vegan. SAE to: 'The Sanctuary', NrLydford, Okehampton EX20 4AL.

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EDEN GREEN, KESWICK Charming & comfortable Victorian guest

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Imaginative & extensive breakfasts. * 100% Vegetarian and Vegan * Non-smoking *

* B&B from £17ppn * Winter Discounts * Eden Green Vegetarian Guest House,

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CORNWALL m i c h a e l h o u s e

Exclusively Vegetarian and Vegan Licensed Gourmet Guest House

Relax and enjoy the peace and natural beauty of the wild and rugged

north coast near Tintagel. Dine by candle light with fine wines and

home grown organic fare. Tel 01840 770592

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The Old Post Off io Uanigon, Hay-on-Wyt

n A very specif I. distinctly different, 17tb century listed

bouse at thefrot of the Black Mounums Onlytwomtles from the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye. Separate guests sitting room, lovely bedrooms & relaxed atmo-sphere. Exclusively vegetarian/vegan. From £15 pp.

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B E E C H M O U N T NEAR SA WREY, AMBLESIDE,

CUMBRIA LA22 OLB Vegetarian/vegan B&B, delightful country house

accommodation. Situated in Beatrix Potter's picturesque village with its olde worlde inn, 2 miles from Hawkshead, Lake Windermere (car ferry) 2

miles. Delicious breakfast, lovely bedrooms, Superb

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Comfortable Edwardian guest house with spectacular views across Porlock Bay and set

in the heart of Exmoor's wild heather moorland. Delicious traditional vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Fine wines. Log fires. Candle-lit dinners. Luxurious bedrooms, all en-suite.

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BLACKPOOL WILDLIFE HOTEL

Open all year round Licensed. 100% non-meat.

Small friendly hotel. (Exclusively vegan/vegetarian. Special diets

catered for — all freshly made.) No smoking throughout.

Situated two minutes from the sea. Near all the attractions. Parking available.

39 Woodfie ld Road, Blackpppl FY1 6AX. Tel. 01253 346143.

ASHDO Abundant wildl surrounds this cottage in rural East Sussex; ideal for relaxing; or longer bre-exclusively ve« vegetarian B & B; Non smoking, ensui facilities, guest'

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Glenrannoch House Vegetarian/ Vegan

Relax in our spacious comfortable house overlooking Loch Rannoch and Schiehallion. Log fires, own organic produce. Homemade

organic breads, special diets catered for.

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TORQUAY 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.

Tel: 01803 292194

Castle Acre, Norfolk Vegan B&B

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

EXMOOR LODGE CHAPEL STREET, EXFORD

SOMERSET TA24 7PY Relax in the heart of Exmoor National Park

and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. No smoking. Exclusively vegetarian

and vegan food. Most rooms en-suite, ill with

tea/coffee facilities. Contact Nigel for details, telephone 01643 831694

Quiet Country Hotel overlooking beautiful tidal estuary and bird sanctuary. Britain's oldest vege-

tarian/vegan hotel stands in its own grounds close to beaches and unspoilt coastal walks. 'Woodcote', The Saltings, Lelant, St Ives, Cornwall Tel. 01736 753147

Paskins Town House Stylish Regency Bed & Breakfast in a

quiet street in one of Victorian England's most perfectly preserved conservation areas. We have created an individual

vegan breakfast acclaimed by many to be the best ever eaten away from home.

Most of our food is organic. All rooms are tastefully and individually designed and

we have a welcoming bar. Brighton has a surprising number of vegan/vegetarian

restaurants and we are always pleased to organise bookings in advance for you.

Prices £17.50-£32.50 p.p.p.n. with special vegan dinner and break offers for Vegan readers

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CORNWALL LIZARD PENINSULA

THE CROFT, Lowland Lane, Coverack. Cornwall TR12 6TF

Offers magnificent sea views from all rooms. Terraced garden bordered by S.W

Coastal Footpath, stream and cliff edge Sandy Beach. Exclusively vegan/vegetarian &

non-smoking. Home cooking, including the bread! Twin en-suite accommodation. Lift.

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FOX HALL VEGAN B&B

Sedgwick, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 OJP 2 Rooms, 4 miles south of Kendal, South Lakes.

Strictly no smoking. Children very welcome. Good local walks & marvellous vegan food!

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SCOTTISH BORDERS, ST. ABBS Wheatears Vegetarian/Vegan Guest-house. Gourmet cuisine. Tranquil location. Wildlife Garden; spectacular cliff scenery; walking; bndwatching. Telephone: 018907 71375. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS Near Kyle of Lochalsh. Vegan B&B in modem bungalow with spectacularviews. Ideal centre for exploring Skye and Wester Ross. B&B From £16, EM £9.50. Julie and Bnan Neath. Tel: 01599555341. SCOTTISH WEST COAST Treat yourself to breathtaking sunsets, Gulf Stream climate, rugged scenery, gende walks and energetic pastimes. Peaceful haven where vegans/vegetarians are wekome. N/S. Glendrissaig House By Girvan, Ayr-shire KA26 OH).

SNOWDON1A Old Rectory Hotel, Maentwrog, 01766 590305. Three acre riverside garden. Main house/budget annexe/s.c. cottage. All en-suite. Informal atmosphere, home cooking, vegan & Italian menu. Reduced 2+ nights. Dogs welcome. SOMERSET 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. Crewkeme 01460 73112. SUSSEX B&B Vegetarian/Vegan. Beautiful period farmhouse and gardens. South Downs and Brighton nearby. Dogs welcome. £18pp. Tel 01403 741019. SWANAGE Dorset. SeasheUs Vegan & Vegetarian Non Smoking Hotel. Opposite sandy beach. Spectacular hill/coastal walks. Open all year. Tel 01929 422794. WHITBY B&B. Vegan/Vegetarian. Organic bread. Quiet location, seven minutes walk from centre and harbour. Lounge and sunny breakfast room. Parking near house. Tea-making equipment. £16 (plus child reductions). Tel 01947 603507/ 0498578384. YORK Vegetarian/Vegan wholefood, non-smoking B&B. Comfortable en-suite accommodation. 10 mins walk centre. £18. Mrs Moore, 21 Park Grove, York. 01904 644790.

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BANTRY, IRELAND Self-catering apartments for singles, couples and families. Peaceful wooded surroundings. Organic vegetables and vegan wholefoods available. Chris, Green Lodge, Trawnamadree, Ballylickey, Bantry, County Cork. 00353 2766146. BEAUTIFUL SW FRANCE — activity or simply relaxing holiday in restored farmhouse & barns, pool etc. Great vegan/veggie food with top chef. 25 July onwards. Brochure: Ashburton Centre, Devon TQ13 7AL. 01364 652784. IBIZA & ALMERTA (mainland). Two Spanish private houses. Only ibiza house with pool. Both sleep up to 6 people. For holiday lets all year (special rates in the winter), with beautiful country views/very peaceful/Astra TV. Car essential — we can arrange. You arrange flights. Tel/Fax 0181 866 6804. M O R O C C O House/Apartments to let in walled city of Tarondannt close to High Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains. High standard kitchens and bathrooms. Spacious, traditional decorations and furnishings. Ideal for families or groups. Reasonable rates. Brochure. Tel/Fax: 01267 241999

PYRENEES Vegan NS B&B in 102-year-old stone farmhouse. From Spring 1999: En-suite £75 pppw/Non en-suite £65 or £60 pppw. Evening meal included. Organic wine £6.00. Hello to all previous guests! Trevor + Sue, Le Guerrat, 09420 Rimont, France. Tel 05-61-96-37-03 (eves).

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