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The Two-Faced Coalition

The Two-Faced Coalition

Drawing you in with the one hand… – This from their joint plan for government, specifically on Page 18 (pdf embedded below) and their policies on animal testing, animal welfare, fox hunting and badger culling. Quote: " We will promote high standards of farm animal welfare. » We will end the testing of household products ... ...

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National Vegetarian Week

National Vegetarian Week

National Vegetarian Week (NVW) is the annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. Celebrated by the Vegetarian Society since 1992, the Week is now an established event that gets bigger and better every year. A huge range of organisations from small businesses to big corporatio...

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Going Further Out… The Coven Deli, Wigan

Going Further Out... The Coven Deli, Wigan

Thanks to Rach who left a comment on the Eating Out page about a recommended venue in deepest Lancs, if you ever find yourself over that way. This entry updated. As per Colin’s comment below – The Coven Cafe at Wallgate has closed but the Deli is still open. » Visit their Facebook Page. The ... ...

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Cheers To You Jane !

Cheers To You Jane !

UPDATE: Another photo – the above picture taken by Matt. Cheers for this ! Jane, one of the organisers of ScouseVeg recently moved to Switzerland. This means that she obviously can’t attend any more of the the Monthly Meetings at The Egg Cafe. So at the last get-together I asked if someone could take some ... ...

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Save Me By Saying Bollocks

Save Me By Saying Bollocks

Bollocks to Blood Sports! 30TH April 2010 Sharon Osbourne, Peter Kay, Al Murray and a host of other celebrities have joined Queen guitarist, Brian May, to say ‘Bollocks to the Economy’ in a bid to force the issue of fox-hunting and blood sports onto the political agenda in the run-up to next week’s election. The ... ...

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ScouseVeg Monthly Meeting – May 2010

ScouseVeg Monthly Meeting - May 2010

What ? The monthly ScouseVeg social gathering. Where ? The Egg Cafe, 16-18 Newington, Liverpool   Map/Directions When ? Friday May 7th, 2010 From 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm More info: Scouseveg’s monthly meeting at The Egg Cafe in city centre Liverpool. Join us for an informal gathering, and meet some like-minded people. Families welcome! ...

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QueerVeg

QueerVeg

Message from QueerVeg – Merseyside: Hello ! QueerVeg is a social group for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, transgendered and/or Queer) Vegans and vegetarians in Merseyside! We meet on the second Saturday of each month, at 8pm in the Egg Cafe, to eat, drink and be merry, in a nice chilled out Queer atmosphere. For more ... ...

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Vegan Manchester

Vegan Manchester

Sometimes you might have to travel out to the wilds of Manchester, but the good news is that there are some very decent places to visit if you need to stop for a nibble. Caroline from Tea and Sympatico posted on the ScouseVeg Discussion Group with a quick to vegan restaurants in Manchester: “…Just in ... ...

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Earth Day 2010

Earth Day 2010

On 22nd April, 2010 millions around the world will celebrate Earth Day this year marking its 40th anniversary. Forty years after the first Earth Day, the world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity to build ... ...

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Sat 24th April 2010 – World Day for Animals in Labs

Sat 24th April 2010 -  World Day for Animals in Labs

On Saturday April 24th 2010 campaigners from across the country, as well as many from overseas, will be gathering in London to mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories. April 24th is a UN recognised date to remember the many millions of animals worldwide who are tormented and killed in experiments each year. The day ... ...

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7 Foods That Are Destroying The Forests

7 Foods That Are Destroying The Forests

Thanks to our friend Hannah. – Article via Planet Green/The Discovery Channel: A Deforestation-Based Diet: Seven Foods That Are Destroying the World’s Forests Common foods that are destroying the world’s forests, from the precious Amazon to coastline-protecting mangroves. “We hear a lot about the importance of eating organic...

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An Invitation To The Spring Ball

An Invitation To The Spring Ball

Spring Ball in aid of Freshfields Rescue Cattery – click to view full image A date for your diary, we hope you can attend. A Spring Ball is being held on Saturday 17th April at the Formby British Legion in aid of Freshfields Rescue Cattery. This will be a full tie and tails (!) affair ... ...