About

T3V events are open to all regardless of dietary choice, although we do ask that all food consumed at an event be vegan. Typically 50% of guests are vegan, the others being veggie or moving that way, but its hard to tell because we don't ask questions.

There is no concept of membership for Thames Valley Vegans and Vegetarians but we do insist that you tell us that you intend to come along to a social event.

Some may find it hard to attend their first T3Vs meal because of the perceived social pressure of being the "newbie" at group of old friends. You will not find this to be the case at a T3Vs meal. I would estimate that 30% of attendees at any social event will be new to the group. This is because we impose no membership, and the dates of event constantly change, as do the venues.

Some event are much easier for first timers than others. Small events are much better for getting to know people than big events. It is always better to turn up early to an event than late. Get there early and sit in the middle of the largest table, that way you will have a least 5 people to chat to. If you arrive late, the chances are you will be at the end of a table with perhaps just one other person to chat to - and if you don't get on, your evening will not be so much fun (but if you do get on and they have deep soulful eyes ...)

I, of course, attend nearly all events. Most events I get asked if this is my first time. I say, no I've been to a few. Then I get asked how I first found the group. I then, for some reason, feel embarrassed, and answer that I'm The Stephen from the website. I'm a newbie at most events and I still think their fab.

Most people coming along to events tend to be between their early twenties and fifties, with the majority being between 30-45 years. We do have both baby and octogenarian members too. Half come as couples, half as singles. (Half leave as couples and half do not.)

If you would like to organise an event then here is the guide.

Photography and the Press at Events

Cameras are normally present at events and sometimes these photos will be used on this web site either as a record of the event, or to advertise similar forth coming events.

Periodically, these photos may also be used in news articles by the vegetarian press or even local or national press. Typically, a journalist would be present at such events and I will normally warn if one is to be present so you can all be on your best behaviour.

Local journalists are looking for a positive story and you can be relaxed if they ask you a few questions. The more fun and friendly your answers the better. Talk about the good things about being veggie rather than the bad things of not being.

With national press you should be a bit more thoughtful with your answers and what is being implied by the questions. A journalist may appear to agree with your point of view just to make you say more - so talk slowly. Regardless of that, journalists are normally fun and interesting people to chat to and are to be welcome at our events.

So far all journalists present have either be veggie or sympathetic to our aims.

By attending an event you give consent that any photo you may appear in may be used by our group to promote vegetarianism. We would not publish any photo that portrayed any individual, or the group, in a negative way.

Any photo you send in to the group will remain your property and where possible credit will be given. The photo may be edited for aesthetic reasons.

Getting the vegetarian message to a wider audience IS THE REASON the group exists.

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