Welcome to the Vegan and Vegetarian Guide to the Thames Valley - the most comprehensive and up-to-date on the web.

Starter 1 Thames Valley Vegans and Vegetarians are a social and active vegetarian group based around Reading. We love food and socialising and are one of the largest and most popular vegetarian groups in the UK. So join in just by booking to come along to one of our events.

We also promote vegetarianism through encouraging local businesses, communicating with local press, school talks, raising funds for the various vegetarian organisations and spreading the word.

News

Chimps aren't us - so why do we want to give them human rights?

A presentation and debate about whether chimps are the same as us or not, and therefore should be treated the same as humans. (t3v Sophie comments: I always wonder why just because an animal is not like us we have to be cruel to them? So which ever way the debate goes, what's the difference?). Being courteous and informative, whatever side of the debate you are on, will help you to be listened to.

Unsung Hero Award at Eco Veggie Fayre

Unsung Hero Award at Eco Veggie Fayre

You may not have heard of Tim Barford, but you will have heard of the Bristol Vegan Fayre and nationwide Eco Veggie Fayres. Timbo is the driving force behind all these, bringing veganism and eco-conscienceness to the masses like no one else, so has been awarded the Activeg Unsung Vegan Hero Award 2010. The prize was two nights bed, breakfast and dinner for two people at the luxurious and warmly welcoming Lancrigg Hotel in the Lakes. They serve some of the most delicious meals in the UK.

Unsung Hero Award at Eco Veggie Fayre

Unsung Hero Award at Eco Veggie Fayre

You may not have heard of Tim Barford, but you will have heard of the Bristol Vegan Fayre and nationwide Eco Veggie Fayres. Timbo is the driving force behind all these, bringing veganism and eco-conscienceness to the masses like no one else, so has been awarded the Activeg Unsung Vegan Hero Award 2010. The prize was two nights bed, breakfast and dinner for two people at the luxurious Lancrigg Hotel in the Lakes.

Interview with Daryl Hannah

"I was 11 and on a road trip with my family," she recalls. "I saw a truck with some baby calves on it and for about an hour I petted and kissed this one calf and he was kissing me.

"This man came up and I said 'Excuse me sir, what's this calf's name?' and he just said 'Veal, tomorrow morning at seven'.

Check out this story on www.thesun.co.uk.