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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
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
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.
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Voe for a Meatless Monday for Reading
Would you give up eating meat one day a week if it helped save the planet?
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Make your own Christmas pudding!
Here on Thames Valley Veggies' website we've got a festive recipe for you. Making your own Christmas pudding is well worth it with this one! It's vegan and delicious.
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Help needed for the Reading Veggie Eco Fayre
The Week before the fayre is very important for publicity.
We would like volunteers to help with door to door delivery of leaflets on the 12th December.
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Kingwood Common Preservation Group formed
Plans are being made to fence Kingwood Common and allow cattle to be raised on it. The Kingwood Common Preservation Group has been formed to fight this attack on common land and the environment.
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Study claims meat creates half of all greenhouse gases
In a paper published by a respected US thinktank, the Worldwatch Institute, two World Bank environmental advisers claim that instead of 18 per cent of global emissions being caused by meat, the true figure is 51 per cent.
News from ActiVeg
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Cigarettes ‘still being tested on lab animals’
Animal testing is still carried out by major cigarette companies, it has been alleged.
Check out this story on www.activeg.org.
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Martin Shaw and Viva! fight for ducks
Viva! patron and actor, Martin Shaw, has joined forces with us to narrate this powerful short film; with footage from Viva!âs undercover footage over the last decade.
Check out this story on www.activeg.org.
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Eco Oscars Launched - Never mind the Actors, here are the Real Superheroes
The real heroes of the planet step up into the limelight on the same day as the Oscars with the announcement of the Eco Veggie Awards 2010, honouring the movers and shakers of the Green, Fair Trade and veggie circles -ÂÂ the people, organisations and products that are making a difference right now
Check out this story on www.activeg.org.
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Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre to "Unite the City's Campaigners" for the first time
The first ever Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre aims to "ÂÂunite the city'Âs campaigners"ÂÂ for the first time, claims the organiser Tim Barford, from Bristol based hemp company Yaoh.
Check out this story on www.activeg.org.
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Heather Mills - Can She Cook? Yes She Can! Veggie Cookery Demo at 3pm at The Brighton Eco Veggie Fayre March 20th 2010
Charity campaigner Heather Mills can not only skate â she can cook too, and will be doing just that during her 3pm Cookery Demo at The Brighton Eco Veggie Fayre on Saturday March 20th at The Hove Centre.
Check out this story on www.activeg.org.
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30 Days of Veganism: The Halfway Update
Itâs been two weeks since I started an experiment where I, a lifelong animal product consumer, attempted to go vegan for 30 days.
Check out this story on www.activeg.org.
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Cute animals are just as delicious as ugly ones
Eating and cooking meat made us what we are. But in an age of plenty the ethical ground has shifted.
Check out this story on www.activeg.org.
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Jon Thor Birgisson: 'I like being a social outcast'
Gaunt, vegan and introverted, as the lead singer of Iceland's biggest export Sigur Ros, Jon Thor Birgisson made for an oblique rock star. Now, however, as he embarks on a solo career, he says he's happier than ever...
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‘Food for All – The Vegetarian Society’s Hospital Caterers training course’ - we need your vote.
The Department of Health as part of the Dignity in Care Campaign is offering £50K to help get some ideas off the ground, in their Bright Ideas Grant, the Vegetarian Society need your help to get a slice of this pie. This relies on the public to vote for the ideas they think are the best. The top rated ideas will receive a share of the £50,000.
Check out this story on www.activeg.org.
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Eat less meat to save 18,000 lives, warns government's medical chief
Britons should significantly reduce the amount of meat they eat in order to save thousands of lives, the chief medical officer said yesterday.
Check out this story on www.activeg.org.