Thursday 13 November 2014
Wednesday 8 October 2014
Ask for a Google Doodle Voogle to Celebrate 70 Vegan Years
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| Vegan google doodle for world vegan day? |
Please ask Google to design and post a google doodle , a Voogle, to celebrate 70 years of vegan on World Vegan Day 1st November 2014
See the World Vegan Day Facebook Page for more information and to submit your suggestions
Email Google proposals@google.com
Tweet Google @GoogleDoodles
Thursday 4 April 2013
Google Trends - Web Search Interest: vegan - United Kingdom, 2004 - present
Interest in vegan diets 40% up, vegan diet essential key to recipe for health
There ain't no stopping us now , we're in the groove !
Tuesday 1 November 2011
Vegan Politics: vegan MPs + politicians
Vegan Politics: vegan MPs + politicians
Veganism in Politics: Chris Williamson, Cathy Jamieson and Kerry McCarthy with questions from Denis Kucinich and Maneka Gandhi « The Vegan Option: blog and internet radioVegan Politicians (MP3 download) (other formats) (via iTunes)
We profile the handful of people who combine veganism with politics at their country’s national level. I went to the UK Parliament to meet Britain’s three vegan MPs. What was their path to politics? And I took with me questions from their counterparts in the rest of the world.
Press the play button to find out. (Or, better still, subscribe via iTunes or your podcast catcher of choice.)
The British Vegan MPs
Chris Williamson (@ChriswMP on twitter) has an official site at www.chriswilliamson.org, but also find: Chris Williamson on Wikipedia; Chris Williamson at They Work for You ; Chris Williamson on BBC Democracy Live
Kerry McCarthy (@KerryMP)’s official site is www.kerrymccarthymp.org. Also: Kerry McCarthy on Wikipedia; Kerry McCarthy at They Work for You ; Kerry McCarthy on BBC Democracy Live
Cathy Jamieson (@cathyjamieson) is officially at CathyJamieson.com, but also: Cathy Jamieson on Wikipedia ; Cathy Jamieson at They Work for You ; Cathy Jamieson on BBC Democracy Live
The American Congressman
Dennis Kucinich (@repkucinich) has two official sites: kucinich.us and, for his constituency, kucinich.house.gov. He’s also Dennis Kucinich on Wikipedia.
The Indian MP
Maneka Gandhi chairs People for Animals. She is, obviously, also Maneka Gandhi at Wikipedia.
As Diana mentioned in the show, she advocates veganism and sometimes identifies as such, but admits she doesn’t always live up to it.
References for science
I referred to studies by the large long-term EPIC-Oxford study, in particular their 2009 paper on cancer incidence. The team have a particular interest in vegetarians and vegans, and I reported their results in my 2008 podcast short at Verdant Reports.
World Vegan Day - Vegan News
Sunday 30 October 2011
The Vegan Society - World Vegan Day
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over Parliament 
Can ‘a little of what you fancy’ help to tackle global health crises? MP Kerry McCarthy is inviting fellow MPs to chew on the plant-based solutions to obesity and hunger on World Vegan Day. MPs will also enjoy delicious vegan cupcakes from award-winning baker, Ms Cupcake on that day, Tuesday 1 November.
Kerry McCarthy MP said today, “I am delighted to be hosting this parliamentary event for World Vegan Day. I’ve been vegan for 20 years, and last year I was joined in parliament by two more vegan MPs; we’ve been told we’re the largest vegan caucus in the world! This event provides a great opportunity to raise with other MPs and parliamentary staff issues such as the impact of the livestock industry on global food security and the environment, and the benefits of a vegan diet. And maybe we’ll be able to persuade a few more to try turning vegan too.”
Vegan Society CEO, Jasmijn de Boo said today, “We are very pleased to be able to introduce delicious, locally made vegan cupcakes to MPs. As a ‘first’ for Parliament, there will also be tasty vegan dishes offered in each of the four Westminster restaurants every day during the week of World Vegan Day. Appealing, nutritious vegan food offers a powerful route to tackling current global crises. Plant-based diets and stock-free agriculture can help solve the deeply inter-connected problems of global climate change and global hunger, as well as obesity in the UK.”
Mellissa Morgan, Ms Cupcake, said today, “I'm excited to see more and more people embracing vegan food and lifestyles! Our first 'Ms. Cupcake' shop - London's first entirely vegan bakery - is going from strength to strength. The Baking Industry Awards recognised us as their 'Rising Star of the Year' and we've been chosen as a 2012 Olympic Games supplier. It's so encouraging that the British public are adopting compassionate behaviours which do less damage to the world. Ms. Cupcake is honoured to be a part of World Vegan Day at Parliament this year.”
Kerry McCarthy MP has requested an adjournment debate on World Vegan Day debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday 1 November. If successful, the debate will focus on the role of plant-based diets and stock-free agriculture in tackling hunger, obesity and global climate change.
Media Contact: Amanda Baker - Mobile: (07847) 664 793 - Email: media@vegansociety.com - Tel: (0121) 523 1737 direct line – Web: vegansociety.com
Notes for Editors
- A vegan dish will be available in Bellamy’s and The Terrace in Westminster, at Portcullis House and at 7 Millbank, every day from Mon 31 Oct until Fri 4 Nov 2011.
- Well-planned vegan diets have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and obesity – see http://www.vegansociety.com/ and Vegan Society book, ‘Plant-Based Nutrition and Health’ by Stephen Walsh.
- The United Nations have shown that food sufficient to meet the calorie needs of 3.5 billion humans is wasted by the global animal farming industry each year. United Nations Environment Programme. The environmental food crisis. Nairobi: UNEP; 2009. http://www.unep.org/publications/search/pub_details_s.asp?ID=4019 (accessed 18 Oct 2011)
- The Livestock’s Long Shadow report from the United Nations shows that the global animal farming industry causes 18% of all human greenhouse gas emissions effect, ahead of all forms of travel and transport (at 13.5%). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Livestock’s Long Shadow: environmental issues and options. Rome: FAO; 2006 ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a0701e/a0701e00.pdf (accessed 18 Oct 2011)
- Kerry McCarthy MP will be hosting Vegan Society Chief Executive Jasmijn de Boo, and the Baking Industry Rising Star winner, Ms Cupcake, on Tuesday 1 November 2011.
- Vegan Trademark registered, Ms Cupcake - Mellissa Morgan - won the Rising Star Award at the 2011 Baking Industry Awards in September 2011.
- Kerry McCarthy MP, Cathy Jamieson MP and Chris Williamson MP are the three vegan Members in the current Parliament.
- World Vegan Day falls on 1 November every year, launching November as World Vegan Month: http://www.vegansociety.com/News-And-Events/world-vegan-day/
- Founded in November 1944, The Vegan Society promotes vegan lifestyles - which exclude, as far as is possible and practical, all forms of exploitation of animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. Registered Charity No. 279228, Company Registration No. 1468880 Registered in England & Wales, VAT Registration No. 448 5973 95
Friday 20 May 2011
Fund Ethical Research on Plantarian Food for Health Petition
Please sign our Petition
and see the Facebook page
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Wednesday 9 March 2011
One World One Day
www.1worldday.org www.tinyurl.com/oneworldday www.one-world-day.org
Sunday 13 February 2011
Friday 21 January 2011
1 World Day - Harmony and harmlessness
If we can't get President Barack Obama to get enthusiastic about World Vegan Day then perhaps 1 World Day fits into a more politically acceptable shopping basket ? What Do You Think Mr President? Can we tempt you to follow in the footsteps of one of your heroes Mahatma Gandhi ? Just for one day?
Wednesday 5 January 2011
EVOLVE! Campaigns Vegan Challenge
"New for 2011 - Take Our 30 Day Vegan Pledge!
Why not give it a try and see how much better you feel?
Just sign the pledge to promise to evolve to a fully vegan diet for a minimum of 30 days and we will send you all the helpful information you need, in the form of fantastic ebooks which contain detailed guides, recipes, tips and much more! All the support you need to help you transition to a healthy and cruelty-free lifestyle. We'll be in touch by email every step of the way and here to answer any questions you may have. We'll even send you a list of all the places near to you where you can eat out vegan - anywhere in the world!
Make 2011 the year you eat better, live better and feel better!
Veganism saves people, animals and our planet - take the pledge to give it a try TODAY!"
Saturday 1 January 2011
Tuesday 28 December 2010
World Try Vegan Day Films
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheVeganSociety
World Vegan Day - Vegan News
Wednesday 15 December 2010
World Vegan Day Healthy Eating Challenge
On World Vegan Day 1st November 1:11:11 we celebrate all those Meat Free Meals with a Global World Vegan Day Party with our favourite plant based foods, dairy free ice cream, egg free chocolate birthday cake and a bounty of delicious fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.Everyone should post their favourite party foods online to prove how varied and exciting plant based food is
Easy as 1,2,3
So please encourage your friends to 1) Pledge , 2) Vote and 3) join Whatdoyoudo? That's 3 headlines that will help to start 1:11:11 with a bang
And please follow this twitter account Plantarian
World Vegan Day Pledge
World Record Global Vegan Day Event
Plan A Pledge to avoid saturated animal fat on Halloween Meat Free Monday and 1st November World Vegan Day 1:11:11 to benefit the planet, benefit your health and animal welfare.
Plan B Celebrate a record number of healthy vegan dishes served around the world
Plan C Gather together a world alliance of manufacturers, celebrities, charities, chefs, people, kids
World Vegan Day - Vegan News
Monday 16 August 2010
World Vegan Day Poll
In the Annual World Vegan Day Poll it seems that (according to those who expressed a preference) there's a pretty even split between those who think that more healthy and delicious vegan options on restaurant menus would make it easier for more people to adopt a vegan lifestyle (29%) and those who just want to take their friends on an outing to the nearest abatoir (30%)
Other options better vegan options in the shops (16%) and research that proves that a vegan lifestyle is the healthiest (12%)
Perhaps we should take to the streets and survey non vegans and find out what the public say.....?
We suspect how they think may be slightly different and produce different statistics
World Vegan Day - Vegan News
West Midlands Vegan Festival 2010
West Midlands Vegan Festival 2010: "- This year World Vegan Day will be celebrated a few days early in the UK , although no doubt there will be a few smaller parties going on on the Monday
The Saturday before World Vegan Day everyone is heading to the heart of England to Wolverhampton , just north of Birmingham in the West Midlands to the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.
The Midlands Vegan Campaign - MVC has been growing in size every year and this year it has moved to the Civic hall so that it can accommodate everyone as last year there was wasn't enough room to swing a cat treat filled shopping bag.
Usual mix of kids stuff, entertainment, talks, cookery demonstrations, food, fun, frollocks and ethical shopping.
Hopefully there'll be enough room this year to entice many new people in to discover how fun, healthy and delicious a vegan lifestyle can be.
West Midlands Vegan Festival 2010
World Vegan Day
Thursday 1 April 2010
Thursday 29 October 2009
Friday 23 October 2009
What's on , Events, London Nov 1st
Are you really stupid enough to miss this - one day only - Fairfield Halls Nov 1st - ethical cinema.
Our future is at stake - our future health, our future planet, our children's future - time is running out. What's your excuse for standing by and doing nothing?
The Age Of Stupid
at the eco veggie fayre
Earth Day - One World Day
And pledge to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle on One World Day here
Earth Day Pledge to Eat Healthily and Sustainably on One World Day