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Local Contacts for The Vegetarian Society

The Vegetarian Society has a two-tier system of local representatives: Affiliated Groups and Information Centres. Information Centres marked with a * are trying to grow into groups, and those marked ** are actually small groups, so please contact them if you are interested in joining. Business Display Info Centres have our literature and information available for their customers and visitors but do not usually put on events
Please remember that all groups and information centres are run by volunteers and are entirely self-funded. If you contact any, please include a stamp for return postage.

Bedfordshire Vegetarians (Affiliated Group)
Marina Torselli: Email: bunnymunch@hotmail.com

•This group is run by a family of vegetarians committed to spreading the vegetarian word, encouraging the purchase and enjoyment of animal friendly products and campaigning against animal abuse. We also like people! One of us is a member of the medical profession and is happy to offer advice on nutritional/maternity/animal testing abolishment matters.

**Bedford Veggies & Vegans Info centre
Katarina Darcy, tel: 01234 741253 email: greenkatgreen@hotmail.co.uk

• Hoping to have regular meetings on the last Friday of every month at The Kings Arms, Cardington, Bedfordshire, 8pm starting July 27th. When the group gets going, the plan is to have fun - social activities, meals etc, and to discuss a variety of veggie topics and help and support those thinking about becoming veggie.

Peterborough Vegetarian Society (Affiliated Group)
Jonathan Rippon, Tel: 01733 230314. Email: pboroveggies@hotmail.co.uk

• Events: we meet on the first Monday of every month at the Bluebell in Werrington Village. Why not come along and see what we are about? We can promise a friendly welcome whatever stage of vegetarianism you're at! Last year (2005) we organised over 10 events, this year we hope to do even more with your support. Contact Jonathan for more information.

North East Essex Vegans (Affiliated Group)
Annette White, Tel: 01206 263545 email: apwh@aol.com
www.nesxvegans.makessense.co.uk

• We have meetings (usually) on the first Wednesday of every other month (odd numbers) - see our website for these and other events/activities.
Events:
April 2008. Date and time to be confirmed - will be a Sunday. Meal out at veggie pub in Gt. Bricet. Phone or see website for further details nearer time
May 2008. Date and time to be confirmed. Pub evening at The Rose and Crown
26 May 2008. Time to be confirmed. Stall at Wivenhoe May Fair. Helpers and donations of sale items welcome.

North-East Essex Vegetarian Information
Annette White, Tel & Fax: 01206 263545. Email: apwh@aol.com

Southend Animal Aid (Affiliated Group)
Lauren, PO Box 211, Short Street, Southend on Sea, SS1 1AA. Tel: 01268 756026, fax 01268 756026, 07092 001851 email: southendanimalaid@hotmail.com web: www.southendanimalaid.org.uk

•We are a charitable local animal welfare group concerned with all animal abuse. We meet every third Saturday of the Month and hold information stalls, fundraising events, demonstrations and social events such as vegan picnics and BBQs and meals. Email us if you would like to join our e-group.

**Southend Area Veggies Information Centre
Soo Coleman: Tel/fac: 01702 540903, Email: soocoleman4@aol.com

• Events: We have informal meetings on the last Sautrday of every month (apart from Easter and Christmas). We are a friendly group and everyone is welcome, including non-veggie guests as long as they eat veggie on the day and are prepared to consider converting (in the nocest possible way!). Contact Sue for details and/or to join the mailing list. Next dates:
Friday 23 May Pudding Night at the Butcher's Arms, Ford End, Great Dunmow - you have already seen the menu. 2 courses @ £12/50 and each pud @ £1.25 - eat as many of the seven desserts as you can! There will be awards for the 'Pig of the Night', Mystery Ingredient and the Best name for 'No name Dessert'. Arrival between 7 and 7.45 pm. Make sure you ring to reserve a seat 01245 237481
Friday 23 May The Salvation Arm, Home Farm, Castle Lane, Hadleigh, is holding a veggie meal from 7.30 pm, 3 courses £15 with tea/coffee (no alcohol). You must book in advance on 01702 552963 and don't forget to mention where you heard about this!
Saturday 24 May Dawn is co-ordinating a display at the Southend Library, Victoria Avenue from 1-4pm - why not drop by to say hello and show your support?
Saturday 31 May Drop in at Cafe Pulse from 11.45 am
Saturday 31 May Cat Action Trust Quiz nite at the British Legion Hall from 7.15 pm. Usually £3 per head and bring your own drink and nibbles. All proceeds to help feral cats
Saturday 28 June Drop in - venue to be advised as Cafe Pulse may be closed for refurbishing.
Saturday 5 July Southend Charity Colourthon from 8pm. Both Julie and Soo have entered (possibly Paul) so we'll be hoping that folks will sponsor us. Julie is walking for Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and Soo is walking for the Peaceful Place (based in Rochford and they provide support for people under the age of 50 suffering from the early onset of dementia sometimes because of Alzheimers or as a result of strokes).
Saturday 27 September Day out at the London Tattoo convention at Tobacco Dock, Wapping.
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UK 50 Phone Net - Hornchurch

•This is a group of veggies/vegans sharing an allotment to grow food, also some socialising! Registered as a Veg Soc Info Centre. For more information, contact June Deridisi c/o the Phone Net Allotments Hut, Grey Towers Allotments, Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex.

VegSX (Affiliated Group)
Karin Ridgers. Tel: 07970 732668 Email: veganessex@hotmail.com
web: www.veganessex.org and http://essex.veganfestival.org

• Campaigning veggies and vegans meet the 1st Tuesday of the month at The Brentwood School Sports Centre, 8pm. We have regular stalls, displays, fundraisers and events. Please join our events mail list or check our website.

North Herts Vegetarians and Vegans (Affiliated Group)
R Williamson, Tel: 01462 643424, email: info@nhvegetariansandvegans.org.uk web: www.nhvegetariansandvegans.org.uk

Vegan Food & Shopping (Bishop's Stortford and surrounding area)
Lian Tyler, email: lian.tyler[at]btinternet.com

• Visit our new online community, a place for veggies and vegans to talk about yummy veggie food they've tried or fab new animal-friendly things they've bought. It has a particular focus on Bishop's Stortford and surrounding areas but there's also lots of stuff for veggies everywhere.

Downham Market & West Norfolk Veggies
S Sweet. Email: downhammarketandwnveggies@hotmail.co.uk web: http://downhammarketandwestnorfolkveggies.bravehost.com/

• DM & WN Veggies is an information centre that concentrates on:
-Producing a regular newsletter
-Creating information displays for public places such as libraries
-Compiling a local vegetarian directory.
The aim is to grow the information cnetre into a fully fledged affiliated group.

Norfolk Vegetarian & Vegan Society (Affiliated Group)
Alicia Howell, Tel: 01603 620784 (no media calls please). Email: aliciahowell{at}btinternet.com ; Website: www.vegfolk.co.uk

• Events: We meet once a month from September to April for friendly lunches at the Orchard Room, Mangreen, where everyone brings a dish to share and we sometimes have a speaker, other activities organised in the summer. All welcome!

Norfolk Veggie Mums Group
• Currently meeting on the last Thursday of every month, 2pm, various venues in Norwich, all parents/carers with Vegetarian or Vegan babies/toddlers welcome, please call Alicia Howell on 01603 620784 or email: aliciahoell{at}btinternet.com for more details

Norwich Vegetarian Info Centre
Phil Stewart, email: go-veg@fsmail.net

The Norfolk & Norwich Vegetarian Group covers North East Suffolk.

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