"I will keep up my vegetarianism -whichI have done for 35 years and keep the flag flying- by advising others that want to take up this more ethical way of life -about diet , products, and recommend yourselves of course!" - Sue, Leamington Spa.

"My pledge is to get my family to try some of the fabulous food that I eat and they are missing out on and also I have been researching some of the facts. One of my friends is scared of turning veggi so im gunna impress her with my facts and hope she takes the plunge." - Laura, West Yorkshire.

"I have been a vegetarian for about five years mainly for animal rights reasons. It's easy for most people to remain unaware, or ignore the poor treatment of animals for the sake of feeding our appetites. So, I pledge to spread greater awareness of the treatment of animals to my friends and family. And, I also pledge to remain a vegetarian and never let myself become ignorant of the cruelty animals are subject to at the hands of the meat industry." - Suzanne, West Virginia.

"Never to eat meat again, well not that I have for so many years I have now forgotten. However I have converted my parents, husband, and several friends, my three children have been brought up as veggies and are so fit and healthy and real ethical eaters" - Paula, Devon.

"I've been a strict veggie for 10 years and I promise to remain a strict veggie for life. I promise to never 'preach' to meat eaters as their choice to eat meat is as much their right as mine is to choose not to, but to help those that want to make the change. I also pledge to cook my 'meaty' other half all his food for veggie week and make it an exciting week of food to encourage him to cut down further on his meat intake. And I promise to share all the veggie love over NVW!" - Womble, Reading.

"For national Vegetarian Week i pledge to tell my friends and family what good they would be doing if they became vegetarian, even if it is for a week." - Natasha, UK.

"All staff at The Mission pledge to be vegetarian for National Vegetarian Week, and maybe some beyond!" - The Mission Mexican Grill, Oxford.

"I pledge to make the transition from Vegetarianism to Veganism for NVW and hopefully beyond ...." - Charlies Angel, North West.

"I have been vegetarian for 23 years now, and since reading The China Study am virtually vegan. My motives for being veggie are mainly health and I am often taken for ten years younger than I am. I urge everyone to follow the veggie way of life." - Colin, Middlesex.

"I have been a been a vegetarian for over a year and a half and I pledge not only to be a vegetarian for the week, but for the rest of my life." - Michelle, Ontario.

"I pledge to serve only vegetarian meals to my family for National Vegetarian Week. I also pledge to promote vegetarian options at the restaurant that I work at." - Renee, Tenessee.

"I pledge to be a veggie for the foreseeable future." - Mia.

"I was a vegatarian while in college. Now, twenty years later it is time to return to what I know to be the right diet...for me and the Planet., A week will be just long enough to get me on the track., Best wishes," - Clare, New England.

"I have never eaten meat but ate fish. i gave up fish when i was 10. i gave up gelatin when i was 12. I will continue being veggie and will try to give up more food, such as dairy until I become vegan" - Anna, East Sussex.

"to not eat meat, the entire time, and perhaps, hopefully, it will lead to the end of my meat eating life. That would be wonderful." - Melissa, Canada.

"I pledge to give up extra strong mints since I realised they contain gelatine, and I am going to get more label savvy" - Lyn, Dartford.

"As a lapsed veggie (with no excuse), I pledge to use National Vegetarian Week as a way of returning to eating ethically." - Jude, North East.

"For National Vegetarian Week, and for every week, I pledge to remain conscious of my impact on the animal world and to the best my ability, live my daily life without contributing to the suffering of any living, breathing creature." - Debra, California.

"I'm 13 and I pledge to be a vegetarian for the rest of my life no matter how many people say how weird it is or that I won't get the vitamins i need because I know their wrong." - Caitlyn.

"Im 12 And Ive Been A Vegetarian Since I Was Born ..I Pledge To Be A Vegetarian All My Life And Never Touch Meat! , , x" - Heloise, West Sussex.

"I pledge to remain a vegetarian for the rest of my life. I also pledge to keep trying to transition to vegan;cheese is so hard to give up although I do not use any other dairy.I will also promote a vegetarian lifestyle whenever I can." - Sandy, Windsor.

"Last year for National vegetarian Week I joined my vegetarian girlfield and went veggie for the week. This year im going to do the same again, and the two of us are going to eat vegan for the week." - Oliver, Manchester.

"to stay vegetarian for the rest of my life." - Marijke, Netherlands.

"I promise to be a committed vegetarian and to check all the labels of the foods i purchase so that they don't contain hidden non veggie ingredients such as animal rennet and gelatine. I also promise to convert at least one individual to vegetarianism!!" - Carol, Paisley.

"I am a vegetarian and have been all my life (10yrs). I will never eat meat and try to encourage my friends to do the same." - Charlie, Scotland.

"to promote vegetarianism as a healthy alternative" - Deborah, Scotland.

"to show support for my vegetarian boyfriend by cooking hi a yummy, veggie meal every day of the week." - Rachel, London.

"I pledge to no longer turn a blind eye to ingredients such as geletine and rennet." - Claire, Dorset.

"I pledge to remain a vegetarian for life, and to help others to live in a healthier, more sustainable way." - Jamie, Yorkshire.

"To be a vegetarian for the rest of my life." - Sue, Bristol.

"I am 15 and have been vegetarian since i was 11. I promise i will stay vegetarian for my whole life and not be too full on about it to my meat eating friends." - Rachel, Hampshire.