VEGETARIAN SOCIETY PATRONS
The Vegetarian Society’s five patrons make a huge contribution
to the Society’s work promoting understanding and respect for vegetarian
lifestyles through their public profile, the media and all kinds of practical
support.
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 ROSE
ELLIOT published her first cookery book in 1967 and
hasn’t looked back since. Nor have the readers of her more than
fifty vegetarian books focusing on meat-free meals which are easy, health-giving
and – of course – delicious! Rose was awarded an MBE for
services to vegetarian cookery in 1999 and became a patron of The Vegetarian
Society in 2002.
“I feel very honoured to be a patron of The Vegetarian Society. You
only have to read a magazine, watch the TV or walk round a supermarket
to see
how far its influence has spread. There's always work to be done and I
send all my best wishes - and support - for future campaigns.”
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 Actor JEROME
FLYNN first found fame in Soldier Soldier
and has been wowing critics and audiences alike with his portrayal of
Tommy Cooper in Jus' Like That! Jerome became a vegetarian at 18 after
reading some leaflets about factory farming. “It made me aware
of the cruelty involved in meat production and I realised that I couldn't
continue to add to the suffering by being a meat eater. Now, I am delighted
to be a patron and to be able to support the work of The Vegetarian Society.
The Society has an important role as an independent voice for the UK's
3 million vegetarians and is leading the way in educating and informing
teachers, caterers and manufacturers about this healthy and compassionate
way of life.”
www.jeromeflynn.com
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 SIR
PAUL MCCARTNEY needs no introduction from
us!
“As Patron, I am more than pleased and proud to be associated with
The Vegetarian Society and to show my support for its work. If you think
about it, what
could be better than enjoying great tasting food that is not only good
for your health, but also far better for the planet and the creatures that
live with us upon it?"
www.paulmccartney.com
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 Fashion designer STELLA
MCCARTNEY is well known for her uncompromising vegetarian
standards, believing that “it is
wrong to eat dead animals on many levels: it is destructive for the
environment, it is not ethical, it has been proven to be damaging
to
your health and, spiritually, you should love and live with your fellow
creatures, not kill them!" Stella describes the best thing about
being a vegetarian as “waking up in the morning with a clear
conscience” and
says that "it is a great honour for me to be a patron of The Vegetarian
Society. It is a brilliant organisation and you can support them by
going veggie now!"
www.stellamccartney.com
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 Television
presenter, WENDY
TURNER WEBSTER, a
committed vegan and also a patron of The Vegan Society, became our newest
patron in 2004, throwing herself straight into the role by hosting The
Vegetarian Society Awards at The Magic Circle. “The Vegetarian Society
and the Vegan Society can make a huge difference to people’s lives
and I sincerely hope their numbers flourish over the coming years, bringing
home to people the massive benefits of an animal-free diet.” |
OTHER PROMINENT VEGETARIANS
From Pythagorus and Plato to Mahatma Gandhi and Tolstoy, vegetarians
have been in the public eye for centuries. Celebrities choosing a cruelty-free
diet today include actors Woody Harrelsen and Scott Maslen (The Bill);
musicians Moby and Heather Small; politicians Tony Benn and the late
Tony Banks; comedians Dave Spikey and Sean Hughes; poet Benjamin Zephaniah
and novelist
Ruth Rendell – to name just a few.
Journalists interested in profiling celebrity vegetarians should contact
the Press Office (press@vegsoc.org) for more information.
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Dave Spikey
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Scott Maslen with Wendy Turner Webster
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