• September HERB Veg gathering

  Next HERBVeg meal in Hastings, hosted by Julia & Rene. 18th September 7.30 for 8. Ring Richard 01424 814895 for details.

• August get together

  Thursday August 28th in Guestling. Burmese evening. Ring Richard 01424 814895 for details.

• June 'Bring and Share' Picnic
  June's HERBVeg gathering will be on Sunday June 22nd from around 1pm. We thought it would be good to have a 'bring and share' picnic, with everyone bringing something to share, on that day. Hopefully the weather will be kind but, if not, we'll dine in the conservatory. Ring Richard on 01424 814895 for more
• Biggest turnout yet!

  Another great night saw HERBVeg's biggest turnout yet with three first timers joining us for Sate and lively conversation. The pattern for our get togethers has now been set and HERBVeg will be seeking sponsorship from Dwersteg, the liqueur makers.........

• May get together
  Following the successful production of Chocolate Ravioli, the 'survivors' may be pleased to hear that the next get together will feature something a little more conventional: Sate. Hope to see you all on May 22nd 7.30 for 8 Please ring for details

News from ActiVeg

• 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...

  Check out this story on www.activeg.org.

• ‘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.

• 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.

• Moby's more than a musician: New book 'Gristle' explores food safety, factory farms, veganism

  Now the longtime vegan can add "editor" to the list with the publication of "Gristle," a collection of essays that explore issues of food safety, factory farming, compassion for animals, and how the food we eat effects the environment.

  Check out this story on www.activeg.org.

• Whitaker's slimmer figure result of vegetarian diet

  Oscar winner Forest Whitaker has shed 80 pounds (36.3 kilograms) since be coming a vegetarian three years ago.

  Check out this story on www.activeg.org.

• Vegan candidate stands for election in Redditch

  Kevin White is the Green Party General Election candidate for Redditch. Having lived in Redditch all his life, Kevin is passionate about the town & community.

  Check out this story on www.activeg.org.

• 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.

• 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!’s undercover footage over the last decade.

  Check out this story on www.activeg.org.

• 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.

• 30 Days of Veganism: The Halfway Update

  It’s 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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