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A Vegan Society occurs as registered charity in the United Kingdom, promoting the vegan diet.

Based within Britain on November 1, 1944, by Donald Watson, it was a number 1 ever vegan society, in the run coining the word vegan for "non-dairy vegetarians". the word has since passed into most common usage & is utilized at present inside a kind of ways. Understand Veganism for more data. A date of the society's initiation, November 1st, is now celebrated annually when Globe Vegan Day.

Activities
Reference - e.g. a [http://www.vegansociety.com website], leaflets, books, videos Trend lines - network of local contacts Licenses its trademarked Helianthus symbol to corporations - for the labelling of vegan products Publishes the Vegan - a quarterly magazine sent loose to members of the society Publishes a Critter-Yours free! Shopper - the listing of vegan things available in the UK (updated each 2 years some)

The Vegan Society
The world's first vegan society. Provides fact sheets on topics including nutrition and health.

Vegan London
Resources in London for vegans, including restaurants, accommodation, non-leather shoes and clothing, animal rights groups and raw food groups.

Sheffield Vegan Society
Information on the club with back issues of the publication Pulse.

The Vegan Village
Vegan resources, recommendations and news.

Vegan Organic Network
Promotes animal-free cultivation and farming. Aims to reduce the use of artificial chemicals, livestock manures and animal remains as fertiliser. Information, articles, newsletter membership and contact details.

Vegan Harlow
Local vegan group. Includes, news, recipes, reviews of restaurants and a beginner's guide to becoming vegan.

London Vegans
Promotes veganism in the London area. Information on accommodation, restaurants, membership and photos.

Croydon Vegans
Information for vegans living or working in the Croydon area. Book review, group details and contact information.

Vegetarian and Vegan Gay Group
Information on a social and support group for vegetarians and vegans. Includes events, advice, and recipes.

Veggie Heaven
Vegetarian and vegan restaurant guide. Invites users to contribute reviews.


Society: Issues: Animal Welfare: Animal Rights: Organizations: Europe: United Kingdom
Society: Lifestyle Choices: Veganism





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