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Monthly meeting - Saturday 25 October at Mod Pop Cafe
Come to our monthly meeting, on the last Saturday of the month, from 1.30pm. We now meet regularly at Mod Pop Cafe so come along and try one of Martin's vegan treats. I recommend the breakfast. We will try and nab a big table so make yourself known to us!
Celebrate World Vegan Day with MVS!
Come and join us and celebrate World Vegan Day! We are having a party at Mod Pop Cafe, Oldham Street, from 7pm to about 11pm, Vegan wraps and stew, live music and cake! Please bring your own booze, and a vegan cake if you wish. We can never have enough cake. Entrance is only a fiver; tickets from Linda (at our next meeting), from Martin at Mod Pop Cafe or pay on the door.
Cordon Vert cookery school
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Positive review of The Greenhouse
Glowing review of The Greenhouse from the Manchester Evening News
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8th Day review - Manchester Confidential
Uncomplimentary review by online magazine Manchester Confidential
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Eating out with Dave Spikey
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Simon Rimmer interview
An interview with Simon Rimmer, owner of Greens veggie restaurant in Didsbury
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Review of one of our favourites Dandelion & Burdock
Positive review of Sowerby Bridge's finest, Dandelion and Burdock
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Veg has the edge
News from ActiVeg
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Meat: Americans' #1 Food Safety Concern
According to a national survey of more than 3,000 participants conducted for NPR by Thomson Reuters, more than 60 percent of Americans are worried about food safety, with 51 percent expressing particular concern over the safety of the nation's meat supply.
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Certain meat components may increase bladder cancer risk
A new study suggests that consuming specific compounds in meat related to processing methods may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer.
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What I'm really thinking: The vegan
'I'm fascinated by the fact that my friends' desire for food they enjoy the taste of overrides any ethical considerations'
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Vegetarianism is not contrary to Arab culture
Photo: Martin Heigen
Meat is important in Middle East religious and social culture but giving it up could solve economic and environmental concerns
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BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products
BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products and reduce the use of animals in research
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Labs given £1m to cut animal tests
Scientists in Scotland have been given almost £1 million to develop techniques to cut down on the use of animal testing in research.
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Experiments with genetically modified animals increase
The number of scientific procedures involving genetically modified animals has overtaken those involving "normal animals" for the first time.
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Anthony Maynard Sportive ride report: friendly, fun and a feast for foodies
Road CC reviews the Anthony Maynard Sportive which is held in memory of death of the young vegan cyclist.
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Study: Meat Eaters Could Pack on More Pounds
The more meat you eat, the more weight you will gain over time, according to a new study by British researchers of the Imperial College in London.
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Vega composer Graham Reynolds: What’s in Your Fridge Friday?
Graham, who has been a vegan for 20 years, showed off the contents of his fridge.
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