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If attending an event below, please ring Natalie afew days in advance to confirm the event is still happening and get more details. Please note our monthly evening social is on the second Monday of the month starting at 7.30pm.
Welcome to this year’s programme of veggie and vegan friendly activities. There are lots of new things to try. Everyone is free to suggest and organise other events along the way. Most of the events are held in each other’s homes – everyone is welcome – please contact the host a few days beforehand to let them know who you are and that you’re coming to their event! We often share food/drink/snacks at the various events – we really appreciate it if you can roughly label what’s in the food you bring so that people with particular dietary preferences or allergies (eg gluten/dairy/sugar) can easily know what they’re eating; this can seem like a faff but is really helpful! Look forward to sharing some adventures with you in 2008. Ideas welcome throughout the year for trips to restaurants, week-end walks and Sunday potluck lunches. If anyone needs or can offer a lift to events please contact Natalie as far in advance as you can!
Mon 14th Jan
A get-together to finalise what's happening in 2008 for our social events held once or twice a month. Please contact Natalie with ideas or offers to host events. At Natalie's.
Mon 11th Feb
Film evening showing "The Witness", documentary about a construction contractor from a tough Brooklyn neighbourhood who became an impassioned animal advocate. "May be the most important and persuasive film about animals ever made" Howard Rosenburg, LA Times. Very inspiring. Learn more about the film with a preview and reviews here. Also, bring along your favourite animal-related films and we'll decide what else to watch on the night.
Mon 10th March
Talk about and a chance to sample Arbonne Vegan Cosmetics with Silene Gordon. Arbonne International is a 27-year-old skin care company based in California that produces Swiss-formulated health and wellness products. The company has just launched its skin care products in the UK in November 2007, including the patent-pending women’s and men’s anti-aging lines, a basic skin care line, baby care products and sun care products. The products are result-driven, meaning they do what they are intended to do, while being Vegan-Certified and mineral oil free. They are formulated with nanosphere technology, which is the same delivery system used in cancer treatments and is a main reason as to why they are so effective. For more information, check out the website at www.arbonne.com.Feel free to bring lovely snacks/drinks to share. At Joanne’s.
Sat 29th March
Lunch at lovely vegan restaurant Dandelion & Burdock, 16 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EA. Meet at the restaurant at 12.30pm, followed by easy local walk. “Located in the rolling hills of West Yorkshire is the Dandelion & Burdock, pure vegan restaurant. Our menu is the evolving creation of David Wilson and many talented, gifted staff. At Dandelion & Burdock we offer the highest quality ingredients available, selecting those that are organically and locally grown whenever possible. The vast majority of our offerings are made in house, from certified organic ingredients. We are more than happy to accommodate your special dietary needs.” See their website for more details www.dandelionandburdock.co.uk. Organised by Alison.
Mon 14th April
Awareness and fundraising event for the Doris Banham Trust dog charity. Our main aim is to raise awareness and gather donations/volunteers for the Trust. Joanne and Carla will do some food but if people would like to bring a pudding, drink or snack that would be great – donations to Joanne and Carla for the main courses will be greatly appreciated, which will then go to the charity. There will be a bit of a talk about the trust and "before and after" pictures of dogs in the pound. To help raise money for the Trust, please bring an item that you could enter into the raffle and we will draw prizes at the end of the evening! We would also like people to donate either dog food/treats, leads/collars, dog toys, blankets/bedding or of course finances! We would also like to try and find some potential volunteers for dog walking or people who may be willing to rehome a dog. Please let Carla know beforehand that you are going: contact her at lapenquiries@hotmail.com.
“Our charity is called the DORIS BANHAM SANCTUARY - registered charity no. 1103372. We save 100s of pound dogs from needless destruction every month. Our dedicated volunteers rescue them from the pound and transport them all over the country to safe rescue centres with non-destruction policies. If we cannot place a dog immediately in a rescue centre (because they are full) we pay for boarding kennels and rehome the dogs through our website. Please look at the "DOGS FOR REHOMING" sections for a small selection of the dogs we currently hold in kennels across the region. You can also find them on our main website www.dogsos.co.uk.We are funded solely by donation & fundraising and 100% of the funds are spent on the dogs. We pay for veterinary treatment, temporary boarding and transport. We take every dog our old van will carry, the old, the young, pedigree, cross-breed, the wounded and the strong and we work to rebuild their lives.”
Sun 20th April
Southern Indian Afternoon. 1.30pm Kiran and Rachel will make the main courses, please bring a vegan pudding, cake or Indian style starter and drink to share. (Puddings/cakes can be from any corner of the planet!)Places limited to about 15 so first come, first served!
Mon 12th May
Cancelled.
Mon 9th June
Introductory Talk about the Alexander Technique by Grant Ragsdale. The Alexander Technique is a method of getting more in touch with how your mind and body function and how to apply this knowledge to cope more easily and fluidly with the often complex and difficult demands that modern living imposes upon us. The Technique pays attention to the very close link between the mind and the body and works in a very holistic manner to guide us towards a better poise and harmony both internally and in our relationship with the outside world. It is a form of education that is applied to recognise and overcome reactive, habitual limitations in movement and thinking. The Alexander Technique is usually learned from individual lessons with a teacher using specialized hand contact and verbal instructions. The Technique is also taught in groups, often using short individual lessons which in turn act as examples to the rest of the class. [1] The Technique takes its name from F. Matthias Alexander, who first observed and formulated its principles between 1890 and 1900.
Sat 14th June
Walk, picinc and visit to a veggie café in West Yorks. 2 and 3/4 mile walk from Pecket Bar (Pecket Well) to Hebden Bridge. Bring a picnic for the way, followed by afternoon tea at a local veggie café. Organised by Alison.
Mon 30th June
An Introduction to Kinesiology Sharon Konnaris will be giving a talk and free demos this evening on Systematic Kinesiology for Optimum Health & Vitality. Learn about the wonders of Kinesiology and experience “muscle response testing” for yourself! Find out how this fascinating therapy is able to tap into the body's energy systems and communication networks to identify health imbalances. Have you travelled to a long-haul destination recently? Or maybe you experience disturbed sleep patterns? Kinesiology can re-set your body clock in just a few minutes with a "time of day" energy balance. Everyone would love to be able to use their brain power more efficiently - find out whether your thinking/concentration is as energised as it could be or whether your brain energy needs a boost. You will also learn about techniques which are fantastic for enhancing memory and great for improving learning skills. Superb for adults/children with dyslexia. Kinesiology is 100% natural – treatments may incorporate nutritional support, Bach Flower Remedies and massage of specific reflex points. At Natalie’s, LS8, tel 0113 2484044, bring food/snack and drinks to share.
Sat 5th July
Walk along Meanwood Valley Urban Trail, Leeds, finish at the Pear and Peach café, Brudenell Rd, Hyde Park, Leeds 6. Meet at Golden Acre Park at 1pm in or by the tea room, we can start with a picnic if it's nice in the park and then walk back to Headingley along a varied trail of woodland and greenery which will make you forget you are anywhere in Leeds! The walk is five miles and we should be able to finish with a drink/snack in the recently opened Pear and Peach café before returning home. You can catch an express bus to Golden Acre Park from Leeds Bus Station or leave your car in the car park at Golden Acre and bus back or walk if you are really keen. Organised by Bel.
Mon 14th July
Hypnotherapy and Relaxation with Stevie Hanson. Stevie will lead us in a session of hypnotherapy and relaxation. Stevie is a qualified hypnotherapist and will talk through some of the benefits of this technique and give us a taster. I have experienced it and was blown away by the depth of relaxation that Stevie was able to lead me into. Stevie is also qualified to give the Indian technique of Deeksha or Oneness a process by which we reconnect with that quiet intelligent centre of ourselves and she will also give us a demonstration of this as we are relaxed through hypnotherapy. See www.deeksha.org.uk/deeksha.htm for more information. At Suz's.
Mon 11th August
We're open to ideas and a host!
Mon 8th Sept
Theme to be arranged. At Cynthia and Atma’s.
Mon 13th Oct
Games evening.
All welcome to bring their own favourite game or choose from my selection. At Carol's.
Mon 10th Nov
Quiz Night. Fun and prizes. Please bring snacks/juices to share. At Ian and Jean's.
Mon 8th Dec
Our Xmas meal – ideas for this very welcome, we could have a DIY pot luck or head for a restaurant!
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