Sponsor Vegan Ian and Help the Gorillas!
This will be my 7th marathon. Yes, I should have learned by now. I have a modest aim for this race: getting round the course without dying. I hope that doesn’t sound too cocky… If there’s anyone reading this who has some sway over the weather on 26th April in London, may I request cool and cloudy? Ta.
Activist or Terrorist? asks The Guardian
Thoughtful article by The Guardian’s Suzanne Goldenberg about Marie Mason.
Sarah Richards
Our friend Sarah Richards, who has died aged 46 of breast cancer, combined her passions for knitting, veganism and social networking with an energy that was inspiring. In 2002, she founded the Bolton Knitting Noras with her friend Bev Adam, meeting in a cafe each Sunday to knit and chat. When they launched a Yahoo group, the membership rose to almost 80 and similarly named circles popped up around Britain.
But mostly she will be remembered for her warmth, humour and generosity. After she died, one friend recalled how a normally monosyllabic and grumpy taxi driver was joking away within minutes of Sarah getting into his cab. Another remembered how, lost in Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire, she was guided into a pub by the sound of Sarah’s big, hearty laugh.
The Not-so Grand National
Animal Aid counts the horses killed at the Grand National. Five. Check out their tally, too.
Brighton Vegan Fayre Feedback
The responses received to the report on the Brighton Vegan Fayre (see also) were, with one exception, supportive and in agreement with the comments made. I work from the assumption that the comments sent were done so in confidence. I make no assumption that I have permission to publish them here. There is no doubt, however, that this debate will continue here and elsewhere.
