Animal Rights Calendar

Saturday 5th July 2008

Viva!’s Incredible Veggie Roadshow - Nottingham

Feedback from visitors to the Roadshow:

SUMMARY:

Over 43% of visitors were meat eaters or largely veggie but ate fish/chicken.

Over 58% buy free-range items regularly, with over 54% buying organic and over 44% dairy-free products regularly.

Over 14% suffer from food intolerances/allergies, notably dairy and wheat/gluten.

Over 71% of visitors were female.

Visitors were equally spread across the age range, particularly between 16-64.

Around a quarter of visitors heard about the roadshow through Viva!, with around 20% through word of mouth and the same having seen an invite/poster. Over 18% were given a flyer/saw the placard on the day.

Almost everyone attending a talk or cookery demo found it extremely/very interesting.

Over 82% and 87% of those trying hot food and product samples (over 86% of visitors) thought they were very/extremely tasty.

Over 60% were surprised at the variety of veggie foods, with over 93% saying they will consider buying one or more of the products in future.

Over 11% of visitors said they would go vegan or vegetarian.

Over 22% said they would eat/drink less dairy and over 14% less meat.

Over 52% said they were changing their diet because it was healthier and over 46% because it was kinder to animals. The environment scored over 35%, and because it was tastier over 18%.

COMMENTS:

Very challenging and makes me think I can make the change without fear of protein withdrawal!

I was shocked to know what people do to animals - I'll try hard to change.

What a super day. I've always wanted to come to one of these days but they have always been too far away. Keep up your good work. I will certainly spread the word. Tony Wardle excellent.

Have not eaten meat for 20+ years. Show encourages me to go further.

These kind of events are brilliant! They remind you of why you made the choice to be vegetarian/vegan. They are informative and you meet likeminded people, get resources and eat great food. Thank you!

Really enjoyable and informative. Very impressed with the info and samples to persuade meat eaters to change their diet for good!

First veggie roadshow I've ever been to. Excellent. Loads of info to take home and read through.

Very positive experience and a good mix of existing vegans, vegetarians and newcomers.

Really enjoyed today - thought it was excellent. Very informative.


A couple of pics of the crew c/o Viva!

Whenever possible Veggies feature the publications of the Movement for Compassionate Living, which we print and distribute to promote simple living and vegan self-reliance as a remedy to the exploitation of humans, animals and the Earth. We also support our nominated charity, Vegfam, ‘Feeding the hungry without exploiting animals’. If you can help us with either of these projects at this event, whilst we are busy with Veggies catering, please email pat@veggies.org.uk.