Vegan Bristol

[gertvegan]

www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk . As seen in The Vegan (http://veganforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3143). :)

[gertvegan]

Calling all ethical consumers in Bristol and surrounding area.

Governing the subjects and spaces of ethical consumption is a University of Bristol and Open Univeristy research project.. They would like to interview ethical consumers in Bristol and South-west region who subscribe or purchase "The Ethical Consumer" magazine on a regular basis.

For more information contact:
Dr Alice Malpass tel: 01179288808
Email: a.malpass@bristol.ac.uk

[Dan_B]

Hey guys :D

I've just turned vegan (in the dietary sense, the mindset's been there for a while..) so I thought I'd come online to check out some UK vegan resources and what do I find? A freakin forum thread and a gert awesome site (great job gertvegan ;)) about bristol vegans!

I've been eating no red meat and dairy (health reasons!) for a while so I've just given up tuna and chicken which was really the only other meats I ate regularly. I always knew I had to go vegan and I think Vegan: The New Ethics of Eating (http://www.vegan.com/vegandownload.php) clinched it for me.

Anyway, great to find others local, I'm all the way over in Sadley Broke though.. Ok I was just about to say I'll be at the next biggish event in bristol but I can't access gertvegan's site to see what it is, d'oh. (I think the sites temp. down)

Until then, I'm gonna be visiting (via my bike of course ;)) that juicy list of health/vegan stores on the site that I didn't know about (there's me thinking fresh n wild is the only decent place around). So if you see a medium build young guy with blonde hair down his back, a Specialized bike and a jansport bag wandering the streets over the next few weeks, just scream Dan. If the guy gives you a weird look, just look the other way and get the right guy next time :)

[gertvegan]

Ok I was just about to say I'll be at the next biggish event in bristol but I can't access gertvegan's site to see what it is, d'oh. (I think the sites temp. down)Hello Dan, the website is fine, I don't know about earlier.

Deffo go to the Veganforum meetup @ Bristol Vegan Fayre October 2005 (http://veganforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3294) and try to get to the Organic fayre on Sept 3rd and 4th, see here. (http://www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk/events/33.html)

Its about time the veganforumers from Bristol (and boomer and anyone else when you're down this way) had another little meet up, anyone fancy it, that includes you to Dan ?

[Dan_B]

Sure! I just finished my a levels and I'm still part time so I can meet up pretty much any time apart from sunday, monday nights and when I have gigs to play (none lined up atm..)

You guys seem to know this area much better than me so hit me with a date and time and I should be there :cool:

[PinkLogik]

Its about time the veganforumers from Bristol (and boomer and anyone else when you're down this way) had another little meet up, anyone fancy it, that includes you to Dan ?Wednesday evening is good with me. Look forward to meeting you all. :)

Any ideas as to where we should go?

[coconut]

I'm not doing anything on Wednesday. Sounds like a great idea to me. I don't mind where we go. I don't know of that many interesting vegan friendly places in the city, only wholefood shops.

[Dan_B]

Ok, I'm good for wednesday.

Where to go? *looks at gertvegan*

[gertvegan]

Sophia and Zuma are ok with Wednesday as well, I think.

I reckon we should go to the One Stop Thali Cafe (http://www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk/locations/101.html) for a ...... thali, I guess.

Is 18:30 ok ?? Pm me if any queries about getting there, maybe meet up in town and the head there. :)

If theres anyone else in Bristol on Wednesday, come along, whether you're a veganforumer or a lurker.

[Gorilla]

if only i was in the area, it'd be a nice big birthday party for me :D ;)

[bulletproof]

hey, sorry for not getting back to you gert, i completely forgot! i wouldn't have been able to go as it happens but hope you (all) have a good time (i guess you are ordering your food as i type this!). look forward to seeing a nice big review when you get back..

[gertvegan]

The best juice bar in town now has its own website, Big Banana Juice Bar (http://www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk/locations/110.html). ;)

Do try their specials and wraps. Mmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmm.

[gertvegan]

Wild Oats are celebrating the delights of National Organic Week. More info here. (http://www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk/news/full_story.html?id=56) :)

[StevieP]

www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk . As seen in The Vegan (http://veganforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3143). :)

Remember, you can do it too - www.lvw.makessense.co.uk - fame also awaits you!

[Kevster]

Great magazine Bristle so get off your backsides and go and buy a copy for £1.20.

Bristol: From Harvest natural wholefoods, Circle books, One planet and others.
Frome: Frome wholefoods
Glastonbury: Hemp in avalon, Hunab Ku
London: 56a Infoshop, 56 Crampton street, SE17
Totnes: Harlequin books

[gertvegan]

Great magazine Bristle so get off your backsides and go and buy a copy for £1.20.Not to be confused with The Vegan Guide to Bristol, which is free. ;)

[gertvegan]

hope you (all) have a good time (i guess you are ordering your food as i type this!).The One Stop Thali Cafe (http://www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk/locations/101.html) is a pretty cool little place, surprised I've never been before. Its decoration is wicked, including the toilet to. The service is great, not being too big, and the food is simple yet really really tasty.

Another must. ;)

[gertvegan]

www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk as appeared in Animal Aid's (www.animalaid.org.uk) Outrage mag, along with A Vegan Guide To Bristol 2005 (http://www.yaoh.co.uk/news.html).

Even though they got the website incorrect. :rolleyes:

[gertvegan]

Free Plamil Chocolate for readers of Local Veggie Web websites including Vegan Bristol. (www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk) :D

[veganrockchick]

wow fantastic :)

[gertvegan]

Dropped into China Black's in Clifton Village a few weeks ago, as was passing, and felt like a feed. Its a Chinese & West Indian place which also does take aways, with helpful and interested staff.

The takeaway menu only has one West Indian main dish, I'm sure there were more to be had if eating in, though not that night, as the owner and West Indian chef was outta town.

We had tofu with ginger and spring onions. and stir fried aubergines with black bean sauce.

Alright prices, friendly staff, reccommended if your in the village. :)

[gertvegan]

If you're in Bristol ( and Bath, Avon, and Somerset ) and are looking to rent a room out or are in Bristol and are in search of a place to rent or share etc, check out the free listings or post an ad on VegCom (http://www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk/articles/141.html) . :D

[Kevster]

'Vegetarian café proves it's best of the bunch... again
By Terri Judd
Published: 28 October 2005

A customer recently walked into the Café Maitreya, a vegetarian restaurant in Bristol, and asked for a gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free dessert.

For once, head chef Mark Evans was stumped. But despite this, his menu of wild mushroom and pecan ravioli, or baked basil and lemon cheesecake, has met with admiration from a far wider audience. Last night he collected The Vegetarian Society's best restaurant award for the second year in a row.'

http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article322859.ece

[gertvegan]

A Vegan Guide To Bristol 2006

Work has started on the new guide, due out in Feb.

Read more HERE. (http://www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk/news/full_story.html?id=108) ;)

[Lazuli Blue]

Next month me and the hubby are going to see the Levellers in Bristol, I found a vegan place called Falafel King off the link gertvegan suggested (thanks!). Anyone been there before? Do you know if it stays open later than 11pm as it claims?
Thanks muchly :o