A person holding a bowl full of cooked vegetables. Photo: By Hermes Rivera on Unsplash.

‘What a pity that vegans are so marginalised in some Quaker settings!’

Turning our tables: Wendy Pattinson advocates for a more ethical Quaker Hospitality

‘What a pity that vegans are so marginalised in some Quaker settings!’

by Wendy Pattinson 5th December 2025

In view of the harm done by the use of alcohol, tobacco and other habit-forming drugs, consider whether you should limit your use of them or refrain from using them altogether. Remember that any use of alcohol or drugs may impair judgment and put both the user and others in danger’ (Advices & queries 40).