Vegetarian living

Dave Milner argues for a meat-free diet – the sustainable choice

Woodbrooke is a lovely place with great facilities and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. I have attended several weekend events over the last two years and enjoyed the food immensely. Most people who go there are Quakers. They also comment on the quality and variety.  Interestingly, despite the good vegetarian and vegan options on the menus, most guests are meat eaters. Only three per cent of the population are vegetarians, with another five per cent regularly choosing meat-free meals, and Britain has a cultural history of meat and meat products. Why should Quakers be any different?

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