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Residential Retreat: Vegetarian Tastes of India

Sun, 07/02/2010 - 11:15 — lakeisle
Date: 
Friday, 14 May, 2010 - 18:00 - Sunday, 16 May, 2010 - 16:00
Venue: 
Lake Isle Retreats: Inis Rath Island, Co. Fermanagh

Over a weekend you'll become more familiar with how to cook and spice the Eastern way - you'll cover curry, samosas, chapattis, chutney and many other tasty delicacies available in Indian restaurants. Learn how to cook exotic dishes of the Sub-continent, presented in a simple fashion. The Weekend includes morning (optional) yoga, relaxation and meditation. Two nights accommodation, all classes (incl. yoga), all meals, return ferry crossing to the beautiful wooded Inis Rath Island and free parking on the mainland are all included in the package.

Organised by: 
Lake Isle Retreats

Climate Change and Meat Consumption - report published by World Watch institute concluded that over 51% of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions come from livestock

Tue, 24/11/2009 - 21:47 — Grace

http://51percent.org/

A recent authoritative report published by the World Watch institute, authors Goodland and Anhang concluded that over 51% of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions come from Livestock.

Frontpage of U.K. Times newspaper, 27th October - Climate chief Lord Stern: give up meat to save the planet

Tue, 27/10/2009 - 07:25 — admin

People will need to consider turning vegetarian if the world is to conquer climate change, according to a leading authority on global warming.

In an interview with The Times, Lord Stern of Brentford said: “Meat is a wasteful use of water and creates a lot of greenhouse gases. It puts enormous pressure on the world’s resources. A vegetarian diet is better.”

You can read the Times article here.

Fowl Play - Film Screening

Wed, 14/10/2009 - 14:19 — DonegalVegan
Date: 
Saturday, 21 November, 2009 - 14:15
Venue: 
Cara House Resource Centre, Letterkenny, County Donegal

"Fowl Play" Documentary,
The Truth Behind Your Breakfast, http://www.fowlplaymovie.com/
Venue - Cara House Family Resource Centre http://www.carahouse.ie/, Letterkenny, doors open at 6:30pm and film starts at 7pm, FREE Entrance, FREE food sampling, Everyone Welcome!

Organised by: 
Donegal Veg Group
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