Guest guest Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 Zak wrote: "As you would have read in my last email, I'm interested in sharing about activism. What things are you involved with?" At the moment i'm not involved with any particular group in that i'm only just getting into this. I'm a member of the vegsoc, vegan soc, VIVA!, just joined CIWF, and am also a member of Amnesty and Friends of the Earth. Would like to join Greenpeace, Peta and Animal Aid when i've got a bit more money. I write letters for VIVA! and have written some for Amnesty but need to organise myself as i'm struggling to get stuff done. I could really do with any advice and info anyone could give me! I wanted to go on the SPEAC march on Saturday but had to attend a conference. "Where do you live? (I'm in Wales)." I've just left wales! I lived in Cardiff and worked at Whitchurch Hospital. I left Cardiff and the Hospital to start a teacher training course and be closer to me family. Sorry to disappoint but i'm not Welsh - i only lived there for a year! Fab place! I'm in Bedford now? Anyone out there live near me? And i should say i've never met another vegan in real life! "There's just that feeling that there's so much to address, a "where to start?" feeling. But of course, you just have to jump in and do what you can." I know the feeling totally! I've been writing letters based on fliers from VIVA. When they're done i'll be more proactive but as you said - there's just so much! My main thing at the moment is to see how i can spread the message in new ways. One organisation suggests putting fliers in with your bills when you pay them. I quite like the idea of leaving leaflets around the place. Plus i send them out when i give away books! I'm a member of bookcrossing which is a great site - take a look! Follow the link on my signature.I really do think this group could be useful. Not knowing anyone into animal rights, human rights and even only knowing a handful of veggies, it would be so useful to share in an environment where we know what we are discussing. On oter lists there seemed so much discussion on US health food stores and US events! Thanks for your support! Laura x~*Laura*~* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Set your books free!http://bookcrossing.com/friend/veganvixenuk * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Check out the UK Book Crossing !http://uk.BookCrossingUK* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *New Animal Rights for Bedfordshire and Herts!http://uk.Beds_AR/* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Be the change you wish to see in the world ~ Mahatma Gandhi* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *"Being vegan is a statement to the whole world, no matter who listens, that I am a person who cares." ~~ DaharjaWant to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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