Guest guest Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hello! I' ve been distributing sets of leaflets to eateries.My query is whether numerical strength of vegans in U.K.should be mentioned in those leaflets. The way I've been doing is:A write-up from my own side(and another friend)attached to a set of 3 different types of Vegan Society's leaflets.I m attaching a copy of my write-up.Please go through it and tell me whether stating the figures is self-detrimental and harmful for vegan cause .My friend says it is since a restaurantuer would read it in terms of,'oh, only a mere 150,000 out a total of millions of U.K. population.So, I shouldn't worry at all about it even if vegans don't come to my place '.Till now, we are distributing our leaflets in this way only, but if this friend is rather more right in her thinking then, may be I'll not mind changing the phrasing of our write-up. Thank You in Advance! Sonal Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I guess this is one of those that does not permit attachments in case of viruses, since your attachments did not show, Lesley _____ On Behalf Of sonal - 08 November 2008 10:24 vegan group; vegan society Advise Needed ASAP on Leaflet's Text Hello! I' ve been distributing sets of leaflets to eateries.My query is whether numerical strength of vegans in U.K.should be mentioned in those leaflets. The way I've been doing is:A write-up from my own side(and another friend)attached to a set of 3 different types of Vegan Society's leaflets.I m attaching a copy of my write-up.Please go through it and tell me whether stating the figures is self-detrimental and harmful for vegan cause .My friend says it is since a restaurantuer would read it in terms of,'oh, only a mere 150,000 out a total of millions of U.K. population.So, I shouldn't worry at all about it even if vegans don't come to my place '.Till now, we are distributing our leaflets in this way only, but if this friend is rather more right in her thinking then, may be I'll not mind changing the phrasing of our write-up. Thank You in Advance! Sonal Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thanx Lesley for letting me know.The following is that write-up: Dear Restauranteur, November 1st is World Vegan Day , and the whole of November is Vegan Month! In the U.K. and many other countries around the world, activities and events are taking place to raise awareness among the general public of the benefits, for humans as well as to the environment and the welfare of animals , of adopting a vegan diet. Statistics by Defra and market research organisations show that the number of vegans is steadily growing, particularly in the UK .This might amaze you but presently, there are atleast 150,000 vegans in U.K. alone. Eating establishments are therefore losing out on a lucrative growing source of new business if they do not offer vegan foods and drinks in their menus. Many of us, who are vegans for ethical, religious or health reasons ,would love to eat away from home more often, but the lack of suitable menus in most restaurants and cafes makes this difficult and disheartening . Therefore , we would like to invite and encourage you to make us your customers by offering vegan items in your menus. This is actually much easier to do than you might imagine! Most of the time this involves simply substituting a non-meat or plant based ingredient for a meat ingredient in a dish. With this letter, we are including a booklet from the Vegan Society which offers advice and suggestions that will enable you to attract vegan customers. If you need further help or advice or would like to discuss our proposal in any way, please feel free to contact us at any time; we will be delighted to assist you! We look forward to visiting you again! With Best Wishes, Sonal Tel:07817779217 Mary Mitchell Tel: 07704 703 472 I invite everybody's suggestions on this write-up.Is it o.k. or something can be deleted from / added to it , to make it more effective?My query initially had pertained specifically about whether our numerical strength should be mentioned in it.I feel 150,000 is a good enough no. to make somebody sit up and start noticing us, considering that majority of those' somebodys' have not even known the meaning of vegan before receiving the leaflets.My vegan friend, who's been with me in leafletting, thinks otherwise. She feels a figure as little as 150, 000will not encourage a cafe owner to think of us. Thanx in advance! Sonal Lesley Dove <Lesley wrote: I guess this is one of those that does not permit attachments in case of viruses, since your attachments did not show, Lesley _____ On Behalf Of sonal - 08 November 2008 10:24 vegan group; vegan society Advise Needed ASAP on Leaflet's Text Hello! I' ve been distributing sets of leaflets to eateries.My query is whether numerical strength of vegans in U.K.should be mentioned in those leaflets. The way I've been doing is:A write-up from my own side(and another friend)attached to a set of 3 different types of Vegan Society's leaflets.I m attaching a copy of my write-up.Please go through it and tell me whether stating the figures is self-detrimental and harmful for vegan cause .My friend says it is since a restaurantuer would read it in terms of,'oh, only a mere 150,000 out a total of millions of U.K. population.So, I shouldn't worry at all about it even if vegans don't come to my place '.Till now, we are distributing our leaflets in this way only, but if this friend is rather more right in her thinking then, may be I'll not mind changing the phrasing of our write-up. Thank You in Advance! Sonal Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thanks, I really need to do this too, and if I can find the time I will (with your permission of course!) use your write up as it sounds very good to me, very persuasive. Veganism is pretty much unknown in my local area (Hampton) and I am sure I could deliver something like this to my own local eateries around Hampton and Hampton Hill. Which Vegan Soc literature did you distribute with this letter, so I can get hold of some if I don't have any? You have truly inspired me as I feel I am not active enough in reaching out to various eating places! Sorry for so many questions! Lesley _____ On Behalf Of sonal - 10 November 2008 14:47 RE: Advise Needed ASAP on Leaflet's Text Thanx Lesley for letting me know.The following is that write-up: Dear Restauranteur, November 1st is World Vegan Day , and the whole of November is Vegan Month! In the U.K. and many other countries around the world, activities and events are taking place to raise awareness among the general public of the benefits, for humans as well as to the environment and the welfare of animals , of adopting a vegan diet. Statistics by Defra and market research organisations show that the number of vegans is steadily growing, particularly in the UK .This might amaze you but presently, there are atleast 150,000 vegans in U.K. alone. Eating establishments are therefore losing out on a lucrative growing source of new business if they do not offer vegan foods and drinks in their menus. Many of us, who are vegans for ethical, religious or health reasons ,would love to eat away from home more often, but the lack of suitable menus in most restaurants and cafes makes this difficult and disheartening . Therefore , we would like to invite and encourage you to make us your customers by offering vegan items in your menus. This is actually much easier to do than you might imagine! Most of the time this involves simply substituting a non-meat or plant based ingredient for a meat ingredient in a dish. With this letter, we are including a booklet from the Vegan Society which offers advice and suggestions that will enable you to attract vegan customers. If you need further help or advice or would like to discuss our proposal in any way, please feel free to contact us at any time; we will be delighted to assist you! We look forward to visiting you again! With Best Wishes, Sonal Tel:07817779217 Mary Mitchell Tel: 07704 703 472 I invite everybody's suggestions on this write-up.Is it o.k. or something can be deleted from / added to it , to make it more effective?My query initially had pertained specifically about whether our numerical strength should be mentioned in it.I feel 150,000 is a good enough no. to make somebody sit up and start noticing us, considering that majority of those' somebodys' have not even known the meaning of vegan before receiving the leaflets.My vegan friend, who's been with me in leafletting, thinks otherwise. She feels a figure as little as 150, 000will not encourage a cafe owner to think of us. Thanx in advance! Sonal Lesley Dove <Lesley (AT) vegan4life (DOT) <Lesley%40vegan4life.org.uk> org.uk> wrote: I guess this is one of those that does not permit attachments in case of viruses, since your attachments did not show, Lesley _____ @ <%40> .com [@ <%40> .com] On Behalf Of sonal - 08 November 2008 10:24 vegan group; vegan society Advise Needed ASAP on Leaflet's Text Hello! I' ve been distributing sets of leaflets to eateries.My query is whether numerical strength of vegans in U.K.should be mentioned in those leaflets. The way I've been doing is:A write-up from my own side(and another friend)attached to a set of 3 different types of Vegan Society's leaflets.I m attaching a copy of my write-up.Please go through it and tell me whether stating the figures is self-detrimental and harmful for vegan cause .My friend says it is since a restaurantuer would read it in terms of,'oh, only a mere 150,000 out a total of millions of U.K. population.So, I shouldn't worry at all about it even if vegans don't come to my place '.Till now, we are distributing our leaflets in this way only, but if this friend is rather more right in her thinking then, may be I'll not mind changing the phrasing of our write-up. Thank You in Advance! Sonal Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Hi Lesley! Thanx for appreciating my efforts.Ofcourse, you can use my write-up as and where u want to. The leaflets r of 3 types-One is the one having 3-4 vegan recipes(chickpea-mushroom curry being the first one), second is 'Why Vegan'-having a cow's face ; third is 'Costing the Earth'. I distribute a set of 4 of these(one each of my write-up, and the 3 leaflets)put together by a paper clip(to make it more presentable)to every possible eatery.Ofcourse, Mary is always around/ with me, as a great support. Sonal Lesley Dove <Lesley wrote: Thanks, I really need to do this too, and if I can find the time I will (with your permission of course!) use your write up as it sounds very good to me, very persuasive. Veganism is pretty much unknown in my local area (Hampton) and I am sure I could deliver something like this to my own local eateries around Hampton and Hampton Hill. Which Vegan Soc literature did you distribute with this letter, so I can get hold of some if I don't have any? You have truly inspired me as I feel I am not active enough in reaching out to various eating places! Sorry for so many questions! Lesley _____ On Behalf Of sonal - 10 November 2008 14:47 RE: Advise Needed ASAP on Leaflet's Text Thanx Lesley for letting me know.The following is that write-up: Dear Restauranteur, November 1st is World Vegan Day , and the whole of November is Vegan Month! In the U.K. and many other countries around the world, activities and events are taking place to raise awareness among the general public of the benefits, for humans as well as to the environment and the welfare of animals , of adopting a vegan diet. Statistics by Defra and market research organisations show that the number of vegans is steadily growing, particularly in the UK .This might amaze you but presently, there are atleast 150,000 vegans in U.K. alone. Eating establishments are therefore losing out on a lucrative growing source of new business if they do not offer vegan foods and drinks in their menus. Many of us, who are vegans for ethical, religious or health reasons ,would love to eat away from home more often, but the lack of suitable menus in most restaurants and cafes makes this difficult and disheartening . Therefore , we would like to invite and encourage you to make us your customers by offering vegan items in your menus. This is actually much easier to do than you might imagine! Most of the time this involves simply substituting a non-meat or plant based ingredient for a meat ingredient in a dish. With this letter, we are including a booklet from the Vegan Society which offers advice and suggestions that will enable you to attract vegan customers. If you need further help or advice or would like to discuss our proposal in any way, please feel free to contact us at any time; we will be delighted to assist you! We look forward to visiting you again! With Best Wishes, Sonal Tel:07817779217 Mary Mitchell Tel: 07704 703 472 I invite everybody's suggestions on this write-up.Is it o.k. or something can be deleted from / added to it , to make it more effective?My query initially had pertained specifically about whether our numerical strength should be mentioned in it.I feel 150,000 is a good enough no. to make somebody sit up and start noticing us, considering that majority of those' somebodys' have not even known the meaning of vegan before receiving the leaflets.My vegan friend, who's been with me in leafletting, thinks otherwise. She feels a figure as little as 150, 000will not encourage a cafe owner to think of us. Thanx in advance! Sonal Lesley Dove <Lesley (AT) vegan4life (DOT) <Lesley%40vegan4life.org.uk> org.uk> wrote: I guess this is one of those that does not permit attachments in case of viruses, since your attachments did not show, Lesley _____ @ <%40> .com [@ <%40> .com] On Behalf Of sonal - 08 November 2008 10:24 vegan group; vegan society Advise Needed ASAP on Leaflet's Text Hello! I' ve been distributing sets of leaflets to eateries.My query is whether numerical strength of vegans in U.K.should be mentioned in those leaflets. The way I've been doing is:A write-up from my own side(and another friend)attached to a set of 3 different types of Vegan Society's leaflets.I m attaching a copy of my write-up.Please go through it and tell me whether stating the figures is self-detrimental and harmful for vegan cause .My friend says it is since a restaurantuer would read it in terms of,'oh, only a mere 150,000 out a total of millions of U.K. population.So, I shouldn't worry at all about it even if vegans don't come to my place '.Till now, we are distributing our leaflets in this way only, but if this friend is rather more right in her thinking then, may be I'll not mind changing the phrasing of our write-up. Thank You in Advance! Sonal Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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