• Films Screened at April Meeting
  At our meeting on Wed 2 April, we screened 3 films on assorted issues. Firstly, we showed a film titled Safer Medicines produced by Europeans for Medical Progress which focused on the many state-of-the-art methods of testing new medicines that don`t involve animals. Secondly, there was a short film about last year`s green fair in Redditch. Finally, we showed a very moving film about the work of the Animals Asia Foundation, rescuing Moon Bears from bile farmers in China. 
• An Evening with Pat Reeves
  At our meeting on Wed 4 June, we welcomed the nutritional therapist and world champion powerlifter, Pat Reeves. We listened to a fascinating talk about the power of living foods, how they can aid our health and may even save our life!
  
  
• 100`s Tuck in at Green Fair
  On Saturday 7 June, the 3rd independent Redditch Green Fair was the biggest and best yet. The eco extravaganza was like no other ever seen in the town. Vegan catering was provided on 3 separate stalls throughout the day. On the RVV stall, mountains of delicious free food was devoured by 100`s of fair goers. Many thanks to Redwood Foods and Beanie`s Health Foods for generous donations of their products. RVV members also served refreshments and our eco veggie posters were on display, leaving people in no doubt that plant based diets are the most eco-friendly! Read a full report and see 40+ photos on the event website www.redditchgreenfair.org.uk 
  
• Kitchen Kosmetics
  At our August meeting, there was a demonstration and talk about making cosmetics from everyday kitchen ingredients. We learnt that there`s no need to buy expensive branded products when you can raid the kitchen instead!
• Talk by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
  For our September 2008 meeting, we invited a speaker from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an international marine wildlife conservation organisation. They are committed to the eradication of pirate whaling, poaching, shark finning, unlawful habitat destruction, and violations of established laws in the World's oceans.
  
  

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