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The list of events below is updated as often as possible but by no means includes everything that is going on across the West Midlands. Details of events announced at short notice will be posted on the Midlands Animal Issues message board/email list. Anyone can become a member and post/read messages. Click on this link to find out more http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/midlands-animal-issues/
Worcestershire Action for Greyhounds(WAG) 2006 Street Collections
For a more extensive list of National AR Events visit Veggies Animal Rights Calendar
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OCTOBER
Sunday 29 - Pirate Day in aid of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society!!
Come join the Wolverhampton Vegans and Vegetarians on board the good ship Wildside for a day of pirate fun and shenanigans in aid of the good people at Sea Shepherd. Come and discover the amazing work they do to save the sea dwelling creatures and see what you can do to be a part of this essential work. Includes film showing, a talk by a crew member, vegan food, stalls and lots more...
Wildside Activity Centre, Hordern Road, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Pirate fancy-dress is optional but much more fun!! For further details call 01902 745094 or email catherine@revolution2000.fsnet.co.uk
NOVEMBER
Wednesday 1 - World Vegan Day
Happy Birthday to vegans everywhere! More details on www.worldveganday.org
Friday 10 - Behind the Mask Screening in Leamington
This is the most talked about AR film of the year and has received a fantastic reception wherever shown. ‘The film our Government doesn’t want you to see’ and you’ll understand why when you see it! It`s being screened at 7pm at Bath Place Community Venture in Leamington. More details here
Saturday 11 - Behind the Mask Screening in Wolverhampton
This is the most talked about AR film of the year and has received a fantastic reception wherever shown. ‘The film our Government doesn’t want you to see’ and you’ll understand why when you see it! It`s being screened at 2pm at The Lighthouse Cinema in Wolverhampton. More details here
Saturday 11 - National Duck Day of Action - Viva!
Viva! supporters will stage demos/leafletting against the factory farming of ducks, in towns and cities across the UK. For more details, see the Viva! website
Wednesday 15 - Coventry Animal Alliance meeting
All welcome at CAA`s monthly meeting, held at Friends Meeting House, Hill Street, Coventry from 7.30pm. For further details, email coventry_animal_alliance@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 26 - National ARC Meeting in Banbury
National Animal Rights Coalition Meeting to be held in Banbury at Ruscote Hall Community Association ,
Ruscote Arcade, off Longelandes Way, Banbury, OX16 1PH . Gather from 9am for vegan breakfast and snacks by Veggies, info stalls, films etc. Meeting starts at 12noon (sharp!).
The Animal Rights Coalition (ARC) exists to promote cooperation and to spread information between the various groups and individuals working throughout the UK to stop animal abuse. The ARC meetings are a great opportunity to meet up with other activists from all over the country, to catch up on the latest news about the current campaigns, and to swap ideas, tactics, skills and information. For further details call 07899 775493 or email arcmeetings@rbgi.net
DECEMBER
All Month - Cruelty Free Christmas Campaigning
At Christmas, there is an explosion in the number of animals that suffer and die for human consumption, as meat eaters stuff themselves with the corpses of millions of turkeys, chickens etc etc. The weeks leading up to Christmas present a great opportunity to promote healthy, compassionate veggie/vegan diets. Contact Animal Aid , Viva! or the Vegan Society for special seasonal leaflets to distribute in your area.
Thursday 14 - Carol Singing in Solihull in aid of animal sanctuaries
This is Solihull Animal Aid`s annual Xmas fundraiser for animal sanctuaries across the region. There will be a Father Christmas, a big white rabbit and lots of fun! It`s late night shopping so there`ll be hundreds of people about. If you don`t like singing, you can shake a tin instead. It`s all going on in Mell Square from 6pm - 8pm. For further details, contact Ursula Bates on 01564 776984 or email ursula@solihullanimalaid.org More carol singing the following Thursday(see below).
Saturday 16 - Leamington Cruelty-Free Xmas Fair
From 10am - 2pm. Many stalls offering all kinds of cruelty free goodies at Bath Place Community Venture. For further details, see Leamington Veggies & Vegans website
Thursday 21 - Carol Singing in Solihull in aid of animal sanctuaries
More carol singing in Solihull, from 6pm - 8pm. For further details, contact Ursula Bates on 01564 776984 or email ursula@solihullanimalaid.org