VfL Blog

Vegan octogenarian opens retreat in Dunoon, Scotland

The other week I had the pleasure of meeting an interesting octogenarian and luthier, Billy Russell from Manchester; a vegetarian from birth and proud vegan since 1971! I was introduced to Billy through a mutual friend because of our passion for veganism and love of plant-based food. Due to my ba...

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Launch of ‘Dinners to your Door’ guide in Manchester and London

Are you a retired older vegan or vegetarian living in Manchester or London? Or perhaps you are involved in providing or commissioning services for the same – such as a local politician, care catering manager, housing association or social worker? Then register for a free place at one of cha...

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Flotilla sailing on the French Riviera

By David Pye Myself and a crew of four left Port Pin Rolland near Toulon on 24 September. We were on our 2102 Lagoon 380, heading east to Hyeres about 16 miles away. Eight boats in the flotilla with strong 20-knot winds behind us meant we were averaging around 6 knots with just the genoa fully out....

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