About
What our events are like
Our events are open to all regardless of dietary choice, although we do ask that all food consumed at an event be vegan or vegetarian.
Some event are much easier for first timers than others. Small events are much better for getting to know people than big events. It is always better to turn up early to an event than late. Get there early and sit in the middle of the largest table, that way you will have a least 5 people to chat to. If you arrive late, the chances are you will be at the end of a table with perhaps just one other person to chat to - and if you don't get on, your evening will not be so much fun.
Tips
The vast majority of places we use for group meals expect and deserve a tip. Typically, this is around the 10-15% mark.
A problem we sometime suffer is those that leave an event early give their money to the event organiser excluding the tip. When the organiser settles the bill they are then saddled with paying that persons tip or at least having an awkward conversation with the waiter why we are short of money.
This is so unfair on the organiser. After organising the event they don't want to end up paying more than everyones else, if anything, they should hope to pay less!
If you object to paying a service charge then take the issue up with the waiter, rather than leaving that confrontation to the night's organiser. Service charges are normally compulsory with groups.
The Golden Rule
If you leave early include a tip in the money you leave with the organiser. If you are unsure of what that should be ask a waiter.
Also ensure you have included all your drinks in the payment too.
Photography and the Press at Events
Cameras are normally present at events and sometimes these photos will be used on this web site either as a record of the event, or to advertise similar forth coming events.
Periodically, these photos may also be used in news articles by the vegetarian press or even local or national press. Typically, a journalist would be present at such events and I will normally warn if one is to be present so you can all be on your best behaviour.
Local journalists are looking for a positive story and you can be relaxed if they ask you a few questions. The more fun and friendly your answers the better. Talk about the good things about being veggie rather than the bad things of not being.
With national press you should be a bit more thoughtful with your answers and what is being implied by the questions. A journalist may appear to agree with your point of view just to make you say more - so talk slowly. Regardless of that, journalists are normally fun and interesting people to chat to and are to be welcome at our events.
So far all journalists present have either be veggie or sympathetic to our aims.
By attending an event you give consent that any photo you may appear in may be used by our group to promote vegetarianism. We would not publish any photo that portrayed any individual, or the group, in a negative way.
Any photo you send in to the group will remain your property and where possible credit will be given. The photo may be edited for aesthetic reasons.
Getting the vegetarian message to a wider audience IS THE REASON the group exists.
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