Starting a local vegetarian info centre

If you've been browsing our Network pages, you will have seen the term "Info Centre" in some areas and may be wondering what it means. It's a very flexible concept in fact! Info Centres were started up when we realised that a number of our members wanted to do something positive to promote vegetarianism, but were not in a position to join a local group.

Kinds of Info Centre

As an Information Centre, you can pursue whichever aspects of our campaigning that you find interesting, do as much or as little as you find comfortable, cover an area as big or as small as you can easily manage. We believe that when it comes to creating a climate of thought where the ideals of vegetarianism and compassion are considered normal, every little helps!

Having said that, there are two types of information centres that need a special word:

Embryo groups
If you would like to start a new vegetarian group in your area, you can set up an information centre as an intermediate stage. This will enable us to offer you help and support right from the start.

Business link
If you run a business such as a vegetarian guesthouse, or a shop, or have an office where the public call in regularly, you can give the Society a lot of valuable help by setting aside a space to display or leaflets and posters. If you also wish to be involved in other Veg Soc projects, of course, you'll be very welcome.

Getting Started

It takes very little to get started. Just send in your application form and decide what you want to do! Here’s a small sample of things that have been done by information centres. We suggest you select one or two that appeal to you and give them a go!

Keep a supply of our leaflets at home to pass on to people who enquire about vegetarianism

Make sure that your local libraries have a stock of veggie leaflets and maybe even organise a display

Answer local queries and perhaps compile a local guide to veggie-friendly restaurants, shops etc.

Take info stalls at local fetes and fairs

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