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AIA Lays Wreath at ‘Animals in War’ Remembrance Day Service

The Animal Interfaith Alliance (AIA) laid a wreath in remembrance of the millions of animals killed in war at the Remembrance Day Service for animals in war at the Animals in War Memorial, Park Lane, London on Sunday 8th November at 3.00pm. The service was led by AIA member organisation, the Anglican Society for the Welfare of AnimalsContinue reading “AIA Lays Wreath at ‘Animals in War’ Remembrance Day Service”

AIA’s Barbara Gardner to Talk at ‘One Jain’ Conference

AIA’s Barbara Gardner will be talking about the work of the Animal Interfaith Alliance at the One Jain Conference at the Colindale Centre on Sunday 1 November at 5.30pm.  The centre is at 63 – 68 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5DR.  All Welcome! The Jains are playing a significant role with the Animal Interfaith Alliance,Continue reading “AIA’s Barbara Gardner to Talk at ‘One Jain’ Conference”

The Great Addiction? Dr Richard D. Ryder’s Ground-Breaking Speech on Meat Addiction

THE GREAT ADDICTION? Address by Dr Richard D. Ryder Given at the Catholic Concern for Animals AGM on Saturday 17th October 2015 at the Brompton Oratory Ladies and Gentlemen, I feel honoured to be asked to address your AGM of 2015.  What a year it is! It is the year of revolution: the year ofContinue reading “The Great Addiction? Dr Richard D. Ryder’s Ground-Breaking Speech on Meat Addiction”

AIA Patron, Nitin Mehta MBE at Olympia Vegfest

Over 12 thousand people attended the VegFest event at Olympia on 10 and 11 October. The following people took the following pledges: Going Vegan: Jody, Katie, Kampreet, Sarah, Laura, Iza, Kim, Tanita, Jennifer,Sophia, Charlotte, Deepak, Shannon, Jade, Theresa, Charlotte, and Sarah. Going Vegetarian: Anisia, Loredana, Rachel, Lily, Ollie, Tina, Giving up eggs: Marie, Leanne. Giving upContinue reading “AIA Patron, Nitin Mehta MBE at Olympia Vegfest”

Call for Volunteers! By Amrit Patel

Hi, I have been invited to hold a  healthy eating stall and am in need of help for the following event: 1) Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November at the Laxminarayan Temple in Hounslow, I will have a table with most of Viva’s health leaflets ie diabetes, breast cancer, blood pressure, dairy and meat andContinue reading “Call for Volunteers! By Amrit Patel”

Happy Feast of St Francis & World Animal Day!

Today is the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals.  It is also World Animal Day.  Many churches are celebrating with animal welfare and animal blessing services. We should remember and pray for all animals, especially those suffering in factory farms, in research laboratories and those being used for entertainment.