Is Worcestershire England’s Most Vegan-Friendly County?
Maybe it’s something in the Malvern water, but Worcestershire seems to have a higher ratio of vegans than other counties (it’s even home to vegan Worcestershire sauce!) It’s also home to a vegan cooking school (below) and many farm sanctuaries, where neglected and abused creatures live out their lives in peace, cared for by dedicated volunteers.
All struggle financially, so support them by either setting up a giving account (anonymous if preferred) at Charities Aid Foundation.
Or sign up at easyfundraising (nominate your chosen sanctuary, then anytime you buy from participating shops or services, they donate a portion of profits, at no cost to you (loyalty points are not affected):
- Baah-land has over 100 happy residents (run a shoestring budget, by dedicated volunteers))
- The Farm Animal Sanctuary does wonderful work. One pig was found on the M42 (likely fallen off a trailer, en-route to an illegal abattoir).
- Goodheart Sanctuaries is home to over 300 animals in 92 acres of rolling countryside (and two large pools, for for rescued waterfowl).
- Hillfields Animal Sanctuary offers refuge for 300 animals (who live out their days in peace and happiness).
Vegan cooking classes (near the Malvern hills)
Our Lizzy offers popular vegan cooking classes, which includes bed-and-breakfast accommodation (so you can walk off your dinner, after cooking it!) Prices include tuition, ingredients and a recipe booklet.
There are day courses for traditional or international cuisine. And courses to make plant-based bread, desserts, picnic lunches and even one on cooking with wild garlic.
Out walking? Follow the Countryside Code to keep all creatures safe. Keep dogs away from steep banks, mushrooms (and other toxic plants/trees) and on leads during nesting season (and near barnyard friends and wild ponies).
At the coast, keep away from nesting birds and never walk on sand dunes. Learn how to keep dogs safe by the seaside (check beach bans before travel).
