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Web: http://www.ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk 
12th March, 2010

Fortnightly update going out to over 1575 subscribers

Dear members and supporters,

Busy two weeks, its that time again for the newsletter!  Lots of work in the last week to stop the proposed cow autopsy at the Edinburgh Science Festival. Hundreds of supporters have taken e-actions and we've been trying to raise awareness though the press. More in the story below and on the website http://ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/shownotice.php?articleid=43.

We've also been busy planning for the summer ahead. The week of action against real-fur sporrans launches on the 22 May. Last year we had 9 communities across Scotland participate, with thousands of flyers handed out, media coverage, actions and protests taking place. Your support is needed to make 2010 an even better year. To participate, email info@edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk More here http://www.edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk/woasp10.php

The Green Fork workshop and meetup group launch in Tweedbank, Borders on the 5th June is now open for bookings. Flyer here http://www.greenfork.org.uk/downloads/gfborders050510.pdf  Please forward to others and to book email bookings@greenfork.org.uk

The film program for 2010 is also being finalized so if you’d like to see a film screened, you can send in nominations now to info@ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk
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Dates for your Diary
http://www.ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/events.php
Send us your events to be listed here info@ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk

The Green Fork Workshop
A workshop and regular meetup group to help you on your journey to a healthier and low carbon diet
Download flyer here http://www.greenfork.org.uk/downloads/gfborders050510.pdf
Email bookings@greenfork.org.uk to book a place
5 Jun: Tweedbank Community Centre, Borders. 12noon-2pm.

Stalls
Please spare a couple of hours to help man a stall and get active for animals!
Edinburgh: Every Saturday, Castle Street, (weather-dependent) Email allisonspeers@hotmail.com to help.
Aberdeen: 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr. Email info@ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk if you can help.

Demos:
Email allisonspeers@hotmail.com
23 Apr: Protest against AstraZeneca as a part of WWAIL
22-28 May: Week of action against Real-Fur Sporrans
19 Jun: Campaign Against Real-Fur Sporrans
3 Jul: Campaign Against Real-Fur Sporrans
17 Jul: Campaign Against Real-Fur Sporrans
31 Jul: Campaign Against Real-Fur Sporrans
14 Aug: Campaign Against Real-Fur Sporrans
28 Aug: Campaign Against Real-Fur Sporrans

Leafleting Actions:
Email allisonspeers@hotmail.com
21 Mar: Wedding Fair, Banff Springs Hotel, Aberdeen
22 Mar: 7.30pm Neighborhood Drop, Portobello, Edinburgh
Check out your local area here http://scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/index/wedding-fairs-regions and drop us an email and we'd help you get organised with other people and materials!

Next Meeting:
AGM on the 13th April, Hendersons, Hanover Street, Edinburgh, 7pm .
16th March Hendersons, Hanover Street, Edinburgh, 7pm .
Drinks and EVA meeting. Email info@ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk if you are coming
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk.

Courses
Natural Home Remedies and Body Care
7-9pm, Leith Academy. Starts on 5 May (end 9 Jun)
Learn how to use plants for safe, sustainable home health care and body care products.
More info here http://ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/shownotice.php?articleid=41

What is the responsibility of a therapist on a dying planet?" – an introduction to ecopsychology
11th April 2010 9.30 - 4; VOCAL, 8 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW
More info here http://ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/shownotice.php?articleid=21

Other:
Aberdeen: 1st Saturday Restaurant meal (email george_rodger1940@yahoo.co.uk for more info)
Dundee: 3 Apr, 1pm. Dundee Rep Theatre. Angus Veggies and Vegans meeting. (email lizbegg@btinternet.com for info)
Edinburgh: 28 Mar, 1pm, Filmhouse. Guerrilla gardening and five other new documentaries. More info here http://www.piltonvideo.org/mainscreen/streetwise.htm
Edinburgh: Every other Tuesday, 7pm, Hendersons: Edinburgh University Vegetarian Society meeting
Edinburgh: Second Saturday of odd months 12noon, Hendersons: Edinburgh Veg*and meeting
Glasgow: 24 Mar, Meeting of new hunt monitoring scheme. (email info@scotlandforanimals.org for more info)
Glasgow: 29 Mar, 7 Apr, Glasgow Vegan Meetup Group (email smiley_laroo@yahoo.co.uk for more info)
Glasgow: 30 Mar 5.45pm, Kelvin Campus Conference Centre, West of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow. Protest against vivisection
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Action needed urgently! The Edinburgh International Science Festival is running an autopsy of a cow at Edinburgh Zoo on the 13th April. A cow will be donated for this event, and the Festival Director has admitted that that " ...the purpose of this event is not to learn anything new about the anatomy of a cow..." – the ticket is £11 and this macabre event is going ahead for its commercial gain and entertainment at the expense of disrespecting a life. Since the launch of our alert, hundreds of people have sent protest emails to the Festival Director, and other stake holders and funders, including the Edinburgh Council and The Scottish Government. More supporters have joined the face book page to stop this autopsy from going ahead. You can take action, join the facebook page and find out more here http://ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/shownotice.php?articleid=43
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Diageo, in Fife, is proposing to kill deer on its grounds to allow expansion of their operations there. There’s an alternative site available for relocation but the company insists its kinder to cull than relocate. We’ve also looked for expert opinion of relocation and confirm that deer can be moved without risk (they only need to be moved 4 miles). 2000 locals have signed the petition against this cull and lots of emails sent. None of this is making any difference to the company and rumors are that some deer have already been shot. We'd be updating the news story on our website as we hear more this morning. See http://ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/shownotice.php?articleid=44
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At-risk species found in medicine shop raids. Four Edinburgh shops have been raided as part of a worldwide operation targeting the illegal trade in traditional medicines made using endangered animals http://ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/shownotice.php?articleid=42
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Edinburgh Council maintained a ban on pets in its council houses until February, when it launched a pilot scheme allowing pet owners who live in highrise flats to keep their animals. We agree its traumatic to give up companion animals – but a highrise flat is no place for a dog, there simply isn’t enough space for it Read more here http://ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/shownotice.php?articleid=38
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21,500 people have signed the petition which urges the Scottish Parliament to give wildlife crimes greater priority and for more resources to go towards tackling the problem. More here http://ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/shownotice.php?articleid=39
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Animal Cruelty in Scotland: One dog was dumped dead in a field in Peebles in the Borders with burns over its face and body while in Fife a newborn foal ­survived after being slashed across the neck, suffering a deep 8in wound. In the Brechin area, a dog was tied up and left to starve to death in woods while in Glasgow a dog survived being shot in the head 13 times with an airgun. A staffie in Glasgow shot in the head 13 times with an airgun by a drunk owner. Reports also of dog fighting rings moving operations up north in Scotland last year after a crackdown on the sick "sport" in England. Read more here http://ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/shownotice.php?articleid=37
These animals need your help. Get active! See http://www.ethicalvoiceforanimals.org.uk/events.php
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To the animals we pledge, we hear your cries and we are coming,

See you tomorrow,

Eva

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