Media Release

For immediate release 24 September 2004

Veggies Rise to the Occasion!

Vegetarians are sexier than meat eaters!  One gem amongst many from the Incredible Veggie Roadshow, which starts its tour of Britain this October, fronted by a very fruity lady.  Organisers are the animal welfare group, Viva!, who claim the Roadshow contains ‘Everything you ever wanted to know about going, being or staying veggie – or moving in that direction’.

Impotence due to clogged arteries from animal fat (and lack of essential nutrients from plants), bad breath, obesity and excess weight and premature baldness are some of the delights that meat-eating men can look forward to.  So it’s not hard to see why they face stiff competition from veggies in the love arena! But the good news is, carnivores who cut out meat can clear their arteries and will soon be feeling themselves again.

As for fruity Mamas, dropping animal products from their diet keeps them lean, luscious and lovely as veggies are slimmer and more energetic!  Ditching dairy can have a positive effect on fertility in women and menopausal women are much more likely to remain randy by switching to a veggie diet.  Vegetarian diets are also throbbing with natural aphrodisiacs to make hearts glow and other bits tingle – such as asparagus, almonds, avocado, bananas and some deliciously decadent dark chocolate.  No wonder health food shops across Britain are selling out of pumpkin seeds, as this little green, zinc-laden marvel is known to improve sex drive.

The first Roadshow takes place in Viva!’s home town of Bristol on October 30, before putting in appearances in cities all over the UK during 2005 (itinerary below).  It culminates in the massive Incredible Veggie Show at London’s Wembley Conference Centre in November 2005.

The Bristol launch is on Saturday, October 30, 2004 (9.30am to 5.30pm),L-Shed, Industrial Museum, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road.  Organised by the two Bristol-based organisations Viva! and Yaoh, entry is free. There will be a variety of delicious free food tastings from veggie food manufacturers and all the advice anyone could ever want on changing their diet or improving their health – and it’s all free.

“We all need good loving”, says Juliet Gellatley, director of Viva!, “so come along to a Roadshow and find out why veggies live longer, look younger and taste better!  Essentially a fun day out for the increasing numbers of people who want to improve their health, save animals and protect the environment. These are upbeat events which will entertain and help - and they’re all free of charge!” 

For further information on the Roadshows, log on at www.viva.org.uk/roadshows

For more information or high resolution poster images, contact Angie Greenaway on 0117 944 1000.

For interviews, contact Juliet Gellatley, Tony Wardle or Justin Kerswell on

0117 944 1000.

For nutritional information, contact Lee Jerome or Tony Wardle on 0117 970 5190.

The Incredible Veggie Roadshow Itinerary

Bristol, October 30, 2004 (and Vegan Fayre) (L-Shed, Industrial Museum, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road).

Brighton, November 27, 2004 (Komedia, Gardner Street).

Solihull, January 29, 2005 (Shirley Methodist Church, Stratford  Road).

Manchester, March 26, 2005 (Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street). 

Edinburgh, April 30, 2005 (St. George’s West Church, 58 Shandwick Place).
Cardiff, May 14, 2005  (St Davids Hall, The Hayes)

Southampton, June 11, 2005 (Southampton Institute Conference Centre, Above Bar Street).

Newcastle. June25, 2005 (St James United Reform Church, Northerland Road).

Sheffield, July 23, 2005 (Houlden Hall, Norfolk Row). 

Plymouth, August20, 2005  (Guildhall, Royal Parade).

Oxford, September 10, 2005 (Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall St).

Canterbury, October 22, 2005 (St Peter’s Methodist Church, St Peter’s Street).

London, November 12, 2005, Incredible Veggie Show (National), Wembley Conference Centre.

The Incredible Veggie Roadshows are sponsored by Viva! and the Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation.

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