From The Retreat website:

"The Retreat was born in 1989 out of frustration at the way the human race treats animals. A rescue centre which would save tormented, abused, sick, injured and unwanted animals from certain death was therefore founded.

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Some of our residents include: ex-race horses, ex-riding school ponies, injured live export sheep, cows saved from slaughter, ex-petting farm goats, injured birds, ferrets, Christmas turkeys, worn-out battery hens, disabled non-releasable wildlife, fish, small domestics, old or feral and FIV cats, and dogs who have failed behaviour tests in other dog homes.
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We offer specialised care for the animals who we take in. We are a not-for-profit organisation and all the Trustees and most of the volunteers being vegan.

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All funds raised go to the welfare of the animals, being cared for. We also use the funds for The Retreat's facilities and where possible, animals are re-homed in permanent, loving homes.

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The Retreat operates a genuine no-kill policy.

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Our site accommodates our main rescue centre and, wildlife hospital to deal with most animal intakes and emergencies, together with our permanent horses, cows and sheep residents.

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We now have ample room to care for more animals, our intensive and equine re-homing centre, along with care-for-life wildlife and exotics.

The number of animals being cared for by The Retreat is over 1,000 at any one time."

You can follow the work of Billy Retreat-https://www.retreatanimalrescue.org.uk/

You can watch the petting farm video discussed in the episode on Instagram here...

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5BlIDCKNVd/?igsh=MW5xYXBrb2Y5cGtiNA==

In this episode I’m joined by Helena Davidson from The Vegan Society to discuss the conscious choices campaign. Find out more about The Vegan Society's Conscious Choices campaign at this link Conscious Choices shows that veganism goes beyond food and helps animal lovers to opt for products, such as cosmetics, which are kinder to animals

Carol J Adams is an American writer, feminist, and animal rights advocate. She is the author of several books, including The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary and The Pornography of Meat, which is being updated for release at the end of October 2020. Amongst a whole host of intersectional subjects, Carol focuses in particular on the links between the oppression of women and that of non-human animals. In this conversation, Carol & I discuss the forthcoming US General Election & what exactly is at stake, the rise of Social media & its impact upon veganism & the retelling of the 'white male saviour' story guised as vegan activism.

You can find out more about Carol's incredible work at ⁠caroljadams.com⁠

Step into the world of plant-based catering, where flavour meets sustainability with JadesGreenKitchen founder Jade Crawford. Jade made a name in the world of plant based cooking as the head chef at Forest Green Rovers, the world's only Vegan football club. In this episode we explore Jade's latest venture as the founder of JadesGreenKitchen. Find out more at

https://jadesgreenkitchen.com/

This episode was produced by Bloody Vegans Productions...

https://www.bloodyvegansproductions.com/

In this week's episode I chat with Dan Sherrard-Smith CEO of Mother Tree.

The best way of saving the planet? Your savings.

Your current account and pension could be having double the carbon impact of going vegan, quitting flying and choosing the bike over the car, COMBINED. 

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https://www.mymothertree.com/

Contact Dan at dan@mymothertree.com

Find out more about Vegan Queen V, support her fundraising efforts and find her latest single released on 25/12/23 at this link https://linktr.ee/veganqueenv

Antonia Whillans is making her mark as an actor, voice-over artist, and model, while also passionately championing causes as an activist. Her commitment extends to animal rights, human rights, and veganism, considering it a moral imperative to confront oppression and advocate for a world imbued with compassion and kindness towards all living beings. Antonia takes pride in being a prominent face of Vegan Happy, a brand that embodies genuine ethics—promoting kindness to animals, people, and the planet. Wearing the exquisite attire from Vegan Happy allows individuals to make a statement wherever they go.

In her dedicated pursuit of aligning work with animal rights activism and veganism, Antonia played a pivotal role in Viva! charity's inaugural television commercial, broadcasted across Channel 4 and associated networks, reaching an impressive 16 million viewers initially and 18 million upon re-airing the following year. Her commitment to raising awareness took a daring turn as she participated in a bold stunt outside Tate Liverpool with the organization Speciesism. Braving freezing temperatures of -3 degrees, she portrayed a human woman being milked, shedding light on the harsh realities of the dairy industry. The stunt garnered substantial attention from media outlets such as The Save Movement, Plantbased News, Vegan FTA UK & Spain, and Liverpool World, ensuring widespread coverage of the impactful demonstration.

Antonia further lent her voice to the award-winning documentary 'When Pigs Escape,' narrating the compelling story of Matilda, a pig who defied slaughter, gave birth in a woodland, and eventually found sanctuary amidst public outcry. Currently involved in another documentary titled 'Food for Thought,' focusing on Veganism and currently in post-production, Antonia continues to utilize her platform to shed light on crucial issues.

Notably, during London Fashion Week, Antonia graced the runway in vegan cactus leather and gender-neutral footwear designed by Sophie Park, a graduate of the Jimmy Choo Academy, exemplifying her commitment to promoting ethical and sustainable fashion choices.

www.veganhappyclothing.co.uk⁠

FaceBook ⁠@veganhappyclothing⁠

Instagram ⁠@veganhappyclothing

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