All resources are available free from The Vegetarian Society within
the UK only.
To order or find out more call 0161 925 2000, e-mail education@vegsoc.org or fill in the order form
Please give your full name and address when ordering any information via e-mail
As a small charity, any donations towards the costs of production and postage of our "free" resources would be very much appreciated.
The Veggie Guide for Teens and Parents
Our Veggie Guide for Parents and Teens is a booklet full of practical suggestions to support young people and their parents. Packed with information on vegetarian nutrition and frequently asked questions, it also includes common sense practical advice on day to day issues around living with a vegetarian. This booklet is available online or as a hard copy free from The Vegetarian Society. Click here to download a pdf or contact us for a free copy.
Recipe Bookmarks
Prepare yourself a quick chickpea curry or some tofu kebabs, curl up on the sofa with a good read and then use the recipe card as a bookmark! What more could you possibly want? Order here
'100% Vegetarian' stickers
Ideal for decorating your favourite note book, school bag, possibly a bedroom or wardrobe door (parental permission might be advisable!), t-shirt, or even your teacher's back (but don't go blaming me when you get in trouble!!!) Order free stickers by filling in the order form.
Project Booklet for Schools
Full of nutritional information and recipes, plus loads of information
about vegetarianism in general, this revised and re-designed resource
is ideal for students aged 11-16. It fits into a wide range of curriculum
areas including science, food, citizenship, health and social care.
This booklet is available online or as a hard
copy free from the Vegetarian
Society.
Why it's green to go vegetarian
This booklet offers strong arguments to suggest that cutting out meat helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to water and land conservation. This is a serious science-based booklet for those who want to know more before making up their own minds. You can either order a hard copy or download it here
Click here for an online version of the Young Veggie Why It's Green To Go Vegetarian quiz.
Veggie Kids' Kitchen
A new, all-colour A4 booklet full of tasty vegetarian recipes for children and adults to prepare and enjoy together including nutritional information and other helpful tips. This booklet was funded by a generous grant from the Cyril Corden Trust. Click here to order a copy or here to download it.
Healthy Eating for Vegetarians - a concise booklet on nutrition, endorsed by Dr Mark Porter. You can download it here.
Click here for an online version of the Young Veggie Healthy Eating quiz.
E-mail service for students - You are more than welcome to “contact an expert” via email. Questionnaires are also welcome. E-mail your questions to education@vegsoc.org
Meat-free Made Easy
A pocket guide to cooking simple, tasty meals on a budget. Click here to download a copy.
Posters
The Vegetarian Society currently has two posters, both of which illustrate information on healthy eating. The first is The Balance of Good health, the second is a Food Comparisons Poster (pictured left). Both can be used as a teaching aid or just to brighten up your classroom/youth group wall. We also have the Enjoy Life, Enjoy Great Food poster.You can order all of them through our online order form or download a pdf below:
Balance of Good Health
Food Comparisons
Enjoy Life, Enjoy Great Food
Butcher's Cat
Food Comparisons postcards
This set of three cards illustrate the comparative protein, iron and vitamin B12 values of everyday foods. They are based on our popular Food Comparisons poster.
Quick Vegetarian Facts
Young Veggie Guide
The revised Young Veggie Guide is not just for young people who are
already vegetarians, it’s a great starter kit for any youngster
who wants to go veggie or discover more about a vegetarian lifestyle.
The guide is aimed at young people aged 12 and under and is full of
information, advice, facts and recipes. Click here to download a copy.
Fishconceptions cards
These cards are perfect for giving out to anyone who thinks that vegetarians eat fish!
Say Cheese cards
Sometimes you might find dishes and products claiming to be vegetarian that include Parmesan cheese. Unfortunately Parmesan has to be made using calf rennet and is definitely not suitable for vegetarians. These cards are designed to be handed out to catering businesses, shops and restaurants.
A Nation Of Animal Lovers?
It is often claimed that the UK is a nation of animal lovers but we
still treat pets very differently to farmed animals. This leaflet compares
the lifestyles of dogs, pigs, cats and chickens.
Season to Taste
12 mouth-watering recipes using seasonal and locally-sourced produce where possible.
The True Cost of Christmas
Tradition states that Christmas is a time of peace and goodwill to
all mankind, but what about the animals? This leaflet takes a look
at a typical meaty Christmas dinner. For more information click here.
All of the images and information from the Food Comparisons poster are available as presentations in powerpoint and pdf. The Balance of Good Health poster has also been converted into a powerpoint and pdf. Click here to request a pdf presentation by e-mail.