A brilliant nite out for 30 + of us as we met at the Rainbow Cafe in Clifton Village on Solstice nite 21st December. Compact and Bijoux comfortably describes the setting and we had a really nice meal courtesy of Dan and his colleagues – see the menu below. Thanks to everyone who came, it was thrilling to see so many people especially loads of new faces. As always a big thanks to Ellen for taking care of the bookings etc, we havent planned the next one at time of writing but ther will be something up on the website soon. Meanwhile if you want to join our email list, just email Ellen on the adress below. so ends another year. It's a funny old time, xmas, especially for those who choose not to harm animals whilst they feast. I walked past the butchers a couple of days ago, and there was a huge queue building for their ‘free range, organic’ turkeys. I so wanted to go and have a rant and rave at them but I love people and its just no good shouting at them. Give them options instead. Big shout out to all Bristol Vegans for 2008, and big thanks to Steve and Sophie for hosting our website here and making updates from luddites like me entirely possible. Feel free to contribute any news, events etc – email ellen and she'll pass them on.

STARTERS

Butternut squash, apple and ginger soup or Carrot, cashew and red lentil patties with salad

MAIN COURSES

Mixed nut roast or Mushroom, leek and polenta bake

served with as many of the following as desired

Roasted parsnips with mustard Brussel sprouts, shallots and chestnuts Mashed potato with fresh herbs Wilted kale with garlic

PUDDING

Apple crumble and mince pies

Prices are a fixed £12 for 2 courses and £15 for 3 courses, and you can Bring Your Own for an extra £1 corkage fee, refundable if you recycle your own bottles/tins ect.

Places are limited so booking is essential – please contact our wondrous group co – ordinator Ellen by emailing her here as soon as possible ellenhoward@blueyonder.co.uk

We really hope you can join us – its been a brilliant year for our group, the Bristol Vegan Fayre, Viva! and all things vegan in general – both across the UK and in the West Country. So let's end the year in style and ram the place with festive spirit and general top vibes Bristol stylee