I agree that it's a bit prescriptive and would probably backfire, but I do also think it's reasonable to ask people not to microwave their fish lunch in the communal kitchen.  (It's amazing how many people do this without thinking, and don't seem to notice that it permeates throughout the whole building.)  

It is possible to make it easy for people who want to try plant-based stuff by always having plant milks in the kitchen alongside the dairy milk, having vegan biscuits in the general supply (not just a tiny packet marked FOR VEGANS ONLY) for after MfW, and so on.  Having open cartons of eg oat, pea, or soya milk in the fridge means that people can try it for themselves without having to commit to a full litre!

In friendship,
Lorna.

Lorna Richardson
Premises Coordinator

Westminster Quaker Meeting House (Religious Society of Friends)
07897 591961
8 Hop Gardens, off St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4EH
If requiring assistance in an emergency, call 07895 978 092

Please note I am part-time, and work flexible working hours; I don't expect anyone to respond outside their own normal working hours.


On Sat, 19 Aug 2023 at 18:21, Quaker House via wardenship <wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> wrote:



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Hello

I echo what Matt has said, it seemed a bit prescriptive for Hirers to adhere to this.



Kind regards,

Esther White
Quaker House Manager

01752 600760
Quaker House, 74 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6LF



On Sat, 19 Aug 2023 at 09:39, Matthew Moore <Matthew.Moore@northumbriaquakers.org.uk> wrote:
Hello

My initial thought on requiring hirers to conform to this is that it is an imposition rather than an education. 

We may want to have signage explaining why we prefer only plant based food.
I would also suggest that we don't allow uncooked meat and fish to be in our kitchens.

In Friendship 

Matt

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Hello All

Our Meeting is considering whether we might move to entirely plant based catering for our own events and requiring hirers to only serve vegetarian food in their catering. We are wondering have any other Meetings made a similar move ? And if so what was the  response of your Meeting and hirers.


In Friendship

Kirsten Lavers
Warden, Jesus Lane Friends Meeting House

07545 218251
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