HEALTHY LIVING SUPPER CLUB - Past Events

We present here details of some past meetings of HLSC. This is not an exhaustive list, rather a representative sample of the variety of HLSC events. For upcoming events, see our Diary.

• Wednesday 6 April 2011
• Sugar — a bittersweet history.
• Talk followed by a vegetarian vegan supper.


• Wednesday 2 February 2011
• Foods for a New You!
• Talk followed by a vegetarian vegan supper.


• Wednesday 1 December 2010
• Christmas special with music and a vegetarian/vegan supper.


• Wednesday 3 November 2010
• Talk by Val Bernard: Through the eyes of a woman: An exploration of the ways in which women are beginning to question masculinity, both secular and sacred.
• Vegetarian/vegan supper.


• Wednesday 1 September 2010
• Talk by Isabel Moraes: Life at its best! Healthy diet, attitude and relationships.
• Vegetarian/vegan supper.


• Wednesday 5 May 2010
• Talk by Dr Clemency Mitchell: Coping with stress
• Vegetarian/vegan supper.


• Wednesday 5 September 2007
• Talk by Gillie McNeill: How did that taste?
• Vegetarian/vegan supper and cookery demonstration by Nigel Nicholls.


• Wednesday 4 July 2007
• California, Old and New.
• Talk by Katherine LaFrance: The Washoe Native Americans of Lake Tahoe and South Western USA.
• Vegetarian/vegan supper and cookery demonstration by Katherine LaFrance: The fresh bounty of California.


• Wednesday 6 June 2007
• Talk by Dr Clive Briffet, Environmental Consultant: The World of Nature Conservation
• Vegetarian supper and cookery demonstration by Philip Grist: Raw Food Energy.


• Wednesday 2 May 2007
• A Magical Journey to Greece
• Talk by Aristotle Vonzalidis.
• Greek cuisine by Manos of the Greek restaurant and delicatessen Manos.
• This meeting marked the exact 11th anniversary of HLSC!


• Wednesday 6 December 2006
• An International Christmas


• Wednesday 1 November 2006
• Talk by Dr. Helen Jarvie: Japan through Western eyes
• Japanese vegetarian/vegan buffet supper and cookery demonstration by Mrs. Mihoko Pooley.


• Wednesday 4 October 2006
• Flamenco performance by Paula Acejo Cantero and her students.
• Vegetarian/vegan supper and demonstration of Spanish cookery by Saray Wady.


• Wednesday 6 September 2006
  • A New You: Inside and Out
  • Talk on life coaching by Sandra Charan.
  • Cookery demonstration and vegetarian/vegan supper by Leigh Ann Morgan
  
  
• Thursday 6 July 2006 — 10th anniversary event
  • River cruise from Donnington Bridge on the Thames.
  • Vegan/vegetarian cold buffet, drinks, and music.
  
  
• Wednesday 7 June 2006
  • Udderly amazing!
  • Video presentation by Professor Walter Veith, on dairy products and their impact on our health.
  • Cookery demonstration and home-style vegan buffet supper.
  
  
• Wednesday 5 April 2006
  • Good Times in Transylvania
  • Enjoy the food and culture of Romania with Ciprian and Georgiana Plostinar.
  
  
• Wednesday 7 December 2005
  • Festive Vegetarian Christmas
  • Win a prize in our festive quiz, listen to Christmas carols, and enjoy a vegetarian/vegan Christmas supper and demonstration by our chef Nigel.
  
  
• Wednesday 2 November 2005
  • Are you STRESSED out?
  • Talk on stress by Dr Jason Randall
  • Swedish vegetarian/vegan supper with cookery demonstration
  
  
• Wednesday 5 October 2005
  • Talk, Vegetarian Cookery Demonstration and Buffet Supper.
  • Corin Earland, head chef at The Fishes, Oxford, will be preparing a two-course vegan meal.
  
  
• Wednesday 7 September 2005
  • Caribbean Evening
  • Come and enjoy an evening from the Caribbean featuring music, talk, and vegetarian supper.
  
  
• Wednesday 5 May 2005
  • Looking Good and Feeling Right
  • A talk by LUSH about ethical cosmetics.
  • Vegetarian cookery demonstration and buffet supper.
  
  
• Wednesday 1 September 2004 - 6:45pm
  • Is Nutrition Important For Good Eyesight?
  • Speaker: Izabela Baransca-Buncombe, PhD.
  • Vegetarian Cookery Demonstration and Buffet Supper.
  
  
• Wednesday 7 November 2001
  • Budget Banquet
  • Cookery Demonstration: Erasmus Resch, former chef at Country Life Restaurant
  • A vegetarian banquet using easy techniques and suitable for those on a low budget.
  
  
• Wednesday 3 October 2001
  • Rhythm of India
  • Music Performance: Indian tabula and African drum
  • Cookery Demonstration: Vegetarian Indian cuisine.
  
  
• Wednesday 7 June 2000
  • HLSC 4th Anniversary Potluck Garden Party
  • With live music and talks from HLSC stalwarts Dr Clemency Mitchell and Dr David Ryde.
  
  
• Wednesday 1 December 1999
  • A Journey Around the World at Christmas
  • A festive party with cookery demonstration and buffet
  • Cookery Demonstration: Ali Vipond and Nigel Nicholls
  
  
• Wednesday 7 July 1999
  • An evening based around fitting exercise into your lifestyle, including a short (and optional!) exercise session in the garden.
  • Cookery Demonstration: wholefood cookery with Valerie Eccles.
  
  
• Wednesday 5 May 1999
  • Speaker: Dr Vincent Walsh on brain damage research without the use of animals
  • Cookery Demonstration: Soups, Salads, Spreads and Breads - HLSC committee member Nigel Nicholls on how to make various delicious breads, served with accompaniments prepared by the rest of the committee.
  
  
• Wednesday 7 April 1999
  • A Night in Tunisia
  • Speaker: Martin Blackwell on the healing powers of herbs and spices such as turmeric, fenugreek, dill and cumin.
  • Cookery Demonstration: Kake Pugh and Nigel Nicholls cook dishes using Martin's healthy herbs and spices.
  
  
• Wednesday 3 February 1999
  • Natural Remedies with Emma and Manjit Biant
  • Natural remedies such as hydrotherapy and the use of charcoal and garlic; relaxation techniques including head massage; demonstration of health food cookery.
  • Emma and Manjit Biant both work in the health field and promote health and natural remedies through various media, such as exhibitions and videos.