I am very disappointed to say that the collection in Leeds rail station was rejected from the train station due to lack of availability. Therefore I am going to try my best to secure a slot for as early in the new year as possible.

However on a more positive note one of Compassion Calderdale's members will be having a tombola and dress down for work day this week! I look forward to hearing how Cathryn gets along!

If anyone hears of any fundraising opportunities for the new year please let me know and I will follow them up a.s.a.p.

Thanks!

Hayley

Tin collection and interesting reading

Hi everyone!

I am still waiting to hear back if we have been successful at securing a date for the collection in Leeds rail station. I have requested the following:

1st choice:10 December

2nd choice:26 November

3rd choice:3 December

If you would like to get involved or would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact me at compassionsb@googlemail.com.

Thanks!

Hayley

I have also seen a very interesting article that some of you may be interested in: http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/pig_farming/telling_porkies.aspx

I saw one of these posters in Sowerby Bridge and was so angry!

You can complain to the Advertising Standards Authority at: http://www.asa.org.uk/Complaints/How-to-complain.aspx

Leeds Rail Station Tin Collection

Hi everyone!

If you are interested in volunteering to collect in Leeds rail station please get in touch with me at compassionsb@googlemail.com. I have set up a doodle poll to find the three most popular dates and also try get a feel for who can do what time slots over the next few months. In the next week or two I will choose three dates to request from the station.

Your time would be much appreciated!

All the best,

Hayley

Your availability can be logged here: http://www.doodle.com/6xd842b69msww29u

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me!

At home on the (free) range

This solitary cow looked in superb condition on Soil Hill, Halifax this morning. She had splendid views over towards Ogden L.N.R. and the wind farm at Fly Flatts reservoir.

Interesting and informative videos

For people interested in knowing more about farm animals or sharing such information with others, Compassion in World Farming's Farm Animals and Us videos are a great for this.

They can be seen here:

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk_ZpkN7z4o

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d6XZspJiUw

Part 3:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im3Ni0Hovws

They can be watched in any order and are really concise and informative!

Thanks,

Hayley

Recent undercover investigation: Long distance transport

Compassion in World Farming continues to carry out undercover investigations to try to help farm animals, for example another investigation into long distance transport. Help spread Compassion's word and bring about positive change. More about the recent undercover investigation can be seen here:

http://www.ciwf.org.uk/donate/pages/exposed.aspx?appealcode=WEA0811b

Thanks,

Hayley

The Halifax Scientific Society enjoyed an extremely good and well presented lecture last Tuesday 19th July.

Hayley's slides were easily understood and the points came across very well. There are alternatives to intensive farming. Clearly we must eat far less meat, what we do eat should be good quality and from local animal friendly farms, and it is a healthier option. This will take time to achieve but if just a small percentage of us vote with our wallets and only buy best quality less often then changes will happen.