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some time with your loved one fundraising mission to double the size of — from ceramic cafés to zero-waste
learning about sustainable agriculture, its sanctuary. sessions. Pick something you can attend
Growing Underground (growing- that will improve your understanding of,
underground.com) is the place for you. Love through litter or interest in a subject and then bond
This futuristic vertical farm — in a former Pick a place on Valentine’s Day to collect with your loved ones over your new-
Clapham World War II air raid shelter rubbish. Remind yourself to love the found knowledge. Making recycled art is a
— demonstrates how amazing food environment and, having gathered up fun, trendy and enduring way to spend a
can be grown in confined spaces using a load of other people’s junk, feel good memorable Valentine’s Day.
hydroponics and LED lighting. You can about doing something caring. Perhaps
also take home some of the amazing you could extend the idea and create a Whatever you end up doing, remember
micro greens grown on-site. ‘Love Your Planet’ event for Valentine’s that you can fully support your vegan
Day? Who knows, you might find your true ethics and show your love in the most
Country capers II love over a pile of manky crisp packets. traditional way. There’s a massive variety
Head to The Retreat animal rescue of vegan chocolate available, and plants
farm (retreatanimalrescue.org.uk) Get cupid in the kitchen top flowers as more sustainable and
near Ashford in Kent, and share your Eating is always a way of sharing your just as romantic a git. However, perhaps
annual love fest with vulnerable animals. love. Koreans even have a word for the the most loving thing you can ofer to
There’s also a great vegan restaurant love you impart into the food you make anyone on Valentine’s Day is a simple kiss
on site, and beautiful wooden lodge via your hands — son-mat. So, here’s the and a hug. Even if it is your companion
accommodation. The farm has cared for a idea — you grab five ingredients each, and animal on the receiving end. ■
Noah’s Ark of animals, including pigeons, create a Valentine’s Bake Of challenge.
chickens, turtles, fish, pigs, horses and One person makes a starter, the other a
donkeys, to name a few. Personal tours main. Everyone’s a winner — but the loser
are ofered, and they’re always looking for washes up, of course. Will Rankin runs London Vegan PR and
willing volunteers. constantly strives to outdo his partner
While you can simply visit the retreat, Craty ways to show you with cool date ideas. You can find him
you can help out with the animals or love them on will@londonveganpr.com, or on
even in the café. The Retreat is also on a There are plenty of workshops available Instagram @veganprlondon

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