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29 Sep, 2008:
National Vegetarian Week (29 September - 5 October)

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10 Sep, 2008:
Rainbow Dreams is now offering a 10% member discount!

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Discounts

Members' Discounts

As a Society member you will receive discounts from the following businesses.

The ACT Vegetarian Society thanks these businesses for their support and recommends them to members and non-members alike.

Please note, these discounts are for current financial members. Also, please note discounts are only for the individual named on the membership card. Family members will receive two cards.

To offer ACT Vegetarian Society members a discount and have your business advertised here please email us.

Restaurants

Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant
  • 10% Discount
  • Au Lac is open for lunch Tuesdays-Sundays and dinner every night from 5pm and is BYO.
  • Shop 4/39 Woolley St, DICKSON ACT 2602
  • Phone: (02) 6262 8922.
Kingsland Vegetarian Restaurant
The Ridge Vegetarian Cafe Restaurant
  • 10% Discount
  • (Please note that The Ridge is no longer a purely vegetarian restaurant but still offers a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes)
  • Open 5:30pm - 10:30pm Wed to Sat.
  • Farrer Shops, FARRER ACT
  • Phone: (02) 6286 8088
My Rainbow Dreams
  • 10% Discount
  • Cafe + Gelateria + Juice Bar
  • Shop G1b, Dickson Chambers, DICKSON ACT 2602
  • Phone: (02) 6247 8591
Vegetarian House
  • Member Discount Coming Soon
  • Shop 7 Homeworld Shopping Centre, TUGGERANONG ACT 2900
  • Phone: (02) 6293 9788

Alternative Therapies

Julia Dendrinos (formerly Cahill) Hatha Yoga
  • $15 off the 10 class pack for ACT Vegetarian Society members
  • 1st yoga class free. Wednesdays 6 - 7.30pm. General level class.
  • Casual normal price $15. 10 classes $125 ($110 for ACT Vegetarian Society members)
  • Canberra Baptist Church, 1 Currie Crescent, KINGSTON ACT
  • Phone: (02) 6285 4652, mobile 0407 661 676.
Organic Express
  • Organic Express is pleased to announce a special offer for members of the ACT Vegetarian Society. The first time you order you'll receive a 10% discount off your total order value (excluding delivery fee). Just enter Vegetarian Society in the promotional code box when you order. In addition, orders over $150 receive free delivery.
  • Visit: www.organicexpress.com.au
Om Shanti College
  • Member special below
  • Offers Massage training, Massage clinic, yoga classes and more...
  • Early bird prices for courses, $10 off, see website
  • Every 6th massage FREE with a qualified therapist (1 hour).
  • Griffith Shops, Barker Street Griffith
  • Phone: (02) 6295 2323
  • Visit: www.omshanticollege.com.au
Holistic Therapies of Canberra
  • 10% Discount
  • Vanessa Corrigan and associates offer Hawaiian massage, aroma therapy, remedial and relaxation massage, lymphatic drainage,
  • Aura Soma, herbalist, holistic counsellor, Reiki and energy work, pregnancy massage, reflexology and kinesiology.
  • 119 Eggleston Crescent, Chifley ACT
  • Phone: (02) 6281 6181
Gerry Dendrinos (Homeopath/Herbalist)
  • 10% Discount
  • 10% offered for initial and on-going consultations.
  • Hierophant, Griffith Shops, Griffith ACT
  • Phone: (02) 6295 6939
Artemisia Natural Health Centre
  • Free Take-home Herbal Tea Pack with first consultation.
  • Lesa is naturopath who is qualified in a number of modalities such as nutrition, herbalism and BodyTalk with university qualifications in the health sciences. She also produces natural health and beauty products.
  • Her clinic is in Fairfax Street, O'Connor. Home visits can be arranged if necessary.
  • Phone: (02) 6161 4435
  • Visit: www.artemisiahealth.com
Georgie Atkinson (Naturopathic Nutritionist)
  • 10% Discount
  • Georgie Atkinson works Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Allergy Centre.
  • She has a functional medicine background. 10% discount is on naturopathic consultations.
  • The Allergy Centre, Jamison Centre, Shop 3, Bowman Street, Macquarie ACT
  • Phone: (02) 6251 2670

Health foods and products

Aloe Vera V Products
  • 10% Discount
  • High quality organically grown Aloe Vera health and beauty products. Aloe drinking gel contains B12 naturally - including over 200 nutritional compounds. 10% discount to members and free Aloe Propolis tooth gel with initial purchase.
  • Contact Maree on (02) 6262 9882, mobile 0411 478 895.
Inelda's Moisturiser
  • 10% discount available only for direct orders through Inelda's website or by telephone, please quote "ACTVEG04" or print this page and take it along to the Kingston Markets.
  • Inelda's moisturiser is made from natural oils and plant extracts with vitamins A, C, D & E that are rapidly absorbed, leaving your skin feeling smooth, fresh and non-greasy. Inelda's moisturiser is made in Canberra, and is not tested on animals. You can find Inelda's moisturiser at selected pharmacies and health stores, or email Inelda's with your order to receive a 10% discount.
  • At the Kingston Markets on Sundays, fortnightly - details available from the website.
  • Phone: (02) 6259 2790
  • email: ilovi@cyberone.com.au
  • or visit: www.ineldas.com
It's Vegelicious - Cooking Workshops For Busy People
  • Offers a 10% on workshops for Vegetarian society members
  • This one-day workshop involves interactive sessions on constitutions, spicing techniques, menu design, and catering for special needs diets (e.g. gluten and dairy free).
  • Yogic approaches to food preparation are integrated and put into practice as we cook and share a delicious vegetarian lunch together.
  • Learning takes place in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, facilitating a positive shared experience.
  • The workshops run between 9am - 4pm and are conducted in safe, well-equipped community-centre kitchens. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 15 participants, who receive a resource folder with recipes, menus and notes.
  • Regular workshops are being held in Canberra, on the South Coast of NSW and in the Illawarra region.
  • To find out about the next workshop in your area, contact Ian and Prem on: 02 44 737 114 mob: 0428 764746
  • email: premkranti@netspeed.com.au
Mountain Creek Wholefoods
  • 5% Discount or 10% on purchases over $100.
  • Griffith Shops Unit 1/14 Barker Street, Griffith ACT
  • Phone: (02) 6295 1474
Organic Energy
  • 5% for members (10% for people on cancer diets)
  • Griffith Shops - Shop 8A Barker Street Griffith ACT
  • Phone: (02) 6295 670
As Nature Intended
  • 10% Discount (for purchases of $50 or more)
  • Organic foods and Café - Belconnen Markets
  • Ph: (02) 6253 0444
Wellness Creations
  • 10% off Wellness products
  • Transform your home into a safe & healthy environment for you and your whole family.
  • Variety of wellness products to assist in energy, sleep quality, balance, detox, hydration, fitness, body alkalising & nutrition.
  • Far infrared sauna, Samson juicer, sports wraps, thermowear, nutritional, magnetic products, fitness shoes, weight loss programs & personal development workshops.
  • Attend our weekly seminars on how to ease discomfort and improve the quality of your life through prevention.
  • Located in Garran
  • Phone: Anita or Karl on (02) 6282 5007 or 0402 032 660

Accommodation

Fernmark Inn
  • Discount available for society members
  • The Fernmark Inn is unique in the Bega Valley. Rooms are themed - India, Africa, Thailand, and the Middle East.
  • Enjoy fantastic meals prepared from locally grown ingredients.
  • 610 Warrigal Range Road, BROGO NSW 2550
  • Ph: 02 6492 7136
  • Mobile: 0409 927 322