VNV is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation based in Melbourne. It is run by people who care about human health, animal welfare and the environment. The group’s aim is to promote the many benefits of vegetarianism, and provide quality service, support and up-to-date information to vegetarians, vegans and the wider community.

In the years since its creation, VNV has made its presence felt in campaigns and events that are too numerous to mention. Ten years of vegetarian activism is a significant milestone, and an event we at VNV think warrants a bit of a celebration.

What: VNV Combined 10th Birthday and Annual Trivia Night

When: Saturday, 16 August 2008, 6:30pm

Where: Chambly Hall (Camberwell Community Centre), 405 Camberwell Road, Camberwell (Melways Ref. Map 59 K2) (parking at rear in Crescent Road and surrounding side streets)

Cost: $12 Members, $15 Non-Members

Food: The night will be BYO vegan food and drink to share with your table and the dress semi formal/casual. Tea, coffee and snacks will be available.

Bookings: Trivia night tables consist of ten people, but individual bookings are also taken. To book your table, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone Mark Doneddu on 0448 712 063.

Each year the VNV trivia night is held to bring the vegetarian community together for a night of entertainment and prizes, as well as to raise funds for VNV's programs and campaigns throughout the year. As for the celebratory part of the night, there will be speeches and a history of VNV presentation, as well as the most vital part of any birthday, being a massive cake.

In addition to the giving your brain a workout with trivia, there will also be a raffle with a range of fantastic prizes and a number of 'silent auctions' where bidders write down their bids. There will be games during intervals, bawdy rivalry between competing tables, and good natured heckling of presenters.


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