AN ANIMAL sanctuary could be quids in thanks to a group of musicians who are hoping to top the charts with the UK’s first vegan Christmas number one.

The song, called Peace On Your Plate, is being released this Christmas with the aim of spreading a message of peace and positivity, while raising money for vegan charities.

Lyrics include lines such as ‘It’s a time of giving not taking, a time for loving not hating’ and ‘let’s celebrate life, don’t carve it up with a knife’.

All proceeds from sales of the song will support Viva! – Europe’s largest vegan campaigning charity – and Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary in Asheldham, which is run by Fiona Oakes.

Fiona said: “I’m proud to support Peace On Your Plate for so many reasons, but first and foremost for the animals that will benefit from this amazing initiative.

“We are what we eat and if we do not consume the product of violence, exploitation and death, we will not promote and perpetuate this behaviour in our own actions.

“Peace On Your Plate leads to peace in your heart, mind and soul.”

The song was written by vegan musicians Gavin Chappell-Bates and Giles Bryant, who hope it will become the first vegan Christmas number one.

Gavin said: “I couldn’t stop thinking about what it would feel like to wake up on Christmas day, turn on the radio and hear the song that is top of the charts being about peace to all creatures on earth.

“2018 saw a song about sausage rolls crowned as Christmas number one – this year it’s time for the plants and peace.”

The track was recorded at the Abbey Road Studios in London and features a host of vegan musicians including John Robb, Queen V, Ian Haywood, Vanity Ladner and Melody Causton.

It will be available to download and buy from Friday, December 13.