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In this opinion piece for our wellbeing & veganism research series, RAC member, Dr Caroline Gordon reflects on if committing to living authentically may mean finding the courage to be disliked.

Matthew Melsa (formerly Cole) is lecturer in Criminology at The Open University in the UK. His current interests focus on the sociology of veganism and anti-veganism and the expansion of a zemiological framework to include attention to social harms inflicted on nonhuman animals. His first book, Our Children and Other Animals: The Cultural Construction of Human-Animal Relations in Childhood, co-written with Kate Stewart, explores how children are socialized into accepting and reproducing the human domination of other animals. 

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98% of non-vegans open to try vegan egg alternative as Crackd launches in Morrisons 

Researcher Network member, Catherine Oliver examines the rise of backyard chicken-keeping in Britain's cities and considers if the rehoming of ex-commercial hens can challenge the concept of ‘happy eggs’ and lead to compassionate lifestyle changes.

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A study based on data from nearly 475,000 participants has found that regular meat consumption is associated with a larger range of diseases than previously thought. 

We're very excited to be returning to Cirencester for what will be our 4th year!

Cirencester Vegan Fair will showcase a range of vegan businesses and traders selling everything from deli food, cheezes, chocolates, cakes and bakery goods. As well as cruelty-free cosmetics, health and wellbeing products, beautifully handcrafted candles, fashion accessories and ethical clothing.

The perfect chance to grab some early Christmas gifts and meet up with some like minded people over a coffee in the café

Entry: £2 (kids go free)

We are excited to return to The Subscription Rooms for another day in celebration of all things plant-based and cruelty free!

There will be deli food, raw food, cheezes, chocolates, cakes and bakery goods. As well as cruelty-free cosmetics, health and wellbeing products, beautifully handcrafted candles, fashion accessories and ethical clothing.

Plus a selection of tasty street food to satisfy your lunchtime cravings

Entry: £2 (kids go free)

Witney Vegan Fair is back!

After last year's success the event is returning to Witney, this time to the recently refurbished Langdale Hall with more plant-based traders to explore.

Join us for a day in celebration of all things plant-based including an impressive line up of vegan traders and businesses showcasing the best local and national vegan products for you to try and buy.

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Laura Grimes continues her review of the literature on mental health and veganism and considers how a variety of different lifestyle factors contribute to positive mental wellbeing.

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