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From small beginnings a decade ago, Animal Aid’s South West Christmas Without Cruelty Festival has grown to become one of the region’s most popular seasonal events with this year marking the 11th anniversary. Stalls will be selling many vegan items including fair trade goods, clothes and chocolates, cruelty-free cosmetics, oils, herbs, local crafts and plenty of vegan food. Free entry.

Read more about Animal Aid’s South West Christmas Without Cruelty Festival

Four banana donuts topped with caramel and walnuts, served on a wooden board

An indulgent treat courtesy of Harriet Emily. Makes 9 donuts.

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Vegan chocolate and miso mousse served with sesame brittle

With its subtler flavour white miso lends itself to the richness of chocolate.

Read more about Chocolate and miso mousse with sesame brittle

Vegan celebration fruit cake served on a glass cake stand

A beautiful dessert, made to make an impact!

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A warming dish, perfect for sharing with friends. Serves 6.

Ingredients

Rice – can be white, brown, mixed or easy-cook – allow 75g uncooked per person

Brown lentils – allow 75g uncooked per person

Read more about Koshari with masala spiced chickpeas and turmeric roasted cauliflower

The perfect appetizer for a World Vegan Month celebration!

Read more about Giant tortilla chips with rainbow dips

Every November, World Vegan Month is celebrated around the world as a time to shine a light on the vegan movement.

For the last few weeks the Campaigns and Policy team at The Vegan Society have been travelling the country hoping to get some vegan friendly policies into the minds of politicians