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In response to the Food Standard's Agency's findings that 73% of chickens contain food poisoning bacteria, we issued this statement to the press.

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Vegan Society Research Officer Terri Holloway speaks about her recent attendance at a B12 conference, and busts some myths about vegans and B12 deficiency.

Join Tanaz Assefi and Shambhu's chef, Nishma Shah, as together they demonstrates how to make a variety of delicious plant-based Persian fare. In the class, you'll learn to make the following traditional Iranian dishes:

Aash-e goje'faranggee (a wholesome and thick soup made with tomato, lentils and delicately spiced)
Morasa pulao (a rice dish typically made with a variety of berries and nuts) (allergens: pistachio, almond)
Celery and tomato stew (allergens: celery)

Read more about Shambhu's taste of Persia - Edgware

Join Shambhu's chef, Nishma Shah, as she demonstrates how to make various delicious Indian flatbreads (yeast-free). All the breads will be made without the use of dairy products or eggs. Learn how to make:

A traditional Gujarati rotli (no added sugar)
Laccha paratha (no added sugar)
Kulcha (no added sugar)
Vegetable-infused thepla (no added sugar)
Eggless "egg chappatti" (egg-free version of the speciality flatbread created in Mombasa, Kenya) (no added sugar)

Read more about Shambhu's Speciality Indian Flatbreads & Chickpea Curry - Edgware

A vegan ingredient that mimics some of the properties of egg whites and egg yolks took the world by storm two years ago, and is still growing in popularity today.

The Vegan Society will be holding our 2nd ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Awards, hosted again by the 'Just V Show' on Saturday 4th July; nominations are open now.

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What do the election results mean for us and non-human animals, and what can we do?

After so many visitors got involved at Brighton VegFest back in March, the Vegan Trademark stamp competition is back for Bristol VegFest on the 23rd – 24th of May.

Read more about Goodie bag giveaway is back for Bristol VegFest

The lovely folks at LUSH in Milton Keynes are going to be hosting a vegan and vegetarian meetup group at the end of each month.

If you want to learn a bit more about meat production and the environment, join them in May for a screening of Cowspiracy at the Slug and Lettuce pub in the theatre district.

Entry starts at just £1, but you can splash out a little more if you would like to treat yourself to some LUSH goodies, popcorn and more.