We’re really excited to be going back to VegFest Bristol this year. Our stall will definitely have a fun atmosphere to it. Always a great event, there will be over 140 stalls - including food, bodycare, accessories, fashion, merchandise and information.

There is live music from a variety of performers and DJs in the evening, giving the event a real festival feel. Our fingers are crossed for good weather!

Host to three veggie whole food shops and a vegan supermarket, some say Chorlton is the North West’s veggie capital. So it seems fitting that Manchester’s Vegan Fair is taking place there. With lots of stalls, two bars, poetry readings, talks, live music, a chocolate fountain and even rickshaw rides, the event definitely looks set to impress!

VegFest UK Brighton, taking place in the Hove Centre, is one of the most popular vegan events of the year. Selling out the stalls months before the event, there are bound to be some amazing stallholders in attendance, as well as cookery classes, talks and even a speed-dating session being held across the two days.

The Vegan Society will be at the event with staff and volunteers offering advice, guidance and support to visitors, as well as selling books, bags, and, of course, VEG 1. They will also be signing up new members and receiving donations.

Alex, our Volunteer Coordinator decided to take the opportunity to attend our local Sustainability Fair at The Custard Factory this year. As you can see, setting up stalls is a breeze for Alex but she couldn't have done it without two of our fabulous volunteers. 

Together they spoke to many people about why The Vegan Society was there, encouraging them to make the connection between how they can alter their lifestyle to help the environment.

This popular annual event held at the Kensington Town Hall is a one-stop shop for all vegan festive fare, and this year was no different! The venue was jam-packed with interesting stall holders and visitors coming along to snap up some vegan goodies.

Around 40 members of The Vegan Society came to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 30th of November 2013. The atmosphere in the room was fantastic, fuelled with positive energy and the flow of ideas.

Highlights from the day included a talk by Roxy Shahidi, a Dr Frey Ellis Memorial Lecture, and a never-before-seen sneak preview of our new website. Proposals for resolution were discussed and voted on and a number of key motions were passed. 

Ruth Semple, Alex Douglas, and Ben Hewitt attended Brecknock Road Vegan Festival in London, interviewing trademark holders, members of the public, Vegan Society members, and volunteers for a new film about the international Vegan Trademark. 

A vegan festival held outdoors for the first time, the event was a real first for London and a great way to encourage local businesses to take notice of vegans.

Wolverhampton was the place to be on Saturday the 26th of October 2013 for the sixth annual West Midlands Vegan Festival.

Hosts of the UK Vegan Awards 2013, the festival organisers recognised and celebrated achievements in several categories during the event. Staff at The Vegan Society were delighted that The Vegan magazine was voted ‘Best Vegan-Friendly Magazine 2013’. A big thank you to everyone who gave The Vegan their vote. 

Birmingham’s own Vegan Fair proved to be extremely fruitful, offering healthy and environmentally-friendly vegan food in the heart of the bustling city.

With over 40 stalls, attendees enjoyed free samples and recipes throughout the day, top tips and cooking demonstrations. Lobbying for campaign groups and local animal sanctuaries – we love what these stall holders do.

The Vegan Society was there and staff and volunteers enjoyed the busy summer event. We spoke to many people, and signed up some new members!