Viva! - Vegetarians International Voice for Animals

Saturday 5th Jul, 10.30am-4.30pm
The Incredible Veggie Roadshow
The Council House, Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2DT
Everything you ever wanted to know about going, being or staying veggie/vegan. A brilliant family day out, there will be food tastings, cookery demonstrations, talks, free diet and health advice, stalls, competitions, beauty products, books, vegan food products, information and campaign news. FREE entry. Click here for details.

Sunday 6th Jul, 10am-4pm
Frome Green Fair
Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE
Family event where you can enjoy all things green. As well as stalls (Viva! will be there) there will also be live music, children's craft area and an all day cafe. For details visit www.fromefestival.co.uk.

Sunday 27th Jul - 2nd Aug
38th IVU World Vegetarian Congress
The Kulturpalast, Dresden, Germany
Special centenary event - programme of events to be finalised but daily themes include: * Vegetarians, Animal Rights and Animal Welfare * Vegetarian Diet, Health and Sports * Vegetarians in Society and Politics * Vegetarianism and Ecology, Nature Conservation and World Hunger * Vegetarianism and Ethics/Religion/Spirituality. As well as talks there will be a variety of evening entertainment, from pop concerts to classical performances and a Gala Dinner on Friday evening. For details visit www.ivu.org/congress/2008 or email Chief Organiser Hildegund Scholvien at hscholvien@vebu.de.

Saturday 16th Aug, 12-4pm
Free Vegan Food Fair
Wesley Memorial Church, Oxford
Details to follow. Viva! will have a stall manned by local supporters.

Sunday 24th Aug, 10am-4.30pm
Ludlow Green Fair
Market Square, Ludlow
Part of the Ludlow Green Festival, which takes place 21-24 August. Stalls covering all aspects of green living - come and visit the Viva! stall!

Sunday 31st Aug, 11am-6pm
York Green Festival
Rowntree Park
Details to follow. Viva! will have a stall manned by local supporters.

Saturday 6th Sep - 7th Sep
Organic Food Festival
Bristol Harbourside
Viva! will be flying the veggie flag at this year's Festival so pop along to our stand - we'll have details of our latest campaigns and a selection of merchandise for sale. Visit www.organicfoodfairs.co.uk for details.

Sunday 7th Sep
London Vegan Festival
Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8
Delicious food, stalls, entertainment, speakers, workshops, and much more. See www.vegancampaigns.org.uk/festival/ for details.

Saturday 27th Sep, 10.30am-4.30pm
The Incredible Veggie Roadshow
Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AB
Everything you ever wanted to know about going, being or staying veggie/vegan. A brilliant family day out, there will be food tastings, cookery demonstrations, talks, free diet and health advice, stalls, competitions, beauty products, books, vegan food products, information and campaign news. FREE entry. Click here for details.

Saturday 27th Sep, 10am-7pm then 7pm-1pm
Festival of Life
Conway Hall, London WC1R 4RL
Celebrating organic raw/live vegan food and holistic lifestyles. Stalls, talks and a host of activities, plus a evening party with live bands, performers, DJs, and chill space provided by Inspiral. Entrance £6/£4 for day or evening - all day £10 (under 16s free). For details visit www.festivaloflife.net.

Saturday 25th Oct, 10am-3.15pm
A Very Veggie Autumn Fair
Christchurch Hall, 105a Clarendon Park Road, Leicester LE2 3AH
Stalls from animal and green groups, ethically traded clothing and jewellery, cruelty free cleaners and toiletries, brick a brack/jumble, second hand clothing, books and videos. Raffle, tombola, kids corner and vegan café serving refreshments and snacks. Plus a program of talks and short videos. Bring your non veggie and non vegan family and friends. Adults 50p, Children free. All money raised goes to vegan and animal causes. For further details visit www.leicesterveganfair.co.uk. Contact Verity vezzilla@hotmail.com.

Saturday 1st Nov, 11am-5pm
West Midlands Vegan Festival
Civic Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RQ
Celebrate World Vegan Day 2008 in style at the West Midlands Vegan Festival in Wolverhampton! There will be 40-50 stalls offering food, clothing, toiletries, cosmetics, campaign info etc, and also speakers, films, a cookery demo and lots more. For further details, contact Midlands Vegan Campaigns on 01527 458395 or see www.midlandsveganfestival.org.uk.

Saturday 29th Nov, 10.30am-4.30pm
The Christmas Veggie Roadshow
Broadmead Baptist Church, Bristol (next to Tesco Metro – access via Union Street)
A festive-themed roadshow of everything you ever wanted to know about going, being or staying veggie/vegan. A brilliant family day out and the perfect place for Christmas shopping and to plan your festive feast, there will be food tastings, cookery demonstrations, talks, free diet and health advice, stalls, competitions, beauty products, books, vegan food products, information and campaign news. FREE entry. Click here for details.

Saturday 13th Dec, 11am-5pm
East Midlands Vegan Festival
The Council House, Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2DT
The Festival features food, clothing, toiletries, cosmetics, gift and campaign stalls, as well as vegan food samples and advice. Visit www.eastmidlandsveganfestival.co.uk/ for details.

Saturday 13th Dec
Viva! Christmas Fundraising Dinner
Circomedia, St Pauls Church, Portland Square, Bristol BS2 8SJ
Join us for our annual Christmas Fundraising Dinner and enjoy a three-course vegan feast with wine, after-dinner speakers, an auction and raffle. Tickets £65. Menu and further details to follow.

2009

Saturday 18th Apr, 10am-6pm
The Incredible Veggie Show
The Royal Horticultural Halls, Lawrence Hall & Conference Centre, Greycoat Street, London SW1P 2QD
As with previous shows, our 2009 extravaganza will provide inspiration and information for all – and everything at the show will be suitable for all – 100 per cent vegan and 100 per cent cruelty-free. Visit www.viva.org.uk/roadshows09/veggieshow.html for details.

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