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Join the party!
World Vegan Day celebrations start early again this year! Don't miss the 5th West Midlands Vegan Festival on Sat 27th October!
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UK Vegan Awards
Vote for your favourite vegan products etc!
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Be Our Friend!
Join us on Twitter & Facebook
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Web Banners
Please display a banner on your website, blog, Myspace etc. Click here to see various sizes.
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Leaflets/Posters
Please help promote the festival. We have 1000's of colour leaflets/posters. Click here to order a batch or download/print yourself.
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Venue
The Wolves Civic, North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RQ
(10 mins from bus/train st)
Click here for map etc.
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Cookery Demonstrations
As well as the 6 main demos detailed below, there will also be a Hemp Smoothie Demo and a Raw Food Demo in the talk rooms and throughout the day, Kids Cookery Demos in the Wulfrun Foyer. See this venue map to find your way to the cookery demos.
Cookery Demos in the Wulfrun Hall (lower ground floor, lift available)
12 noon - 12.50pm - Vegan Vitality
With Liz Hughes of Our Lizzy Cooking. Liz has combined her skills as a teacher and cook to create vegan cookery courses from her purpose built kitchen in Malvern, Worcestershire. She offers a variety of courses which are suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks. She also offers vegan bed and breakfast accommodation. www.ourlizzy.com
Want to eat a more healthy diet? Liz will show you how to prepare some simple nutritious meals and snacks. These are all gluten free and perfect for packed lunches. Liz will be demonstrating Quinoa Salad, Carrot and Courgette Fritters, and Herby Bean Pate.
1.10pm - 2pm - Quick-Fix Vegan!
With Jane Easton, Food & Cookery Coordinator at Viva! and the science-based health & nutrition charity The Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation
Watch Jane as she cooks delicious Scrambled Tofu Supper, Courgette & Black Bean Mellow Chilli Mexican Wraps, Sour Crème and Bread Pudding Tiramisu.
2.20pm - 2.50pm - How to Make a Yummy Vegan Chocolate Mousse that's Practically Good for You!
With Dr Birgit Kehrer, a healthy eating/living trainer and Director of ChangeKitchen CIC, the Birmingham based event caterers, who are one of the main caterers at the festival. www.changekitchen.co.uk
Birgit will share vegan dessert ideas with you, including her Chilli & Ginger Chocolate Mousse recipe.
3.10pm - 3.40pm - Shine on Raw
With Rebecca Kane, author, radio presenter and founder of Shine on Raw
Rebecca will demonstrate her famous raw chocolate brownies and also raw 'pasta' and pesto.
4pm - 4.50pm - Autumn Feast
With Liz Hughes of Our Lizzy Cooking
Need some inspiration for your five a day? Lizzy will cook up some easy dishes making use of locally grown seasonal vegetables. Lizzy will be demonstrating Butternut Squash Risotto, Thai Green Curry with Tofu and Pumpkin, and Creamy Wild Mushrooms.
5.10pm - 6pm - Cakin' It - Vegan Baking the Easy Way
With Jane Easton, Food & Cookery Coordinator at Viva! and the science-based health & nutrition charity The Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation
Jane will demonstrate mouth watering Magic Muffins, Chocolate Cake with Mocha Ganache, Lemon Cake and Chocolate No-bake Fridge Cake!
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Fest 2011 Report
Last year's festival was an incredible success, with 1,700 people attending! Click here for a full report and photos.
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Why Vegan?
People choose the vegan lifestyle for various reasons, including:
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Ethical Treats!
A unique, online and mobile confectionery shop, which sells all your favourite vegan goodies! It's run by volunteers, with all profits ploughed into grassroots vegan outreach, including this festival!!
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Event Organisers
The festival is organised by Midlands Vegan Campaigns, a small group of dedicated volunteers.
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