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Northern Vegan Festival (Manchester)
March 27, 2027
100+ fantastic stalls running throughout the day from 10.30am – 4.30pm at Sugden Sports Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University, 114 Grosvenor St, Manchester, M1 7HL Standard entry is £5 (under 16’s free) or VIP entry is £15 to include fast track entry and a goody bag full of vegan products, samples, discounts and offers. Tickets are available at: https://www.veganeventsuk.co.uk/buy-tickets/ There is an NCP car park opposite and street parking all around. The venue has disabled access Indoors venue Sorry our venue only allows service dogs Talks 12pm Contesting the “Pigeons as Pests” Narrative: Ending Cruel Pest Control Practices and Promoting Coexistence in Our Urban Areas This talk examines the harmful “pigeons as pests” narrative and how it underpins cruelty, neglect, and lethal control of pigeons in urban environments. It explores how this label strips pigeons of empathy, shapes public perception and policy, and enables both individuals and organisations to overlook or justify their suffering. The presentation also considers the role of fear-based messaging within the pest control industry, which drives demand for harmful practices while generating profit. While public sentiment towards pigeons is increasingly shifting in a more positive direction, this talk highlights the importance of building community, challenging misinformation, and promoting compassionate, evidence-based approaches to coexistence in our urban areas. With Sam from Advocacy for Pigeons 1pm An Introduction To Manchester Animal Rights Network Joseph will give an introduction to the newly established Manchester Animal Rights Network which welcomes new and experienced campaigners who want to create a better world for all. Find out about our first meeting and social event which takes place on Thursday 5th of March at Stockport's vegan Hillgate Cakery at 7-9pm Instagram: @ManchesterAnimalRightsNetwork Facebook: @ManchesterAnimalRightsNetwork 2pm Kindness in Action A talk about bear sentience, Jill Robinson's mission and Animals Asia's bear rescue work in ending bile farming in Asia, their cat and dog as well as captive animal welfare campaigns. In addition, I will be speaking about the animal welfare work which the charity Nowzad are carrying out in war/conflict zones. This will include a short 5 minute video with our founder and Operation Ark leader, Pen Farthing. With Vijay Kritzinger Cookery Demos 12pm Pea and Wild Garlic Fritters Cookery Demonstration With Maz Linford-Platt from COOK with the Vegetarian Society https://vegsoc.org/cook/ https://www.facebook.com/thevegetariansociety https://www.instagram.com/the_vegetarian_society/# 1pm Tofu Katsu Bao Cookery Demonstration With Maz Linford-Platt from COOK with the Vegetarian Society https://vegsoc.org/cook/ https://www.facebook.com/thevegetariansociety https://www.instagram.com/the_vegetarian_society/# 2pm Rhubarb, Gin and Hibiscus Quick Cheesecake Pots Cookery Demonstration With Maz Linford-Platt from COOK with the Vegetarian Society https://vegsoc.org/cook/ https://www.facebook.com/thevegetariansociety https://www.instagram.com/the_vegetarian_society/# Miracle is helping animals worldwide starting with her rescue, neuter and education programme in Borneo, Malaysia, providing stray animals with safety, comfort and health Brownins Food Chiki Monkey Greek Vegan Deli Parallel7 Seitan's Kebab The Plant Based Chippy Wholesome Junkies Adela's Vegan Deli Bare - Handmade Natural Food Cake o'clock Carib Kaye Chappers Cheesecake Cremaura Tequila Defruitbar Exclusive Scoop Frunchys Full Power Cacao Gillie Foods Golden Glaze Doughnuts Happy Mouse Happy Sprout Heriot Hott Iced Kind Hearted Chocs Lotusv Lucelas Chocolate Rum MKS Food Distribution Morsel Adventures Nettle Foods No Moo Bakes Nourish by Sumith Oat Avenue O'Donnell Moonshine Pachakuti Cacao Patisserie Gal Peaceful Patisserie Relevance Soft Serve Cartel Coffee Soft Serve Cartel Ice-Cream Sophie's Delight Soy Ahoy Teatime Collective The English Rose Bakery The Joip LTD The Mexican Coffee Company The Teapot Bakery Tosha Dibba United Beverages (ALCONOT & ZERO) Vegan Sweet Tooth London Witch Kings Rum ORGANISATIONS Animal Aid Animals Asia Foundation Borneo Orangutan Survival Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK Cats Protection Dogs Trust Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary Fauna & Flora Footprints Animal Sanctuary Greenpeace Lancashire Wildlife Trust Manchester Animal Rights Network Manchester Animal Save / Charity Miracle’s Mission Pet Respect The Woodland Trust Tiny Paws MCR Viva! Captain Mustache Clean&Natural Iuvo Skincare LYF Cosmetics Roots Vegan Skincare Tropic Slogan Clothing Viva La Vegan Angela Tubb Artist Bo’s Book Catherine's Nails Clouds of Blossom Drink Me Designs EARTH.er Earth Kind Eden Perfumes GuDee Never Grow Up Club Paguro Upcycle So Blossom Accessories Tilly’s Little Treasures U-Turn Health/Welsh Fruit Festival Vegan Haven Vegan Info VFest UK
