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South Wales Vegan Festival
September 5, 2026
60 fantastic stalls running from 10.30am – 4.30pm at Penarth Leisure Centre, Andrew Rd, Cogan, Penarth CF64 2NS on Saturday 5th September 2026 Standard entry is £5 (under 16’s free) or VIP tickets are £15 to include a goody bag full of vegan products, samples, discounts and offers. Tickets are available from https://www.veganeventsuk.co.uk/buy-tickets/ To sponsor, host a demo, talk or workshop or find out more information please email [email protected] There is limited parking on site The venue has disabled access Indoors Sorry our venue only allows service dogs 🔘12pm Beginner Handstand Class with Bryony Come and learn how to handstand no matter if you've never tried since childhood or have been wanting to learn how to get upside down for some time now! All abilities and ages welcomed as we go through a set of drills to make you strong as well as how to kick up into a handstand. All with an experienced handstand coach that has been vegan for 9 years and proves that strength, flexibility and recovery has all elevated within the vegan diet itself! With Bryony Miles of Upside-Down Vegan 🔘1pm Why We Need To Love Pigeons Our engaging and thought-provoking talk introduces audiences to the different types of pigeons in the UK, with light-hearted participation (yes, including pigeon coos!). We explore why feral pigeons live on our streets, how human history shaped their lives, and why they need our help today. From stringfoot and feeding bans to harmful misinformation, we highlight the real issues affecting pigeon welfare — and the practical work being done to protect them. We also address pigeon racing and why we believe it is exploitative and should be banned in the UK. The talk concludes with an invitation to join the National Pigeon Advocacy Association and be part of a growing movement for compassion — because learning to respect the wildlife in our towns and cities can be the first step toward greater kindness for all animals. With Little Green Pigeon https://www.facebook.com/Littlegreenpigeon 🔘2pm 🔘3pm Contribution: The Shortcut To Fufillment The Shortcut To Fulfilment explores the connection between veganism, animal welfare and personal wellbeing. Combining lived experience with scientific research in neurobiology, psychophysiology and altruism, Sioni Mavani-Puri examines how acts of compassion can positively influence stress regulation, emotional wellbeing and long term health, while creating a deeper sense of purpose and fulfilment. The talk also highlights practical and often overlooked ways people can support animal welfare beyond donating or volunteering, showing how small acts of contribution can create powerful ripple effects for both animals and humans alike. ABOUT THE SPEAKER SIONI MAVANI-PURI Sioni has over 20 years of experience working with animals. Her background includes a National Diploma in Horse Management and a BSc in Equestrian Science and Psychology. She also holds certifications in Animal Communication, Animal Assisted Therapy and Equine Shiatsu. Alongside her work with animals, she trained as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She is also a Life Coach, Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner and Human Design coach. Her work sits at the intersection of animal welfare, psychology and personal development. She founded Giving is Living, a nonprofit animal welfare organisation in South Africa, supporting hospitals, sanctuaries and smaller charities across Cape Town through rescue, rehabilitation and community outreach. Her work centres on one principle. Improving the lives of animals while strengthening the people who care for them. With Sioni Mavani-Puri www.smptransformation.co.uk 🔘All day - timings tbc https://www.facebook.com/foodforafuture 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 Gillie Foods Greek Vegan Deli Lotusv Seitanic The Plant Based Chippy Adela's Vegan Deli Chappers Cheesecake Cremaura Tequila Dark Matters Defruitbar Doughnutz Limited Frunchys GuDee Happy Sprout Hott Iced Mamamia Food MKS Food Distribution Morsel Adventures No Moo Bakes Relevance Soft Serve Cartel Coffee Soft Serve Cartel Ice-Cream Sophie's Delight Soy Ahoy Teatime Collective The Joip LTD Vegan Sweet Tooth London Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK Dogs Trust Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary Fauna & Flora Greenpeace Little Green Pigeon C.I.C. Miracle’s Mission The Woodland Trust WWF Clean&Natural Iuvo Skincare Lilith Natural Beauty Vegan Slogans Viva La Vegan Bo’s Book EARTH.er Eden Perfumes Thermomix Tilly’s Little Treasures Vegan Info Vegan Sale
