VEGAN FEST HORSHAM
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ollowing the amazing success of Vegan Fest Horsham in February last year, the plantbased fair is returning to the Drill Hall on Saturday 25th April with, as before, all profits going to charity. The 2019 event saw around 2,000 people pass through the door – vegans, vegetarians and those curious to seek out some vegan alternatives! Although Vegan Fest Horsham will be welcoming back some of its stallholders from last year, there will be plenty of new faces, too, including some vegan-friendly Horsham based businesses. There will be over 40 stalls in the main hall offering a vast array of products including vegan chocolates, beauty products, cakes, books, cheese, household items, nutrition and environmental advice, as well as a number of catering stalls offering a wide range of delicious hot and cold foods. In addition, wine and locally produced beer will be available in the bar area, together with hot drinks. There will also be a series of free talks throughout the day focusing on a variety of topics. Plus there may also be a guest appearance from the actor Peter Egan! The celebrity will be talking about his work with the charity Animals Asia and his own vegan journey.
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The interest in veganism in both the UK and the rest of the world is growing rapidly, with a record number of people taking part in Veganuary at the start of the year. There are some excellent vegan alternatives to most animal based foods these days, so following a vegan lifestyle is becoming far easier. For many, the transition to veganism is triggered by awareness of the cruelty to animals in both the meat and dairy industry. For others it may be for health reasons, as it now generally accepted that a well-planned plant-based diet can bring many long-term health benefits. But for most, the decision to follow a vegan lifestyle goes hand in hand with knowing that overall it is considered a more environmentally friendly way of living. So whether you are a fully-fledged vegan or just need some ideas or a bit of inspiration for a vegan friend or relative, do come along and take a look! Vegan Fest Horsham will be at the Drill Hall in Denne Road, Horsham on Saturday 25th April 2020 from 10.30am till 4.30pm. The entrance fee is £2.00 per person (under 16’s free) and all profits will be going jointly to The Born Free Foundation and Animals Asia (UK registered charities). For further details visit Vegan Fest Horsham’s Facebook page or email veganfesthorsham@gmail.com.
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