vegan UK

Looking for Work as a Vegan

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Right now, I am looking for temporary work, and it has made me think quite a lot about the complicated relationship between our ethics and the realities of making a living.

After more than 16 years of being Fat Gay Vegan, organising events, writing, promoting businesses, working in media, and supporting charities, I am currently looking for paid employment to see me through the next few months. It is a strange position to find myself in, particularly because I am trying to navigate the working world while staying as true as possible to an ethical framework like veganism.

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Vegan social in London this weekend

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How about heading to a party in north London this Saturday (August 1st, 2026) for a mix of cocktails, music, and vegans?

Join London Vegan Mixer at Karamel in Wood Green for a full-venue takeover. Socialise, sing, and dance with delicious food, drinks, and great performances.

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5 Vegan Restaurants I Want To Try

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I have built a reputation for eating.

Over the past 16 years of being Fat Gay Vegan, I’ve eaten my way through an enormous number of vegan restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pop-ups, and market stalls. I’ve travelled all around London for food so you might assume I’ve eaten everywhere.

But you’d be wrong.

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Teach Children Not to Scare Pigeons

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There are few things that can get under my skin quite like seeing adults stand by while children or dogs terrorise pigeons.

This is an FGV rant!

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Vegan Wings Launch Again in London

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LD’s Kitchen crushed a lot of hearts when they wound up their kitchens at The Black Heart and Saint Monday a few months ago. The business serves some of the finest vegan comfort food on the planet, so fans of LD’s were left feeling quite deflated by their absence.

But we can turn those frowns upside down because this week sees the return of LD’s infamous Wing Wednesday to Camden!

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Wing Wednesday with LD’s

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Vegan Bento Box for Kids

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At 52-years old, am I too old to order a kids meal in a restaurant?

If your answer is yes, too bad. I did it anyway today.

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Kids vegan bento box

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Help Me Raise Money for Animals

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I’m thrilled to be back hosting another fundraising dinner at Unity Diner in August to raise money to help the animals at Surge Sanctuary.

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FGV in conversation with Wendy Turner Webster

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I’m excited to let you know about something a little different this September as I sit down in conversation with the wonderful Wendy Turner Webster for an friendly and intimate afternoon inside Soul Bowl in Leyton.

If you’ve ever wanted the chance to spend quality time chatting with two people who have lived through decades of vegan campaigning, media appearances, community building, and animal advocacy, this is your opportunity.

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New Vegan Quiz Night for London

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If you are looking for a night out in London full of good company, a lot of laughs, and delicious food then you need to know about this new vegan quiz night in Camden.

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Vegan quiz night

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Sheese on Coronation Street

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Has anyone else noticed a certain vegan cheese making regular appearances on Coronation Street?

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Sheese is a scene stealer

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