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Fundraising update

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As you have probably seen online, I have teamed up with Fry’s Family Foods in order to raise money for vegan-run Hugletts Wood Farm Animal Sanctuary.

The campaign is off to a flying start. Check out the video update below for the latest news on the campaign.

I am thrilled we have already raised £1000 but we still have a long way to go. Hugglets urgently need funds to restore all of the fencing around their property, as well as install new security cameras to keep the rescued animals safe.

Please donate now and share this news widely.

Competition news

Would you like to visit Hugletts Wood Farm Animal Sanctuary with me on World Animal Day courtesy of Fry’s Family Foods?

Fry’s is kindly sponsoring a minibus that will travel to the sanctuary on World Animal Day, Sunday October 4, 2015. Lunch and snacks on the day will be provided by Fry’s and passengers will get a chance to meet some of the rescued animals up close and personal.

How to enter?

Take a photo of yourself holding your favourite Fry’s Family Foods product and share on Twitter or Facebook. Make sure you use the hashtag #HumanKind and tag @frysfamilyUK for your chance to win a double pass on the bus.

Three pairs of tickets will be given away. Winners will need to make their own way to and from Central London on Sunday October 4, 2015. The bus will depart at 9:30am and return at approximately 6:00pm.

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Awesome activism

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If I wore a hat, I would take it off to these people.

A group of compassionate people in Scotland just carried out what is one of the best examples of activism I have seen in a long time. They wanted to get a message across to their communities, so they raised the funds to erect a billboard in both Glasgow and Edinburgh.

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The brilliant yet subtle message comes across clearly and thoughtfully. It gets everyday people thinking about how they have been socialised into accepting some animals as loving companions whilst others are bred, mistreated and killed for food.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic campaign. I hope we see many more like this in the future.

Find more info on the Vegan Billboard campaign here.

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Hull

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I’ve never been to Hull.

The only two things I know about Hull:

  1. It was included in the title of a Housemartins’ album
  2. The first ever Hull Vegan Festival is happening tomorrow!

Yes, get along to the Hull Vegan Festival at the Mercure Royal Hotel between 10am and 5pm on Saturday September 19, 2015.

I’ll be searching Twitter for tasty food photos.

Have fun, Hull!

Click here to see the event on Facebook.

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Shredded tofu burrito

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Vegans have got it good in Scotland’s cities. Plant based food is everywhere, including this shredded tofu burrito.

I need to get my hands on one of these very soon!

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Best in the UK

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Here it is. My ultimate sweeping declaration.

I visited a restaurant a few days ago and it turned out to be the best vegan dining experience I have ever enjoyed in the UK. I am pretty sure I could stretch the ‘best’ label to encompass all of Europe, too.

See the food photos below.

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Say hello to Wildebeest in Falmouth, Cornwall.

Wildebeest is a world class dining set up and everything about the restaurant is what I want in a vegan establishment. The menu is exquisite and inventive, yet still familiar and comforting. The wine list is of course 100% vegan and cocktail lovers can choose from mojitos, martinis and Cosmopolitans. The people working in Wildebeest are friendly and the service was second to none. The decor is gorgeous while the entire space is comfortable and charming.

Can you tell I’m in love?

Just wait until you see the food!

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Vegan grocery stores

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Josh and I are currently traipsing around the southwest of England, enjoying the gorgeous views and eating whatever we can get our hands on.

Thanks to two wonderful vegan grocery stores, we have not gone without snacks for our vegan road trip.

Check them out.

When you visit Exeter, make time to visit Chris at Seasons. This grocery store used to be vegetarian but made the switch to 100% vegan just a few weeks ago. Get all your pantry items, pre-prepared sandwiches, chocolate bars, drinks and more.

It becomes an even more satisfying experience when you realise what a friendly person Chris is and how passionate he is about veganism.

You can visit Seasons online, like them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram. (You can also read this awesome guide to vegan Exeter)

Our road trip continued further south and west to the port city of Plymouth, home to one of the best-stocked vegan grocery stores in the UK. There isn’t a lot that Ethica doesn’t have.

All the vegan chocolate. Vegan ice cream. Frozen food. Pet food. Toiletries. Everything!

The shop is packed with everything from essential groceries to decadent treats and it is truly a must-visit for everyone living in or visiting the southwest.

Visit Ethica on Facebook and follow them on Instagram.

Support independent vegan business and shop!

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New pizza cafe

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Big, awesome plant-based news time!

The UK is about to get a 100% vegan pizza restaurant.

Wanna know where? Keep reading.

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Chilli dog glory

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Do you like tasty vegan food?

Yes? Get your sweet self to Oxford for one of the tastiest delights in the entire UK.

Check it out.

What you are looking at in the photo above is the fabulous Veggie Chilli Dog served by The Gardeners Arms in Oxford, a vegetarian pub with some wonderful vegan options. This was close to being the best hot dog I’ve enjoyed in the UK. You MUST try it.

Click here to see the full menu, including plant-based meals such as mushroom pie and Indian thali.

You can like The Gardeners Arms on Facebook.

Extra note: this photo originally appeared on my Instagram feed.

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Cycle and eat

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Vegan breakfast in a bicycle shop? You got it!

A massive thank you to Beth who volunteered this lovely guest review. Beth wanted you all to know about a recent food experience in a unique setting.

Check it out and plan a trip to York. Unless you already live there. If that is the case, get busy enjoying what you’ve got!

Take it away, Beth.

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Guide to vegan Devon

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This is one of the most fabulous posts I have ever featured on my blog.

Clare of Fairfoods has very kindly written this stunning vegan guide to Devon with a detailed tour of Exeter.

Start planning your next holiday, UK vegans. It looks like you are heading to Devon.

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