Sussex

Vegan discussion panel in Sussex

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I’m thrilled to have been asked to join a panel discussion this Thursday February 21, 2019 at the University of Sussex.

So what is it all about?

The Exchange: Can Veganism Save the Planet?

Is a plant-based diet really the answer to saving the world? Or can the environmental impact of industrial farming outweigh the benefits? Can we still consume meat and dairy products in a sustainable way? What should governments and businesses do to promote sustainable living? When should environmental concerns limit individual choice?

Join our panel of speakers as they share their views on food production, sustainable living, individual responsibility, and whether adopting a particular diet is enough to secure our planet’s future. Put your questions to the panel and take part in an evening of lively discussion.

The event will be chaired by Sussex academic Dr Melissa Lazenby and will feature:

  • Louise Davies, Head of Campaigns, Policy and Research at The Vegan Society
  • Leo Hickman, Director and editor of Carbon Brief
  • Sebastien Kaye, undergraduate student at the University of Sussex
  • Nesta McGregor, Radio 1 Newsbeat reporter
  • Sean O’Callaghan aka The Fat Gay Vegan, award-winning writer and vegan events organiser
  • Isabella Tree, author and travel writer

The Exchange from the University of Sussex encourages free expression, lively discussion and the sharing of thoughts and ideas.

Proceeds from this event go to the Sussex Fund.

All event and ticket information (including concessions and event accessibilty) can be found online here. Tickets are selling quickly!

Kick it right down

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Brighton is full of fantastic food choices for the discerning vegan. There are numerous vegetarian cafes scattered throughout the town and certainly no shortage of options on the menus of omnivorous eateries.

Unfortunately, there is a vegetarian restaurant that I feel is letting the Brighton team down in the race to deliver quality, cruelty-free dining.

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‘Til I’m fit to burst

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What will you travel long distances for?

Some people will sit on a train for hours just to take in the wonders of an art gallery at the other end. Individuals will fly half way around the globe to spend time with loved ones. What does a FGV make the effort for? Music and food, of course.

Martin Rossiter back in the (blurred) spotlight

It was these two top hobbies of eating and listening that resulted in me traveling to Brighton last week. Gene, one of my favourite bands of all time, disbanded many years ago and their former lead singer is only now returning to organised solo performing. Martin Rossiter was booked to appear at the Brighton Unitarian Church and I just had to be there. Josh and I packed up the car and made haste to the iconic seaside town.

We arrived to our destination with several hours to spare, so of course we hunted down the nearest food outlet serving vegan dishes. The Brighton Loving Hut supplied us with a feast consisting of a fry up, burger, chips and vegan candy.

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“Spicer won’t want fish and chips,” Dallow said.

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Brighton is a shining star for vegans looking to brighten their lives with some cruelty-free dining. Unfortunately the shine has been dimmed a whole lot with the sad closing of a vegetarian supernova.

Red Veg was a fantastic idea. As a vegan I often longed for the type of fast food that is usually only sold by mass-murdering corporations. Red Veg took that concept of burger, fries and a drink and rescued the cow. They weren’t a completely vegan company, but they did have many tasty options suitable for vegans and their burgers couldn’t be beaten. I am hesitant to sing their praises too loudly as it will only make you (and me) miss them all the more.

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