Edinburgh has a dedicated vegan grocery store that has been serving the city since 2019!
Did you know about this place?
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Vegan Grocery Store in Edinburgh
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Join me for a 4-course supper club in London
I’m thrilled to be hosting a special supper club with iconic vegan eatery, Dauns, on October 2nd, 2026.
And this might the last chance I get to collaborate with Rickard and his restaurant before I relocate to Australia, so I think you should really come along to this one!
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My Thoughts on Dolly Parton
I’ve written a few blog posts on this platform and shared a few posts on Facebook about being impacted by the deaths of celebrities.
And while it’s not often I feel moved enough to do it, a few years ago I penned a few words about my appreciation for Olivia Newton John (in this Facebook post) and Prince’s death ten years ago had me feeling extremely emotional (in this blog post).
And today I’m taking time to reflect on the life, art, and kindness of another celebrity. The recent death of Dolly Parton has sent seismic waves of grief around the planet and I have my own feelings I feel compelled to share.
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Vegan Event In South Wales This Week
South Wales is getting ready for another celebration of vegan food, products, and community connection with the South Wales Vegan Festival taking place at Penarth Leisure Centre in Cogan on Saturday 5th September 2026.
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Vegan Restaurant in Bournemouth Closes
There is some very sad news from Bournemouth, with the announcement that Twelve Eatery has closed its doors after almost eight extraordinary years.
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Vegan Candy Floss Machine in London
I love sugar.
Actually, I have a deep and troubled relationship with sugar which involves me not ever getting enough of the stuff. I just can’t satisfy my desire for it.
So imagine my delight (and fear) upon seeing a vegan automated candy floss machine in a London shopping mall today!
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Vegan BnB in Herefordshire
Today’s blog post is a super quick entry to remind you of a special vegan bed and breakfast in the English countryside.
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Vegan Smokehouse Event in London
If your tastes are anything like mine, you’ll have been missing the succulent flavours of LD’s Kitchen Smokehouse since they shut up shop a few months back.
Well, guess what? It’s time to get your best eating bib out of the bottom drawer because this weekend London gets to devour this mouthwatering cuisine once again.
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Vegan Spot in Brixton Set to Close
It’s bad news on the blog today, I’m sorry to say.
Community favourite Pipoca has announced via an Instagram post that the doors will be closed for the final time in September 2026.
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Josh Turned 50 – Ep 109 of the podcast OUT NOW
For many people familiar with me/FGV, you’ll also be aware of my ex-partner Josh.
Josh has been a big part of the FGV story, helping me pull together some of the most memorable vegan events in the UK. Together we ran Hackney Downs Vegan Market, London Vegan Drinks, London Vegan Potluck, London Vegan Beer Fest, and many more events.
Josh celebrated his 50th birthday last and on ep 109 of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) podcast we hat about his party.
We also chat about stand up comedy, why we find a lot of it unfunny, and Josh’s recent experience at a comedy show at the Roundhouse.
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