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.
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.
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!
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.
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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You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!
There are certain vegan brands I shout about quite regularly and one of them is Trupig.
This award-winning handmade chocolate business based in Sheffield has long been getting rave reviews, including Gold Star Great Taste awards for multiple products.
And now you can buy a bunch of these award winning treats in one collection!
London is a brutal place for any business and vegan restaurants have it especially tough.
Business rates rising constantly, VAT horrors, wages, insurance, and soaring ingredient costs all make life in the UK capital close to impossible for independent vegan food businesses.
But add the threat of redevelopment and eviction to the mix and that creates a whole new level of hardship. Just ask Charles at Fed By Plants.
