For various reasons, the Driftwood Vegans household has not been very busy on the blog front. However, the vegan world has been busy 'doing its thing' around us, particularly so recently with the Vegan Festival of Britain.
We only reported last week about the wonderful Vegan Spring Fete in Plymouth; one such event that was organised in conjunction with the Animal Aid led three week long vegan festival. Well, in a week's time the grand finale to the festival takes place, again in neighbouring Devon.
Compassion at the Castle is jointly organised with Exeter Friends for Animals and takes place on Saturday 10th June at Exeter Castle, in the heart of the city.
Touted as being 'a vegan twist on a traditional English summer fete', with proceedings starting at 11am but then continuing into the evening with a barbecue, great music, and a bar featuring a special Vegan Festival of Britain real ale, it sounds more like a mini festival than a simple fete!
Day time offerings include a vegan market featuring over 40 stalls (there is even a vegan barber for anyone requiring a trim!). Retail and personal care needs aside, for those seeking a more educational perspective, there are various talks and demonstrations available, including one about how to make your own soft cheese.
A vegan event would not be complete (in fact it would be a complete failure!) if food wasn't involved and at this event, that seems to have been more than covered. There is a vegan cafe (with a plentiful supply of cakes no doubt), catering from Indian food specialists from London, Shambhu's, and local favourites Fairfoods, alongside unusual Ethiopian offerings and the more usual burgers and hot dogs for the less adventurous. For the damn right greedy among you (yep, I admit that would be me too), there are even vegan cream teas available. Well, it is the West Country after all, (the cream better be on top though or it might upset the Cornish contingent!). Do leave space for that evening barbecue though!
A vegan event would not be complete (in fact it would be a complete failure!) if food wasn't involved and at this event, that seems to have been more than covered. There is a vegan cafe (with a plentiful supply of cakes no doubt), catering from Indian food specialists from London, Shambhu's, and local favourites Fairfoods, alongside unusual Ethiopian offerings and the more usual burgers and hot dogs for the less adventurous. For the damn right greedy among you (yep, I admit that would be me too), there are even vegan cream teas available. Well, it is the West Country after all, (the cream better be on top though or it might upset the Cornish contingent!). Do leave space for that evening barbecue though!
And if anyone is worried about the predictable British Summer weather playing a hand, never fear, as the whole event can be under cover if necessary, so no need to bring your festival wellies!
For up to the date details on this event please do visit the Facebook Event Page and you can check general details on the Vegan Festival of Britain website.
For up to the date details on this event please do visit the Facebook Event Page and you can check general details on the Vegan Festival of Britain website.
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