It's been a dull, wet time of it this autumn down in Cornwall, and now with winter officially here, we've encountered our first cold frosty snap too over the past few days. What with the dark nights, bad weather, Brexit and the impending election, it's no wonder people are gagging for a bit of a festive spingly spangly blast. For some the traditional Christmas looms near, whilst for others, many of the vegans I know in particular, the Winter Solstice (Yule) is the more recognised celebration.
Yule, which many believe was 'highjacked' by the later Christian concept of Christmas (which ironically seems to have since been 'highjacked' by the new god of consumerism and turkey abusing!), offers a more nature focused alternative. It is a time when the sun 'stands still' and we await its turning and the journey back towards longer days.
If spending this year's Solstice Eve in the company of kind, like-minded vegans floats your festive boat, then look no further than Feast and Festivities, taking place at Millbrook Village Hall on Saturday 21st December from 7pm - 10.30pm. The little village of Millbrook sits near the Cornwall/Devon border so is easily accessible to our Devon vegan friends too, or anybody heading down to our beautiful corner of the country for the holiday season. All are welcome. With its non-profit making registered charity status, and run by a committee of trustees and volunteers, the village hall also offers a warm and welcoming venue too for this feast filled gathering.
The bargain ticket price of £20 not only buys you 'a place around the kind table', but it's a table full of a five course feast lovingly created by Rebecca from Mooplehog in Okehampton. Anyone who has visited Mooplehog will already know what a treat they are in for as Rebecca has developed quite a reputation for tasty, original vegan food. Dishes on offer include, amongst many others, Bootleg Beef and Cranberry Jus, Caramelised Chestnut, Smoked Carrot and Cream Cheese Canapes, Winter Roasted Salad with a Clementine Dressing, Homemade Mince Tart with Brandy Cream and Spiced Orange Winter Sahleb. Gluten free options will be available and Rebecca is more than happy to discuss any other particular dietary requirements. Simply ask on the events page.
The festivities on offer are led by vegan guitar virtuoso Mark Barnwell, a regular and popular feature at various vegan gatherings. His evening's entertainment includes Spanish Guitar and an Electric Guitar Rendezvous, as well as demonstrating his multi-talented creativity further with a 'Love Nature' photographic slide show. For a small teaser of what you would be in for, check out the video below. It is one of my favourites for just watching his fingers alone (as well as a touch of magical Santana) but his version of Comfortably Numb is also a popular request.
This fundraising event also includes a raffle with a multitude of donated prizes to try your luck at winning, including a Rame View Massage Clinic voucher, a Little Acorn Bakery voucher and apparently an amazing and mysterious surprise prize!
Profits from this event go to The Naturally Vegan Plot. To find out more about The Naturally Vegan Plot, the event and for details on how to buy your tickets (advanced bookings only and by 13th December), please visit the Feast and Festivities Facebook Events Page. or email tnvplot@gmail.com
Happy Yuletide to you all!
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