Bristol Vegan Fayre 2005

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Vegfam article from the programme

Vegfam are also our special guests this year and you will find them on the top balcony next to the Bristol Cancer Help Centre. Vegfam was set up in 1963 to help developing countries with projects that were vegan only, and avoided the use of or suffering of animals. Vegfam has over the years supported a vast number of poor and often drought and famine ravished areas of the world with practical, sustainable cruelty free projects that help ensure a future free from external aid.

Vegfam works with a number of other selected charities that then work closely with the individuals and locals in small villages and areas where a little, in the right hands, can go a long way. All of their projects are carefully managed to ensure that they work, and are sustainable and easily continued by the local inhabitants, without damaging the already fragile environments, wasting resources, or causing cruelty to animals. This is what makes them unique, and worthy of our support.

In a year of big hopes, big promises and little action on the world poverty front, it is of some small comfort to know that a small contribution really can make poverty history for some, without being wasted, or falling into the wrong hands, or financing badly thought out, ineffective unsustainable and often environmentally damaging projects that unfortunately ‘mainstream’ aid donations so often seem to result in.

And because they are vegan, you know that your donation to Vegfam is not going to finance animal suffering of any kind, either. Half the collection on the door for the Bristol Vegan Fayre 2005 will be donated to Vegfam. Your generosity really will be appreciated.

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Bristol Vegan Fayre 2005 Directions and parking, busing, training it info for you's.

More info about the fayre www.yaoh.co.uk and www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk

See you there.

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Earthbound article from the programme.

Cotham Hill is an area of Bristol that is particularly rich in Vegan options as it happens. There is of course Blue Juice, serving up fresh juices and wraps, Cork’s the off license, with a specialist vegan alcohol selection, and Cathy’s laundrette, which admittedly isn’t vegan but is extremely handy for the best service wash in town as well as a good natter. But the jewel in the crown is Earthbound, a mid sized independent organic health store that specialises in a massive range of fresh organic fruit and veg – the mainstay of the vegan diet. They are also one of the sponsors of this year’s Bristol Vegan Fayre.

‘Some of our most loyal customers are vegan,’ says Pat, who together with husband Martin runs Earthbound. ‘I think they prefer to shop in small community shops because they appreciate the quality and the service – as well as shop itself. It often seems that people who have made a choice to become veggie or vegan, or even just increase their consumption of fresh fruit and veg, have also thought about other issues. And often they don’t much like the ‘corporate’ world either, and prefer to use the power of their spend to challenge the big monopolies. I think a lot of people, especially in Bristol, vote with their choice of spend these days, and I know a lot of vegan people appreciate us as an alternative to the supermarkets. And in return we appreciate the vegan community enormously. That’s one of the reasons why we are sponsoring the Fayre.’

Earthbound stocks a huge variety of groceries, bodycare, supplements, chocolate, snacks and sweets – all of them organic and most of them vegan.

But undoubtedly the emphasis is on the fantastic collection of fresh organic fruit and veg on offer. Admittedly supplying fruit and veg is challenging, to say the least. ’It’s hard work,’ says Pat, ‘and it is sometimes difficult to predict what will sell….organic fruit and veg has an even shorter shelf life that commercial crops and can go out of date easily. But we have noticed a tremendous rise in demand for fresh local produce like this and are also not spoilt for choice as to supplies anymore – there’s no shortage of superb fruit and veg to be had from all over the South West and Wales’organic farms now.’

As with all our sponsors, Earthbound’s contribution to the success of the show has been immeasurable. Please do visit their stall number 8 on the day, and say hello

www.yaoh.co.uk and www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk

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Health Unlimited article from the programme

South of the river Avon, not far from Ashton Gate (Bristol City FC) and tucked away on North Street, you will find Health Unlimited, one of the sponsors of the Bristol Vegan Fayre. Health Unlimited is a shop that specialises in cutting edge nutrition and bodycare products – most of them vegan, naturally. As well as that they have a wide range of gifts such as incense, candles and cards, but there are two things that stand out particularly about this shop – their supplements range, and their working knowledge and free advice on all things health related.

Both Julia and Patrick, who manage the shop, mail order and wholesale departments between them, are qualified therapist and nutritional experts, and their unbiased, informed and balanced information comes for free. This is not a shop where you get the traditional ‘hard sell’ – far from it. In fact, it is a shop like Health Unlimited that epitomises the true spirit of 21st century health care – free, informed, unbiased, practical, but above all placing the emphasis on the individual to take responsibility for their own health and educate themselves into making responsible lifestyle choices.

Recently they have both seen a marked rise in sales of certain products. ‘Essential fatty acid omega 3, 6 and 9 are big news right now’ say Patrick.’ We get a lot of young parents especially looking for good sources of essential fatty acids for themselves and their children. Hemp and flax oil are big sellers right now.’ Supplements are also in big demand, and Health Unlimited has a big range, most of them vegan. And the rise in demand for natural bodycare products has continued to grow rapidly. A few years ago, there were hardly any chemical free products on the market, but now a shop like Health Unlimited carries more than just a few cutting edge ranges, all of them free from sodium lauryl sulphates, parabens and harsh chemical additives.

Like many small businesses, Julia and Patrick work extremely hard, and their contribution as sponsors to this year’s fayre (as well as last year’s) is very much appreciated. Their wholehearted and unselfish support for a community event like the Bristol Vegan Fayre further underlines their honesty, dedication and commitment to helping others access unlimited health for themselves. Respect.

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And a Wild Oats article from the programme.

Wild Oats, on the Lower Redland Road at the top of the Blackboy, is the business when it comes to 21st century health stores. Gone are the days of sandals and rainbows, in comes top notch advice and knowledge from a team of experienced and qualified experts in natural health care, plus the latest in a huge selection of products. Supplements expert Mike Abrahams, one of the managers of Wild Oats, opened Bristol’s first vegan restaurant way back in the early 80’s, and has been an astute observer of the vegan lifestyle ever since – as well as one of the sponsors of this year’s Bristol Vegan Fayre.

‘Vegan philosophy can embrace a very healthy, eco- friendly approach to life,’ says Mike, ‘and it seems that if you want to be really healthy, then you have to do it the eco-friendly way – eating fresh, local, seasonal, and especially, organic foods. Over the last 28 years we have seen proof of this way of living, and so it only makes sense that we support any attempts to bring this to a wider audience and thereby help create a healthier community with all the social and environmental advantages that can bring.’

Mike and the Wild Oats team have seen a big rise in demand for vegan products recently, especially in the convenience food sector. ’Chilled and frozen sausages, tofu products and ready meals are appealing to an increasing number of customers,’ says Mike, ‘and the lunchtime salads and soups are all vegan in response to demand – and they fly out the door. Bodycare too – products like Dr Hauschka, LaVera, Green People and Yaoh have in a very short space of time established themselves in the marketplace.’

And it’s not just committed vegans who are buying the products. ’Those concerned with their health’ adds Mike ‘often find that leaving out animal products can significantly improve their health, and there are a lot of people who, for one reason or other (perhaps entertaining a vegan guest) have tried vegan products and enjoyed them in the same way they might discover something unusual in a deli. And of course, our committed vegan customers are highly valued and respected, and we are always on the look out for new vegan products that might appeal to them.’

So – a big growth in the vegan lifestyle then – and one that Mike predicts will continue for some time. ’Fashions come and go because they have no intrinsic value, but a vegan lifestyle brings so many benefits to the individual and the environment that I don’t think people will let it go that easily. I think it’s here for the long haul….’

As will be Mike and all his team at Wild Oats, we hope. Thanks to Wild Oats for sponsoring the Bristol Vegan fayre

More info about the fayre www.yaoh.co.uk and www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk

See you in 6 days.

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Beanies article from the programme for you's

Beanies are a family outfit based on the South Coast that are responsible for importing and distributing the hugely popular FRY’S range of special vegan foods, which include burgers, sausages and schnitzels. This lovely bunch of people are never shy to support events of this kind, and sponsoring the Bristol Vegan Fayre for the second year running was an easy choice.

‘We want to see the show keep expanding and growing year after year’ says Lisa from Beanies, ‘and sponsorship is one of the best ways of doing this. The Bristol Vegan fayre also presents us with many fantastic opportunities – we do free tastings of the FRY’S range and it gives us a chance to meet some of our customers face to face and to get an instant response to our products.

This year we have been sponsoring some of the Viva! UK roadshows, as well as being at the Heart of England vegan fest last June and the London vegan festival in September. We love ‘em!’.

‘The Bristol show has a great buzz to it’ adds Lisa. ‘We love to wander about and find out what’s new in the vegan world, and one of the best things is being able to catch up with so many familiar faces too. We are all looking forward to the party after the fayre too at The Rajpoot, when the Vegan Society will be presenting their annual awards. We are fully supportive of all the great work the vegan community do, especially in Bristol.’

Beanies products are on sale all over Bristol, and their next move, along with their African Bush Teas range of rooibos teas, is to bring in a range of vegan ice cream made from rice – ‘truly scrumptious’ according to Lisa, who is vegan herself. Big thanks to all the family at Beanie’s for their support for this year’s (and last year’s) shows.

More info about the fayre www.yaoh.co.uk and www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk

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Sponsors info from the programme

Our sponsors are a wonderful bunch of people, both as individuals and as organisations and companies. They all of them dig deep to support this show, and it is definitely true that without their wholehearted support this show would not be going ahead.

All of them have been consistent in their support for both the Bristol Vegan Fayre and a number of other projects too, and prove that there really is an integrity, belief and honour amongst the Natural Products trade that is virtually unique. Thankyou very much indeed, all of you, for bothering to sponsor the show – you didn’t have too but you chose otherwise, and I and many many others are extremely grateful for that.

Our sponsors are

• Redwood Wholefoods
• Plamil Foods
• Earthbound
• Wild Oats
• Health Unlimited
• Essential
• Beanies Healthfoods
• The Vegan Society

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So excited about this weekend!!

Do we have plans to actually meet up?...the thread's getting too long to check!

[Gorilla]

i think many of us who are going to the fayre (myself included) find it easier to try and meet up with individuals as and when they turn up. if you have a mobile it's easy to text someone when you arrive. the problem with arranging to meet everyone all in one place is it's usually too busy to find enough room, you can't really talk to everyone, etc.

i see you don't have your photo in your profile Bittersweet, have you posted it somewhere else? it helps other people recognise you if you haven't met them before (see my profile if you're interested )

PM people if you want to swap mobile numbers with them

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I don't do photos, particularly not on the internet!

I also don't give out my phone number to people I've not met yet (however nice they may seem), or use texts (nasty, English mangling things that they are!).

Ah well, it would have been nice to meet folks.

[firejuggler]

Even though their is no Viva this year it looks as though it's going to be a cracker of a Fayre.....see ya their I hope.

[Gorilla]

I don't do photos, particularly not on the internet!

I also don't give out my phone number to people I've not met yet (however nice they may seem), or use texts (nasty, English mangling things that they are!).

Ah well, it would have been nice to meet folks.

that doesn't mean you won't be able to meet anybody! if you want to say you'll be somewhere at a particular time, i'm sure some of us can come and find you.

[firejuggler]

that doesn't mean you won't be able to meet anybody! if you want to say you'll be somewhere at a particular time, i'm sure some of us can come and find you.

Ye watch them their vegans they are all stalkers and fruit loops that don't eat meat don't want to go sharing to much info with them now

Bittersweet I found many of the people on here scoffing free samples last time LOL...

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Snaffler, bulletproof, gorilla, bittersweet, trendygirl, tinygirl, rockyraccoon, kevster, cookie, yam, hippygal23, pete, billy, tom, danb, kiran, neptunes_girl, spjessop, veganrockchick, celtic rose, zuma, sophia, steviep, sophiefp, realfood mary, and realfood neil.

Some of these people haven't posted for a while or very much, so plans may have changed, and sorry if I've missed anyone out. PM me and I'll add you's to the list.

We can arrange to meet up at a stall at a particular time(s) or maybe outside on the harbourside where there should be tables and chairs, and speakers blasting some tunes out across Bristol. And exchange mobile numbers if thats ok, its worked before.

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THE VEGAN SOCIETY

HELP US CELEBRATE WORLD VEGAN DAY AND JOIN US AT OUR 2005 AWARDS DINNER

Kerry McCarthy, the vegan MP for Bristol East, will be helping us to present our 2005 Awards at the Rajpoot Restaurant, Bristol on the 29th October, following the Bristol Vegan Fayre.

Tickets are only £23.50 inclusive of VAT and this includes a gourmet buffet and entertainment. Tickets will be available from The Vegan Society and Yaoh at the Bristol Fayre, but it is advisable to purchase in advance to ensure a place. To order a ticket, contact Yaoh.

More info about the fayre and the After Show Party HERE and HERE.

[firejuggler]

It most certainly looks like I will be going but I will have my hands full with my little Nephew as well once Sooz and her sis start cake hunting Me and Seb will get abandoned so I will see you when I see you and find you all as and when I can...can't make promises about times and places....But I can figure on being in the Kids Zone on many occasions

[aubergine]

I can't make it this year.

Sorry.

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After Show Party update

The entertainment includes Classical North Indian Sitar and Tabla players upstairs, with intelligent drum and bass from SeFire downstairs

Then, at 10.15. The Vegan Society’s annual awards ceremony, followed at 11pm by original 1990 DJ ChrisXCross dropping an eclectic set of ol skool original house classics.

To order a ticket, contact Yaoh

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New Stallholders

These stallholders are not listed in the main programme. They include

33 The Natural Nursery Tel 0845 890 1665 165 North Street Bristol www.naturalnursery.co.uk Great little store tucked away in Ashton South Bristol, with a wide range of baby products and maternity gear.

35 The Chocolate Alchemist Tel 01798 860995 www.thechocolatealchemist.co.uk Mouth watering selection of vegan chocolate from these specialists.

56 The Cocoa Tree Tel 01458 580009 www.thecocoatree.co.uk Superlative collection of vegan cream cakes, chocolates and their award winning vegan Hot Chocolate with cream – not to be missed.

60 Skincare Café Tel0870 4432744 www.skincarecafe.com Back for the 3rd time at the Bristol Vegan Fayre, the Skincare Café presents an eclectic collection of cruelty and chemical free bodycare.

62 Forever Living Tel 07970 904806 Aloe Vera products range displayed by the affable Helen Davis.

64 Friendship Topaz Marine Sydermeadow Lane Welford On Avon Warks CV37 8PP.

72 Equop Tel 0117 9412511 www.equop.com Bristol firm specialising in organic cotton t shirts.

76 Acorn Alternatives Tel 0207 3948884 www.acornalternatives.com Suppliers of the Gummi Candy range – vegan organic sweets, perfect options for the littl’uns.

86 Tea And Toast Loads of vegan options from this Totterdown firm, including their remarkable vegan bacon butties.

100 FreeAnimal 33 Cedar Court London N10 1EG German outfit that supports animal sanctuaries.

103 Vegan Poland tel 07929 071889 Selection of T shirts from this campaigning vegan Polish couple.

104 Veg Ann Selection of vegan cakes and other goodies.



SPECIAL GUESTS

Our Special guests this year are the Bristol Cancer Help Centre and Vegfam. Find out more about these wonderful people by visiting their stalls next door to each other on the top balcony.

3 days to go

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SPECIAL FAYRE OFFERS


REDWOODS – Stand 6

‘Special show discounts and free samples for tasting’


WILD OATS – Stand 3

Rice & Rice Choc/hazelnut wafer snacks. GF no cane sugar Bluberry tarts - spelt flour & no cane sugar. Oat supreme - alternative to cream. Bounce Balls - delicious spirulina & ginseng energy balls. Alps20 - mineral water, naturally rich in calcium and magnesium. Picnickers - vegan sausage snacks. Choc Chip Active Greens bars - rich in phytonutrients. Temple Attars - natural perfume oils for body mind & soul, Free tastings and selected special offers.


PLAMIL – Stand 4

‘Huge discounts on all Plamil products Free tastings of the new No Added Sugar range Including the Shelled Hemp variety’.


THE VEGAN SOCIETY – Stand 88

Large range of books and information and other vegan goodies Many at special show prices.


HEALTH UNLIMITED – Stand 9

Special Show prices on a selection of Supplements and Remedies.


EARTHBOUND – Stand 8

Discounts on selected product lines. Free tastings available from the fantastic Montezuma chocolate range. Fresh fruit and veg.


BEANIE’S – Stand 2

Discounts and free tastings on the FRYS range of veggie burgers and sausages.


YAOH – Stand 11

33% discount on all 3 moisturisers. 20% discount on the shampoo and conditioner. Check out the range of hemp bodycare and food products.


ESSENTIAL – Stand 10
Lots of free tasters and special promotions form the South West’s biggest
distributors of wholefoods.