Bristol Vegan Fayre 2005

[snaffler]

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.

[snaffler]

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...

[gertvegan]

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.

[gertvegan]

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.

[snaffler]

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.

[gertvegan]

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

[gertvegan]

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

[gertvegan]

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.

[gertvegan]

From www.veganvillage.co.uk

Bristol Vegan Fayre 2005

Our irresistible range of freshly baked vegan cakes will be available to purchase by the slice at the Bristol Vegan Fayre on 29th October 2005. Please visit our site for further information or call us on 0116 2998122.

www.bluelotusproducts.com

[Barley]

I'm Going!!!

[gertvegan]

Collection

The collection at this years Fayre will be taken on the door by our stewards and will be split between the Bristol Cancer Help Centre and VegFam. Your generosity is appreciated. There will be two stewards on each of the 3 doors throughout the day and they will be holding the ‘official collection’ buckets.

[snaffler]

Any chance of a two dayer sounds dog darn busy mind you even if I don't get to see it all it is far better than going to an event which you whizz around in 10 mins and say "what was that all about".

Fingers crossed for the sun as well, last year was grey and overcast and cold, even though it's indoors being sunny makes all the better.

[cedarblue]

I can't make it this year.

Sorry.

me neither. was hoping to go but close friends are having their baby christened and we are invited.....

hope all who go have a great day though

[Kevster]

Who's up for the aftershow party at Rajpoot? Sounds like it'll be great with the vegan soc awards and buffet Indian meal, along with all the other stuff.

Plus you'll get to meet me.

'Yaoh is hosting the Vegan Society's 2005 National awards at the Rajpoot Restaurant, Clifton, Bristol on Saturday 29th October from 8pm to 1am - the same day as the Bristol Vegan Fayre. Tickets are £23.50 available from Yaoh, price includes gourmet vegan Indian buffet and entertainment. Many of the UK's leading vegan people will be attending and everyone is invited. Available from the Yaoh office - phone 0117 9239053.'

[PinkLogik]

Hi there! Just popped in to say hello and that I'll be going to both the fayre and the aftershow party. Huzzah!

See you there.

[gertvegan]

Already posted, but the directions to the Bristol Vegan Fayre are HERE again.

[gertvegan]

HERES a reminder about the Vegan shoulder press championship 2005 thats happening at the Bristol Vegan Fayre 2005.

[gertvegan]

About Yaoh – organisers of the Bristol Vegan Fayre

Yaoh is a Bristol - based firm that specialises in vegan organic hemp products – including a full range of hemp bodycare and food. Yaoh products are on sale all over the UK, mainly to be found in independent health stores, and in Bristol you will find them in Wild Oats, Earthbound, Fresh and Wild, Harvest, Health Unlimited and The Better Food Company, as well as online from www.yaoh.co.uk. Recently the company has expanded abroad, and Yaoh products are now on sale in the USA, Ireland, Holland, France,
Portugal, Taiwan, Japan and Norway.

Yaoh organised the first Bristol Vegan Fayre 2 years ago, at the Watershed, and was also behind the 2004 show at the L Shed, which saw some 5,000 visitors. Yaoh also publishes A Vegan Guide To Bristol, an 80 page free guide to the vegan lifestyle in the area, now in its 3rd edition. The 2006 edition should be available in Feb next year, and plans are already afoot for the 2006 Bristol Vegan Fayre.

Visit the Yaoh website for further information.

[sophia]

Hello!

Im going to fayre and meal in the evening. See you all there!

[Barley]

Hi you lot

I have to go to Cornwall (of all places) tomorrow to sort out a car situation - yes, I really do have to - so I'm still coming but I will be late - like midday at the very earliest. PLEASE someone save me some cream cakes or I will die......! See you all tomorrow. Jane

[snaffler]

What a nerd I am going to be the first to post up, I guss the rest of you are travelling home or at the after fayre party have a nice curry.

Seen load of people I knew was a really cool day, sadly missed talking to some people I really wanted to chat to as well SORRY Gorrilla, met the the legend that is Kevster top man and of course met Brizzles most active vegan the one and only Gertvegan.

Met loads of old Fromies...now at the fayre running own stools, a very busy day from what I could gather, ate to many samples but nice stuff hmmm cake to much cake.....chilli choc different but nice.

would have loved to have been their all day but got their at 12ish....

Barley i wanted meet up and say hi but never had a clue who I was looking for, us bumpkins got to stick together.

speak to you all soon

Jay

Less than a year until the next one though

[Barley]

What a nerd I am going to be the first to post up, I guss the rest of you are travelling home or at the after fayre party have a nice curry.

Seen load of people I knew was a really cool day, sadly missed talking to some people I really wanted to chat to as well SORRY Gorrilla, met the the legend that is Kevster top man and of course met Brizzles most active vegan the one and only Gertvegan.

Met loads of old Fromies...now at the fayre running own stools, a very busy day from what I could gather, ate to many samples but nice stuff hmmm cake to much cake.....chilli choc different but nice.

would have loved to have been their all day but got their at 12ish....

Barley i wanted meet up and say hi but never had a clue who I was looking for, us bumpkins got to stick together.



speak to you all soon

Jay

Less than a year until the next one though

Hey Jay!!

Hi - think I saw you there from your photo - recognised the hair!! even though it's shorter! Sorry, I'm ok when I know people but tend to be very reserved and shy otherwise, so didn't have the nerve to come and speak - just in case it wasn't you..... never mind... another time. Will post a photo in my profile soon..... Have a nice day

[alisont]

Well I had a great weekend - show was great also nice to put faces to names and meet up with so many people. Venue was good, Bristol def very vegan friendly. Great meal out Fri too

Looking foward to next years show already

Been munching some rather nice vegan choc cake - family well impressed with the goodies i brought back, my dog loved the dog biscuits too

Hope the aftershow party went well too? Wish I could of stayed for that too.............

Alison

[PinkLogik]

Hi Alisont!

Was very nice to meet you on Friday, and was nice to bump into you at the fayre! It was indeed a great weekend. I felt that the fayre was a great success and had a great atmosphere. The best vegan fayre I've been to so far!!

I speak for myself when I say this: I thoroughly enjoyed the aftershow party! I had a good laff! The food was great.

[alisont]

Hi

Was great to meet you too glad the party was good - will get there next time..............

Alison

[Barley]

I was very late getting there on account of having to go from Somerset via Cornwall!! So, didn't arrive until late but it was *great* - spent loads of money, nearly got bitten by a dog - very embarrassing - they normally like me, not this one - don't think that one would ever like ANYone - sorry if human companion is reading this!! Couldn't stay long as had to get back for my dogs. Snaff.... have left you a message a few posts back - don't miss it. Watch my profile for a photo so I can be recognised next year! And... check out 'Brag about your pets' for a photo of my pride and joy (well, one of them!) both coming tomorrow hopefully!

[Stu]

So where are your photos from the event then, folks? Huh? HUH?

[Kevster]

Aye, it was an excellent day out at the Bristol vegan fayre, good stools ( Snaffler), cool music and a decent variety of talks. I checked out the vegfam talk by Howard Friedenstern and they do some great work, and also the Kerry McCarthy talk, our very first vegan MP for Bristol East. I am not a big fan of politicians but might have turned out to give Kerry a Labour (i would have to clench my teeth) vote, she's been vegan for 14 years and knew her stuff. If only there were more MPs like her.....

The attendance at the fayre was very good, and if it had been any busier it would have been difficult to get around and talk with the stall holders. Bought some Cocoa Tree chocolate, Hemp tea, and some Yaoh bars, along with a Sam Smiths lager. Along with all the food i consumed. Including three cakes from the Guinea Pig stall, i'm not sure if they think i'm following them all around from place to place? But they make the BEST cakes, i can't help it!?

The evening meal was cool, good company, and popped into the notorious Fresh and Wild for some more cake today, then onto the AGM and home, phew!

Well done to everyone who put in the effort to make it happen.

[Gorilla]

Hello to everyone i met at the fayre

had a good time but could've done with being there longer. apologies to everyone i didn't get to see hope to catch up with you another time!

[gertvegan]

An estimated six thousand people descended on the L Shed for the world's biggest vegan event, The Bristol Vegan Fayre.

Read more HERE.

[sophia]

Hi guys

vegan fayre was cool. Was great to meet up with such lovely people. The meal in the evening was fun. I had such a laugh!!! Just wish it could be done more often!! lol xxxxxxx

[PinkLogik]

Hi guys

vegan fayre was cool. Was great to meet up with such lovely people. The meal in the evening was fun. I had such a laugh!!! Just wish it could be done more often!! lol xxxxxxx

It was a laugh! These things need to be done more often, it's what life's about.

[gertvegan]

So where are your photos from the event then

Theres a few HERE.

[gertvegan]

And a few more added today, thanks to Yaoh, Vegan Body Building, and Birmingham Vegetarians and Vegans.

[gertvegan]

Just thought I'd mention that moomin was in the latest Vegan Society magazine again, in her hemp Bristol Vegan Fayre t-shirt. Thanks again moomin.