Bristol Vegan Fayre 2006

[snaffler]

I can confirm now I am unable to make this years fair, and that will not change, I will miss it but I am involved with other plans at that time.

Typical the first one in the sun and I am not able to go, oh well I am sure it will be as brilliant as all the other ones.

Have fun

Jays

[RedWellies]

That's a shame, I would have liked to meet you. BTW, apparently you've promised a pic for the Sexiest Vegan Poll, where is it???

[xjoseyx]

This fayre couldnt have come at a better time. Im recently vegan (within the past month, I was veggie before) and Im doing ok but need more inspiration. I dont have any vegan friends for support so this forum is going to be a life saver

[RedWellies]

Hi there. I don't live too far from Cardiff (about an hours drive). Nice to meet you and will see you at the fayre if not before.

[gertvegan]

Might get myself one of those T-Shirts aswell!!!!!

These shirts?? Pm me if you do.

[LittleMissVegan]

These shirts?? Pm me if you do.

PM for ya hun!!

I'm gonna have one and be really cool and slap a LittleMissVegan banner across the back of it

[alisont]

I should get one too really, will have a look at the link later...........

Alison

[s.london posse]

This fayre couldnt have come at a better time. Im recently vegan (within the past month, I was veggie before) and Im doing ok but need more inspiration. I dont have any vegan friends for support so this forum is going to be a life saver

take a large bag with you fill it with muffins, brownies, chocs, gummi bears
all the supplies a new vegan needs, i went vegan thinking il'd only last a couple of weeks it now been 7 years, it gets easier i promise..

[Bunny]

I would so love to go to the vegan Bristol fair and meet you all, but it's on the same day as the Bon Jovi concert .

When's the next one??!! (Always optimistic )

[gertvegan]

When's the next one??!! (Always optimistic )

Next years out doors Bristol Vegan Fayre is June 9th & 10th.

There'll be other fayres elsewhere later this year, and threads about them nearer the time.

[lozza]

i really want to go.. and i wanna drag my boyfriend along
we have looked up prices on megabus.

we'd have to get a bus from glasgow to london (9 hours) then a bus from london to bristol. eek :S so much travelling, but we dont mind cos it will only cos us £8 each.. £10 at the most.

the train is over £100 for a single from glasgow :S

i reeeeeeeeeeally wanna go.

[Bunny]

Next years out doors Bristol Vegan Fayre is June 9th & 10th.

There'll be other fayres elsewhere later this year, and threads about them nearer the time.

Thanks! That will be gert lush

[feral]

*sigh* I wish they'd build a bridge between the mainland and us, I never get to go to the interesting things. Although Belfast is getting more continental and craft markets these days so maybe someday we'll have a nice vegan one.

[gertvegan]

So, who's organising that, Gert? Or did you mean us lot are going to organise something between us?

Yaoh aren't sure about the after party yet, I've heard a few ideas, and will let you's know more as and when.

[gertvegan]

The Bristol Vegan Fayre 2006 is after volunteers, speakers, stallholders etc for the fayre, especially for the two new areas.

More info here.

[lozza]

if i did go..how would i find any of you guys?
i dont know what you look like..

[tabitha]

We should get vegan forum teeshirts done. I said this before, but its a good idea. Then we could all have signature colours!!

[RedWellies]

if i did go..how would i find any of you guys?
i dont know what you look like..

Don't panic, loads of us have pics up in the SV poll or as profile pics! Anyway, we're going to meet somewhere aren't we guys??

[lozza]

hooray.

i really wanna go, but i'm not 100% sure if i can..its in the pipeline though.

aahaha vegan forum tshirts thats a grand idea! i want green! lol

[LittleMissVegan]

aahaha vegan forum tshirts thats a grand idea! i want green! lol

Lozza- I have a green one and i'm gonna be so very cool and wear a LittleMissVegan banner! You should join my very cool 1 man gang LOL. Trust me we will be the fashion icons of the vegan forum LOL Ahem!!!!

[tabitha]

hooray.

i really wanna go, but i'm not 100% sure if i can..its in the pipeline though.

aahaha vegan forum tshirts thats a grand idea! i want green! lol

I would like a very bright pink or purple.

[LittleMissVegan]

I would like a very bright pink or purple.

Tabitha- I'm still recruiting for my cool gang LOL . Get that name badge at the ready LOL

[Tiggerwoo]

If I can make it, I'll be wearing my "If its got a face, I don't eat it" hoodie. Its got quite a few interesting comments in the supermarket!

[LittleMissVegan]

If I can make it, I'll be wearing my "If its got a face, I don't eat it" hoodie. Its got quite a few interesting comments in the supermarket!

I've seen the T-Shirt but not the hoodie!! Where did you get that from hun?

[tabitha]

I might get a skinny tee shirt made up with Veganforum on front and Tabitha on the back with a smiley ginger cat and then you will all know its me cos Purple tee shirt + ginger cat = Tabitha

[gertvegan]

if i did go..how would i find any of you guys?
i dont know what you look like..

There'll probably be a Bristol Vegans (new local group) stall, so people could meet up there at certain times, though it'll be very busy both inside and out. So maybe swap mobile numbers with a few people before the day.

79 days to go.

[Blueshark]

I want to go to this - I also hear they will be screening the England match.

Will be a great day I reckon.

[RedWellies]

- I also hear they will be screening the England match.
.

Don't let that put you off

[Blueshark]

Ha, I will be perched there with a steady supply of vegan beers

[lozza]

if i am definitely going, i will get a few peoples numbers.. although i dont know many people on here yet :$ so i'll be kinda shy..

or i could just tell you what im going to wear, and if someone sees me, then yay ..heh.

[gertvegan]

could just tell you what im going to wear, and if someone sees me, then yay ..heh.

Wear a sombrero and you could be in with a chance of winning some money.

[Kevster]

Kev's cake tour could be an attraction....

'Experienced cake eater Kev gets all caked out at the Bristol vegan fayre, follow (ha ha) Kev as he goes from stall to stall sampling the creations on show, find out where to find the best, most delicious cakes, amongst all the fine examples displayed throughout the venue.'

Followed by cake and ale....

[RedWellies]

I'm right behind you, Kev. Well, until you get to the ale

[LittleMissVegan]

Kev's cake tour could be an attraction....

'Experienced cake eater Kev gets all caked out at the Bristol vegan fayre, follow (ha ha) Kev as he goes from stall to stall sampling the creations on show, find out where to find the best, most delicious cakes, amongst all the fine examples displayed throughout the venue.'

Followed by cake and ale....

LMAO- Oh all that yummy scrummy cake- But ale??? Nah Sam Smiths cider all the way

Evilster- Hah!!!!

[lozza]

sombrero!

[alisont]

Im so looking foward to this such a grand day out - meeting new people and friends and loads of vegan talk and vegan food (in partic the cake - I will be on Kev's cake tour!)

Alison

[lozza]

i dont allow myself cakes or sweets or crisps or chocolate. (even vegan varieties). maybe once in a blue moon.

but..i am soo gonna have cake if i go this meetup! hehe

[RedWellies]

i dont allow myself cakes or sweets or crisps or chocolate. (even vegan varieties). maybe once in a blue moon.

[lozza]

lol..i'm on a healthy eating plan for a while, til i get fitter. i'll still eat healthily as i get fitter, but i wanna lay off the sugar for now.

[Antonia]

YAY!!!! Count me in. Found out today my bf is happy to go with me I haven't been on this forum for very long though, so haven't gotten to know many of you very well, but I'd still love to meet you all. We're gonna make a weekend of it. I'm all excited

[RedWellies]

so haven't gotten to know many of you very well,

Well, you've got till June!

Hey, we should have a Vegan Forum stall if there's that many of us going...mind you, we might put people off

[Antonia]

Is anyone staying in Bristol? Anywhere in particular? I was thinking of finding a Travel Inn as I'm quite familiar with their places. Also... maybe gertvegan can help me on this... anyone know of any good places to eat on the Friday night? Or even breakfast on the Sunday?

I'm really excited cos I was initally planning to go to the veggie festival in York the weekend before (simply cos I need to go that way some weekend soon to visit my mum). However, as amusing at it could be amongst the vegetarians I think it'll be a lot more fun cutting out the crap and being with the vegans

[alisont]

I stayed at the travelodge in Bristol last year - about a 10 min walk to the venue. Got my room for £26 on an offer but the Sat nights £56 at the mo no breccy but you wont need it with all the fab food at the festival

Reckon this will be the social event of the year

Not sure yet if going for the day or if staying the Sat night................

I know Gertvegan will able to fill you in on places to eat.........

Alison

[RedWellies]

anyone know of any good places to eat on the Friday night? Or even breakfast on the Sunday?

Look here...
http://www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk/index.html

[gertvegan]

Is anyone staying in Bristol? Anywhere in particular?

Maybe try Arches Hotel and Basca Guest House (though not veggie, but vegan friendly) first.

anyone know of any good places to eat on the Friday night?

Try Kathmandu or Krishna's Inn.

Or even breakfast on the Sunday?

Fresh and Wild, though they don't open until 11am on Sundays.

The guide will be updated very soon, so keep checking.

[gertvegan]

Look here...
www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk

Thanks.

[cookey]

I think Fresh and Wild are open 1-6pm on a Sunday, but I could be wrong. Cafe Maitreya in Easton open a bit earlier I think.

[gertvegan]

A very brief update.

Café Maitreya (Veggie Society best restaurant award winners for the last two years) and Hunt Sabs booked stalls today.

[gertvegan]

From Yaoh.

The 4th annual Bristol Vegan Fayre is on Sat June 10th this year – 7 weeks today.

The Fayre is shaping up nicely and is on course to be once again the World’s biggest vegan event.

With about 125 stallholders, and 50 speakers and entertainers, and an expected 10,000 + crowd (if the weather’s good), it really is getting massive.

Over 100 stalls are sold now but there’s still some available, if you or any of your colleagues know of anyone who would like a stall, please do send them our way. Likewise there are still a few gaps to be filled in the talks and demos schedules. We are particularly interested to hear from anyone who works with animals and would like to do a talk/presentation. Entertainers too are welcome to get in touch.

As always, we rely mainly on word of mouth to promote the event as we don’t have a huge advertising/marketing budget. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free, so please do tell all your friends and family about the Fayre, even if you can’t make it yourselves.

For more information about the Fayre, click here http://www.yaoh.co.uk/fayre2006.htm

[puffin]

Hopefully i will be coming to this Bristol fayre