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12th May 13 to Sunday |
London Vegan Pledge Are you interested in trying a vegan diet with some help and support? If so, then sign up for the London Vegan Pledge.You will be invited to two meetings at a venue in central London, one at the start of your pledge month on Sunday 12th May 2013, and one at the end of your vegan month on Sunday 9th June 2013. This two-part “Introduction to Veganism” course includes: speakers, films, delicious vegan food, cookery demos, free recipe booklets and basic health and nutrition advice. At the first meeting you will also meet your vegan buddy who will support you during your month. All of this is completely free! If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch. Full details at Event Web Site. |
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20th May 13 to Sunday |
National Vegetarian WeekA huge range of organisations from small businesses to schools, community groups and individuals all across the UK get involved and everyone is invited to join in and make the Week a success. Why not get involved? Regular newsletters will keep you up to date with everything as events develop. Full details at Event Web Site. |
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Jolly's Circus, Belper Peter Jolly's Animal Circus will be performing at Belper, Derbyshire from Wed 22nd to Sun 26th May.If you are available to join the demonstration on Wednesday 22nd call 07703 031667. If you can organise for other times contact info@captiveanimals.org If you are organising a demo take care - this circus has threatened violence at previous protests. The circus proudly boasts 'entertaining' acts including camels, zebras, snakes & crocodiles, and possibly mules, cow, ponies, horses, llamas, goats, geese, ducks, dogs and pigeons. In 2008 a baby wallaby, a baby foal and baby reindeer were added to the life of captivity at Jolly's, never to see their natural habitat or to mix with others of their own kind. |
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23rd May 13
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23rd May 13
Action for the Badgers : Ongoing campaign
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23rd May 13 to Tuesday |
Zippo's Animal Circus - Croydon protest The Captive Animals' Protection Society (CAPS) and Lush Croydon, have called on the public to boycott one of the country's few remaining animal circuses Zippos, when it performs at Beddington Park from Thursday 23rd May until Tuesday 28th May.Zippos Circus is one of just a handful of circuses that have continued to use animals in the UK and use horses and ponies in their acts. Animal circuses have become increasingly unpopular due to growing awareness and concern at the way in which animals are transported from site to site, kept in temporary accommodation, and forced to perform in the circus ring. Lush staff members from the local Croydon shop plan to stage a high-street performance with their own ring master drawing attention to the continued use of non-wild animals by Zippos. The stunt will take place outside the Lush shop on North End at 11am on Saturday 25th May. The shop will also be fundraising for CAPS over the weekend with Charity Pot sales. To getting involved (and dressed up?) please call Chris on 020 8681 7332 or email croydon@lush.co.uk London Animal Rights Campaigners will holding leafleting protests by the gates to the circus on Thurs 23rd May from 6pm to 7.30pm and Sat 25th from 5pm to 7pm. More details below. |
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23rd May 13
SPEAK - Thursday Demos : Every Thursday
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24th May 13 to Sunday |
Bristol VegFestUK The dates for 2 VegfestUK shows in 2013 have been announcedVegfestUK Bristol 2013 - the biggest veggie event anywhere in the world this year (as far as we know). The show runs for 3 days, opening its gates to the public at 5pm on Friday 24th May until 11pm for a special tenth anniversary party, and then again from 11am - 11pm Saturday 25th May, and 11am - 9pm on Sunday May 26th. The Marquees are not open on Friday, and they shut at 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is £2 before 5pm, and £5 after 5pm. Kids under 12 and OAP's £1 before 5pm, £2 after 5pm. There is no readmission after 5pm. See also Brighton March 16th/17th: www.brighton.vegfest.co.uk |
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24th May 13 |
Animal Protection Agency railway station collection The Animal Protection Agency Foundation conducts awareness-raising programmes on all issues concerning the trade in exotic pets and coordinates research into the impacts of wildlife trade on individual animals, the environment and people. We are a young but dynamic and effective group and we would love for you to be part of our fundraising team.The next collection is on Friday 24th May at Charing Cross mainline Station. Please contact us if you would like to help out on the day so that we can put you on our rota - even if you just have an hour or two to spare that would be a great help. |
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24th May 13
Brighton Anti-meat demo and stall : Every Friday
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24th May 13 starts |
Nottingham Greyhound Demo Sadly, deaths and serious injuries to dogs running on the tracks are relatively common, and the existence of a major track like Nottingham is responsible for the putting to death of about 500 greyhounds every year. According to a Guardian article: "Greyhound tracks are closing and the industry isn't doing enough to care for the thousands of dogs who face an uncertain fate"Demos continue fortnightly on Fridays.  Now meeting at 5.30pm at the Market Square tram stop, with occasional bigger events at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium as on 26th April meeting at 6.30pm at the roundabout near the entrance.Call 07703 031667 to confirm. |
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25th May 13
Hunt Crimewatch : Every week
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25th May 13 to Friday |
Greyhound Awareness Week Greyhound Awareness Week gives an opportunity for all those concerned about the plight of greyhounds to educate the public about the mass slaughter of dogs caused by the greyhound racing industry. With a large enough boycott by ordinary people, the industry can be brought to its knees and the suffering and untimely death of thousands of greyhounds prevented.Anyone who would like to take part, please contact Action for Greyhounds for leaflets, posters, petition forms etc. Street stalls and/or demos will be taking place throughout the country. Please organise in your area. Birmingham | Coventry | East Anglia | London | Manchester | Nottingham Scotland | Sittingbourne | Sheffield | Worcestershire | Wolverhampton |
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25th May 13
Animal Aid - Street Collection : Every Saturday
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25th May 13 |
Animal Rescue Workday Kirkby Pet Welfare is a small animal shelter attempting to tackle the desperate task of rescuing and re-homing unwanted rabbits, hamsters and other small rodents, often bred indiscriminately by the pet trade.Nottingham Animal Rights seeks volunteers for regular workdays. It is really rewarding work, because we can all do a little to make a big difference. The dogs at Pet Welfare are only walked once or twice a week so this is an easy and fun job that can make a positive impact on their lives. Transport may be available from Beeston or Nottingham - call Lee on 07599 282851. |
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25th May 13 11:00 |
Hugletts Wood Sanctuary Open Day In place of the Fundraiser there will be an Open Day, same day, May 25th. 11am til 5pm. Everyone Welcome! Open Day means a day in the countryside with cow-cuddling, tickling a turkey or two, meeting the new arrivals and making time to relax in the very peaceful surroundings of Hugletts Wood. Entry by donation. Refreshments will be available. Hugletts merchandise and the beautiful Indian clothing will be available too. |
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25th May 13
London Anti-Fur Demos : Every Saturday
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25th May 13
Edinburgh Fur Free Campaign : Every Saturday
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25th May 13 18:15 |
Belle Vue Greyhound Demo, Manchester. Over recent years there have been a number of dogs killed at Belle Vue Greyhound Racing Stadium at Belle Vue Racetrack, Kirkmanshulme Lane, Gorton, Manchester M18 7BA, (see Indymedia reports: [1] / [2]) so we have to tell the punters with all honesty that dogs are regularly dying in the Belle Vue ground. We need to put an end to this miserable place, please give us your support. See Twitter too.
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25th May 13
Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium Demo : Every Saturday
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26th May 13
Campaign for a Fur Free Brick Lane : Every week
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28th May 13 18:30 |
Vegucate Bristol Wanna eat healthily and compassionately without giving up your favourite treat foods? Do you always wonder why we love dogs, eat pigs and wear cows? The 'Vegucate Bristol Film Series' is tailor-made for you! It shows you the all-round benefits of a plant-based lifestyle through screenings of life-altering, award-winning documentary films on this subject over 6 weeks, every Tuesday evening from April 2nd to May7th.Films include: • Vegucated (April 2nd & 23rd) • Planeat (April 9th) • Got the Facts on Milk? (April 16th) • Forks over Knives (April 30th) • Peaceable Kingdom: the Journey Home (May 7th) Includes: FREE pizzas and snacks | comedians | cookery demos | film screenings | raffle | discussion All food served is 100% plant-based. Special guests: • Sara Pascoe (TV star in ‘Wall of Fame’ and ‘Stand up for the Week’) [April 2nd & May 7th] • Jim Daly (comedian) [April 30th] • Kerry McCarthy (MP, Bristol East) [April 9th] • Tim Barford (VegfestUK, Yaoh) [April 2nd] • Justin Kerswell (VIVA!) [April 30th] • Jane Easton (VIVA!) [April 16th & 23rd] • Caroline Mcaleese (Vegan Society Bristol contact) [April 2nd & May 7th] • Anna Thorley (Vegan Society) [April 30th] • Martin Fodor (local sustainability and energy campaigner) [April 9th] • Rose Alexander (Sea Shepherd and Café Kino) [April 16th, 23rd and May 7th] Where: Polish Club, 50 St Paul’s Rd, Clifton, Bristol . FREE, donations welcome! (Suggested donation: £2) All funds raised go to Vegfam charity, who feeds the hungry across the globe without animal exploitation. Location |
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29th May 13 |
STOP Live Exports Live exports transport ship, the Joline, has gone to Dordrecht in Holland for a refit. Due to the hassle at Ramsgate and have decided to try to get back to Dover. Dover Harbour has said it can not refuse them but the ship has to be modified before they can use the port.We await developments and will watch the ship for any movement. Now more than ever we will need your support. We have a texting service to inform people as soon as we know of a sailing. Register your mobile number to 07968 134489 or email us [facebook] |
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29th May 13
Derby Animal Rights : Every 2 weeks
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30th May 13 starts |
 Nottingham Animal Rights Nottingham Animal Rights Networking meetings every 4 weeks at the Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone Street, (New Basford / Forest Fields), NG7 6HX, to plan forthcoming campaign activities, usually starting at 8pm.All welcome - hunt sabs, vegan campaigners, AR activists, people who want to get involved, and people who just want to know more about what we do, including supporters of Animal Aid, Greyhound Action, Hunt Sabs, SHAC, VIVA!, Vegan Society, Vegetarian Society, and the many other groups that we aim to support locally. |
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1st Jun 13 |
Brinsley Animal Rescue Workday Brinsley Animal Rescue are short of volunteers during the Winter - fence building, staining, aviary building, mucking out, rabbit run building and more. Call Brinsley first to check arrangements. You can go by Rainbow 1 bus from Nottingham Victoria Bus station or Upper Parliament St (towards Eastwood/Alfreton). Ask for the Moor Road stop in Brinsley, by the fish&chip shop.On alternate Saturdays transport may be available from Beeston or Nottingham - call Lee 07599 282851, but any other time is good too. |
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National March Against the Badger Cull Despite massive scientific, political and popular opposition, the UK Government’s controversial pilot badger cull is set to begin on 1st June of this year.On the same day, people from all walks of life will be marching to demonstrate public opposition to a deeply flawed policy. We want this to be a family friendly positive event so please come and participate in that spirit. Join Us: Assemble in Central London at 12noon at Millbank, near Tate Britain, SW1P 4RG (nearest tube: Pimlico) to march to DEFRA HQ Dress in black and white to show you are prepared to take legal direct action during the cull and/or support other people doing so. Paint your face like a badger for the day or wear a badger mask (from the campaign's downloads page! |
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4th Jun 13 starts
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Manchester Animal Action! Manchester Animal Action now meet on the first Tuesday of each month, at Friends’ Meeting House (room G4), 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS, at 7pm, to discuss our plans and activities for the month. New members and ideas always welcomed.Also we have new email address: manchesteranimalaction@riseup. Please do come along and add any ideas to the agenda and see how you can help! Full details at Event Web Site. |
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10th Jun 13 to Tuesday |
Stop the G8 |
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13th Jun 13 starts |
Nottingham Animal Rights Networking  Nottingham Animal Rights meets in the City Centre every 4 weeks to catch up on campaigns, giving a special opportunity for new supporters to meet up in a social environment. In between the City Centre meetings there are also meetings at the Sumac Centre in Forest Fields. City centre meeting now at Bake O'Clock, up a courtyard at 14a Long Row, opposite the Council Information Centre on north side of the Council House. The cafe will stay open through the meeting for good value, tasty vegan food. Come hungry for cake action.All welcome - hunt sabs, AR activists, people who want to get involved, and people who just want to know more about what we do, including supporters of Animal Aid, Greyhound Action, Hunt Sabs, SHAC, VIVA!, Vegan Society, Vegetarian Society, and the many other groups that we aim to support locally. |
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15th Jun 13 starts
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London March to Close Down all Slaughterhouses It's time for us to call, loud and clear, for the abolition of animal slavery, for the abolition of all abuses suffered by animals in the course of their consumption by humans— for the end of their breeding, farming, fishing and slaughter.Every year worldwide, 60 billion land animals and more than 1 trillion aquatic animals are abused and killed for unnecessary consumption— virtually 164 million land animals and 2.75 billion aquatic animals abused and killed every day. On Saturday, June 15, 2013, be part of an historic international day to make that very call, for those very animals. Join us in a peaceful march, through the streets of London, to close down all slaughterhouses. Compassionate citizens are mobilizing to engage communities in this movement. Paris, Toulouse,Toronto, Istanbul, Zagreb, Houston, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Bauru in Brazil are participating cities. Join one of the historic marches to close down all slaughterhouses, taking place worldwide. |
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15th Jun 13 starts |
Animal Accident Rescue Unit Fundraiser Elvis Tribute Night with Al Duncan as Elvis and Claire May as Compere at Lowdham Village Hall, Main Street, Lowdham, NG14 7BD. Doors Open 7pm.£10.00, including a light supper; Please bring your own drinks. All profits from the night benefit the Animal Accident Rescue Unit. Registered Charity Number 701405 Tickets by email Admin@aaru.org.uk or contact: Lorraine 0115 931 2791/ 07530 023543 |
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19th Jun 13 |
McLibel: Anniversary Day of Action McLibel: Anniversary of 1997 High Court Victory!The High Court ruled that McDonald's marketing has "pretended to a positive nutritional benefit which their food did not match"; that they "exploit children"; are "culpably responsible for animal cruelty" and "pay low wages". The Appeal court added that it was fair comment that their employees worldwide "do badly in terms of pay and conditions", and true that "if one eats enough McDonald's food" this may well lead to "the very real risk of heart disease."
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26th Jun 13 to Sunday |
Glastonbury Festival 2013 Veggies has catered in the Green Fields at Glastonbury Festival since 1987.In 2011 Green Futures Field Campaigns included ... "Sustrans, Sea Shepherd, Womens Environmental Network, Mooncup (safer, greener tampons). Not to mention the World's finest Vegan Burgers from the Veggies Catering Campaign". We hope to be there again in 2013 with Food by Veggies in the Green Futures Field from 9am Wednesday to 6pm Monday. We hope to set out from Sumac in . Our crew places are committed long in advance, but if you are at Glastonbury already you are welcome to hang out with us and support our campaigns outreach!
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29th Jun 13 |
R S P C A . A G M Use your vote to promote an RSPCA that works to protect ALL animal from ALL exploitation.Annual General Meeting to be held at a venue to be announced. |
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6th Jul 13 10:30 |
Birmingham Vegan Fair Promoting healthy, compassionate, eco-friendly diets and lifestyles atCarrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham, B4 7SX. * sample lots of free vegan food including delicious alternatives to meat, cheese, chocolate, cakes & more...! * many stalls selling delicious & ethical cakes, chocolate, sweets, raw superfood etc & also cosmetics, soaps, pet food and more...! * Free recipes, healthy living info, nutritional guidance etc * Vegan cafe serving hot food & refreshments all day * Cookery demos & talks on nutrition, going vegan etc * support local animal sanctuaries, campaigning groups etc FREE ADMISSION - All Welcome! |
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7th Jul 13 starts |
AR Gathering Planning Would you like to be involved in planning the Animal Rights Summer Gathering (2nd-4th August).You are welcome to come to the next planning meeting at Nottingham's Sumac Centre. Food will be available from Sumac's Brunch Club from 12noon, for the meeting to start at 1pm sharp!. Email for further details.
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Rock with the Foxes A fund raising event in aid of The Fox Project.Live music from The FireTones 50's Rock & Roll Band. Afternoon refreshments available. Evening Vegan BBQ. BYO booze & tent for overnight camping on site. 2pm-late at Woodlands, Studdens Lane, Cowbeech, East Sussex BN27 4QS All for £18 (advance); £20 on the gate. Cheques to 'JFA' to F.Fisher Woodlands Studdens Lane Cowbeech E.Sussex BN27 4QS Sorry NO dogs due to wildlife. |
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2nd Aug 13 to Sunday |
Animal Rights Summer Gathering The Animal Rights Summer Gathering exists to promote cooperation and to spread information between the various groups and individuals working throughout the UK to stop animal abuse, The 2013 event will be held on the first weekend of August at a greenfield site near Derby/Nottingham, 5mins from junction 26 of the M1.As ever Veggies hope are co-ordinating the catering, running a cafe space and holding vegan cookery workshops. To help with the catering or for special dietary needs contact Veggies To get involved come the 7th July planning meeting, or help with the setting up from the Wednesday. For an idea of what to expect, see the 2012 Gathering Report. |
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3rd Aug 13 to Saturday |
Vegan Camp The 33rd Vegan Camp, in 2013 will be held at Kilkhampton, near Bude in Cornwall.Vegan Camp is a well-deserved break for vegans, or anyone willing to be vegan during their stay, including many active campaigners, for 2 weeks, or for a day or two. All ages are welcome, many children attend, about 35% are under 18. Campers will be welcome for any period of stay within the fortnight.
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3rd Aug 13 |
Taunton Vegan Food Fair Taunton Vegans are holding the 2013 Taunton Vegan Fayre at the the North Street Church Hall, North Street, Taunton TA1 1LW on 3rd August 2013. |
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7th Aug 13 to Sunday |
Earth First! Summer Gathering This year's the Summer Gathering will be in the Hastings area near the Bexhill-Hastings Link Road campaign. It will run from the evening of Wednesday 7th August and finish on Sunday 11th August.The Earth First Summer Gathering takes place each year to provide a space in which the radical ecology movement can share skills and plan for future campaigns and actions. Anyone who is interested in ecological direct action will have a valuable part to play and is welcome to come to this family friendly gathering. If you've not been to an Earth First Gathering before and are thinking about it, please do come, we are a very friendly, welcoming bunch and would love to have you get involved. Programme: Workshops, skill sharing and planning action, plus low-impact living without leaders. Meet people, learn skills. |
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12th Aug 13 |
The Gory TwelthContact your local Hunt Sabs or Hunt Saboteurs Association |
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16th Aug 13 to Sunday |
International Animal Rights Gathering
International Animal Rights Gathering 2013 will be in Belgium. |
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September 2013 |
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Nottingham Green Festival Due to problems beyond their control the Nottingham Green Festival has been postponed from the previously suggested 2nd June / 26th May date. The Nottingham Green Festival will probably now be held on Sunday 1st September.The event, now in its 22nd year, is independently organised by grass routes community based volunteers, with no statutory funding. The ethical standards and environmental / human / animal rights ethos of the event are long established, having evolved from the pre-history of the Nottm Peace Festival from which it has grown. So if are able to run a fund-raiser, book a stall for your group, or encourage others to do so, that might make all the difference in ensuring the success of Nottingham's own green festival, the place for the whole family to learn, explore and try the latest in everything environmentally friendly and ethical, whilst also having lots of fun in the beautiful setting of the Arboretum Park, Waverley Street / Addison Street, |
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12th Sep 13 to Sunday |
International Animal Rights Conference 2013 The International Animal Rights Conference 2013 aims to provide a truly international platform for people active in the animal rights movement and those interested in learning more about animal rights. The conference should function as a networking platform for animal rights activists, but should also present current animal rights views.The organisers hope to provide/organize presentations, workshops, discussions, panel discussions, campaign reports, stalls and exhibits, animal rights concerts and animal rights protests. The conference is to be held at Centre Culturel Kulturfabrik Esch, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxemburg. |
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23rd Sep 13 to Sunday |
National Anti-Shooting Week National Anti-Shooting Week takes place towards the end of September, just before the start of the pheasant shooting season on 1 October.Annually, more than 45 million pheasants and partridges are purpose-bred to be used as feathered targets. As part of the production process, hundreds of thousands of breeding birds are confined inside metal battery cages for their entire productive lives. Most of the released birds die before they can be shot – from disease, starvation, exposure, predation or under the wheels of cars. Of the shot birds, many will be discarded rather than eaten. It is our aim to spread the word about the misery and cruelty involved in this industry and achieve a ban on the production of birds for ‘sport’ shooting in Britain. Read more at the Animal Aid website. Full details at Event Web Site. |
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28th Sep 13 to Sunday |
International Rabbit DayRabbits have a hard time - from the pet trade to the casserole pot, from hunting to vivisection and increasingly the fur trade. Use this day as an opportunity to get active for the bunnies! |
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October 2013 |
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1st Oct 13 |
World Vegetarian Day / Week / Month
World Vegetarian Day is promoted by North American Vegetarian Society, for veggie organisations worldwide: http://www.navs-online.org |
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2nd Oct 13 |
World Farm Animals Day
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4th Oct 13 |
World Animal Day World Animal Day - a special opportunity for anyone who loves animals.
Don’t forget to use the event listing facility which provides free publicity to any group or individual who is doing something special connected with animals on or around 4th October. For inspiration see details of the events held in previous years via http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk Full details at Event Web Site. |
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4th Oct 13 |
World Day of Prayer for Animals |
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5th Oct 13 to Sunday |
VegfestUK London VegfestUK is proud to announce our first show at London Kensington Olympia in the West Hall (Ground and Upper floors) on October 5th & 6th 2013.Stalls will be available from mid Feb, as will tickets to the event. Admission is £10 each day (£6 claimants, £2 kids under 14), either pay on gate or buy in advance. The show will see around 150 stalls, numerous talks rooms, cinemas, workshops, cookery demos, performance areas, a living raw prep zone, specialist caterers and plenty of space to sit and eat, plus some very special guests both in the talks rooms and on stage, guaranteed to captivate the anticipated 8,000 visitors over two days. |
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6th Oct 13 |
National Badger Day Each year the National Federation of Badger Groups (NFBG) helps thousands of badgers in Britain. You can help badgers too, by organising or taking part in an event to raise funds for, or awareness of, the NFBG on or around National Badger Day.
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16th Oct 13 |
What's Still Wrong With McDonalds 28th International Day of Action Against McDonalds, to mark World Food DayThe very first London Greenpeace anti-McD day of Action was on 19 Jan 1985 and soon became a global phenomenon! Protest against everything that's wrong with McDonald's - animal cruelty, exploitation of workers, damaging the planet, promoting unhealthy food, marketing to young children and much more. For a summary of the issues surrounding the McLibel Case see the High Court Judgement and the European Court of Human Rights ruling. Also www.knowmore.org Why not Adopt-YOUR-Store - get leaflets from Veggies or McGreenwash Leaflet Open Office Document or PDF  Food Not Bombs groups worldwide are also encouraged to share vegan meals in their neighbourhoods:http://www.foodnotbombs.net/world_food_day_action.html |
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19th Oct 13 10:00 |
LABL Fair Liverpool A brand new event for Liverpoolon Saturday 19th October 2013, 10am - 4pm at St George's Hall, Liverpool. Helping you to Live A Better Life, with 130 stalls offering everything from food to natural beauty and healthy living to fairtrade clothes. Plus cookery demonstrations, film screenings, talks and a free prize draw will add to the entertainment. 100% VEGAN . FAIR TRADE . ORGANIC . DAIRY FREE . CRUELTY FREE This unique event will broaden your horizons and provide you with many opportunities to taste, try and buy fantastic goods from the best natural, cruelty free and ecological companies around. Delicious hot and cold food will be served throughout the day, all 100% vegan (meat, dairy and egg free) Register to receive email updates and be the first to know more! Full details at Event Web Site. |
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26th Oct 13 |
West Midlands Vegan Festival This is expected to be HUGE, even bigger than our 2012 festival which included 110 stalls and had 2,000 visitors!Stalls will offer lots of delicious food, clothing, toiletries, cosmetics, campaign info etc, and there'll also be 20 talks, films, cookery demos, live music, an all vegan bar, kids activities, raffles, competitions, free food samples and so much more! 10am - 5pm at the Wolves Civic Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RQ. |
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Manchester Vegan WeekNumerous vegan beers on sale at the Thirsty Scholar vegan/vegetarian pub, New Wakefield St., Manchester, M1 5NP Chocolate and Ice Cream Fest: Monday October 28, 7pm - 10pm. Free chocolate and ice cream at V Revolution vegan cafe, 88, Oldham St., Manchester city centre, M4 1LF Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days: Tuesday October 29, 7pm - 10pm Film, plus free food at V Revolution. Cake Fest: Wednesday October 30, 7pm - 10pm Free cake provided by the Cake Liberation Front at V Revolution. "May I Be Frank": Thursday October 31, 7pm - 10pm. May I Be Frank Movie, plus free food at V Revolution. Manchester Vegan Fair Saturday November 2, 10am - 5pm at Methodist Church Central Hall. Manchester Vegan Society's World Vegan Day Party Sunday November 3, 4pm - midnight at the Thirsty Scholar. All welcome. http://www.manchester.vegangroup.co.uk/ |
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1st Nov 13 to Saturday |
Vegan Month Animal Aid hope that Vegan Month will be recognised annually by all vegan groups and individuals nationwide.If you're not (yet) vegan then this is the perfect opportunity to give it a go. Check out the dedicated Vegan Month website for more details and to order a vegan challenge pack. Find support from vegan campaigners in your area from Veggies Networking Directory. If you're already vegan, why not consider organising an event or get involved with any already taking place? Add your event details to the Vegan Outreach Diary. For inspiration check out some previous Vegan food fairs & giveaway events. Full details at Event Web Site. |
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1st Nov 13 |
World Vegan Day
World Try Vegan Day 2011 - 1st November 1:11:11 - International Awareness Day for Veganism Check out similar events on the UK Vegan Outreach Diary and find support for vegan contacts in your area via Veggies Networking Directory Full details at Event Web Site. |
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1st Nov 13 |
Beginning of Hunt Crime Season First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.Mahatma Ghandi Join your local Hunt Sabs as they prevent illegal hunting on anniversary of the official start of the fox hunting season in the olden days. |
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2nd Nov 13 11:00
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Manchester Vegan Fair
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2nd Nov 13 11:00
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Manchester Vegan FairSaturday November 2, 2013, 11am until 5pm at Methodist Church, Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester city centre, M1 1JQ 30 stalls Free vegan food Vegan speed dating Vegan speed meeting Screening of "Got the Facts on Milk? The Milk Documentary" |
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5th Nov 13 |
Barry Horne Memorial Actions Let us know if you are organising events at local labs, or elsewhere, to commemorate Barry's death on November 5th 2001, and for the animals.
5th November is the anniversary of the death in prison of fellow activist Barry Horne. Barry died in Long Lartin prison of liver failure, a direct result of three prison hunger strike protests against government policy on animal experiments. |
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5th Nov 13 |
Bonfire Night - Watch out for animalsFind useful information about animals and fireworks on the RSPCA Fireworks homepage. Also be sure to check your bonfire for hedgehogs and other animals. Full details at Event Web Site. |
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9th Nov 13 11:00 |
Lincoln Veggie Fair Love Food? Love Animals?Sample vegan delights at Lincoln's fifth Free Food Fair at Trinity United Reformed Church Hall, Garmston Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HZ. Entrance free. There will be a variety of food to sample from leading vegetarian companies, as well as ideas for tasty dishes to try at home. Lots of free hot and cold vegan food, free non-food samples, vegan-friendly stalls, talks, tombola, cookery demonstrations etc. Already Vegan? Volunteers for the day would be great and should contact Vegan Lincs. |
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Rememberance Day  More at http://www.veggies.org.uk/news/stopwar.htm Throughout history, animals have suffered and died as a result of human conflicts. |
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30th Nov 13 |
South West Christmas Without Cruelty Festival The groundbreaking eco-friendly Festival will offer visitors the chance to buy their Christmas cards and innovative cruelty-free and eco-friendly gifts in the sure knowledge that they will be supporting good causes and creative local companies. Products available are likely to range from fair-trade clothes and jewellery to cosmetics and skin care products, handmade chocolates, games for children, wildlife photographs and Devon grown olive trees.
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1st Dec 13 to Tuesday |
Cruelty-Free Christmas Campaigning
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8th Dec 13 10:00 |
Animal Aid's Christmas Fair |
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10th Dec 13 |
International Animal Rights Day Uncaged co-ordinate events across the world, calling for fundamental rights to be bestowed upon non-human animals by 2048 (100 years after the Declaration of Human Rights on this date). Groups are encouraged to hold candle-lit vigils outside local sites of animal abuse, campaign stalls or other outreach events to highlight links between human and animal rights.
Submit your event details to the Animal Rights Calendar and to Uncaged. |
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25th Dec 13 |
Merry Christmas from Viva!
Everything you need for a compassionate, animal and earth-friendly holiday feast is right here, from traditional roast dinners to modern fusion food – with (jingle) bells on! |
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26th Dec 13 |
Boxing Day Anti-Hunt Demos Animal rights groups oppose the flouting of loopholes in the law that results in hunts continuing to kill. It is for this reason that wildlife protection group, including the hunt saboteurs, need to monitor the situation and to intervene to save lives where necessary. See Boxing Day - the public face of fox hunting.
The Hunt Saboteurs Association is a non-violent direct action organisation which has been dedicated to getting between the hunters and their quarry for over 40 years, and we know better than anyone what illegal hunting looks like – it just seems that no-one else seems to care. Contact your local group via the Hunt Saboteurs Association. Press enquiries please call: 07774 279133 |
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26th Dec 13 |
Annual International Pizza Punk Day The 8th Annual International Pizza Punk Day dances in the ashes of Christmas (well, a day later), encouraging you to form local autonomous vegan pizza-making workshops and cultivate the skills of cooperation, mutual aid and free association. Good luck.
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January 2014 |
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1st Jan 14 |
New Year's Day Anti-Hunt Action Hunt saboteurs will, as ever, be preventing hunts from catching and killing animals.Rather than focus on banner waving demos, saboteurs will blow hunting horns, imitate the huntsman's voice calls and use harmless scent dulling sprays that mask where the fox or hare has run.
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Rememberance for Animal Activists In remembrance of Jill Phipps, Gari Allen, Mike Hill and other friends of the animals that we have lost, all groups and individuals are urged to take action on behalf of the animals.You could organise a vegan food event, a campaign/info stall or a public showing of an animal rights film, such as 'Behind the Mask' or Jill's Film. You could support live exports vigils in Ramsgate, fur protests in London, campaign against Greyhound racing in Manchester, or anything more on your own initiative. |
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15th Feb 14 |
McLibel: Human Rights Victory Anniversary In 2005 the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg declared that the infamous McLibel trial was in breach of the right to a fair trial and the right to freedom of expression, thereby voiding any solace that McNasty may have enjoyed from the trial. The Court ruled that UK laws had failed to protect the public’s right to criticise massive corporations whose business practices can affect people’s lives, health and the environment. Meanwhile after spending £10million to suppress free speech, McDonalds find that the most widely distributed protest leaflet continues to be distributed worldwide... |
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March 2014 |
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Veggie Month Go veggie!If you are concerned about one or more of these issues, why not take the opportunity to try some more meat-free meals during March or take the veggie challenge? Find support from veggie campaigners in your area from Veggies Networking Directory. If you are already veggie... go vegan! |
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20th Mar 14 |
Meatout
Join people in all 50 US states and around the world who care about animal suffering and global warming by hosting an event on (or around) March 20th. |
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4th Apr 14 |
World Rat Day Cavy Rescue, a small animal shelter, invites rat lovers to celebrate World Rat Day in the UK.All true fans of the pet rat know that these dear, sweet animals deserve greater recognition and admiration, and that their image suffers from ignorance and unthinking prejudice. World Rat Day can be a day to win back some respect to rats through positive promotion, or at the very least, it will be a special day to offer delicious treats and fun gifts to our pets, making some rats very happy and getting some cute photographs in the process! To offer a home to a rat (or any other homeless animal) check the Animal Rescue section of Veggies Directory or Cavy Rescue. |
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24th Apr 14 |
World Day for Animals in LaboratoriesCampaigning organisations in the UK and across the globe, will mark World Day for Laboratory Animals, a time to reflect upon the pain and suffering caused to millions of animals all in the name of a fraudulent scientific practice - a practice that is not only is so cruel to the animals so horribly abused and killed by vivisectors but a practice that so cruelly gives false hope to those with illness and disease. World Day demo in Oxford on Saturday 27th April |
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Great Yorkshire Vegan Festival 2014 The Great Yorkshire Vegan Festival will be the first major vegan festival ever to be held in Yorkshire and will attract thousands of people from all over the UK!The festival will take place in The Queens Hotel, City Square, Leeds, LS1 1PJ, on Saturday 10th May 2014. Note the revised date and venue, which is directly next to the train station and a 2mins from the coach station.There will be over 100 fantastic stalls offering a wide variety of vegan products including cakes, chocolate, hot takeaway food, make up, clothing, pet treats and cheese that tastes like cheese! |
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London Vegan Festival London Vegan FestivalSunday 17th August 2014 11am - 8pm Kensington Town Hall, London W8 £2 entry (under 12 free) |
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