Compiled by Veggies to co-ordinate animal rights campaign events throughout the UK. Events are not organised by Veggies and Veggies are not responsible for the details listed. If you came through a web search and images are not shown - click here
This is a new project, which will take place over 3 nights. It is being held at Haggerston Castle, Beal, near Berwick-upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2PA. It is a 5 star Haven holiday park, and is set in beautiful historic grounds, with a boating lake, and swimming pools. There are many facilities included in the price like swimming, sports, kids clubs, entertainment, and there are many other activities available for a reasonable charge. You can find out all about the park at http://tinyurl.com/329txh. The beach, Holy Island, and Hadrian’s Wall are all nearby.
Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the world's largest consumer product companies (products inc: Daz, Flash, Fairy, Pantene, Olay, Head & Shoulders, IAMS/Eukanuba) have been branded the "world's worst" corporation for their continued poisoning and killing of animals in the development of new cosmetics and toiletries and even 'pet' foods.
The eleventh annual Day of Action in 2007 and saw actions in towns and cities across the world - see the report and photos via the website. Please join us for the 12th annual Day of Action by staging: protests at P&G sites, supermarkets, town centres, campaign stalls, 'supermarket sweeps,'and letter-writing campaigns etc.
The aim is to
(i) educated consumers about P&G's practices and encourage 'cruelty-free' shopping; and
(ii) to spread the boycott until P&G permanently cease testing on animals.
For more information on how to get involved, including downloadable leaflets etc. see the website or contact Max at Uncaged.
Come and meet the calves, cows, bulls, pigs, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens and Idaho the turkey that all live in peace and tranquillity at Hugletts and will never see or fear the abattoir.
Also : Woodland Walks, Talks on Cow Protection and Managing the Ancient Woodland at Hugletts Wood. Or just find a quiet corner and relax !
There will be shelter, but bring wellies and umbrellas if wet.
Tasty Vegan food and drink available. Raffle. Stalls.
Entrance by donation.
Dogs are welcome, but please keep your dog on a lead, away from the animals and birds.
Need more details or directions? Ring Jane 0788 404 6703
Global Boycott P&G Day - usually the third Saturday in May - is the centrepiece of our tenacious campaign to tackle P&G's animal testing. It is a fantastic opportunity to spread the message about P&G and how to shop cruelty-free.
A stall will be in Taunton to promote a cruelty-free lifestyle, highlighting campaigns such as Boycott P&G, as well as other animal testing campaigns such as; Boycott Body Shop, SHAC, SPEAK, Stop Sequani and Oxford University.
There's something fishy going on in the Sumac Yard!
At the North West Vegan Festival on 26th January 2008 vegan activists from Manchester Animal Protection ran a very popular vegan fish'n'chip stall, alongside Veggies Caterig Campaign and Tangipans Kitchen.
So successful was this they are soon to launch a mobile operation, adopting a catering trailer from Veggies, which is currently being fitted out at the Sumac Centre.
Save the Dolphin? Let's hear it for tuna-friendly Tuna too!
In advance of the public launch at the Bristol Vegan Fayre an Exclusive Vish 'n' Chip Supper is to be held at the Sumac Centre at the People's Kitchen at 6.30 on Saturday 17th May.
On Sunday 18th May at 1pm, Team Phish invite you to enjoy a scrumptious vegan roast dinner with all the trimmings: Roast spuds and parsnips, fake chicken pieces, roast onion, sweetcorn, peas n' steamed carrots and delicious gravy. Book early to avoid disappointment - Email something-fishy [at] live.com.
National Vegetarian Week is the annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle.
Celebrated by The Vegetarian Society since 1992, the week is now an established event and everyone from big corporations to primary schools, small community groups to members of the public are welcome to come on board.
Why not get involved and make the week an even bigger success? Regular newsletters will keep you up to date with everything as events develop.
London Animal Rights Meetings are held to help coordinate and encourage cooperation between the various animal rights campaigns in the London area.
Meet at Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1.
Doors open at 6pm for info-stalls, videos and vegan food and drinks (handy for those coming straight from work) and a chance to meet and talk with other campaigners.
Meeting starts at 7.30pm until about 9pm, followed by more food and a chance to discuss issues arising from the meeting. The meetings are a great opportunity to find out what's happening locally and nationally with the various campaigns and to talk directly to the people involved.
Networking meeting on alternate Thursdays at the Sumac Centre Arrive from 7.30pm for Campaign Networking at 8pm and social chitchat (from 9pm).
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, Hunt Sabs, SHAC, VIVA!, Vegan Society, Vegetarian Society, and the many other groups that we aim to support locally.
Details of activities arranged at the meeting are posted on the NAR NewsGroup archive.
Coventry celebrates National Vegetarian Week with the launch of The Green Garden Cafe, offering pure vegetarian (ie vegan) catering service for all, run as a social enterprise and incorporating support and training for young and disadvantaged people.
Promoting home grown, locally sourced and home made animal-free foods, the Green Garden Cafe can cater for indoor and outdoor events throughout the West Midlands.
Launch Event 11am-4pm at The Foyer, Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry (opposite Tin Angel Pub) with free vegan food samples and advice & support from Coventry Vegetarians and Vegans. Young people from the Foyer will be helping around the event and the Mayor of Coventry will be cutting the ribbon at 1pm, together with local media!
All welcome from all parts of the local community - come along to offer your support or to discuss your requirements for catering or training.
20th annual bank holiday event at Canbury Gardens, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, Surrey
[Nearest Station/s: Kingston via Waterloo/SW Trains].
Includes about 100 stalls of environmental interest, with music, workshops, dance etc. All food is veggie including possiblefood by Veggies (subject to booking).
The World's biggest vegan event, the Bristol Vegan Fayre, enters its sixth year. Enjoy a sublime weekend May 31st/June 1st 2008 in the centre of Bristol as thousands of people come together to celebrate the best of the vegan lifestyle. Entertainment, education, inspiration and some excellent shopping opportunities combine with stunning surroundings and first rate services as the movers and shakers in the World's most significant developing lifestyle gather under the banner of the Vegan Way of Life.
Small campaigners special still available (£131.25+vat for a 1m x 2m stall for 2 days!!!!)
Visit website for a full picture of what is on offer at the 2008 show. Contact Yaoh for further info.
Climate Action, (the Climate Camp people), are calling for a day of action that bites .... an opportunity to highlight the message the livestock sector generates more greenhouse gas emissions as measured in CO2 equivalent – 18 percent – than transport. A vegan diet can save an equivalent of 1.5 tonnes CO2 per person every year.
Please note the date in your diaries.
Organise free vegan food events, stalls in your town, banner drops, demos outside supermarkets, blockades of unsustainable food suppliers, street theatre think creatively and get involved! And if you can't do something on the day itself, promote it by doing something on the Saturday before it.
Download, print and distribute the flier for the June 3rd Food & Climate Action day: [pdf]
Veggies Catering Campaign urges you to be actively involved this day of action.
The 3rd annual, independant Redditch Green Fair will take place in and around St Stephens Church in the heart of the town centre. The fair aims to promote sustainable, eco-friendly living by providing a range of green products, fairtrade goods, organic produce, natural gifts etc combined with lots of useful information to help everyone live a cleaner, greener, more ethical and healthier life! Also childrens entertainment, alternative therapists, music and lots more...
All food and refreshments served will be vegan. Stallholders include Redditch Veggies & Vegans and Midlands Vegan Campaigns. Open from 10.30am - 3pm. Admission is free.
Each year Animal Aid stages a 10 km sponsored walk on beautiful Hampstead Heath. This is an excellent way to raise money, keep fit and spend a beautiful summer's day in the park.
The Animal Rights Calendar is compiled by Veggies to co-ordinates animal rights campaign events throughout the UK. Event details are as submitted. Events are not organised by Veggies and Veggies are not responsible for the details listed.
For campaigning advice, see www.freebeagles.org - the legal resource centre for UK political campaigners.
Meanwhile learn these phrases: Protests are not intended to cause alarm, harrassment or distress (to any specific person), and there is no intention to display threatening, insulting or abusive pictures, words or behaviour within sight or hearing of persons likely to be distressed by them ...details here...
Save the Dolphin? Let's hear it for tuna-friendly Tuna too!
