Since the early 1980’s, though our involvement with the Rainbow Centre in Nottingham, Veggies has catered for a huge diversity of radical campaigns for positive social change.
Documenting these 40 years of protest and resistance in the UK, through photos, videos, text and objects, Resistance Exhibition, aims to foster a public archive of a vibrant protest culture in the UK; a documenting of history by the people who made that history.
On Sunday 8th June we offer an exclusive to view this touring exhibition at Sumac Centre.
In 2003, in Britain, secret political police infiltrated a group of idealistic young environmental activists in Nottingham, forming sexual relationships and spying without warrant on hundreds of innocent civilians.
Kate Wilson fought back. She took the Met to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, at times battling alone without funding or legal representation, enduring bullying, psychological intrusion and further state surveillance. It took her nearly twenty years to uncover the eerie truth about Britain’ s secret political police, and the extent of their operations, which she has revealed in her new book.
Much of the activity documented by Kate took place at Nottingham’s Sumac Centre; we are delighted that Kate will be joining us here to tell her story. Kate will be joined by three others Sumac Centre organisers from the time, who were impacted by the undercover police operation.
We will have all our usual charity stalls and other local animal charities as well as a licensed bar, FoodByVeggie and lots of lovely cakes as well as some beautiful new merchandise.
Tombola & Raffle prize donations required. We need tombola donations of new and unused items.
Raffle prizes:
Alcohol
Toiletries – cruelty free and vegan
Donations from companies welcome too!
Please message us if you may have anything to donate.
PARKING:
There is no parking on site. The junction of Whiley Lane and Cordy Lane will also be closed due to road works.
Travel that doesn’t cost the Earth
To get to this event, 11 miles from our Sumac Centre base, Veggies may emit approx 2.5kg CO2 – actually much less now that we have recycled our deisel van in favour of an electic Nissan Leaf and electric cargo bikes.
However by helping 250 people Eat Vegan we could “offset” 500 kg CO2.
If ONE customer goes Vegan For Life they will save 1.5 tonnes CO2 every year, as well as saving 4022 animals lives, and enabling all the world’s peoples to receive a Fair Share of the world’s resources. [carbon calculation references]
Green Hustle is back with more environmentally-themed events across Nottingham!
Come with us on a journey of connection, collaboration and exploration as we dig into the earth, our common ground, deeply diverse perspectives, and the compost of creativity.
Like Nottingham Green Festrival (on 14th September), this festival is free so you won’t need a ticket or a wristband, there are no barriers or check-ins on the way in, just turn up and get involved.
Join us in the Old Market Square for a people, power, and plant-fuelled day of connection and creativity with #FoodByVeggies, Himmah Community Kitchen and Abeyo Ethiopia.
Travel that doesn’t cost the Earth
To get to this event, 2 miles from our Sumac Centre base, Veggies may emit approx 0.5kg CO2, even less now that we have recycled our deisel van in favour of an electic Nissan Leaf and electric cargo bikes.
However by helping 250 people Eat Vegan we could “offset” 500 kg CO2.
If ONE customer goes Vegan For Life they will save 1.5 tonnes CO2 every year, as well as saving 4022 animals lives, and enabling all the world’s peoples to receive a Fair Share of the world’s resources. [carbon calculation references]
We the Free Nottingham group invite to to support the 3 Minute Movie Challenge – a unique way for members of the public to learn standard practices of the animal agriculture industry.
They are invited to view a 3 minute movie in exchange for a vegan treat. Please join us for this impactful form of advocacy.
We The Free have a little training in the beginning to make sure we all know our roles and how it works.
Anonymous for the Voiceless is a global vegan activism organisation. Specialists in street outreach, to edify the public, target the demand and offer the solution.
The AV gcroup in the UK hold regular events, including Crawley on 26th April, Southampton on 25th April, Edinburgh on 23rd April.
The first ever Collective Liberation Camp in Summer 2025!
Think intersectional workshops and trainings, community cooked vegan food and songs by the camp fire.
Why Do We need A Camp?
The aim of our camp is for animal liberationists to connect with other struggles and strengthen solidarity between movements. We want to encourage collaboration, sharing resources and creativity.
Our camp will be an opportunity for us to reimagine how the world could be. We will embody anti-hierarchy, active participation and collective care.
Our shared vision is to be as inclusive as possible, with anti racism, anti ableism and anti-speciesism at the heart of the project.
Come along to our friendly, welcoming community meal for a tasty vegan meal. Pay by donation of about £5. Share good vibes and all the proceeds are donated to Brinsley Animal Rescue.
Thank you to everyone who turned out for previous Brinsley Animal Rescue peoples kitchen fundraisers at the Sumac Centre. This community effort regularly raises £500 for the charity.
We have our first ever Plant-Based Councils Midlands regional training in Nottingham! Other dates in Bristol, London, Edinburgh & Machester further below
🎨 Sunday 16th Feb 10:30-17:00 @ Nottingham Contemporary
🌟 It will be a day packed with information and skills for new and existing campaigners to really help us continue building the momentum and wins we achieved in 2024.
Completely free of charge, with refreshments and lunch included.
Please sign up using the link below if you can make it and please share widely
