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Northern Vegan Christmas Festival (Manchester)
Sugden Sports Centre, Grosvenor Street, Manchester, UK
80+ fantastic stalls running throughout the day from 10.30am – 4.30pm at Sugden Sports Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University, 114 Grosvenor St, Manchester, M1 7HL
Standard entry is £5 (under 16’s free) or VIP entry is £15 to include fast track entry and a goody bag full of vegan products, samples, discounts and offers. Tickets are available from https://www.veganeventsuk.co.uk/buy-tickets/
Parking
There is an NCP carpark opposite and street parking all around
Disabled Access
The venue has disabled access
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoors venue
Dogs
Sorry our venue only allows service dogs
1 November 2025
Fast track entry & a vegan goody bag?!
Sponsors
Talks & Workshop
TALK AREA 1
🔘11am
Understanding Your Protein Needs as a Vegan: Separating Fact from Fiction
This talk will focus on the unique protein needs of vegans, breaking down how much protein is truly required, the difference between complete and incomplete proteins, and the best whole-food plant sources to meet those needs
With Chibuikem Osuchukwu from Gudee
🔘12pm
Transforming the Food System
Road map to creating a green, clean, cruelty free world. Discover how and why our food system needs transforming. Learn about vegan organic agriculture and why it is the silver bullet to solving the environmental crisis.
With Vegan Organic Network
🔘1pm
Tips To Build A Strong Body And A Strong Mind
Sophie Banyard is a mindset coach and kettlebell instructor who is passionate about helping people to build inner and outer strength and resilience, enabling them to conquer whatever challenges life throws their way. She will share some of her inspiring story, from heroin addiction and the tragic loss of her brother, to becoming a 100% sober, vegan, badass. Discover her top tips to start improving your mindset and life from the inside out – starting today.
TikTok – @sophie_banyard
Instagram – @sophie_banyard
Facebook – facebook.com/therealsophiebanyard
With Sophie Banyard
🔘2pm
The Dark Secrets of an Animal Farmer
Discover a profound transformation with Mark Moore, once deeply involved in animal farming, now a passionate vegan speaker. In this event, Mark candidly recounts his journey, unraveling the concealed truths of farming and highlighting his personal shift towards a plant-based lifestyle. Gain a firsthand understanding of the challenges that prompted Mark’s transition, as he unveils the hidden aspects of animal agriculture. Join us for a compelling exploration of Mark’s unique perspective, bridging the gap between the world of farming and the ethical choices that redefine his narrative.
Book link : The Dark Secrets Of An Animal Farmer https://amzn.eu/d/8bMjU4C
With Mark Moore
🔘3pm
Spinach Chickpea Curry.
Demonstrating the importance of fiber in our diet and how delicious it can be!
With Neha from Vegilite
TALK AREA 2
🔘11am
Incorporating Healthier Vegan Foods & Sea Vegetables by Julie Silver, The Vitality Fairy, Author of Food Awakening – Nutrition for NOW and Life & Soul Coach
Would you like to become a healthier vegan or include more healthier vegan foods? If so and you’re wanting to find out ways to increase your energy and improve your physical and mental health generally, then come along to this session where Julie will cover topics such as how to incorporate beans, pulses and natural healthier vegan proteins in the most simple and enjoyable way, as well as sea vegetables, which are very nutrient dense and have many health benefits. Also find out what nutrients you might need if you’re following a vegan diet or wanting to start.
With Julie Silver
🔘12pm
Mushroom and Spring Onion Dakkochi (Korean Skewers)
Live Cookery Demonstration. COOK! with the vegetarian society will be offering a 20% discount on all of their full and half day classes if booked at the event. Visitors can also get a digital copy of recipes included in Nikitia’s demos by scanning the QR code on their banners.
With COOK! with the vegetarian society
🔘1pm
Tofu BLT
Live Cookery Demonstration. COOK! with the vegetarian society will be offering a 20% discount on all of their full and half day classes if booked at the event. Visitors can also get a digital copy of recipes included in Nikitia’s demos by scanning the QR code on their banners.
With COOK! with the vegetarian society
🔘2pm
Courgette Fries with Ranch Sauce
Live Cookery Demonstration. COOK! with the vegetarian society will be offering a 20% discount on all of their full and half day classes if booked at the event. Visitors can also get a digital copy of recipes included in Nikitia’s demos by scanning the QR code on their banners.
With COOK! with the vegetarian society
🔘3pm
Live Cookery Demo – Luxurious and Celebratory Vegan Chocolate Tiffin Mousse Cake
Lucy is a Cordon Bleu trained recipe developer who specialises in vegan and allergy-friendly bakes that taste just as good as the ‘real thing’. She will be demonstrating a rich, delicious but very easy vegan chocolate tiffin mousse cake that is the perfect dessert to wow your friends and family, and convert non-vegans to the joys of vegan puddings. The recipe is one taken from her highly rated cookbook: The Friendly Baker, and she will be selling and signing copies at the event meaning everyone can make this and all the other delicious vegan recipes at home.
With Lucy from Lucy’sFriendlyFoods
Featured Stalls
MIRACLE’S MISSION
Miracle is helping animals worldwide starting with her rescue, neuter and education programme in Borneo, Malaysia, providing stray animals with safety, comfort and health
BAMBOO BOBBI
Bamboo Bobbi is a sustainable bamboo toilet roll brand, packaged in 100% recycled paper. we don’t use bleach, chemicals or plastics.
We are a Sheffield based company.
We have just been accepted to be a non-for -profit business. All profits will be used to provide local food banks in Sheffield with essentials.
VFEST
A huge Vegan camping event, featuring outdoor activities, live shows, headline acts, celebrity chefs, global speakers, amazing stalls, international food caterers and more.
We are vegan, palm oil-free and single use plastic free.
Partnered with animal welfare and education charities, who are actively making a difference in Borneo, Egypt and the UK
Tickets on sale at www.vfestuk.co.uk
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vfest.uk/
Enquiry email: veganeventsuk@gmail.com
BELS VEGAN BAKES
I am a professional vegan cake baker, I will be selling and offering samples of my cakes
Fantastic Stalls
CATERERS
Brownins Food
Gillie Foods
Greek Vegan Deli
There’s No Catch
FOOD and DRINK
Bay Fudge
Chappers Cheesecake
Doughnutz Limited
Full Power Cacao
Golden Glaze Doughnuts
Happy Sprout
Iced
Justdessertsyarm
MKS Food Distribution
Morsel Adventures
Panther M*lk
Soft Serve Cartel
Sophie’s Delight
Teatime Collective
The Teapot Bakery
The Undairy Co
The Vegan Picnic Basket
Vegan Sweet Tooth London
Witch Kings Rum
ORGANISATIONS
Cats Protection
Dogs Trust
Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Neptune’s Pirates UK
The Woodland Trust
WWF
SKINCARE, MAKE-UP, TOILETRIES, CANDLES, CRAFTS
Clean&Natural
IUVO Skincare
Rain Cove Vegan Candles
Roots Vegan Skincare
Tropic
CLOTHING
Vegan Slogans
Viva La Vegan
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