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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

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1 November 2025

Fast track entry & a vegan goody bag?!

Sponsors

Talks & Workshop

TALK AREA 1


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
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



🔘1pm
Increasing Your Child’s Health Span

Why nurturing healthy habits matter, and how to make them work for you and your child

Mathew French is an author and educator and ex wildlife ranger. He has written teaching materials for Cambridge University Press, National Geographic and UTPL (University of Loja, Ecuador). While working for UTPL in the department of tropical medicine, he had the opportunity to learn about the cultures, nutrition and medicines of Indigenous tribes, and gained insights into how the global health and food industries operate. He is a father of five and is deeply interested in the wellbeing of all children.  

With Mathew French



🔘2pm
Vegan rhymes from Glastonbury Festival Poet-in-Residence Dominic Berry
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Family friendly vegan verse from the 2020 saboteur award winner for ‘UK Best Spoken Word Artist’. Dominic tours his poems around the world, having rhymed his way across India, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand. A regular on the ‘Enough of the Falafel’ vegan podcast, come hear Dominic share some deep and some light-hearted tales of being vegan in today’s haphazard world.

With Dominic Berry

Instagram: @thepoetdominic

TALK AREA 2




🔘12pm

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

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

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












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/

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

  • Chiki Monkey

  • Gillie Foods

  • Greek Vegan Deli

  • LotusV

  • Seitan's Kebab

  • The Plant Based Chippy

  • Wholesome Junkies


FOOD and DRINK
  • Adela's Vegan Deli

  • Alconot

  • Alterna Market

  • Ahimsa Life

  • Bare - Handmade Natural Food

  • Butterwicks Vegan Patisserie

  • Chappers Cheesecake

  • Considerit

  • Cremaura Tequila

  • Defruitbar

  • Doughnutz Limited

  • Enrichd

  • Full Power Cacao

  • Golden Glaze Doughnuts

  • Gudee

  • Happy Sprout

  • Iced

  • Jem's Vegan Bakes

  • Justdessertsyarm

  • Herbal Quarters

  • Kind Hearted Chocs

  • Lion & Bear

  • Mamamia Food

  • MKS Food Distribution

  • Morsel Adventures

  • NFJ

  • O'Donnell Moonshine

  • OmeTeotl

  • Panther M*lk

  • Patisserie Gal

  • Proeatery

  • Relevance Catering

  • Soft Serve Cartel

  • Sophie’s Delight

  • Sweet Harmony & Bakes

  • Teatime Collective

  • Tea Reef

  • The Joip LTD

  • The Teapot Bakery

  • The Undairy Co

  • The Vegan Picnic Basket

  • Tosha Dibba

  • Tyne Chease

  • Vegan Sweet Tooth London

  • Witch Kings Rum

ORGANISATIONS
  • Animal Aid

  • Cats Protection

  • Dogs Trust

  • Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary

  • Greenpeace

  • Lancashire Wildlife Trust

  • Manchester Animal Save

  • Miracle’s Mission

  • Neptune’s Pirates UK

  • The Woodland Trust

  • Viva!

  • Vervet Monkey Foundation

  • WWF



SKINCARE, MAKE-UP, TOILETRIES, CANDLES, CRAFTS
  • Bubbleducks soap store

  • Clean&Natural

  • IUVO Skincare

  • IV Beauty Ltd

  • LYF Cosmetics

  • ONEIRO

  • Rain Cove Vegan Candles

  • Roots Vegan Skincare

  • So Sona Skincare

  • Tropic


CLOTHING
  • Flourish Vegan Babywear

  • HeartCure Clothing

  • Vegan Slogans

  • Viva La Vegan



OTHER
  • Angela Tubb Artist

  • Bo’s Book

  • Clouds of Blossom

  • EARTH.er

  • Eden Perfumes

  • Imogen Ward Illustration

  • Memories In Time London

  • Paguro Upcycle

  • Rock n Roll Vegan

  • Talismans Eternal

  • This Is Not A Game Ltd.

  • Vegan Haven

  • Vegan Info

  • Vegan Sale

  • VFest UK



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