Staffordshire Vegan Festival (Stoke-On-Trent)

• 12pm

The Vegan Diet Explained: Nutrients, Myths & How to Make It Work

Are you curious about vegan diets or supporting people who choose to follow one? Join Dean Bracher for an informative session exploring what a vegan diet actually is, its potential for human and planetary health, the key nutrients to be aware of, and the facts behind some of the most common nutrition myths. The session will also share practical tips to help put vegan nutrition into practice, making it easier to go vegan and stay vegan

With Dean Bracher

www.vegansociety.com

• 1pm

Why We Need To Love Pigeons

Our engaging and thought-provoking talk introduces audiences to the different types of pigeons in the UK, with light-hearted participation (yes, including pigeon coos!). We explore why feral pigeons live on our streets, how human history shaped their lives, and why they need our help today. From stringfoot and feeding bans to harmful misinformation, we highlight the real issues affecting pigeon welfare — and the practical work being done to protect them.

We also address pigeon racing and why we believe it is exploitative and should be banned in the UK. The talk concludes with an invitation to join the National Pigeon Advocacy Association and be part of a growing movement for compassion — because learning to respect the wildlife in our towns and cities can be the first step toward greater kindness for all animals.

With Little Green Pigeon

https://www.facebook.com/Littlegreenpigeon

• 2pm

Vegan Yoga and Holistic Therapy Centre

Discussing how the Home Holistics Yoga and Holistic Therapy Centre in Garden Street, Newcastle under Lyme centre is fully vegan. All products used in treatments are vegan friendly and all classes and events cater with nutritious vegan refreshments

With Angela Kimberley

https://home-holistics.com/

• 3pm

Contribution: The Shortcut To Fufillment

The Shortcut To Fulfilment explores the connection between veganism, animal welfare and personal wellbeing. Combining lived experience with scientific research in neurobiology, psychophysiology and altruism, Sioni Mavani-Puri examines how acts of compassion can positively influence stress regulation, emotional wellbeing and long term health, while creating a deeper sense of purpose and fulfilment. The talk also highlights practical and often overlooked ways people can support animal welfare beyond donating or volunteering, showing how small acts of contribution can create powerful ripple effects for both animals and humans alike.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

SIONI MAVANI-PURI

Sioni has over 20 years of experience working with animals. Her background includes a National Diploma in Horse Management and a BSc in Equestrian Science and Psychology. She also holds certifications in Animal Communication, Animal Assisted Therapy and Equine Shiatsu. Alongside her work with animals, she trained as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She is also a Life Coach, Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner and Human Design coach. Her work sits at the intersection of animal welfare, psychology and personal development. She founded Giving is Living, a nonprofit animal welfare organisation in South Africa, supporting hospitals, sanctuaries and smaller charities across Cape Town through rescue, rehabilitation and community outreach.

Her work centres on one principle. Improving the lives of animals while strengthening the people who care for them.

With Sioni Mavani-Puri

www.smptransformation.co.uk 

• 12pm

Live Cookery Demo

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter 

With COOK with the Vegetarian Society

https://vegsoc.org/cook/

https://www.facebook.com/thevegetariansociety 

https://www.instagram.com/the_vegetarian_society/# 

• 1pm

Live Cookery Demo

Beetroot pakora

With COOK with the Vegetarian Society

https://vegsoc.org/cook/

https://www.facebook.com/thevegetariansociety 

https://www.instagram.com/the_vegetarian_society/# 

• 2pm

Live Cookery Demo

Seared Sweetheart Cabbage, White Bean and Tamarind Mash with Curried Onion Sauce 

With COOK with the Vegetarian Society

https://vegsoc.org/cook/

https://www.facebook.com/thevegetariansociety 

https://www.instagram.com/the_vegetarian_society/#