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Richard Makin Is Cooking Up a Vegan Storm
If you’ve ever tried a sad tofu scramble and thought, “This is not it,” let Richard Makin fix that. His new book, Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan, is the ultimate flex, taking everyday classics and making them plant-based without losing the taste and flavour. It’s been named one of the top vegan […]
Going Vegan? You’re Slashing Emissions by 75%
If you’ve ever wondered whether ditching meat actually helps the planet, here’s your answer: yes, a lot. An Oxford study just found that vegan diets cut greenhouse gases by around 75% compared to high‑meat diets. Less water waste, cleaner land, and a fantastic step for biodiversity. Eating plants is one of the biggest power moves […]
Our Next Community Gardening Club: Sunday 27th July at 11am
Join us on Sunday, 27th July at 11am in the JVS Garden for a relaxing time gardening, including watering and tending to our veg patch. It’s a great chance to connect with like-minded volunteers. The session is free, but places are limited. To learn more about the Gardening Club or to join the WhatsApp group, […]
European Vegan Summit 2025
The European Vegan Summit 2025 is fast approaching and I’m buzzing. It’s the first of its kind and happening (online) from 9th to 11th September. This promises to include talks from activists, policymakers, business people and scientists. All working to reshape the global food system. What’s great is that it’s easily accessed, and no need […]
Vegan Camp Out 2025
The annual Vegan Camp Out festival here in the UK, is scheduled for 29 August–1 September 2025 at Bygrave Woods, Hertfordshire. The line-up includes vegan influencers, comedians and activists like Sara Pascoe, BOSH! And Dale Vince. Last year drew over 12,000 attendees. If you’re joining this year, let us know.
Vegan NIBs: Plant-powered football
Robbie Savage, is a former Wales footballer and new manager at sustainability-first club, Forest Green Rovers. He has gone vegan and promoted plant-based living in alignment with the club’s principles (they only serve vegan food). The club’s green owner, Dale Vince, continues to promote broader environmental causes. Dale Vince is actively expanding his vision: from […]
Vegan NIBs: Udder-free cheese
A lab-grown cheese startup named Better Dairy, based in (Stratford) London, has announced its first udder-free cheese. Another step toward cruelty‑free dairy alternatives.
Vegan NIBs: Iceland supermarket faces criticism
The supermarket Iceland, continues to face criticism. Pver prawn farming practices like cruel handling methods that welfare groups condemn.
Tesco Gets Real About Healthy Eating
Tesco is stepping up its game with a new push for healthier, more plant-based food. They’ve started promoting fibre-rich and plant-focused options as part of their Better Baskets campaign. The goal is to make 65% of their food sales come from healthier choices by 2025. They’ve even promised Aldi price matches on fruit and veg, […]
Vegan Diet, a Win for the Planet
New research shows just how much a vegan diet can slash our carbon footprint. Compared to diets with meat, vegan eating produces up to 60 percent fewer emissions. Choosing plants over animal products also saves water, reduces land use and helps with biodiversity. It’s one of the most effective ways we can fight climate change.