With pay-as-you-feel vegan refreshments served the periphery, on top of seating.
Proudly curated and hosted by V for Life

Feeling the effects of overcrowding? Why not sit back and enjoy a cuppa in the V for Life Zone? Nab some great publications and merch, enjoy an attractive array of refreshments, and listen in to inspiring cookery demonstrations and thought-provoking films and presentations. You could also join one of our socials, which are the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded souls.

Refreshments served outside the V for Life Zone are offered on a ‘pay as you feel’ basis, and any profits will be used to support the charity’s work.

There’ll also be plenty of free information to hand about:

Protecting your vegan identity throughout life
Vegan and vegetarian pen- and phone-pals
VfL’s vegan and vegetarian grants
Vegan dinners to your door
Care homes that care
Caterer training

Volunteering opportunities: How to be a friend to your elders.

Talks and workshops will run from 11am on Saturday and Sunday.

TIMETABLE

SATURDAY

11:00

VfL film shorts: Meat-free 101 ‘taster’

A free half-hour ‘taster’ of VfL’s meat-free 101 training course for care caterers exclusively for VegfestUK London 2022 visitors.

12:00

High calorie, high protein options

Learn how to create high calorie and high protein options with Chef Ollie. Perfect for those needing extra calories/to increase their weight.

13:00

Younger vegan, older vegan – a conversation

Over the last few years, the face and image of veganism has changed for the younger. What can the different generations of vegans learn from each other? Come and join us for a panel discussion involving a veteran vegan campaigner of several decades’ experience and one of the new generation – and do bring your own unique perspective, too.

14:00

We need to talk about Len Till: Developing a movement that is inclusive to older vegans

In recent years, the number of vegans and meat-reducers has SOARED worldwide. At the same time, globally, the population aged 60 or over is growing faster than all younger age groups. This begs a number of questions: How inclusive is the vegan movement to older adults? And if I get dementia, will they serve me meat? Find out more in this fascinating talk by Amanda Woodvine, Chief Executive of V for Life.

15:00

The over-50s guide to starting and thriving on a plant-based diet

The over-50s guide to starting and thriving on a plant-based diet with plant-based nutritionist, Rita Castanhito.

16:00

Fancy a brew? Meet like-minded souls for a natter

We welcome all older veg*ns to come along, find out more about V for Life’s work – not least its pen- and phone-pals scheme – and meet like-minded souls over a brew.

SUNDAY

11:00

VfL film shorts: Meat-free 101 ‘taster’

A free half-hour ‘taster’ of VfL’s meat-free 101 training course for care caterers exclusively for VegfestUK London 2022 visitors.

12:00

Super sushi

Join Chef Ollie for a fun demo showing you how to create a variety of sushi rolls.

13:00

Getting healthier, fitter, stronger, happier – whatever your age

Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting less healthy, more dependent on medication, frailer and less visible. It can be a time when you really explore your potential and find that you can be healthier, fitter, stronger and happier than you’ve ever been. In this talk Jane will explain the steps you need to take to do this without feeling deprived or miserable.

14:00

Staying veg*n for life

Most of us have not only freely chosen to follow a veg*n diet and lifestyle; we fully intend and expect to carry on that way for the rest of our lives. But what if that decision is taken out of our hands? Exploring such questions as ‘if I get dementia, will they serve me meat?’, and ‘will my lifestyle and beliefs be understood and respected in a care environment?’, this session considers what it will take to ensure that we and our loved ones are able to stay veg*n for life. Not only can you become empowered to have your own choices respected, but you can help V for Life advocate for older veg*ns across society as a whole.

15:00

Vitality boosting simple salads

Join Chef Ollie and learn how to reinvent your salads with vitality boosting ingredients.

16:00

Fancy a brew? Meet like-minded souls for a natter

We welcome all older veg*ns to come along, find out more about V for Life’s work – not least its pen- and phone-pals scheme – and meet like-minded souls over a brew.

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