A social, educational and campaigning group formed in 2002

We're also on Facebook, with over 2,200 members and much lively discussion. 
Vegans, vegetarians, or anyone interested in the vegan way of life, are all very welcome 
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Events 2018 / 2019 Plant Based Food Festival  Sunday 21st October 2018 (11-2:30, cooking demo at 12) at Swansea Seventh Day Adventist Church, 55 Gower Road, Sketty SA2 9BH. All food vegan. Ring 01792 549412 for info or see here. Vegan cooking classes to follow in the weeks afterwards. Swansea Vegans Brunch Club  First event was held at Canteen 18 on 23rd September 2018 (11am-1pm), and the plan is to have regular brunch meals on the last Sunday of each month - so next one should be 28th October. Details to follow, but see here for the September event (or contact Kathy at hello@swanseavegfest.co.uk). Dominion (2018 film investigating the dark side of animal agriculture) is being shown at Swansea Grand Theatre (arts wing) on Thursday 1st November 7-10pm, tickets £5. More details here and see also the Dominion film website (where you can watch a trailer). Event hosted by Swansea Vegan Actions. Swansea Vegan Mini Market (poster opposite). Saturday 3rd November 2018 10am-3pm (also Sat 1st Dec). Hosted by Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store in Swansea's Indoor Market. Details here. Vegan Social Nights in Swansea (see poster opposite). 10th Nov 2018 & 19th Jan 2019, at Unit Nineteen in Wind Street, free entry. Regular social night with delicious hot food, sweet treats, vegan bar and great entertainment. Details here.  Swansea Vegan Social Club  Check out their Facebook group for assorted small events and get togethers. Vegan nights at local restaurants are happening more and more, and these usually get mentioned on our Facebook group. For example, Juniper Place in York Street, Swansea, have monthly vegan nights on 22nd Nov, 20th Dec 2018 ... and beyond. £24.95 per person. Ring 01792 464111 or see details here. Swansea Green Fayre  24/25 November 2018, 10am-4pm, at the National Waterfront Museum. Usually several vegan or vegan friendly stalls. Details here. Welsh Vegan WinterFest  Sunday 9th December 2018, 10:30am-4:30pm, at Cardiff City Hall. Details here. Swansea Viva! Vegan Festival Saturday 16th March 2019 (10:30am-5pm) at the Brangwyn Hall. Viva! are taking over the running of the very popular Swansea Vegfest event, previously held in the summer. Details here (and volunteers are needed on the day). Only £2 (under 16s free). Carmarthen Vegans hold regular meetings, and we have close and friendly links with them. They have lunchtime meals at the Waverley restaurant in Carmarthen on the first Saturday of every month - and regular walks/picnics in the warmer months (usually on Sundays). See their Facebook group (or email carmarthenvegans@gmail.com). News & Notices Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store (Swansea's first 100% vegan store) opened in January 2017 in Swansea's indoor market (stall 23B). Selling food, nutritional supplements, vegan sports nutrition, cosmetics, toiletries, household products and more. Photo above right shows Charlie at the shop. See their Facebook page. Canteen 18 is Swansea's plant-based (vegan) cafe. It's at 18 Brynymor Road, Swansea SA1 4JH, see photo above right. Home-cooked food to eat in or take away. Breakfast, lunch, drinks and coffee. Open 10am-4pm Wed to Sun but closed Mon/Tues. See their Facebook page or ring 01792 555518. And you can see a short Wales Online video about the cafe, made just after it opened in July 2017. Boo's Kitchen in Mumbles (junction of Woodville Rd with Queen's Rd) opened in May 2018. Plant-based vegetarian cafe with many vegan options. Open every day 9-5 (Sun 10-4). See their Facebook page or ring 01792 366776.   Vegan Mini Markets in Swansea Vegan Social Nights in Swansea Charlie at Brontosaurus Canteen 18 Boo's Kitchen, Mumbles