A social, educational and campaigning group formed in 2002

We're also on Facebook, with over 2,300 members and much lively discussion. 
Vegans, vegetarians, or anyone interested in the vegan way of life, are all very welcome 
at any meetings or events, or in our Facebook group. 
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Events 2019 Swansea Vegan Mini Markets   Saturday 26th January 2019 10am-3pm (also 2nd March, 4th May and beyond). Hosted by Brontosaurus Vegan Lifestyle Store in Swansea's Indoor Market. Details here. 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 once a month on a Sunday, starting soon. Details to follow, but see here for the September event (or contact Kathy at hello@swanseavegfest.co.uk). 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 17th Jan 2019, 21st Feb, 21st March ... and beyond. £24.95 per person. Ring 01792 464111 or see details here. Cardiff Viva! Vegan Festival Saturday 16th February 2019 (10:30am-5pm) at Cardiff City Hall, £3 (under 16s free). 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 seven days a week, 9-5. See their Facebook page or ring 01792 366776.   Next mini market Sat 26th January (see left)  See left for details Charlie at Brontosaurus Canteen 18 Boo's Kitchen, Mumbles