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June

Saturday 1 June: National March against the Badger Cull

Meet at 12 noon at Millbank, near Tate Britain, SW1P 4RG, 12pm for a march against the badger cull. Please wear black and white. For more information, contact londonagainstthecull@gmail.com or visit the event Facebook page.

Friday 7 June: End live exports public meeting, Dover

Please join the RSPCA, CIWF, KAALE and Dover's MP and MEP for a public meeting on the live export trade. Connaugh Hall, Dover Town Hall, Dover, CT16 1DL on Friday, 7 June 7-9pm. If you can't attend the meeting, please sign the government e-petition. Find out more on the Facebook event page.

Saturday 8 June: Vale of Evesham Veggie and Vegans Breakfast Club

Taking place at the Word of Mouth Cafe, 19 Vine Street, Evesham, WR11 4RL from 10am-11am, drop in for a catch up and the chance to have a delicious veggie/vegan breakfast with like-minded people. Veggie- and vegan-curious people welcome. Contact Valeofeveshamveggiesandvegans@live.com, call 07967 652806 or visit the Facebook event page for more details.

Saturday 8 – Saturday 15 June: Ditch the Dairy Week of Action

Stop the Bloody Cull are calling on people to ditch dairy products for a week, in favour of plant-based alternatives, to show their opposition to the badger cull. They are also appealing for volunteers to leaflet at Lush shops in Bristol, Cheltenham, Taunton, Worcester, Birmingham and Oxford. For more details or to take part, visit the Facebook event page.

Sunday 9 June: Animal Blessing Service, Aberdeen

Animal Blessing Service at Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Springfield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 8AA. 3pm start. All animals with their human companions welcome. For more information please contact Myrna.

Saturday 15 June: Close Down Slaughterhouses Demo

Meet 12 noon at Trafalgar Square London City of Westminster, Westminster, WC2N 5DN. Please wear red – or something relevant so that we stand out for the animals and show up the slaughterhouses! For more information, visit the Facebook event page or call Renata on 07920 113 662.

Saturday 15 June: Vale of Evesham Veggies and Vegans Indian Meal

Mountbattens Indian Restaurant, 51 High Street, Evesham, WR11 4DA, 7pm. Come and join in with the Vale of Evesham Veggies and Vegans for a friendly evening of food and coversation. Veggie- and vegan-curious people welcome. Contact Valeofeveshamveggiesandvegans@live.com, call 07967 652806 or visit the Facebook event page for more details.

Tuesday 25 June: The One Voice Rally, Cardiff

The One Voice Rally to tell the Welsh Government and Assembly that we want an end to puppy farming and strong new regulations to protect the welfare of dogs kept for breeding will be held at The Senedd building in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday, 25th June at 12 noon.

The Rally will be a week before the Assembly debates the new Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations which will specify new standards for licensing of dog breeders. We very much hope that you will be able to attend and that you can spread the word to colleagues and friends.

Full details of the One Voice Rally including transport details, merchandise, banners and more are available on the C.A.R.I.A.D. website and a dedicated Facebook page.

July

Saturday 6 July: Birmingham Vegan Fair

10:30am – 4pm at Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham City Centre, B4 7SX. Sample a wide range of delicious FREE vegan food including alternatives to meat, cheese, chocolate, cakes, milk and lots more. There'll be a vast array of vegan food & products on sale on 40 stalls, simple cookery demos, informative talks and a vegan cafe. For more info, visit the event website.

Saturday 13 July: Animal Aid's Walk for the Animals 2013

Animal Aid’s 10th annual sponsored walk is to be held again on London’s beautiful Hampstead Heath. The walk is 10km (7 miles) in all, but you can go at your own pace. It is spread over four laps. There is also a shorter, flatter 1 mile route for those who prefer it. We meet at 12.45pm for a 1pm start. If you would like to take part, please email Mark Phillips on mark.p@animalaid.co.uk or phone 01732 364546 ext 223 for your registration pack.

Saturday 13 July: Norwich Veggie Fayre 2013

11am at The Quaker Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, NR2 1EW. Entry is free and there will be a range of food and campaign stalls, Q&A sessions and much more. Check the Facebook page for details as they come in.

August

Saturday 3 August: Day of Action for Fish

Animal Aid and Viva! are joining forces for our first ever Day of Action for Fish to highlight the enormous suffering of fish, crabs, lobsters, shrimp and other aquatic creatures killed for food. For more information or it you would like to take part, contact Ben Martin on ben@animalaid.co.uk or phone 01732 364546 ext 227.

Saturday 3 – Saturday 17 August: Vegan Camp

Vegan Camp is a friendly and enjoyable annual social gathering. This year, it will be held in Kilkhampton, near Bude in Cornwall. For full details and booking forms, visit http://www.vegancamp.co.uk/.

Saturday 3 August: Taunton Free Vegan Food Fair

Come along between 11am - 3pm at North Street Church Hall, 33 North Street, Taunton, TA1 1LW (opposite Debenhams). Free entry! Free food tasters and free goody bags for the first 50 visitors. Stalls and a vegan café. Find out more on event website.

Saturday 17 – Tuesday 20 August: Cornwall Vegan Summer Gathering

Vegan Organic Network Summer Gathering at Chyan Cultural Centre, near Falmouth. For more details, visit http://veganorganic.net/2013/03/cornwall-vegan-summer-fest/.

September

Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 September: International Animal Rights Conference 2013, Luxembourg

Held at the Kulturfabrik in Esch, Luxembourg, the conference welcomes all animal rights activists and all people who care about animals, the environment, and would like to learn more about animal rights in both theory and practice. Exhibits, lectures, workshops, animal rights concerts and vegan meals. Find out more and register at http://www.ar-conference.com/.

Monday 23 – Sunday 29 September: Animal Aid's National Anti-shooting Week

More details to come, but introductory information on our website.

October

Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 October: Vegfest London

More details to come, keep an eye on the event website.

Saturday 19 October: Live a Better Life (Liverpool)

Held at St George's Hall, Liverpool, from 10am - 4pm. A brand new event for Liverpool! 130 stalls offering everything from food to natural beauty and healthy living to fairtrade clothes. Vegan cookery demonstrations, film screenings, talks and a free prize draw will add to the entertainment. Find out more at the event website or the Facebook event page.

Saturday 26 October: West Midlands Vegan Festival

Held at The Wolves Civic, North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RQ. Details to come, keep an eye on the event website.

November

The Great Vegan Challenge

Throughout the whole month of November people all over the UK will be going vegan for Animal Aid's Great Vegan Challenge. There'll be all kinds of support including free recipes, nutritional and shopping advice, information videos, exclusive events and more. If you've ever thought about going vegan, or would just like to give it a try, get in touch by emailing veganchallenge@animalaid.co.uk or by calling 01732 364546 ext 227.

Saturday 2 November: Manchester Vegan Fair

11am – 5pm at the Methodist Church, Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester city centre, M1 1JQ. There will be 30 stalls, free vegan food, vegan speed dating, vegan speed meeting and a screening of Got the Facts on Milk? The Milk Documentary.

Saturday 30 November: Animal Aid's Southwest Christmas without Cruelty Festival

Held at the Exeter Corn Exchange, George Street Exeter, EX1 1BU. Keep the date free – more details to come!

December

Sunday 8 December: Animal Aid's Christmas Fayre

Held at Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX. Keep the date free – more details to come!