World vegan day celebrated at award winning Wolverhampton restaurant

Guest speakers shared their personal journeys to veganism.

An award winning Wolverhampton restaurant has celebrated world vegan day.

The celebrations took place at Meat free planet on November 1 and 2 bringing together vegans and animal lovers from across Wolverhampton and the West Midlands.

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World vegan day celebrated in award winning Wolverhampton restaurant | Meat free planet

Meat free planet won vegetarian restaurant of the year at the ‘curry oscars’ after opening just 15 months ago.

Guest speakers shared their personal journeys to veganism at the event with Plant Geezer, Karina Grubišić, Ronnie Lee and Louise Ryan each telling their own story.

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World vegan day celebrated in award winning Wolverhampton restaurant | Meat free Planet

The stories covered what first made them question the way they ate.

Organisers from Meat Free Planet said: "Our hearts are still full. Sunday wasn’t just an event, it was magic.”

The evening also raised money for The Garden Sanctuary, which cares for animals in need.

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World vegan day celebrated in award winning Wolverhampton restaurant | Meat free planet Wolverhampton

The fundraiser raised £150 on the night with donations still open for those wishing to contribute.

For more information about future events visit their website.

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