The North West Vegan Festival was on Saturday Jan 26th – sponsored by local hemp firm Yaoh, along with Viva!, Veggies and the Vegan Society

The North West Vegan Festival was held on Sat Jan 26th at Sacha's Hotel in Central Manchester, Tib Street , Piccadilly, Manchester M4 1SH

Tel: 0871 222 0018 | Fax: 0871 222 7705 The show was in memory of vegan activist Neil Lea, who died last year and would have been celebrating his 50th birthday on the day of the event, and his wife Mary organised the event. Yaoh are sponsoring the show in memory of Neil, in support of Mary and family, and out of respect for all vegan activists across the UK, especially those who have been inspired by Neil

Respect, Neil, may your inspiration live for ever thanks to everyone who came, nearly 3,000 visitors, thanks to all the stallholders, sponsors, supporters, psecial friends andall those who helped organise and promote the event