Talks Room Two
Timetable
Saturday April 12th 2025
11am
Food for Thought - Documentary
Food For Thought
FOOD FOR THOUGHT DOCUMENTARY A touching, thought-provoking, at times hilarious look at the vegan movement, seen from the perspective of[…]
FOOD FOR THOUGHT DOCUMENTARY
A touching, thought-provoking, at times hilarious look
at the vegan movement, seen from the perspective of
this actor/filmmaker duo.
Actor and Born Free Foundation patron Dan Richardson (Fyre Rises, Retribution,
Disney’s The Lodge) and director Giles Alderson (The Dare, Wolves Of War, The
Stranger In Our Bed) introduce Food For Thought, a feature-length documentary
exploring the recent rapid growth of the vegan movement globally.
Featuring Philip Lymbery (Compassion in World Farming), Mate Rimac (Rimac Auto),
Ethan Brown (Beyond Meat) Katie Cleary (World Animal News), Tanya O’Callaghan
(Musician), Derrick Green (Lead singer Sepultura), Jim Chapman (content creator),
Harry Jarvis (High Strung), Antonia Whillans (I Am Rage).

12.30pm
Q & A with Co Director & Producer Dan Richardson & Giles Alderson
Dan Richardson, Giles Alderson, Food For Thought
Screening of ‘Food For Thought’, an uplifting, humorous and highly relatable new documentary from filmmakers Dan Richardson and Giles Alderson,[…]
Screening of ‘Food For Thought’, an uplifting, humorous and highly relatable new documentary from filmmakers Dan Richardson and Giles Alderson, with both in attendance for a Q&A after the screening.



1pm
Nick Thick in Conversation
Nicholas Thick, Tim Barford
Nick is a kettlebell world record holder and part of the Vegan Strong Team, competing at top levels in the[…]
Nick is a kettlebell world record holder and part of the Vegan Strong Team, competing at top levels in the USA on a plant based diet
Nick is in conversation with Tim Barford about his training routine, optimum nutrition and recovery

1.30pm
Peter Egan & Wendy Turner-Webster with Karin Ridgers
Karin Ridgers, Wendy Turner-Webster, Peter Egan
Karin chat with Peter and Wendy about their recent projects and their new ventures including the fabulous Vegan Women’s Club
Karin chat with Peter and Wendy about their recent projects and their new ventures including the fabulous Vegan Women’s Club



2pm
Thrive with Plants
Simon Clist
In this empowering talk, Simon shows how plant-based nutrition helps you thrive, not just survive. Drawing on his experience as[…]
In this empowering talk, Simon shows how plant-based nutrition helps you thrive, not just survive. Drawing on his experience as a former professional footballer with Bristol City FC & Forest Green Rovers, you’ll learn practical strategies to boost fitness, break health plateaus, and unlock your full potential for vibrant health.

3pm
Vegan Fitness
Carlos Barbon
I motivate to enjoy vegan fitness lifestyle and give tips how to build muscles and strength on a healthy and[…]
I motivate to enjoy vegan fitness lifestyle and give tips how to build muscles and strength on a healthy and natural and life long way.

4pm
Vegan Connect: Thrive Together
Daisy Botha
In a challenging climate, vegan community is vital. Let’s build success together. To thrive, vegan businesses must unite. Collaboration, not[…]
In a challenging climate, vegan community is vital. Let’s build success together. To thrive, vegan businesses must unite. Collaboration, not competition, is key.

4.30pm
Comedy Hour
Andrew O'Neill, Dawn Chorus (Lee Brace), Mike Kelson
With Andrew O’Neill & Dawn Chorus – compered by Mike Kelson
With Andrew O’Neill & Dawn Chorus – compered by Mike Kelson
















