Talks Room 2 is on the Lower Ground Floor
Timetable
Saturday December 6th 11am - 6pm
11am
Super Immunity for Plants & Mushrooms
Juliette Bryant
Discover the hidden intelligence of the natural world and how it can transform your health. In this inspiring talk, nutritionist,[…]
Discover the hidden intelligence of the natural world and how it can transform your health. In this inspiring talk, nutritionist, author, and earth wisdom teacher Juliette Bryant explores how plants and medicinal mushrooms develop their own “super immunity” in the wild — and how we can harness these same protective compounds to strengthen our bodies, minds, and resilience.

12pm
Why We Need to Love Pigeons
Susan Joyce
Sue begins by helping the audience understand the different types of pigeons found in the UK — distinguishing between wild[…]
Sue begins by helping the audience understand the different types of pigeons found in the UK — distinguishing between wild and domestic birds. She invites light audience participation with a bit of fun, encouraging everyone to try mimicking pigeon coos and calls.
The tone then shifts as Sue explains the reality of pigeon racing: its hidden cruelty, the widespread exploitation involved, and the urgent need to ban the practice in the UK. Through facts, stories, and compassion, she challenges perceptions and inspires action for these misunderstood birds.

1pm
Banning Hunting with Hounds with the Hunt Saboteurs
Simon Russell
The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) has been in existence since 1963. We are the only people who had studied and[…]
The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) has been in existence since 1963. We are the only people who had studied and opposed hunting in the field, thus we are the only ones who have the knowledge and experience to formulate what is needed to have a hunting ban which works. The Hunting Ban is about human not animal behaviour and we are the experts in what hunts do. Come and found out how we are pushing the government to create a ban which actually works.

2pm
Vegan Cheeses
Edward Daniel
Vegan Cheeses? Why not make your own. Edward demystifies raw nut and seed cheeses – simple when you know how?
Vegan Cheeses? Why not make your own. Edward demystifies raw nut and seed cheeses – simple when you know how?

3pm
Choosing Compassion: Surviving Burnout in Vegan Activism
Dr Ishani Rao
Dr Ishani is excited to share her new book with you! This book is a handbook for vegan activists who[…]
Dr Ishani is excited to share her new book with you! This book is a handbook for vegan activists who may be struggling with burnout or mental health issues, as a vegan in a non-vegan world. Alongaide her work as an emergency GP, Ishani hosts sessions for activists from Protect The Wild, Animal Rising, Speciesism, AV and more. She hopes to allow you to remain healthy and happy on your vegan journey.

4pm
Why Businesses Fail, Launching a Vegan Brand and Becoming World Class
Keith Lesser
20% of new businesses fail within the first year. ~60% fail within the first three years. ~80–90% fail within 10[…]
20% of new businesses fail within the first year. ~60% fail within the first three years. ~80–90% fail within 10 years. Learn how to be world class in the top 10% and avoid statistical likelihood.





