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Vegetarians and vegans in Leicester are in for a treat this weekend.

A Veggie Street Food and Craft Fair is taking place at Leicester Guildhall on Sunday, 19 May.

Local caterers will be serving a range of hot and cold street food, including sticky crispy "chickn" kebabs, Jamaican patties and Gujarati curries.

Sweet treats like mango and coconut truffles, peanut cookies and raw cheesecakes will also be available.

Cookery demonstrations will be running throughout the day so attendees can learn how to cook dishes like buffalo cauliflower popcorn at home.

(Image: Leicester Vegetarian and Vegan Group)

Other activities include talks on animal welfare and protecting the environment, along with veggie food tours of Leicester city centre taking place at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.

Environmentally friendly goods will be available from craft stalls, including high street brand LUSH and local makers.

Free face painting for children and free tea and coffee will also be on offer.

The fair has been organised by the Leicester Vegetarian and Vegan Group to celebrate National Vegetarian Week.

A spokesperson for the group commented: "The 'Veggie Street Food and Craft Fair' is more than just a fair.

"It is aiming to promote a better environment for Leicestershire by improving the health of the various communities throughout the county.

"With four pure vegan cafes and an abundance of pure Vegetarian restaurants around the city, Leicester is now the 'Vegan Capital of Europe'.

"We must embrace the fact than in 1944 Donald Watson coined the work 'vegan' whilst living in Leicester and recognise the achievement he has made in easing the suffering of animals and improving the global environment."

The event takes place from 11am - 4pm, and entry is free.