The first ever vegan fair in Nantwich will take place on January 18.

More people than ever have signed up for ‘Veganuary’ this year as veganism and plant-based movement gathers momentum.

Nantwich Vegan Fair is free to enter and aims to help people discover the range of products available in the vegan lifestyle.

The fair will have more than 50 stalls including vegan food stalls offering pizza, kebabs, and hogless roast to sweet treats including, cakes, doughnuts, marshmallows and more.

As well as vegan food offerings there will be shopping opportunities with handmade soaps and gifts, bags, cosmetics, candles and clothing alongside many other stalls.

Local and national charities will be exhibiting at the event to help raise awareness, including The Woodland Trust and Pasupathi Animal Sanctuary.

There will be talks throughout the day aiming to highlight and educate on the benefits of a vegan lifestyle but also advice and tips on how to carry it out.

In addition, fun hands-on workshops are available for a small charge – providing practical lessons on how to make handmade soap, samosas, or, hone new craft skills such as macramé and mandala rock painting.

Organiser Tracey Warren said: “We very excited to bring a vegan fair to Nantwich and help show local people what veganism is actually about.

“There’s long been a misconception that vegans only eat grass and wood shavings and live some strange alternative lifestyle but in fact that couldn’t be further from the truth.

“We’d encourage anyone to come along with an open mind, sample the delights on offer and see how easy it can be to adopt a full or part, plant-based or vegan lifestyle.

“It’s free entry… what have you got to lose?!”

The fair will run between 10am and 4pm.

For more information, visit www.nantwichveganfair.co.uk or check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com/nantwichveganfair