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The annual Viva! celebration of veganism is returning to Brum.

This year the festival takes place at The New Bingley Hall on Saturday May 18.

Viva! is a vegan charity which organises vegan festivals around the UK. This will be the fourth year they will be running the event in Brum.

Vegans and the vegan curious can look forward to an array of cookery demonstrations, talks and stalls selling a variety of vegan treats at the festival.

Special guests at the festival include Dirty Sanchez daredevil turned vegan cook Matt Pritchard and Richard Buckley from Acorn Restaurant in Bath - the only vegan restaurant that is listed in the Michelin Guide 2019.

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Matt who hosts TV show Dirty Vegan - the first vegan cookery show to be aired on the BBC - will be signing copies of his bestselling cook book, Matt Pritchard's Dirty Vegan.

Actress and vegan activist, Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter movies will also be at the festival talking about her vegan podcast, Chickpeeps.

In addition to the talks, there will be over 100 stalls selling everything from pizza, curries and sweets to cruelty-free clothing and cosmetics.

Exhibitors include Babita's Spice Deli, Cocolico vegan patisserie, Hempish clothing and products, Skullsuds vegan toiletries and Yogi Tea.

The Viva! charity has been advocating the vegan lifestyle for the past 25 years.

Viva! founder and director Juliet Gellatley said: “Veganism is booming and shows no signs of slowing down! Our festivals are a fantastic way of bringing people together and showcasing the benefits of a vegan lifestyle, and what better occasion than our 25th anniversary.

"We are proud of everything that we, and the vegan movement, has achieved in the last 25 years. There has been an immense amount of growth in veganism and this can be seen in the amazing line-up that we have planned for our festival.

"Regardless of dietary choices, we want everyone to come along and see just how wonderful vegan food can be. Trust us - we have a few tricks up our sleeves for this one!”

What: The Viva! Vegan Festival takes place at The New Bingley Hall, at 1 Hockley Circus, B18 5PP.

When: Saturday May 18 from 10.30- 6pm.

Price: £3 Tickets can be bought online here

For the full-line up list click here.