Festival of Life - 2004-2008

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2006 Festival of Life talks and London Vegan Festival talks
for more details about the London Vegan Festival talks visit www.londonveganfestival.org.uk

ROOM A
12-1 Vegan Bodybuilders - "Vegan Bodybuilding" ( London Vegan Festival talk )
1-2 League Against Cruel Sports - "Snaring & Gamebird Shooting - An Expose" ( London Vegan Festival talk )
2-3 Animals Asia Foundation "Moon Bear Resue" ( London Vegan Festival talk )
3 – 4pm Carolyn Cowan -  “Addictions and a return to the sacred “– Yoga workshop - Coming to understand how addiction is a searching outside of your self for a connection to the Divine and how yoga and meditation can bring you into a sense of wholeness  www.devotion.co.uk 020 7708 2389 info@devotion.co.uk
4-5 S.P.E.A.K - "Stop Huntingdon animal cruelty" ( London Vegan Festival talk )
5-6 Max - "How Anti-Terrorist Laws Affect Animal Rights Protest" ( London Vegan Festival talk )
6 – 7pm Free Rob –“ Healing with Hemp” - How  Hemp can help with the acceleration of planetary and personal health   www.hempinavalon.com - 01458 835 769

 
ROOM B
12 – 1 Jess Michael -  The Raw Lifestyle Coach -   “Raw Food Consciousness with the Vegan Lifestyle” - Health writer, speaker, raw chef and owner of Total Raw Food - an online health resource centre. She will take you on an enlightening journey through raw food nutrition, exploring ways that you can greatly improve your diet, by making the most subtle changes. - www.totalrawfood.com -  0700 3401 233 Total Raw food  - P.O.Box 793 Aylesbury HP20 9BZ
1-2 Darren Collis " the Work of The Sea Shepherd" ( London Vegan Festival talk )
2-3 - Samantha Terry - Sustainable Health  -“ Essence Journey” A healing journey from personal intention through sound healing, essential oils, acupuncture, crystal healing, sacred incense, medicine songs, prayer, meditation and visualization. Working with the medicine of water to create a personal vibrational healing essence. 01749 678405 mb  07976616993 - info@sustainablehealth.co.uk
3- 4 – Max Tuck - Certified Hippocraties Health Educator and Living Foods Life Style Coach with a Scientific background. Living food for Optimum Physical and Spiritual Health. Max has personally followed the Hippocraties life Style since 1998 and high % raw diet since 1990. She is also a Co-founder of Portsmouth Health Events a non-profit making organization providing low cost health seminars www.optimisedliving.com www.healthevents.org.uk info@healthevents.org.uk
4-5 Kate Wood – "Conscious Parenting" - Kate has three sons aged nine, six and three, whom she home educates and brings up on a vegan raw food diet. In her talk she will discuss the challenges of being a committed and conscious parent in our society. Raising children makes us question and re-examine all our values and attitudes and it can be hard to reconcile those with the prevailing culture. Kate will talk about ways to bring up vibrant, integrated children who are fully in their power and able to stand strong in the world. - 07950 195887 - www.rawmagic.co.uk - www.rawliving.co.uk
5 – 7 Nirankar Singh –  “Beyond Vedanta” Double workshop - Yoga for anyone who dares to go against the grain in pursuit of health truth and consciousness.  Practical techniques for perfect digestion, strong nerves and spiritual engagement - www.goldendawnyoga.com

 

OPEN SPACE
10-12 Sharna Inner Spin Hoola hoops  for  children and grown ups! sharnarose@hotmail.com

12-1  -  Anita - S.G.I. Buddhist chanting circle for World peace and to connect more fully to our own  Inner Peace www.sgi-uk.org  07783528171 - Experience the healing, uplifting, and transformative powers of the  Buddhist chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, followed by an inspiring talk on the profound and humanistic philosophy of the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin and the Soka Gakai International, the  world wide movement of Buddhist practitioners, dedicated to peace, education and culture. Through experiential understanding, learn how Buddhist practice can  powerfully influence your healing journey, transform your life, and create a peaceful world routed in the core Buddhist teaching that all life is sacred and worthy of equal respect.
"A transformation in the inner reality of one`s life, in one`s mind, produces changes in the workings of one`s life, in other people and also the land. A change in our determination first produces a change in the inner reaches of our lives: it enables us to manifest qualities of excellent health, abundant strength and boundless wisdom.  A life that has been transformed in this way will lead others in the direction of happiness and be committed to overcoming suffering. It will also have an impact on society and the natural environment, transforming both into a paradise of peace and prosperity."

1-2  Lizz  - Lighten Up - “The Lost Imagination” -  Children’s puppet show with a message for all age groups  -  lizzsearcher@hotmail.com
2-3 Cathy -  Singer song writer - Positive and inspiring female vocalist and guitar , performing motivational songs about living your highest potential, various styles from upbeat to melodic heart fellt melodies www.purelove.co.uk  info@purelove.co.uk 07971 920 479

3pm Hayereyah  -  “Reggae Folk Blues” Harmonica, drum, guitar and vocals 020 7732 0085 
3.50pm -Childrens Magic Show
4.20pm Colleen McDuling - Medical scientist and animal behaviourist, " The spiritual, agricultural, health/physical and mental benefits of a guilt-free/cruelty-free lifestyle" My life story why I became firstly vegetarian, then vegan, the impact it had on my life, how it changed my value sysytem, and what it is still doing for me as a cancer patient.  The positive effect of veganism and guilt-free living. Colleen speaks from authority as a medical scientist and animal behaviourist. 07906446889

5-6 Meditation U.K – 7 piece acoustic set playing Mantra Meditation. Transcendental Mantras have been chanted since time immemorial. 'Man' means mind and 'tra' means 'to draw away'. Simply by hearing and chanting of these transcendental sound vibrations, one can find relief from anxiety and stress through these .melodic and relaxing chants astrorats@hotmail.com
6-7 Assi and Harmony  - “Free the Love “ funky dance tunes with  accordion, guitar, flute, violin, vocals - www.myspace.com/freethelove - www.freethelove.blogspot.com

Sacred Space
An area situated in the corner of the Open Space ( downstairs foyer) . For poetry , inspiration , chanting , meditation counseling and confessions! With Paz and Anita - www. metaphysicality.com - www.themannahouse.com

 

COMMITTEE ROOM 1
1-2 Derek  Bielby  - Hemp Union  - “Building with Hemp” -  0776 3895 039  hemp_union@tiscali.co.uk - This workshop will look into the potential of this remarkable plant as a resource for the earths & our health & well being.Hemp is one of the oldest cultivated crops grown worldwide providing tens of thousands of historical hemp products. With current understanding and technological development hemp can now be utilized to create many of our current essential non-sustainable resources. e.g. plastics, buildings, energy, nutrition, land remediation etc. This talk covers historical hemp uses and processing techniques through to recent developments and new end uses. Development aspects for hemps reintroduction are based within permaculture & sustainable bio-regional community development principals

2-3 André Menache - "Animal Experimentation - Bad Ethics Bad Science" ( London Vegan Festival talk )
3-4 Tony Bishop-Weston - "Super Vegan" ( London Vegan Festival talk )
4-5 Ben Israel - "Evolving Veganism into a National/Social Structure - The African Model Project" ( London Vegan Festival talk )

 

COMMITTEE ROOM 2
1-2 Rita Hraiz – “Birthing Consciously Dying Consciously and the Alchemical Fire Within” - Rita will be speaking in depth about the Chakra’s and their true function and how they align to each other and how this translates into the path of Initiation and the law of Harmlessness, ultimately developing telepathy and becoming an effective vehicle for planetary healing. The talk will cover aspects of Tantra and Right Relationship and tips on staying clear and aligned at this time of quickening and massive planetary change.She is a recognised Tantrika in the Tibetan System, she attributes her wisdom and esoteric understanding to her long time teacher Tulku Gwalwa Jampa Rinpoche. Rita has committed her life to service and uplifting humanity. She has lived in Glastonbury for the last 10 years with her children and enjoys holding sacred space in the community. 07830327309- iamrita@hraiz.co.uk

2-3 Wai Tsang – “ Everyone is God & the Prophesies are now”:   In this talk the awesome secret that lies within the mystic heart of all the World's religions will be revealed. In straight forward terms it is shown how it is that a person's real identity is ultimately God. Also discussed will be how the prophesies contained in all the World's religions can enable us to understand the challenges that humanity is facing today. The coming one world order, environmental destruction, religion gone mad and life threatening climate change, all these things are spoken of in the prophesies. What's happening? What's going to happen next? How can a person be God? All these questions are answered in a stunning revelation of personal and historical mysteries!   07886 120 610 wai_tsang@hotmail.com - www.iawwai.com

3-4 Keith Mann - "Operation Liberation"/"Behind The Mask" ( London Vegan Festival talk )

4-5 Venus Kumara -  “: Reclaim Love and Group Vortex Healing”   Venus has worked as a healer and writer for 15years. Every Valentines weekend for the past 3yrs in Piccadilly Circus, Central London ,  Venus has organized  a street party called Reclaim Love which encourages complete strangers of all creeds colour shapes and ages along with some regular supporters to hold hands and send love and healing  to all the beings in all the world .This culminates with music and dancing! .  All of  these things she does in the hope of reminding people of the most important resource in the world, LOVE and that we are all …. O-I-L, One In Love. Her talk includes a short film of the Reclaim Love event in 2006, a film that was one of the 5 finalists of 600 films in the Portobello Film Festival this August. She will talk about Love as the most important form of grassroots activism and self empowerment . There will also be a session of Vortex Healing energy channeled to the group. 07955 68 35 68 - www.recalimlove.org  or www.o-i-l.org  

 

SMALL HALL
12-1 Hugh Newman – “NUTRITION FOR THE 'NEW HUMAN' IN A CHEMICAL WORLD “– unlocking the secrets of  the chemical based personal care industry and the alternatives available. Includes kirlian photography of the effects of toxic bathroom products and how  to turn this around with education, nutrition and and a toxin-free lifestyle. Hugh will discuss the work of Samuel Epstein and the herbalist David Broom providing  cutting-edge research about the current state of the personal care and nutritional supplement industries and how to 'glow' from the inside out - www.newhuman.co.uk 01458 835211hugh@newhuman.co.uk

1-2 Shazzie – “Love life and liberty, a raw vegan perspective on living life fully” Shazzie is one of the UK's most prolific and popular raw food writer, speaker and chef. She's written three books, published over 300 raw food recipes and is the Managing Director of Rawcreation Ltd. As well as being full-time mother to her raw toddler Evie, she regularly hosts raw food retreats and events. Shazzie has been an ethical vegan for around 20 years, and a raw foodist for around 7 years. Her web site (www.shazzie.com) inspires around 9000 visitors a day where she manifests love, life and liberty. Shazzie is currently drawing many people to raw veganism via her new and exciting chocolate bars, which are laced with superfoods and love, whilst being free from dairy, sugar and fire.
08700 113 119 - www.detoxyourworld.com

2-3 Tracey Curtis - Singer song writer ( London Vegan Festival )

3-4 Paradox – Performance Poet, Galactic Federation Agent & Recovering Ego Maniac - “Life , the Universe and Everything in 50 minutes! An exploration of civilization, 2013 and the ongoing evolution of  consciousness which is being reflected in the transformation of our solar system.  0784 0346 348 panpoetic@hotmail.com   www.planetartnetwork.info

4-5 Jocelyn Chaplin - The Serpent Institute – “Obey no authority other than your own deepest intuition “ Explore how to tune into the flow more effectively. Dissolve inner and outer hierarchies between human and non human.  Combine inner balancing and attunement to the rhythms of life. Develop your intuition more powerfully - www.serpentinstitute.com  0207 485 0264 mb 07956 545067 - jochaplin@yahoo.com

5-6 Steve Charter - Sustainability Consultant, Projects and Strategy – “Eating more Raw and the Culture of Change”  With more than 10 years experience on the raw path, and around 15 years involvement with the movement toward sustainable living Steve will explore the context of eating more raw foods as part of a transformation in our culture towards creating and supporting health and sustainability - and the relationship between your own personal culture of change, and wider culture of change. How can you create and be part of a culture that supports the creation of health and sustainability, compassion and wisdom -  steve@sc2.org.uk - website: www.sc2.org.uk - Office: 01342 810372 (shared line) = Mobile: 07990 778581

6– 6.40 - Rythms of Resitstance –“ Lively and Energetic  Samba Band” www.rhythmsofresistance.co.uk
 

MAIN STAGE 7pm to 10pm
Paradox
Vicky Rainbow - from Just A Minute singing- The Peace Song - www.just-a-minute.org
Hayereyah
Gaynor O’Flynn - Gaynor O'Flynn's live set takes you on a journey from world vibes back to her folk roots as double bass fuses with guitar, slide with fender rhodes all riding on a mellow jazz groove... "A clear-voiced, gently brooding set that sounds like a mellow P.J. Harvey and could be an art-house movie soundtrack" Bristol Evening Post "Gaynor's live set takes you on a journey from urbanity back to nature as world vibes fuse with dub beats; lazy lyrics sit on laid-back grooves embracing that cathartic, conscious voice" BBC - www.gaynoroflynn.com   www.beinghuman.com
Praying for the Rain
One of the most vibrant and compeling bands on the scene today. Their music celebrates diversity and ethnic traditions using an eclectic mix of sounds and rhythms, creating a truly uplifting and high energy experience. www.twinarrowsmusic.com/indexorg.htmDj Loveland  - Deep , Funky and Raw Tribal Rhythms – 07939 200 101 www.myspace.com/richarddjloveland - ninorloveland88@yahoo.com  London SE22

WANDERING PERFORMERS
(appearing throughout the day in various locations)
Paz - Poet - www.metaphysicality.com - www.themannahouse.com
Lisa - Poet - sunfoodqueen@hotmail.co.uk
Steve Frugsvor – Juggler and magic tricks   raw_raw_inexpert@yahoo.co.uk
Eco Theeko Breeelo – Conscious Clown promoting health and happiness , meet him at 11am in the open space and join in the Hoola Hoop  OOPs!  And hoola merry go round also at 6.pm in the entrance Foyer for The Worlds One and Only … Dreamy Creamy Show . kingsleyclown@yahoo.co.uk www.undercurrents.org/clown  0179 2536558

 

HEALING AREA in the upper Foyer
See stall holders list for more details

 

Workshops

ROOM A
3 – 4pm Carolyn Cowan -  “Addictions and a return to the sacred “– Yoga workshop - Coming to understand how addiction is a searching outside of your self for a connection to the Divine and how yoga and meditation can bring you into a sense of wholeness  www.devotion.co.uk 020 7708 2389 - info@devotion.co.uk

ROOM B
2-3 - Samantha Terry - Sustainable Health  -“ Essence Journey” A healing journey from personal intention through sound healing, essential oils, acupuncture, crystal healing, sacred incense, medicine songs, prayer, meditation and visualization. Working with the medicine of water to create a personal vibrational healing essence. 01749 678405 mb  07976616993 - info@sustainablehealth.co.uk

5 – 7 Nirankar Singh –  “Beyond Vedanta” Double workshop - Yoga for anyone who dares to go against the grain in pursuit of health truth and consciousness.  Practical techniques for perfect digestion, strong nerves and spiritual engagement - www.goldendawnyoga.com

OPEN SPACE

10-12 Sharna Inner Spin Hoola hoops  for  children and grown ups! sharnarose@hotmail.com

12-1  -  Anita - S.G.I. Buddhist chanting circle for World peace and to connect more fully to our own  Inner Peace www.sgi-uk.org  07783528171 Experience the healing, uplifting, and transformative powers of the  Buddhist chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, followed by an inspiring talk on the profound and humanistic philosophy of the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin and the Soka Gakai International, the  world wide movement of Buddhist practitioners, dedicated to peace, education and culture. Through experiential understanding, learn how Buddhist practice can  powerfully influence your healing journey, transform your life, and create a peaceful world routed in the core Buddhist teaching that all life is sacred and worthy of equal respect. "A transformation in the inner reality of one`s life, in one`s mind, produces changes in the workings of one`s life, in other people and also the land. A change in our determination first produces a change in the inner reaches of our lives: it enables us to manifest qualities of excellent health, abundant strength and boundless wisdom.  A life that has been transformed in this way will lead others in the direction of happiness and be committed to overcoming suffering. It will also have an impact on society and the natural environment, transforming both into a paradise of peace and prosperity.
 
 
Stalls 2006

HEALING AREA
Steve Burrows - Full body Shiatsu treatments , Central London, www.shiatsusteve.com - 07791391684
Martin Collins - Shiatsu and Chair massage , Brighton & London , martinrcollins@ntlworld.com - 07817258117
Joanne Woodward , Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, and Reflexology ,S.E. London,- joanne.woodward4@btinternet.com - 07875305748
Paul Grainger -'In-Touch Bodywork' seated clothed Chair massage (also workshops,relaxation, stress management and teaching).SW London area - intouchbodywork@yahoo.co.uk - 0772 4440270

MAIN HALL, GROUND FLOOR AND UPPER FOYER STALLS
(for list of London Vegan Festival stalls vist www.londonveganfestival.org.uk )

Veggie Power , Diesel to vegetable oil conversions www.veggiepower.co.uk
Permaculture Display , Plants herbs etc. www.soteriologicgarden.net
World Peace Garden Network www.worldpeacegardensnetwork.org
Total Raw Food. ,superfoods etc. www.totalrawfood.com
Vegan Organic Network , Information www.veganorganicnetwork.net
Raw Living , Raw Super foods www.rawliving.co.uk
Lifescape Magazine , Alternative lifestyle magazine www.lifescapemag.com
The Movement for Compassionate Living , Information www.mclveganway.org.uk
Viva , Animal Campaigns www.viva.org.uk
Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation , Information www.vvf.org.uk
Vegan Body Builders. , Advice and information www.veganbodybuilding.org.uk
Pathways , Events listings www.pathwaysnetwork.co.uk
Pure Health Ltd. , Shea butter products www.eastwestherbshop.com
Raw Gaia , Skin care products www.rawgaia.com
Wombat , Healing Crystals 07773130631
Living Earth ,Juicers www.livingearth.co.uk
Friends of Amma ,Info and meditation 07748 113538
Greetings from Auroville , tsunamika dolls and jewellery www.auroville.org.in
Yaoh , Hemp products www.yaoh.co.uk
The Raw Chocolate Company Raw chocolate products rawchocs@googlemail.com
Grail Message Foundation, Spiritual books etc. 07939 641958
Vegan Cobbler , Footwear axevegans@yahoo.co.uk
Pesticide Action Network, Information www.pan.uk.org
Spiral, Jewellery nikki.ebrey@btinternet.com
Chaitanya Meditation Centre , Free meditation classes www.amberosia.com
Neways, superfoods 0785 220968
Johrei ,Hands off healing www.johrieassociation.co.uk
Live and Dry Blood Microscopy rdaber@graffiti.net
Love Network, Supergreens 0773 9716291 bella@lovenetwork.info
Hemp products www.hempinavalon.com
Praying for the Rain , Live music C.D.s www.twinarrowsmusic.com
Ethical Financial Services , Ethical Financial Services www.finansec.co.uk
God Essences, Skin Care urtema@hotmail.co.uk
Eco Forest , Eco Education and Retreat space. www.ecoforest.org
Eat More Raw Raw food information 07990 778581
Food of Life Festy , Raw food Festy www.foodoflife.co.uk
Funky Raw www.funkyraw.com
RAW / SEMI- RAW FOOD STALLS
Kitchen Buddy , Raw Food - 07734 166738
Vita Organic Restaurant , and Juices 02077348986 www.vitaorganic.co.uk
Spirited Palace , Restaurant www.thespiritedpalace.com
Jungle Things , junglethings@hotmail.com
The Raw Greek www.therawgreek.com
Rain Forest Creations Ltd. and Juices www.rainforestcreations.co.uk
Burger Queen Raw burgers
Nature's Treats cakes www.naturestreats.co.uk

 
LOWER FOYER STALLS
Lighten Up , Hat stall, and hoola hooping upliftingstuff@onetel.com - 01622 814670
Paz and Anita - Sacred space area - www. metaphysicality.com - www.themannahouse.comPerformers

OPEN SPACE
1-2  Lizz  - Lighten Up - “The Lost Imagination” -  Children’s puppet show with a message for all age groups  -  lizzsearcher@hotmail.com
2-3 Cathy -  Singer song writer - Positive and inspiring female vocalist and guitar , performing motivational songs about living your highest potential, various styles from upbeat to melodic heart fellt melodies www.purelove.co.uk  info@purelove.co.uk 07971 920 479
3pm Hayereyah  -  “Reggae Folk Blues” Harmonica, drum, guitar and vocals 020 7732 0085 
3.50pm -Childrens Magic Show
5-6 Meditation U.K – 7 piece acoustic set playing Mantra Meditation. Transcendental Mantras have been chanted since time immemorial. 'Man' means mind and 'tra' means 'to draw away'. Simply by hearing and chanting of these transcendental sound vibrations, one can find relief from anxiety and stress through these .melodic and relaxing chants astrorats@hotmail.com
6-7 Assi and Harmony  - “Free the Love “ funky dance tunes with  accordion, guitar, flute, violin, vocals - www.myspace.com/freethelove - www.freethelove.blogspot.com

SMALL HALL
2-3- Tracy Curtis -Singer songwriter ( London Vegan Festival )
6– 7 - Rythms of Resitstance –“ Lively and Energetic  Samba Band” www.rhythmsofresistance.co.uk

 
MAIN STAGE 7pm to 10pm
Paradox
Vicky Rainbow - from Just A Minute singing- The Peace Song - www.just-a-minute.org
Hayereyah
Gaynor O’Flynn - Gaynor O'Flynn's live set takes you on a journey from world vibes back to her folk roots as double bass fuses with guitar, slide with fender rhodes all riding on a mellow jazz groove... "A clear-voiced, gently brooding set that sounds like a mellow P.J. Harvey and could be an art-house movie soundtrack" Bristol Evening Post "Gaynor's live set takes you on a journey from urbanity back to nature as world vibes fuse with dub beats; lazy lyrics sit on laid-back grooves embracing that cathartic, conscious voice" BBC. www.gaynoroflynn.com   www.beinghuman.com
Praying for the Rain
One of the most vibrant and compeling bands on the scene today. Their music celebrates diversity and ethnic traditions using an eclectic mix of sounds and rhythms, creating a truly uplifting and high energy experience - www.twinarrowsmusic.com/indexorg.htmDj Loveland - Deep, Funky and Raw Tribal Rhythms – 07939 200 101 www.myspace.com/richarddjloveland - ninorloveland88@yahoo.com  London SE22

 
WANDERING PERFORMERS
(appearing throughout the day in various locations)
Paz - Poet - www. metaphysicality.com - www.themannahouse.com
Lisa - Poet - sunfoodqueen@hotmail.co.uk
Steve Frugsvor – Juggler and magic tricks   raw_raw_inexpert@yahoo.co.uk
Eco Theeko Breeelo – Conscious Clown promoting health and happiness , meet him at 11am in the open space and join in the Hoola Hoop  OOPs!  And hoola merry go round also at 6.pm in the entrance Foyer for The Worlds One and Only … Dreamy Creamy Show - kingsleyclown@yahoo.co.uk www.undercurrents.org/clown  0179 2536558