We strongly recommend that you phone a day or two before coming to any of our events (particularly for outdoor events if the weather outlook is bad), since occasionally they can be cancelled or re-arranged.

***** REGULAR EVENTS *****

Drop-In at Allsorts Psychic Café, 22 Carlton Place, Southampton

Second Saturday of every month 3pm onwards (next three are 12th July, 9th Aug, 13th Sept). 3 pm onwards (café closes at 5.30 pm). Details: Ruth 023 8058 4497.

***** SPECIAL EVENTS *****

Walk at Swanwick Nature Reserve, Swanwick

June 22nd. Meet in car park at noon. Bring packed Lunch. The 70 acre reserve was formerly a clay quarry, which fed the nearby brickworks. Take the A27 from Southampton to Swanwick (Moody's Boat yard on your right). At the traffic lights turn left into Swanwick lane and follow the road on., past the Burseldon Brickworks on your left, the road goes over a bridge spanning the Motorway, eventually turn left into Sopwith Way at the end of the road you will see the Air traffic control Centre. Before you get to this turn right into the car park of the nature reserve. If it has been raining a lot please bring suitable footwear - it can get very muddy! Details: Ruth 023 8058 4497.

Garden Party at Graham and Di's, Swanmore

July 20th, 1pm onwards. Graham and Di's annual garden Party at Holywell. Bring vegan food and drink to share, then either enjoy a tour around the stock free organic garden and woodland, or just chill in good company in Graham and Di's cottage garden. Held at the 1,000 acre estate where Graham Cole works and lives as the gardener. He grows fruit and veg vegan-organically - that is, without any animal by-products such as blood, fishmeal, bonemeal and manure. He's happy to answer any gardening questions. Graham writes the "Vegan Organic Growing" articles in Vegan Views magazine - see www.veganviews.org.uk where you can download the current and previous issues for free. Details + address and directions: Graham/Di 01489 896471.

Summer Picnic, Netley

August 17th, Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley. Meet at the Chapel at noon. Free entrance if you go by foot/bike, parking charge if you drive. Nearest station: Netley. Details + directions: Ruth, 023 8058 4497.

*****EVENTS WHERE SVV WILL HAVE A STALL*****

Chocfest, Southampton

July 25th, 7:30pm till late at The Art House, 81a Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DF (entrance on Henstead Road). Free entry (donations welcome). Chocolate-based menu, lots of free samples, chocolate fondue, exhibition on the history of chocolate + speaker + film (the last two tbc).

Little Green Fête, followed by Little Green Party, Southampton

August 30th, noon onwards at The Art House, 81a Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DF (entrance on Henstead Road). Free entry (donations welcome). A mini veggie version of Environmental Rock. Stalls, entertainment, live music, tombola, face painting, speakers, film showings, raffle, etc.