Neil Lea is one of the biggest names in veganism. It is a huge loss to the movement that we no longer have this active independent free-thinker. Neil died yesterday Tuesday July 10th. His funeral will take place near Manchester on Saturday 28th July.

Have you heard of vegan free food fairs? Neil and his wife Mary invented them, and have shown countless others around the country and beyond how to positively veganise.

He was the main force behind the RealFood campaign and Vegan Buddies, with Mary there with him.

If you ever spoke to this man you will have known that despite his congenital pain and poor health he kept helping to make things better for animals, people and the planet with strength and commitment. His doctors were amazed he lasted so well and long despite his condition. He was generous in spirit and supported like-minded people everywhere.

Mary and he were and are a great and committed couple. We wish Mary many happy memories and the support of everyone. The funeral is an open one, and more details of it can be found at the Veggies website