Posts by Maxine Anderton
Communities Connecting, Sharing and Inspiring Change at the East Somerset Repair and Reuse Roundtable
There is something incredibly powerful about bringing passionate people together in one room. The East Somerset Repair and Reuse Roundtable did exactly that, creating a space where community groups, charities,…
Read MoreGive Refill a Go This Plastic Free July (and Beyond)
Plastic Free July is a global movement encouraging people to reduce plastic in their day-to-day lives. At CAG Somerset, we see it as a great opportunity not to try small,…
Read MoreCelebrating a Brilliant New Beginning: Repair Café Launch for North Petherton and surrounding
At CAG Somerset, we are always inspired by communities coming together to make a difference and we are delighted to celebrate the successful launch of a new Repair Café, supported…
Read MorePeople power in action: Celebrating volunteers in 2026
From 1st to 7th June 2026, we’re proud to celebrate National Volunteer Week — a time to recognise and thank the incredible people who give their time, energy, and passion…
Read MoreFrom Wardrobe to Waste? Rethinking Our Relationship with Textiles
With the UK consuming 1.4 million tonnes of new textile products in 2022 alone, we need to start to rethink our relationship with textiles. CAG Somerset has a network of…
Read MoreSomerset’s Coastal Repair Cafés: Working Together to Repair, Share and Inspire
In April, volunteers from Minehead, Porlock and West Quantocks Repair Cafés came together in Williton for a relaxed and practical coastal roundtable, supported by CAG Somerset. It was a chance to share experiences, celebrate…
Read MoreA Day to Remember: CAG Somerset Skillshare 2026
Our CAG Somerset Skillshare turned out to be one of those rare days where everything just clicks. We cheerfully and determinedly put our faith in an outdoor event, and the…
Read MoreDesigning for community change
Community Action Groups are powered by passionate, skilled people from all walks of life. At CAG Somerset, we’re committed to helping these volunteers thrive – supporting them to build new…
Read MoreRoots to Shoots: Growing Inspirational Ideas
CAG Somerset is excited to announce Roots to Shoots: Growing Inspirational Ideas, an immersive, hands‑on community Skillshare event. 📅 Date: Saturday 28th March 2026🕙 Time: 10:00–14:00📍 Location: ARK at Egwood,…
Read MoreSupporting Community Growing: Compost for Polden Environmental Network
This week, CAG Somerset was delighted to link up with Karen from the Polden Environmental Network (PEN) to help boost their summer wildlife friendly plant giveaway. Karen visited her local Household…
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