Posts by Maxine Anderton
Celebrating Our Volunteers: National Volunteer Week 2025
From 2nd to 8th June 2025, we proudly celebrate National Volunteer Week — a time dedicated to recognising and thanking the incredible people who give their time, energy, and heart…
Read MoreIlminster Share and Repair funding boost news
Ilminster Share and Repair Receives Grant Funding Boost from Somerset Community Foundation’s Gooch Charitable Fund The Ilminster Share and Repair Project is delighted to announce that it has received a…
Read MoreIntroducing the CAG Somerset Connector Membership: Building a Stronger, Greener Future Together
At CAG Somerset, we believe in the power of grassroots action to drive meaningful change. Our network of local Community Action Groups (CAGs) is a testament to that belief, with…
Read MoreFrom Idea to Reality: The Cheddar Valley Repair Café Journey
Just over a year ago, Liz and Suzanne met while out litter picking in their community. During their walk, they began talking about repair cafés—those wonderful community-driven spaces where people…
Read MoreCAG Somerset’s First Skillshare Event: A Celebration of Collaboration and Community
On Saturday, 8th March 2024, CAG Somerset hosted its first Skillshare event at the Victoria Park Community Centre, Bridgwater. The event was a vibrant celebration of shared knowledge, community collaboration,…
Read MoreCountdown to the First Ever CAG Somerset Skillshare event
Repair, reuse and reimagine: from ideas to action The wait is finally over! The first-ever CAG Somerset Skillshare event is almost here, and the excitement is building! Taking place at…
Read MoreSmall grants fund
Unlocking the Power of Community Action with CAG Somerset’s Small Grants Fund Are you part of a community group that’s been working hard to make a positive impact, but just…
Read MoreFixy project to continue with support from Somerset Council and SUEZ
Somerset’s Fixy project, which supports repair and reuse across the county, managed by Resource Futures, will continue thanks to the backing of Somerset Council and SUEZ recycling and recovery UK.…
Read MoreCAG collaborate with FareShare South West
We invite you to a free online event hosted by CAG Devon and CAG Somerset, FareShare, and West Monkton Community Fridge. Tuesday, November 26th – 7pm to 8pm Zoom. If…
Read MoreMinehead Repair Cafe Launch
Minehead Repair Cafe launched at Sacred Heart Church hall on 19th October, which was fittingly International Repair Day! The launch was a great success with 24 people bringing along items to…
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