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Repair, reuse and reimagine: from ideas to action

Saturday, 08 March @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Repair, reuse and reimagine: from ideas to action

🎉 Join us for an inspiring Skillshare event by CAG Somerset! 🌍

Are you passionate about reuse, repair, waste reduction, surplus food, composting, and sustainable behaviours? Then you won’t want to miss our exciting event! This event is free and open to members and non-members of the CAG networks.

Date: 8th March 2025

Location: Victoria Park Community Centre, TA6 7AS

In celebration of National Repair Week, we’re bringing together inspiring projects and community groups to share ideas on repair and reuse. Our event aims to inspire and equip network members, partners, and collaborators with new skills, connections, and resources to continue strengthening Somerset’s growing web of community groups.

What’s in store?

  • Jen Gale – Author of The of Sustainable-ish living guide and founder of the sustainable -ish online community, podcast and blog will be with us to talk about her make do and mend journey starting with a year of buying nothing new.
  • Tech Amnesty & Digital Divide: Join Fixy for an insightful session on the tech circular economy and solutions to bridge the digital divide.
  • Community Kitchen Magic: Crewkerne Community Kitchen will guide you through setting up a “Chop and Chat” session and community fridge.
  • Frugal cooking-using root to flower and making food from scrap: Watch Lesley Gates whip up delicious meals with food surplus.
  • Networking & Discussion: Enjoy lunch provided by Victoria Park Community Centre and indulge in plenty of tea and cake to fuel meaningful discussions around sharing and reuse.

And that’s not all—there’s lots more to explore and enjoy!

Come be a part of this inspiring event and help us build a more sustainable and connected Somerset community. See you there!

If you have any questions please email hello@cagsomerset.org.uk

Book your free tickets at the event below

https://buytickets.at/cagsomerset/1544436

 

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Saturday, 08 March

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10:00 am - 3:30 pm

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