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Exploring Values at Open Doors Crewkerne 

As part of our support for community groups across Somerset, CAG Somerset recently facilitated a values workshop…

Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Grant open for applications to support ideas that reduce or reuse waste

Funding is available for innovative community projects in Somerset which are tackling waste. The second year of…

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Building Skills and Confidence Through Volunteering – James’s Story 

When James first signed up to volunteer at Wells Repair Café for his Bronze DofE Award, he…

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Growing Stronger Together: Community Food Roundtable at the Red Brick Building 

On Wednesday 6th August, CAG Somerset brought together an inspiring mix of people dedicated to community food…

Friday, 1 August 2025

Celebrating grassroots action across Somerset

At CAG Somerset, we believe that small local actions create powerful ripple effects. Community groups across the…

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Community Groups in Somerset 

At CAG Somerset, we understand just how pivotal funding can be for local community groups. Whether it’s…

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Celebrating Our Volunteers: National Volunteer Week 2025 

From 2nd to 8th June 2025, we proudly celebrate National Volunteer Week — a time dedicated to…

Monday, 2 June 2025

Ilminster Share and Repair funding boost news

Ilminster Share and Repair Receives Grant Funding Boost from Somerset Community Foundation’s Gooch Charitable Fund The Ilminster…

Monday, 19 May 2025

Highlights from the reuse and sharing round table

Connecting Communities Through Reuse: Highlights from the Reuse & Sharing Round Table On Wednesday, 30th April, the…

Wednesday, 14 May 2025
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A picture of a community allotment. wooden planters are in neat rows with small paths between them. Within the planters are different green leafy plants of varying heights. In some planters are canes growing peas. All plants appear to be seasonal summer vegetables. To the back right of the image are some sheds and the community allotment continues right through the image