Posts Tagged ‘CAG’
Sustainable Fashion Week: Threads of resistance
This September, Sustainable Fashion Week invites communities across the UK to come together, rethink our relationship with clothes, and celebrate practical, positive alternatives to fast fashion. 26th September to 4th…
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 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 MoreFresh fundraising *CAG members only
Fresh Fundraising: Practical ideas for community groups Fundraising doesn’t have to mean endless events, application forms, or asking the same people again and again. This interactive session explores fresh and…
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 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 MoreCommunity buildings and repair cafes
Join CAG Somerset and the Community Council for Somerset (CCS) for a collaborative session on community buildings and how they can offer their spaces to support the start-up of repair…
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…
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