Posts Tagged ‘community’
People 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 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 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…
Read MoreJanuary: A Month of New Skills and Community Power
January is often a time for fresh starts, and across the CAG Somerset network, it certainly lived up to that spirit. Our groups kicked off the year with a strong…
Read MoreKeep on wheeling this winter with Frome Community Bike Project.
It may be colder and darker but the Frome Community Bike Project wants to help local cyclists stay on the roads safely during the winter months. Cycling all year round…
Read MoreWivey-Welly Bus User Group
CAG recently welcomed the first transport campaigning members and we are delighted to share the following message from them and their future plans. ”The Wivey-Welly Bus User Group is delighted…
Read MoreOpen Doors Somerset: Bringing Repair to Crewkerne
On Saturday 27th September, Crewkerne buzzed with excitement as the town welcomed its brand new Repair Café, the latest community initiative to join the growing repair movement across Somerset. CAG…
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