CAG Devon is trialling a more flexible approach to make first aid training more accessible for busy community groups. In partnership with Devon First Aid, we’re offering a FREE Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3) course through a blended learning format. This nationally recognised, FAIB-approved course combines: 3 hours of self-paced online learning (to be completed between 29 Sept […]
Mending, fixing, knitting, stitching, computers and mobile phones. Bring your items for repair for a small donation. Stay for cake and conversation. Everyone welcome!
This autumn, the Broadclyst Environment Group will be holding three community litter picks across the parish, inviting residents of all ages to get involved in helping keep the area clean and green. The events will also be the first outing for the group’s brand-new litter picking equipment, made possible thanks to a generous grant from […]
Bike Maintenance Workshop for repair cafe volunteers - CAG Devon members only CAG Devon is partnering with Ride-On Cycling to offer a one day Bike Maintenance workshop on Sunday 26th October at Exeter Quay. This course is being offered for FREE to volunteers undertaking bike repairs at Repair Cafes, which are members of CAG Devon. Completing this one-day course means […]
Learn how to live and work with nature while minimizing energy use and conserving resources—all within the ethical foundations of permaculture: Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share. At the heart of permaculture lies the design process—a practical, adaptable approach that can be applied to everything from a garden or farm to a household, small […]
Join us for CAG Devon's SkillShare: a day of inspiration, celebration, climate conversation, good food and much more. Our SkillShare25 theme is "Growing through collaboration". This was prompted by comments we are hearing from our groups that working with others and connecting with their communities, helps them feel stronger and able to achieve more, both […]
Repair Cafés are community events which match people with broken or damaged household items with skilled volunteers who like fixing things. But Chudfix is about much more than just fixing things; it is part of a grass roots movement that is inclusive and can inspire people to try new skills and help build more resilient […]
Join with friends and come along for a quiz night. Ticket price £6 for a team of up to 6 people. Pay on the door by cash or card. Free mulled drinks (apple juice and wine) and mince pies! Questions will be set by various people on various sustainability topics including nature, gardening, waste and […]
Join CAG Devon and CAG Somerset for a relaxed Q&A session to find out more about the Fixy Project and how your community action group could host a tech drop‑off point as part of a growing network across Devon and Somerset. Fixy is a South West initiative that collects and refurbishes unwanted smart tech to help cut e‑waste […]
It's getting closer and closer to our first Repair Cafe on Saturday the 24th January. We're very excited and can't wait to see what items get brought along. So far we can repair, small electrical items, do sewing repairs, help you with Apple software issues, and repair toys. We can't promise that we can fix […]
Our first Repair Cafe of the year, our repairers will be delighted to see you and are happy to repair electrical items, computers, tool sharpening, jewellery, textiles, sewing machine repair, furniture and woodwork, bikes and general repairs. Clocks and watches collected and fixed off-site. Let's fix and reuse, and all do our bit for planet […]
Join CAG Devon and Somerset for an engaging session with Peter Lefort, who runs the Green Futures Network at the University of Exeter, helping to apply the latest climate and environmental research into practice for organisations across the world. He has recently co-created the Positive Tipping Points Toolkit, an open-source resource for applying a systems approach to working […]