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Directory of Community Action Groups (CAGs)

Find out about the work of individual CAGs by clicking on their name or on the map below.
	Abingdon Carbon Cutters The group is working to reduce the carbon footprint of the town in response to climate change and to prepare for the challenge of ‘peak oil’ .
	Barracks Lane Community Garden Local residents working to create a community garden in the heart of the city of Oxford. Exciting events most weekends.
	Bicester BabyStore Baby & maternity items availalbe from this community reuse project in Bicester & Ambrosden.
	Bullingdon CAG Running regular Swap Shops in the Bullingdon Community Centre on the second Saturday of the month from 11am to 4pm
	Buscot CAG Litter picks, swap shops and Christmas tree shredding, needs volunteers.
	Canalside Environment Group Waterways, Waterside and Aristottle Lane areas of North Oxford. Holding swap shops, awareness events and litter picks.
	Charlbury Area Waste Action Group (CAWAG) Bring and take swap shops, monthly green garden waste & Tetra Pak collection. A-Z of local recycling and reuse facilities. Organise collection of batteries at Post Office, the Corner House and Charlbury Primary School.
	Coleshill CAG Community Composting, encouraging kerbside participation and compost bin promotions
	Didcot Earthcare Regular swapshops at Ladygrove community centre.
	Didcote Fleetmeadow Swap shops at Fleetmeadow Community Centre and litter pick events.
	Dorchester Carbon Group Living Lightly in Dorchester- The Project aims to dramatically reduce carbon emissions by a wide variety of measures; public education to affect personal and home behaviour, re-use and recycling initiatives.
	Faringdon Waste Watchers Actively invovled in annual Eco-Fair. Have swap shops & litter picks as well as providing advice at community events.
	Local Environment Group (LEN) Longworth, Hinton and nearby communities promoting a positive response to reducing carbon emissions.
	Low Carbon West Oxford The amalgamated group of West Oxford Waste Watchers and Low Carbon West Oxford with links to the local community.
	Sunnymead Environment Group Zero Waste lunches, recycling collections, swap shops, energy efficient light bulb party, shredding events, local widlife garden tours
	Sustainable Wallingford Raise awareness of the need to reduce the demands made on natural resources. Swap Shops/collection days, 'buy local' guide, etc
	Thame Envirnoment Group Part of 21st Century Thame. Hold Swap shops and are promoting reusable bags, Bring your own bag to Thame campaign.
	Wantage & Grove One of their aims is to support traders in Wantage and Grove to become plastic bag-free, raising awareness in the area.
	Wheatley Community Action Group Hold regular swap shops at the Merry Bells. A-Z recycling leaflets, need more volunteers to help with activities.
	Witney Waste Action Group (Witney WAG) Monthly community garden waste shredding events, swap-shops, light bulb campaigns and more.
	Woodcote CAG Swap shops & community events; started summer 2007
	Wychwood Network is centred in the Wychwood Forest area of West Oxfordshire. It aims to bring together individuals and organisations that support or promote sustainability and community enterprise in a rural context.
	Zero Waste Wolvercote Holds advice surgeries at local Sunday farmers market and works in the local community to promote and support reuse and recycling.
	For more information email: enquiry@cagoxfordshire.org.uk

	Want to set up your own CAG?
	To start a CAG in your area, you will need a few enthusiastic local residents happy to volunteer a little of their time; you will need a chair person for your group and a treasurer as well as a bank account. The CAG Project Officers will be able to help you every step of the way in setting up your CAG as well as supporting you with a small grant. To find out more or discuss your options, contact the CAG Project Manager:
	Simon Kenton on Mobile 07793647190 or Click here to email me

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