At Sedgemoor Community Connector CIC, we’re passionate about helping local residents gain the confidence to cook smarter, reduce household energy use, and save money — all while enjoying good food and company.
The Energy Efficiency Cooking Project is a six-week community course designed to help people make small, sustainable changes that make a big difference at home. Delivered in partnership with Abri and Bridgwater Town Council, the sessions combine practical cooking with energy-saving tips and shared learning.
Each week, participants prepare a simple meal together while exploring ways to cook more efficiently — comparing the running costs of different appliances, sharing thrifty recipes, and learning how to reduce food waste.
Those who attend all six sessions receive a free energy-efficient cooking appliance to take home, supporting them to continue saving energy and money long after the course ends.
The project runs at community hubs across Bridgwater, with sessions held during the winter months in Hamp and Parkway.
Interested in taking part?
Email us – info@sedgemoorconnector.org to find out about upcoming courses or to register your interest for future sessions.
This winter, we’re celebrating creativity, community and sustainability with our Thrifty Christmas project – a series of free festive sessions taking place across Bridgwater.
The idea behind Thrifty Christmas is simple: to help local people save money, reduce waste and reconnect with each other through practical, hands-on activities. Each session focuses on doing more with less – reusing, repairing, and finding joy in simple, affordable ways to celebrate the season.
Across three events, residents are invited to join us for:
Community Swap Shops – share or swap clean, reusable items such as coats, books and gifts, and take home something new-to-you.
Upcycling and Craft Sessions – learn how to make beautiful festive decorations from recycled materials, including folded-book Christmas trees and jar lanterns.
Energy Saving and Home Hacks – discover low-cost ways to keep warm and cut bills this winter, and explore the Eco Centre’s free E-Save App, helping households make small, sustainable changes that save money and energy.
Thrifty Christmas Cooking – create low-cost, low-waste festive meals that make the most of what you have.
Why It MattersThrifty Christmas is about community connection and resilience – bringing people together to share ideas, reduce pressure on household budgets, and enjoy a greener Christmas. It builds confidence, creativity and belonging, showing that sustainability isn’t about doing without – it’s about doing things differently, together.
Our Connect sessions offer a warm, welcoming space for anyone who’d like some company, conversation, or a bit of friendly advice. You can join in with activities like knitting, crochet, dominoes, or colouring — or just relax with a cuppa and biscuits. Each week we also invite local organisations to pop in and share information or support on different topics.
Whether you’re coming along to meet new people, learn something new, or simply take a break from the day-to-day, you’ll find a friendly face and a listening ear at every Connect group.
Where to find us:
☕ Connect: Hamp – Tuesdays, 10am–12pm at The Recreation Community Hub
🍪 Connect: Parkway – Fridays, 10am–12pm at The Rollercoaster Community Centre
Our Connect: Neuro Adults Social Group is a safe, understanding space for neurodivergent adults to meet others. Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, or identify in another way, you’ll find a friendly, relaxed environment where you can be yourself without judgement.
Each session is shaped by the people who come along — some weeks we simply chat over tea and biscuits, and other times we explore topics like routines, overwhelm, and self-care. The group is still growing, and we’d love to hear your ideas about what you’d like it to become.
You’re also welcome to bring a friend, family member, or support person if that helps you feel more comfortable.
When and where: We will be relaunching this project in late February – more details to follow.
