A warm welcome to
Ilmington Community Shop & Café

At the Heart of the Village

Ilmington is one of the prettiest of Cotswold villages, and our community shop is at the heart of village life.  You’ll find us in the old Catholic Church building on Upper Green, with views towards rooftops and Cotswold hills. Manager Michele Hall leads the team of local volunteers, all ready to greet you with a smile. 

The first thing you should notice inside the shop is the personal welcome. It’s the volunteers who bake croissants at the break of day, sort out the daily newspapers and stack the shelves. It will usually be a volunteer who serves you at the till. All our staff are happy to chat and help you find what you’re looking for: we are genuinely proud of our shop, and our village too.

In fact, Ilmington Community Shop is owned by the community it serves and run as a cooperative for the benefit of the community. During the recent pandemic, it has been a lifeline for those residents who are vulnerable or shielding.  In normal times, our shop and café are a favourite destination for visitors, cyclists and walkers: after all, we have a dozen stunning walks from our doorstep.

We try to use local suppliers wherever possible, whether for fresh vegetables, bread and eggs, or handcrafted gifts and locally-brewed spirits.  We also sell essential grocery items at reasonable prices, so you can shop locally without the hassle of a busy supermarket.

Almost every Monday morning, you’ll find Chris Davies, the fish man, parked in front of the shop from 11.30am to 12.30pm. We are Chris’s first port of call from Grimsby, so why not buy your fresh fish and locally-grown vegetables from us at the same time? It’s a very Ilmington way to start the week…

Coronavirus & the shop and café

CAFE REOPENED 

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HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

If you live locally and are self-isolating, or are otherwise impacted by the current pandemic, please let Ilmington Community Shop be your lifeline.  We have a team of volunteers who can pick and deliver your shopping to your door.  

We deliver twice a week, on a Tuesday and a Friday, to homes in Ilmington, Darlingscott and Blackwell.  Please place your order by Monday shop closing (5pm) for next day delivery, or Thursday evening latest for Friday delivery.

If you would like to place an order, simply download an order form here, fill it in and email it to orders@ilmingtonshop.co.uk. Or you can phone us on 01608 682838. You may pay by card when you order and our friendly delivery team are trained to avoid direct contact, to keep you safe.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

A big thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, whether you work behind the till on a regular shift, help with deliveries, or belong to our out-of-hours cleaning team. 

If you have a few hours to spare each week, please come and see us or call Michele Hall on 01608 682838.