… like serving customers or playing on the till: there’s a whole world of hard work going on behind the scenes. Meet Keith Hawkins, our new volunteer maintenance manager. Keith moved into Ilmington seven years ago and thought he’d retired, until he ran into certain members of the Ilmington Community Shop committee… “I was lured […]
Archives for April 2021
We’re talking rhubarb today…
…local, unforced rhubarb, grown in the fields around Ebrington and fresh in Ilmington Community Shop! Our lovely volunteer Julie Jones makes her own rhubarb gin every year and was happy to present the first stalks of the season from Drinkwaters Farm. Her recipe: “You take an equal measure of rhubarb and sugar and let it […]
Ilmington is famous for its stunning walks…
…and ancient footpaths, long views and rolling hills. Here at Ilmington Community Shop, we celebrate our Cotswold landscape with a range of maps and books that will take you on real-time adventures. We have detailed footpath maps and A to Zs; local history books and Pathfinder walking guides. We will help you get off-road and […]