…a ray of hope on a dark night during the global pandemic. This Saturday, the first weekend of Advent, we will be recreating the event as we switch on the fairy lights, sing carols and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies in good company. Children love the countdown as they help to switch on the […]
Archives for November 2025
Getting our Community Shop all wrapped up and ready for Christmas is a real treat
Ilmington’s Elves have been busy festooning and fairy-lighting, hanging and hollying for your festive pleasure! Thanks to Stella, Kathy, Clare and Debbie for brightening up our shelves, counters and windowsills with seasonal decorations. Come to Ilmington for your pre-Christmas coffees, Christmas meats and treats and one-stop shopping this year. We’ll make you feel special and […]
We had a wonderful market last night in Ilmington Village Hall…
…a chance to browse beautiful stalls, spend a little money and get the Christmas ball rolling. We met new suppliers, like Emily from Gingerbread Lane, with her personalised presents, Carl and Jan from JayBee Kardz doing pyrography (that’s Greek for burning stuff,” says Carl.) We chatted to Kate from Shabby Chic Sister, selling statement fashion […]
