A poignant memoir by Charlie Corbett about finding joy in small natural moments and rediscovering life by learning to observe the birds around us, offering comfort and lessons in resilience. The Book Club meets again at 2pm on Tuesday 3rd February. Do come along and join us for a coffee and homemade cake, even if […]

…for all the work she has done for the shop and café on social media, ICS monthly newsletters, parish magazine updates and many other communications. She brought the shop and café to life through her wonderfully crafted online stories. She also curated our annual calendar drawing together photos taken by the community. She has been […]

We served, we celebrated, we baked and we befriended. We turned 10, we turned up and together we made it happen. Enjoy our end of year reel, sharing some of our highlights at Ilmington Community Shop and Cafe. May we all go from strength to strength in the New Year 2026

Customer Alan Hessel (right) and volunteer elf Alan Sarjant (left) are seen here checking the vintage of our Royd’s Mulled Wine. We’ve got more mulled wine, Christmas puddings, pretty tins of chocolates and Bakewell & Browne mince pies – so you can keep your cupboard stocked and your guests happy all through the holidays. Our […]

Mike Clasper, our incoming Chair, takes centre stage thanks to his sartorial efforts, while the rest of us try to organise ourselves in true committee fashion. Mike Tremellen (current Chair, standing, also in a Santa hat) and the team would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for supporting us, shopping […]