Meet our lovely Carole Clifford, one of the original volunteers at Ilmington Community Shop and a ray of sunshine on her regular morning shifts. Carole, 71, was persuaded by her family to step back for a while when the pandemic was raging in January. But now she’s had her first Covid vaccination, she’s returned and […]

Not just for the peas and ice cream, but to check out delicious options like Clive’s Pies and Fat Toni’s Pizza. Well we’ve just introduced a lovely new range of meals for one, called Cheat! You don’t have to live alone to buy one: but we know lots of you do. We are also aware […]

Deborah Williams sells her rare breed Portland wool to America and Australia, Canada and Scotland… and Ilmington Community Shop! We love to showcase local products, and learn about them along the way. The rare breed wool from Armscote Manor on our display table this week is a bit like a fine wine: it’s a highly-revered, […]

There were so many entries for the Great Ilmington Marmalade Challenge, we decided to give 2nd and 3rd prizes out too. “Hooray! Wow!” said Suzanne Harding, on hearing she’d earned 2nd place. Suzanne, who chose a miniature bottle of Spirit of Ilmington Apple Brandy for her prize, was not only in competition with half the […]

The Great Ilmington Marmalade Challenge reaches its citrusy climax today. And the winner is… villager, community shop volunteer and star marmalade-maker Susan Brock! Susan’s stunning rendition of Delia Smith’s Dark Chunky Marmalade has earned her a bottle of Spirit of Ilmington Apple Brandy and the plaudits of judge Wendy Larner. But her homemade offering almost […]