Some people do it the same time every week. Others do it as and when. We’re talking about our floating volunteers: the folk who are there for us, on call, when the going gets tough or the volunteer rota looks bare. Meet Selina and Izzy Brown, mother and daughter volunteer team at Ilmington Community Shop. […]

We don’t have haggis and – you’ll be relieved to hear – we won’t be bringing out the bagpipes, but we are feeling a little bit Scottish this Burns Night! Here at Ilmington Community Shop we’ve got snow on the hills and we can sell you a wee dram of Scotch to warm your heart […]

“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.” (Vista Kelly) We are proud to be part of the wonderful community spirit here in Ilmington. And don’t forget to send your wintry village pictures to www.ilmingtonimages.co.uk in readiness for next year’s calendar!

Would you rather work behind the scenes than on the till? We’ve got the volunteer job for you! Come and join our cleaning rota teams at Ilmington Community Shop, working after hours to keep everything spick, span and sanitised. It’s the perfect job for family duos like Gregg and Debbie Woodall. “It’s a good thing […]

Small acts of kindness are everywhere to be seen during this long and traumatic pandemic. It’s the person who does your shopping, the friend who gives you a call… it’s the volunteer who gives their precious time and the person who remembers your lockdown birthday. We love to celebrate these acts and to help you […]