Join us in Ilmington Community Café on Sunday 1st October (that’s this Sunday) at 11am for our Big Breakfast. It’s one of our friendly long-table events and the set meal is a traditional Full English, with orange juice and a hot drink, for just £10. Think fried egg, sausage and bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomato and […]
We love this depiction of Ilmington by Kathryn Mann.
See her Facebook page – Kathryn Mann Artist
Autumn is a time for casseroles and this post us takes us from shopping list to bubbling Beef Bourguignon via the Community Shop.
Using a Hairy Bikers’ recipe for the classic French dish, we ordered 1kg of gorgeous, marbled braising steak from Barry the Butcher and off we went. We sell a wide range of fresh, locally-sourced vegetables, but if there’s anything fancy you need, like shallots, we’ll get them in for you. Bring us your shopping list, […]
Book Club @thecafé was launched in pandemic times and has flourished ever since!
It’s a chance to read, share and discuss books over a cup of tea at Ilmington Community Café. Like all our community groups, the atmosphere is informal and all-inclusive. There’s no pressure to air clever opinions or even to read the book: it’s ok just to come along. This month’s book choice is Bill Bryson’s […]
Sometimes the seasonal fruit of Ilmington falls our way, and we are able to share this local abundance with our customers.
This month we are enjoying sun-ripened figs from Nicky Schlatter’s garden, a bounty she is kindly sharing with the village. “Our fig tree must be 35 years old,” says Nicky. “Every year I bring the figs up to the shop. We love them. They are very good with goats cheese and wrapped in Parma ham.” […]
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