…we thought we’d pin down a vegetarian for some expert thoughts on sustaining a meat-free diet in the Cotswolds. We went one better and found a vegan: the lovely Katrina Eastgate, 25, who lives in Ilmington with her vegetarian dad Gareth and dairy-free mum Jane. “I reckon there are lots of secret vegans and vegetarians […]

– volunteer Sheila Lowe delivers her homemade Victoria Sponge to Ilmington Community Shop and Café. “They call me the cake lady now,” says Sheila, who is organising a team of village bakers (23 women and one bloke) to make delicious cakes and fruit loaves for our consumption. She’s also here to tell us that the […]

From spring greens to succulent oranges, we love our fruit and veg at Ilmington Community Shop. Our supplies arrive daily from Drinkwaters in Ebrington, where Andrew Drinkwater grows his own cauliflowers and broccoli, hispi cabbage and new potatoes – in fact, hundreds of crops throughout the year. You can come and see what’s in season, […]

and we quickly get to the know the delivery guys and galls who bring food and drink to our door. Here’s Fay Bennett, delivering for the Cotswold Pudding and Pie Company with a smile on her face and a pork pie in her hand. “I’m a friend of Myles and Jo Salmon who run the […]

He’s more than happy to lol around the terrace while his humans browse round Ilmington Community Shop or stop for a cup of tea. Norman is three years old and very friendly. He’s not much into social distancing and wants it to be known he’s single. Welcome to your new patch, Norman!