“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 […]

“Is this the ancient and the modern?!” says Irene Sabin, 83. She’s kindly posing for a picture with volunteer shop partner Alex Righton, 23. Rene and Alex team up on a Saturday morning to work in Ilmington Community Shop, warmly welcoming customers, serving at the till, taking in deliveries and doing all the little jobs […]

A quick housekeeping notice: our Post Office outreach is back to two days a week! To save us queuing outside in winter, Nola Nardone, our dedicated Postmistress, is returning on a Thursday. You’ll find her at her station in Ilmington Community Shop from 2pm to 4.45pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, throughout this lockdown and beyond. She […]