…that’s what we do at Ilmington Community Shop on the last Sunday in September. Our volunteers arrive as soon as the shop doors close and get down on their collective knees, (or climb up ladders,) to log every item we sell, from ice cream to biscuits, bottles of wine to books of stamps. Wednesday 1st […]

He loves a trip to the Community Shop and Café, living close enough to walk along the road with his parents. Daddy Ian took this picture of Oliver returning home with tasty treats for Sunday’s breakfast. “We normally take Oliver to the Shop at least once a week,” says Ian. “He loves the toys in […]

Eating together brings people together and the autumn menu went down a treat. “Great atmosphere, good company and fine food – would recommend!” said guest Alison Bessey, who recently moved to Ilmington with her husband Mark. “Thank you for a wonderful evening.” Our affordable suppers are a great way to meet new people and catch […]

You can support local brands and suppliers when you buy alcohol – and we’ve got the stock to prove it. We are the main stockist of the wonderful Spirit of Ilmington Brandy, Vodka and Gin, which is made on our doorstep. If you haven’t tasted their Apple Brandy and other flavoured tipples yet, you’re in […]

…due to essential electric works in the village. While the Café will be closed all day, we hope to open the Shop from 7.30 to 9am until the power outage begins. We will reopen the Shop as soon as we can after 4pm, when the electricity is scheduled to come back on. We apologise for […]