Ilmington Community Shop and Café’s Christmas Fair returns this 21st November, 6pm-8pm! Make your Xmas extra special with unique gifts from local suppliers . A two-course hot supper will also be available. More details to follow.

Book Club @thecafe has been a great success over the years and we love to encourage new members. If you’ve read the book choice of the month, you will get more out of it. But ours is an informal group, and we welcome everyone, even those who haven’t had the time or inclination to do […]

…a chance to share stories and explain the work of our cooperative. “You have a magical space,” said Tom, Manuela’s assistant, and she agreed: “The whole impetus of this project is unique – and I’ve visited a lot of community projects and businesses.” Over tea and a slice of homemade Coffee & Walnut cake, we […]

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It’s your chance to chat to Linda Eunson Luckett from the charity VASA – no appointment required! We asked Linda to tell us about the kind of help she’s been offering recently and were amazed at the breadth of her reply: “I have provided copies of the bus timetable and assisted in filling in forms. […]