Our café will be serving teas for visitors, the garden has been spruced up, huge thanks to Martin, Jean & Paul. Here’s where you can help: Bake a cake — we’ll supply the ingredients and you bring the baking. Volunteer on the day — every pair of hands counts. The café opens at 12.30 whilst […]
Ilmington Open Gardens – 23rd and 24th May – Can you help with the café teas?
On Saturday 23rd May the village opens its gates to Open Gardens visitors, and we’d love your help to make it a day to remember! We’re still looking for: Homemade cakes — we supply all the ingredients and you bring the baking! Willing hands in the café — serving, setting up, or clearing away It’s […]
A big thank you to everyone who joined our volunteer refresher training on 13th April!
Shop manager Michele led a really useful session covering some of the trickier till functions and a recap on alcohol and tobacco sales — all in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where questions were very much encouraged. A huge thank you to Astrid M and Debbie W for holding the fort so everyone could take part. […]
Suma Special Orders
Did you know we can arrange special orders through our Suma wholesale account? If you’re looking for something specific — whether that’s milk, dairy, or other food produce, just ask us and we’ll do our best to get it in for you. Suma specialise in ethical, organic and natural products, so it’s a wonderful way […]
Ilmington Shop @thecafé – is a place where a friendly face always awaits.
Whether you’re new to the village or a familiar regular, pull up a chair, stay a while, and feel right at home. We’d love to see you at one of this month’s activities: Book Club – Tuesday 5th May We are reading Stoner by John Williams. Come and join the conversation. Mother & Baby – […]






