…the Elegance of the Hedgehog by French novelist and philosophy teacher Muriel Barbery has been translated into more than 40 languages and now comes to Book Club @thecafe. Join us at 2pm on Tuesday 6th May to share your thoughts. Do you agree with Le Figaro this this is “the publishing phenomenon of the decade”?! […]

She and her friend Molly, 10, raised more than £100 for the Newbold Sea Scouts through their own endeavours. They sold their handmade bracelets and asked us to guess how many chickpeas in a jar (1,038 in case you’re wondering!) Molly decorated dog treats and Phoebe sewed cushions using her mum’s sewing machine. Phoebe, from […]

So what are our long table suppers all about? They are created by our community for the community: a chance to meet new people and chat to old friends. They are designed to be affordable: still only £20 for a three-course meal with welcome wine, beer or soft drink and a hot drink to finish, […]

Caroline Cahit (left) joined our volunteering team about six weeks ago. “It’s wonderful,” says Caroline, a professional organiser. “I think it’s lovely to give something back to the community and volunteering is a great way of meeting people.” Also new this side of Covid is Carol Pearson from Darlingscott, returning to us after about five […]

Go to the Ilmington Shop website www.ilmingtonshop.co.uk/ten-years. You’ll find a slideshow, with commentary, that takes you from the founders’ vision to the reality, through the pandemic, to the amazing community business we have today. Here is our story in pictures, as presented at our recent AGM. If you’ve ever wondered how a village cooperative starts […]