Here at Ilmington Community Shop we have all the ingredients you need for a posh – or not so posh – breakfast. We stock cereals, yoghurt and granola, but why not go big? We sell great bacon, two brands of free-range egg, local sausages, all sorts of tomato sauce, organic and non-organic teas, bread and […]

“The heart of village life – and this dedicated population’s proudest achievement – is the community shop manned by more than 100 volunteers,” says the paper. “It has a café, free wi-fi, books to borrow, a book club, and knit-and-natter sessions along with regular sociable lunches and suppers.” Back in 2021, Ilmington was one of […]

…and two-year-old Finola Hogan says the 7pm start is a bit too late for her but that older cooperative members should make sure to come along. Finola is one of our youngest regular customers. She has her own shopping basket and when pictured was mostly buying potatoes and refusing to carry the anchovies dad Fergus […]

It’s nine years since the kitchen was first kitted out and this spring we’ve invested in a new dishwasher, coffee machine and cup warmer. “So far it’s all good!” say Cafe volunteer Julia Hamer, trying out the new equipment. “The heated shelves are really useful for keeping the glass mugs warm.” Our new coffee machine […]

The power struggle between them is the subject we’ll be discussing in Book Club @thecafe this month. There’s been renewed interest in Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel since it was made into a psychological Western movie, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and winning numerous awards. Why not come along to the Community Cafe on Tuesday 1st April at […]