A huge thank you to every single person who helped make it happen — our wonderful tea makers, café helpers, and cake bakers did the shop and café so proud. We served over 45 gorgeous homemade cakes, every one made with ingredients from our shop, and all 355 slices went down a treat! Thanks to […]

Pop into the shop and treat yourself to one of our delicious ice creams. Our new ice cream freezer is full with a brilliant selection, so there’s something for everyone. The perfect way to enjoy the weekend. We are open- The shop: Saturday 08.00am-5.00pm Sunday 08.30am-1.00pm Monday 08.30am-1.00pm The café: Saturday from 12.30 pm

The shop first opened it’s doors in May 2015 following years of hard work from volunteers and the local community. The café followed a year later. Ilmington Community Shop is a volunteer run community hub offering great groceries, local produce, a friendly café and a space where everyone is welcome. Pop in and see for […]

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 […]

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 […]