…according to medical experts, which is great news for our volunteered-based café and shop! This is National Volunteer Week, and according to studies broadcast on the BBC, “by boosting your mood and empathy, volunteering can lower chronic inflammation, cholesterol and even help you lose weight.” “Well I’ve got very good blood pressure if that helps!” […]

Join us at Ilmington Community Café on Friday night from 6.30pm for some midsummer sundowners. We love to pop up with our wine bar around this time of year and – fingers crossed – we’ll be able to mingle on the terrace while the sun sets. There’ll be Pimm’s, wine, beer and all the usual […]

We’re not a playgroup, but provide a corner of the Community Café and a welcome to all babies on a Wednesday morning. We also run a What’s App group to help you coordinate your visits. We’ve had some wonderful baby groups in the past – you’ve made new friends and your grown-ups have found to […]

We plated a fair few home-baked cakes for the Open Gardens event on Saturday and you did us proud, devouring 367 slices in the sunshine. It was a fabulous day of glorious gardens and fundraising, with tea on the Community Cafe terrace to top it all off. Many of you commented you couldn’t decide which […]

These blazing Sweet Williams from Leanne at Petals in the Paddock are brightening up our Saturday and on sale for one day only. Our Community Café is closed this morning as we prepare for a cake, tea and coffee bonanza this afternoon! Join us between 12.30 and 5.30pm for homemade bakes and a tour of […]