We are so pleased to welcome Robert Howard to the Ilmington Community Shop and Café Committee! Robert brings a wealth of experience with him, having previously served as Finance Director of a public company and going on to run the only British manufacturer of specialist lenses for film and TV cameras — during which time […]

We have the most wonderful team of people, both in the shop and working hard behind the scenes. You make everything possible and we’re so grateful. Sheila is a brilliant example of what volunteering means to us! She bakes cakes, works shop shifts and makes our delicious café soup. She spotted one of our volunteer […]

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and got involved in the evening! COMMITTEE UPDATE We say a fond farewell to two brilliant committee members who are stepping down — though happily they’ll still be helping out behind the scenes for a little while. A massive thank you to Mike Tremellen, our chairman […]

It’s a Lemon Tart that looks a lot like a cheesecake. Ingredients 8 digestives 2oz melted butter ¼ pint double cream 1 tin condensed milk 2 lemons Double cream or ice cream to serve Method Smash the biscuits, mix with the butter, form into a tin to make a base and chills for an hour […]

Here she is pictured with her favourites, Ginger, Thyme and Basil. ‘They are so handy and convenient as they can be kept in the cupboard not the fridge and will stay in date for up to two years.’ she says. Many other flavours are available in the shop priced at just £2.95 each and make […]