It was a chance for family, friends, and the photographer from the Stratford Herald to meet in Ilmington Community Café for celebratory tea and cake. Even the church bells rang for this very special occasion. Betty was born in Worcestershire and moved to Ilmington 59 years ago, raising three children with husband Bill, the village […]

James Drinkwater delivers boxes of fruit and veg from Ebrington; Neil Williams proudly unloads Barry the Butcher chicken and meat from Stratford-on-Avon; Leigh McCall sells fresh Grimsby fish from his van on Upper Green. Drinkwaters and Barry deliver to us every working day. “I would say it’s the finest quality meat,” says Neil. “We get […]

It’s an Ilmington tradition that began in lockdown, when we wanted to remind ourselves of the meaning of Christmas. We couldn’t meet up, but we could shine lights in the darkness and candles in our windows, creating community with strings of stars and twinkly trees. Now, of course, we are back in business for mince […]

Come along to the Community Shop and Café for fine chocolate tasting, jewellery gifting and hot drink heaven. Aanushri and mum Damy from Newbold on Stour are selling pretty beaded necklaces they crafted themselves using Murano glass and other exotic stones. Fiona is offering nibbles of deluxe Henley Chocolates and taking orders for Christmas. And […]

Ilmington Community Shop is a cooperative, owned and run by its members for the benefit of the community. When you buy from us, you are not only supporting our village hub, you are enabling dozens of local growers, artisans and suppliers to thrive – and we want to thank you. Tomorrow you can meet Aanoushri […]