Setting out their stalls at Ilmington Village Hall on Thursday night will be some of our favourite local suppliers and some stallholders who are new to us. It’s a chance to meet makers and artists, farmers and artisans and start your Christmas shopping. The event runs from 6 to 8pm and entry is free. We’ll […]

Our summer project with Ilmington Primary School has produced amazing artwork and encouraged new personal connections. We challenged the children to sketch some of the best-known features of Ilmington for our 2024 Calendar. From the Village Hall to the fairies at Bevingtons, the Red Lion to the church mice, their child’s eye view has brought […]

As Storm Debi does her darnedest to shake the leaves from the trees, we are preparing a cosy communal supper here in Ilmington Community Café. Friday night is our Winter Warmer, a welcoming long-table supper that includes your first drink, three-course meal and a hot drink for only £20. (Drinks served from 6.30pm and the […]

Following two minutes’ silence at 11am, the Remembrance service continues in St Mary’s Church, with refreshments to follow. Poppies are on sale all morning in the community shop, donating to the Royal British Legion. Let us not forget those who died so we could be free

“Then you really know it’s Christmas!” says Carole. Advent is the time when our shelves start to fill with fancy chocolates and groan with gifts. We stage a mini Christmas bazaar in the café, we hold tastings and we prepare last-minute orders so our customers can collect Christmas in a Box. There will even be […]