We wanted to do our bit for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, so we are raising funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal. They believe that 44,000 people have died in the disaster and 18 million people live in the affected areas, many in urgent need of food, shelter and medical help. It’s […]

Did Shrove Tuesday just crepe up on you? Don’t galette downhearted. Here at Ilmington Community Shop we’ve got everything you need for a bit of better batter. Fine flour, free-range eggs, Cotteswold milk and oodles of toppings to perfect your Pancake Day. Playing catch with the lemons are two flipping fantastic models, Becky and Mike, […]

It must be time to plan our Spring AGM! All members of Ilmington Community Shop and Café are welcome to our Amazing Gathering of Minds in the Village Hall on Tuesday 21st March at 7pm. We want to hear your views and get your votes, and we hope to lure you in with canapés and […]

Lovely Jemma Parnell from The Cottage Garden Florist has been calling with armfuls of red roses, red tulips and other bouquets just perfect for St Valentine’s. Jemma, who’s been based in Shipston for seven years and supplies us with fresh flowers every week, says this is one of her busiest times after Mother’s Day. “I’m […]

… and this is the time of year when we invite more of you to join us. Buying a share for £10 (or more) entitles you to attend the AGM and become a member, with an equal vote in the running of the business. We caught up with Helen Patrick, one of more than 400 […]