It’s a chance to read, share and discuss books over a cup of tea at Ilmington Community Café. Like all our community groups, the atmosphere is informal and all-inclusive. There’s no pressure to air clever opinions or even to read the book: it’s ok just to come along. This month’s book choice is Bill Bryson’s […]

This month we are enjoying sun-ripened figs from Nicky Schlatter’s garden, a bounty she is kindly sharing with the village. “Our fig tree must be 35 years old,” says Nicky. “Every year I bring the figs up to the shop. We love them. They are very good with goats cheese and wrapped in Parma ham.” […]

The very un-English warmth of Saturday afternoon – declared the hottest day of the summer – created a lovely but languorous backdrop for our BBQ at Ilmington Shop and Cafe. Heat descended like a duvet at midday and even the mad dogs stayed at home. So thank you to everyone who braved the sultry weather […]

From field to fork, the beef only travels about five miles, via the grill pans of family butcher Robbie Walker. “Rob Harrison rears his cattle in Broad Campden,” says Robbie. “We use the Harrison family business for our lamb and ice creams too.” Robbie’s shops are in Moreton-in-Marsh and Ebrington, so he won’t have far […]

The shop is open weekdays from 7.30am until 5.30pm and the café is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Friday. Good luck to everyone heading back to school for the new school year.