16:10 GMT Father Christmas spotted alighting from a blue convertible Mini with a large bag, contents unspecified 16:17 GMT Rudolph identified in Café trying to purchase mulled wine and a mince pie 16:30 GMT children seen aiding and abetting Santa for switch-on of Christmas tree lights. There seems to be a source supplying Haribo to […]

Thanks to our crack squad of Christmas decorators (try saying that after a double Baileys,) Ilmington Community Shop is awash with baubles and sparkles, garlands and stars. See Sarah and Ros pictured with their handiwork, and thanks to Wendy, too. The jolly mood goes up a notch on Saturday, with tastings of Christmas cake and […]

Given the hardship that many people are experiencing, the war in Ukraine, the long, dark nights of winter, this “lights in the darkness” message is one we can all understand. It was also the theme of the Advent service in St Mary’s Church last Sunday and will be reflected this Saturday afternoon when we come […]

So come along to our Shop Local event today! There will be tastings of Spirit of Ilmington fruit liqueurs, dry gin and brandy, and a free hot drink for every customer who spends over £10 in store. You’ll be supporting a wonderful community venture and all our local suppliers too. Let’s make Christmas local!

We are offering tastes of the wonderful Spirit of Ilmington range of gins, brandy, vodka and rum. It’s your chance to sample the flavours created in a workshop distillery in our own village! “The team behind Spirit of Ilmington very much value our relationship with the village shop,” says producer Bill Buckley. “The display of […]