Tina and nine year-old Darcey, who moved into Ilmington a month ago. Darcey’s a bit young for volunteering yet, but shadowing mum is a great way to make the most of the half term holiday. Was she named after Darcey Bussell? “Well I wanted her to do ballet,” admits Tina, “but it’s horses all the […]

But we’ve been lucky: every Monday morning, fish man Leigh MacCall from Grimsby brings a taste of the ocean to our door. Leigh drives to Ilmington from the famous Grimsby Fish Market in North East Lincolnshire, opening the doors of his refrigerator van to reveal a world of fish, from trout to tuna, white fish […]

…to retailers at least, this means boxes and boxes of special products to grace our shelves. Assistant Manager Laura Groves spent most of yesterday unpacking the annual mega Holleys Fine Foods order: dozens of luxury items we can’t live without at this time of year. There are chocolate baubles and sugar mice, Baileys truffles and […]

Three-month old Annie with her wave of black hair and one-year-old redhead Fraser, the cool kid in the high chair. We welcome babies of all shapes and sizes at our Parent and Baby Group on Wednesday mornings at Ilmington Community Café. It’s been one of our most successful groups, giving mums and dads, pregnant mums […]

…but Rockin’ Robin refuses to follow our volunteer rotas. He rocks up when he pleases, eyeing the delicious cake (which has been homemade by bakers in Ilmington village.) He chats with customers in a nonchalant manner, and when they push their plates aside, he grabs his chance, pecking and polishing the crockery with great enthusiasm. […]