Here sporting the gorgeous green pinnies of Ilmington Community Shop are friends Gill Gray and Mary Brain, who’ve been volunteering with us for years. “We used to be on different shifts,” says Mary, “but then Covid hit and we started working together. We have fun and never fall out!” We are holding two volunteer recruitment […]

A good job we’ve got air conditioning in the shop and a beautiful terrace outside our community café

One solution is to “shop local” and reduce your petrol costs! Don’t forget we stock a wide range of value goods in Ilmington Community Shop. But once we get our food home, how do we make sure nothing goes to waste? Food scientists are reminding consumers that keeping groceries fresh means they go further. They […]

Sam Raeburn, aged 15, is at Campden School and this is his first proper shift in the shop. Together with Mark Robinson (age unspecified, but he claims he retired 13 years ago,) Sam is helping to promote our Wilton’s Wholefood range today. We’ve got honey cashews and Bombay mix, Lerida figs and seedless Thompson raisins […]

…but while you’re making the most of the outdoors don’t forget it’s Father’s Day on Sunday. We have a great selection in store to help you celebrate with dads in the village and beyond.. From cards, to gift ideas and lovely seasonal food for a special breakfast or lunch. Come and take a look, grab […]