We are lucky to be among a very few places where you can buy the very special Tulipa Armscote bulbs that are being sold in aid of Shipston Home Nursing. This beautifully fringed white tulip is named ‘Armscote’, after Armscote Manor. Deborah raises money in various ways for Shipston Home Nursing, a charity based in […]

Here is 10 year old Poppy to remind us to get our poppies in time for the 11am Remembrance Day services and silence today. Poppy says ‘Its important to get a poppy because they grew in the fields where the soldiers died when the war was over & we wear them so we can remember […]

The hall looked fabulous and full, the stall holders did a great job of making their stalls look really Christmassy! And the meal provided by the village hall was delicious as usual. Keep a little jour here for more pictures to come in the next few days. Now to get to work planning the next […]

Here at Ilmington Community Café everyone is welcome. Our Club is not cliquey, it’s got very few rules and you don’t even need to have read the book! Of course, there will be a lively discussion based on the title of the month, but you are welcome to come along to listen or maybe join […]

…and we’ve got some fabulous new artisans and suppliers to share with you! Here’s Natalie from The Cottage Garden Florist with armfuls of beautiful blooms. “We are looking forward to taking part in the Farmers Market,” says Jemma Parnell, owner of the Shipston-based business and 22 years a florist. “It’s a chance to meet people […]