His wool comes from Armscote Manor and is sold in Ilmington Community Shop – but this particular little bear was knitted by Barbara Peachey, who lives in North Island, New Zealand. Barbara, “77 years young”, was born and raised in Ilmington. She follows the news of her home village through the Community Shop Facebook page. […]

The men who left Ilmington and lost their lives fighting for our freedom. Our Act of Commemoration begins at the war memorial on Upper Green, opposite the community shop, at 10.55am and continues with a short service inside St Mary’s Church. All are welcome

…and, as always, you can donate to the Poppy Appeal at Ilmington Community Shop. This Armistice Day marks 103 years since the end of First World War and the poppy still has the power to raise funds in support of our armed forces. There will be a school service and silence at Ilmington’s war memorial […]