Pictured are (front row) Marion and Jeff Date from Milcote, who were wed 39 years ago. Next along are Julia and Greg Aratoon from Southam, marking their 20th anniversary, and behind them our very own Sue and Mike Matthews from Ilmington, who got hitched 56 years ago in May 1968. “I proposed to Sue after […]

It’s nine years today since we opened the doors to Ilmington Community Shop. We are celebrating the initiative, hard work and fund-raising of local villagers, the ongoing support of Plunkett UK – the national organisation that helps community businesses – and the never-ending care and commitment of our wonderful volunteers, who run the show day-to-day. […]

We meet at 2pm on the first Tuesday of the month and we do talk about books. We even try to read a shared title every month. But you don’t need to do your homework – everyone is welcome! We don’t mind if you haven’t read the designated book and just want to come along […]