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Volunteer Event & Get Together
It was decided that because of the increase in new volunteers over the last few months that it would be great to have a social event so that everyone could meet up and enjoy some delicious food and some great conversation. It was also a chance for volunteers to meet some members of the committee too.
The shop provided wine, Pimms, cider, soft drinks, teas and coffees. And everyone who came along brought a sharing plate of either savoury or sweet food.
The afternoon was a great success! Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the feast on display and to those who helped with setting up and clearing up. A particularly big thank you to Fiona who organised it all. We noticed how much you all enjoyed the Pimms and local gins! But, it’s true, many of you
stuck to tea to go with all the lovely cakes and savoury items on offer.
Becoming a volunteer at the Village Shop is the best way to meet new friends and have fun. There will be many more social events like this one in the coming months so why not come along and join the family?
Village Hall Table Top Sale 16 Sept
The Village Hall is running a table top sale raising much needed funds. The Village Shop will be supporting this event by running a stall promoting the shop and the wonderful range of local goods that we stock. A great afternoon was had by all and many people commented on our display which will hopefully encourage higher sales in the future!
Many thanks to all who helped out on the day.
Great Garden Makeover Sat 12 Aug
Join the Village Hall Committee and Ilsington Primary School in sprucing up the shop’s environment!
The Milennium Garden is having a makeover and there will be lots of clearing and planting to do.
Please come along between 11am and 4pm if you would like to help. Donations of nature-loving and wildlife friendly plants as well as herbs would be much appreciated.
ILSINGTON VILLAGE SHOP AGM 26 JULY
It’s that time of year again!
You are cordially invited to the Ilsington Village Shop AGM
At: Ilsington Village Hall Meeting Room
On: Wednesday 26 July
Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start
Come along and meet your committee and fellow volunteers as well as finding out how the Shop has been doing over the last year.
There will be cheese and biscuits, teas and coffee and you will be able to sample a taster of our newest shop wine purchase!
Sadly, we are losing two of our longstanding Committee members so if there is anyone out there who would like to be a little more involved with our amazing little shop, joining our friendly Shop Committee is the ideal way to do so! Please feel free to have a chat with Amy or Fiona if you would like more information.
Ilsington Summer Show 15 July 1 to 5pm
We are changed but not defeated! Over the past 36 hours we have been constantly assessing the weather with visitor safety at the very centre of our plans. The main marquee is very capable of withstanding the forecasted wind speeds so the show has moved entirely indoors!
With more class entries than ever before, an inside band, a smaller but still lovely craft and ice cream area for children, gorgeous refreshment stand, fabulous bar and a great raffle, there are plenty of reasons to go ahead. Add to that an opportunity to meet friends and neighbors and it’s going to be a different, but special, show.
Please note that the village shop will now be open as usual in the afternoon.
Ilsington Village Shop Mugs
New in! Check out these gorgeous Village Shop mugs. Perfect for your morning cuppa or as a thoughtful gift. Support your little shop with a big heart.
Long Live The King!
On Monday 8 May, the whole Parish was invited to a party tea at the Village Hall to celebrate the coronation of King Charles.
It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying delicious cakes and conversation! A big thank you to everyone who helped out and special thanks for your generous donations. £400 was raised for the Friends of Ilsington School and the Village Hall.
……And Hello Amy!
A big welcome to Amy Luxton, our new shop manager.
Amy may be a familiar face to many of you as she has been volunteering in the shop for some time. Along with husband James and sons Jack and Benjamin, Amy has lived in Town Meadow for six years. After 14 years as a vet, Amy is very excited about her new challenge: “I grew up in a little village in Scotland so I really understand the importance of community and the shop’s role in that. It’s essential it flourishes into the future”.
Next time you are passing the shop, please do pop in and say hi to Amy – she can’t wait to meet you all!
Farewell Katherine…….
For three years, Kat has been at the helm of our little shop. It is not an understatement to say that if it were not for her limitless heart and tireless work steering the shop through the stormy seas of the Covid Lockdowns, we might not have made it! She really did go above and beyond when it came to helping the community and supporting all of our lovely volunteers, and this high level of commitment has continued since, to ensure that Ilsington Village Shop remains a wonderful and vibrant space.
Kat is now embarking on a new path and is sadly going to be stepping down as manager. However, as the shop will always be her baby, we will all still enjoy her company and laughter on a regular basis.
Thank you, Kat, for all your hard work and your love.
Late Night Opening 6 December
This year our late night opening is on Tuesday 6 December until 8pm. There will be mince pies and mulled wine for all, plus lots of tasty goodies to try. The perfect opportunity to do all your Christmas Shopping in one evening!
Entertainment will be from Ilsington Primary School who will be singing carols at 4pm and also live festive music from Spectrum Band at 6pm.
Elf Katharine and Elf Fiona will be directing the festive fun so why not come and join them and get your Christmas party started!
