Following the Special General Meeting held on 28th September 2026, the resolution to proceed with the application to become a CIO was confirmed by private vote of those attending the meeting.
Proposed Change of Charitable Status of Ilmington Village Hall to CIO
As many village halls are doing, the VH trustees are planning to change the charitable status of the hall to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
There will be a special public meeting to discuss and ratify this in the hall on 28th September 2026 at 7pm.
New Pilates classes coming to Ilmington Village Hall starting on August 27th
There are new Pilates classes coming to Ilmington Village Hall starting on Thursday August 27th at 10:00 am. They will continue on Thursday mornings at 10:00 - 11.00 am and Monday evenings at 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
The classes will be lead by Dawn McKee, a Pilates teacher and group exercise instructor who has been teaching for over 20 years. She teaches Joseph Pilates, a mat based class, focusing on core strength, mobility, and flexibility using slow and controlled movements to strengthen the deep stabilising muscles using contemporary Pilates, which offers more variety and challenges your body in creative ways.
Classes are tailored to everyone’s ability, for both men and women of all ages and fitness levels.
Another Happy User
Ilmington Community Shop and Café use the Village Hall on several occasions throughout the year, making use of the easy online booking system.
Each November the Christmas Fair brings together local producers and talented artisan craft stallholders. It's a well-attended event, filling the spacious main hall with dedicated Village Hall volunteers rolling up their sleeves to prepare and serve a sit-down supper in the side lounge for between 30 and 40 guests. This is made all the easier by the hall's ample catering facilities.
In April, the ICS Annual General Meeting regularly attracts an attendance of more than 50 members. Centrally located in the heart of the village, the hall provides a warm and welcoming setting, with everything needed for a relaxed evening gathering — from ample tables and chairs to wine glasses at the ready.
Each year two social gatherings are held to celebrate and thank the volunteers who give so much to the ICS shop and café, one in the heart of winter and one in the summer. These are attended by 70 plus volunteers. The hall offers a warm and comfortable space where they can relax, celebrate and enjoy each other's company with space to dance after a few glasses! The hall is reserved for both occasions, with the summer booking also kept on hand as a practical contingency in case of bad weather.
Triple Theatre Bill on May 2nd
PLAY ON! Theatre at Ilmington Village Hall
PLAY ON! Drama classes at Ilmington Village Hall are run by Yve Harford-Brown, Acting Coach & LAMDA Teacher, (MA Drama & Theatre, BA Education, University of Warwick)
Spaces available and free first session for anyone interested in joining! There a currently 10 talented pupils aged 6-11 years attending classes on Saturday mornings. Activities include preparing for LAMDA Acting exams, developing confidence and creativity, and performing in shows. Last summer, pupils starred in a performance of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and are currently rehearsing for a performance of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
Yve provides group and individual acting classes for adults and children. All ages and abilities catered for. Please get in touch with Yve on 01608 682232 if you'd like to find out about a class suited to you, or visit our website at www.playontheatre.net
Saturday 21st March - Bob-Jigge playing “56 Strings and a Goat”.
A dazzling concert of original songs and tunes from this fabulous 5 piece band.
Bar available from 7:00pm.
To book tickets at £12 go to boe-jigge.co.uk
Shipston Home Nursing - One of our many regular users…
‘At Shipston Home Nursing, we use Ilmington Village Hall for a number of fundraising events. One of our favourites is our pop up shop which takes place twice a year – a great opportunity for us to raise funds selling pre-loved clothes, and also to engage with the community and let people know more about our hospice at home charity. In our two day sale last October, we raised nearly £6000 which was a record for us. The hall is conveniently located and offers plenty of space – as well as great facilities for us to make tea and soup for our wonderful volunteers! We also serve teas for Ilmington Open Gardens in May which is another fantastic fundraiser for us – we love being in the heart of the village and last year sold almost 70 cakes. We’re very grateful to the village hall committee and the local community for their support.’