Ilminster Carnival 2011

Last night we had the annual illuminated carnival procession pass through the town and by all accounts a fine time was had by all who attended. Here's a picture of just one of the beautifully made floats.

FUN FAIR, Recreation Ground, Ilminster

The fun fair has arrived and set-up at the recreation grounds in Ilminster. Open every night from 6-30pm until late. Saturday from 2.30pm. Leaves on Sunday. Don't miss out on all the fun of the fair!

Ile Valley Flower Club, Ilminster

Nearly 2000 stems of flowers and foliage are being prepared by the Ladies of the Ile Valley Flower Club this week, for VISION of ILMINSTER in Flowers, a Floral Art Exhibition, with the proceeds going to the worthy cause of Children’s Hospice South West, the Flower Club Chairman Jenny Chance’s Charity this year.

Jenny, says “The flower exhibits are going to show the Town, it’s retailers and businesses in many different forms of arranging, from a money tree, to the shops depicting an Ilminster Wedding, from the famous Carnival to Convenience shops, as well as the oldest retailer in town, there is lots to see”

Do come along on Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd July, doors will be open from 10.00 to 5.00 with admission £1.00 children free, at The Parish Hall North Street Ilminster.

Desert Island Discs with Headmaster Greenfylde School

Don't miss:

Desert Island discs with Mr. Jon Jeffery, Head teacher of Greenfylde School, Ilminster!

- a talk about his life and work, plus, of course, an opportunity to hear his favourite songs/pieces of music.

This evening, 8th June at 7.30pm in the Minster Church.

Tickets: £6.00 (to include a glass of wine)

Ilminster Carnival Procession 2010

A picture taken at last night's grand carnival procession. This a carnival float (with dodgy lighting) at the bottom of Station road near the roundabout. Lots and lots of rain but apart from that the carnival was not at all bad.

Ilminster Carnival Somerset

Noticed a sign beside the road advertising Ilminster carnival. Date 2nd October 2010. The week before there will be a children's carnival during the day.

Concert at Recreation Ground Ilminster

Yesterday evening I came upon a concert going on at the recreation ground. Seemed to be organised for and by young evangelists. Christian lyrics with an indie guitar sound. Very pleasant, in fact. Not many people there though. and no information as to who had organised the event. Perhaps a happy-clappy church from either Taunton or Yeovil? See picture above.

Wurzels LIVE in Ilminster Somerset

The Wurzels (and four support bands) are to play a live concert at the Donyatt 'Arena', Ilminster, Somerset. Saturday 28th August 2010. Be there or be square! See posters around the town for further details.

Ilminster Cricket Club

Short of something to do and bored with coverage of World Cup Football on tv and radio I popped down to the recreation ground in Ilminster this afternoon and watched some cricket! And a thoroughly enjoyable time was had watching Ilminster Cricket Club play an unknown Somerset cricket team. So the next Saturday you have with nothing to do, why not check at the cricket at the recreation ground!?! Above is a photo of this afternoon's match.

Church Fete Ilminster

A photo of the plant stall at the rather splendid and well-attended church fete in Ilminster, Somerset.

Church Flower Arrangements Ilminster

Popped along to see the flower arrangements in the Minster church last weekend. Truely remarkable designs one and all. Here is a picture of just one of many arrangements. Should the exhibition be repeated I thoroughly recommend a visit.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall in Ilminster

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, the TV chef, will it seems be in Ilminster next week. If you want to see him he'll be in Market Square on the morning of Tuesday June 15th. Channel 4 will also be there filming Hugh for the River Cottage tv series.

Opening Night of Ilminster Fun Fair

The Carnival week Fun Fair opened its rides for the first time this evening. Attendance seemed pretty low, but, we can confirm that lots of fun can be had should you decide to go along. The fair is on for the rest of the week at Ilminster recreation ground.
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Places to Eat in Ilminster

Places to eat in Ilminster include:

Pubs and Inns

Ashill Inn, Ashill, Ilminster
Bell Inn, Ilminster
Crown Inn, Ilminster
Dolphin Inn, Ilminster
Duke of York, Shepton Beauchamp
George Inn, Donyatt, Ilminster
George Inn, Ilminster
New Inn, Dowlish Wake, Ilminster
Stonemasons, Ilminster
Square and Compass, Ashill, Ilminster

Restaurants and Cafes

Balti House, Ilminster
Bilbys Cafe, Ilminster
Hayman's Bakery Cafe, Ilminster
Meeting House Arts Centre, Ilminster
Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster
Square 1 Brasserie

Takeaways

Dragon Palace Chinese Takeaway, Ilminster
Ilminster Kebab & Pizza, Ilminster
Rajpoot Tandoori Balti House, Ilminster
Sarah's Dairy, Ilminster
Vincents Fish Bar, Ilminster
West Street Fish and Chips, Ilminster

Revisit Ilminster Online to see photographs of anywhere and everywhere in the Ilminster area that offers food and drink; read a totally independent review of each; and post your own comments on each establishment. Do please let us know if we've missed anywhere off our list.
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Discover Ilminster

On a walk around the town today I noticed several things and places I hadn't really taken much notice of before -- or in one case prior to today's stroll, never even knew of their existence. Therefore on this theme we've decided to include a regular 'Discover Ilminster' (subtitle: 'lesser known locations in and around Ilminster)' feature on Ilminster Online. Watch this space or contact us to suggest somewhere that deserves some attention! Similarly if you're researching Ilminster and area family roots and genealogy and would like to know what a particular house or street looks like now, just get in touch and we'll add a picture to the website.

Shop Window Competition

As part of Ilminster Carnival Week many stores in the town are taking part in a Shop Window Competition. The photograph above of one such window appears to be a hit with younger shoppers.

Road Resurfacing

NEWS - Station Road was resurfaced today! Due to the current loose and sticky surface there is a 20 mph speed limit. Very few drivers, however, seem to be taking much notice. A picture above.

Donyatt Book Fair

UPCOMING EVENT - Donyatt Bumper Book Fair, at Donyatt Village Hall, near Ilminster. Saturday 17th October. 10am to 4pm. Refreshments available. Free entry. Proceeds to the St. Mary's Church roof appeal.

Dog Fouling Problem in Ilminster

Despite the local council putting up polite notices asking dog owners to 'bag it and bin it' and warning of possible £1000 fines for dog fouling along the footpath/cyclepath (Sustrans Route 33) from Ilminster to Donyatt and Chard the problem continues! On a walk along the footpath this morning as well as the usual problem of piles of unbagged dog excrement all along the path, rather bizarrely several blue plastic bags full of the stuff could be found just dumped beside the footpath. For those that might be unaware the 'Litter (Animal Droppings) Order 1991' of the Environmental Protection Act (1990) places a duty on local authorities to keep public walks clear of dog faeces. In this the local authority and the dog warden they employ out of the Council Tax we all pay are clearly failing in their duty ... and as for the dog owners, well. Perhaps the newly organised neighbourhood watch, might get involved?

Comments?

Link to the Home Office crime prevention page on dog fouling.

Medieval Reenactment

Legion of the Stag medieval re-enactment society staged an historical reenactment in Ilminster Market Square yesterday afternoon. The crowd was treated to a display of Arthurian style sword fighting by four or five people in full medieval dress. Watch a video of the sword-fighting!