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IDCA Newsletter Aug/Sept 2024
Ilchester Artists – Town Hall, Thursdays 2pm ’til 4pm
New in Our Shop
Take a look at our new shop
Take a look at our new shop In time for our annual Ilchester Heritage Day, 2024, we bring you our new shop where you can browse items that are exclusively available from Ilchester Town Trust. *The proceeds from the sale of each item will go to local charitable works through Ilchester Town Trust – Registered Read More
Ilchester Heritage Fun Day 2024
Exploring the Late Ilchester Roman Cemetery and Excavations
Exploring the Late Ilchester Roman Cemetery and Excavations Historical Discovery: A Glimpse into the Past In the early 18th century, William Stuckeley documented the discovery of stone coffins in an area now recognized as the Ilchester Roman Cemetery. This site, following an archaeological survey in 1982, was designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument, protecting it from Read More
An Historic Timeline of Ilchester
An Historic Timeline of Ilchester Major events affecting Ilchester through the ages. – by Sally Mottram Ilchester, a town rich in history, has seen significant events and transformations from the Iron Age to modern times. Originally a meeting place for Durotrigan tribes, it became a fortified Roman settlement named Lendinis. Throughout the centuries, Ilchester evolved Read More
D Day lunch at Ilchester Town Hall
On Tuesday 11th June the Diners Club held a special D Day lunch at Ilchester Town Hall, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D Day. Memorabilia was displayed in the Main Hall, and over 40 Diners enjoyed a 1940’s style lunch, along with the music of the day! The lunch went down a storm and Read More
Updated timetables released: Activities and classes at Town Hall and The Pavilion
Ilchester Town Trust updated timetables released: Activities and classes at Town Hall and The Pavilion, and Ilchester Museum opening times. Activities and classes at Ilchester Town Hall Monday Library is open 10am – 12noonweekly, exc. Bank Hols Monday Pilates with Sarah 6pm – 7pmweekly Monday Boxercise with Sarah 7.15pm – 8pmweekly Tuesday Yoga with Amy Read More
The Brownies visit to Ilchester Museum
Now on this website: ILCHESTER AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
ILCHESTER AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (IDCA) Charity number: 285483 A local charity, IDCA currently funds & organises the village street fair, craft & produce show and Christmas fair. We produce the village newsletter on a bi-monthly basis to over 1200 homes. We donate money to help other organisations within the village such as Guides, Scouts, Read More
IlCHESTER CHARITY CAR BOOT SALE 2024
Ilchester Charity Car Boot Sales – please see our new entry times for sellers and buyers. We are dog friendly! Read More
We are updating our website!
We are currently working to update our website so you may find it appears disjointed at times. Thank you for your patience as work continues. Now’s a good time to reach out to us if you would like to request any particular features you would like to see on the website. Or, perhaps you would Read More
Easyfundraising & The Ilchester Town Trust
There are over 6,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds. All you need to do is: There are no catches or hidden charges and ILCHESTER TOWN TRUST Read More
Ilchester Museum
Visit Ilchester Museum The Ilchester Museum opens throughout the Spring and Summer each year, on Wednesdays and alternate Saturdays – Please take a look at the updated schedule, below. The museum is owned by the Ilchester Town Trust and run by volunteers. If you would like more information regarding the Museum, please contact the Clerk Read More
Ilchester Community Library
** ILCHESTER CELEBRATES THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE **
On Sunday 5th June Ilchester had a fabulous day celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. After a very stormy Saturday night, the Ilchester Sports field Volunteers braved an early start and went ahead with the weekly Car Boot Sale. Following the car boot, the Ilchester Town Trust started the official Jubilee celebrations by planting an English Read More
World Book Day at Ilchester Library
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CAR BOOT SALES – GENERAL INFO
ILCHESTER CHARITY CAR BOOT SALE – CHARITY NO 235579 Buyers Entry Fees: £1 for cars 50p for walkers and 2 wheeled vehicles (NO vehicles are to be left parked on the highway: occupants will be denied access to the Car Boot sale) Sellers: – No vehicle movement on the sellers’ site before 1100 (including Read More
Car boot guidelines for sellers …
The car boot is organised by the Ilchester Sportsfield Committee. We hope you will enjoy your visit. All monies raised is used to maintain and develop the sports field and pavilion – charity no. 235579, and to support our local community. All our helpers are volunteers who give their time freely and we ask you Read More
The bones of Faustina – lady in the lead coffin
This lead coffin is held in the Ilchester Museum and contains the skeleton of a middle aged woman. It was found during excavations in 1982 at a roman cemetery near the river. The cemetery is believed to be late 4th to early 5th century. It is believed that the cemetery holds around 1500 bodies. On Read More
Ilchester’s Coat of Arms
Have you ever looked at the Coat of Arms mounted on the wall of the half landing in the Town Hall? I was speculating on its relevance to Ilchester. It has been pointed out by the Rev. Francis Sutcliffe that it had been doctored by, one assumes William Shorland (Bailiff to the Town Trust) as Read More
Ilchester Coffee Mornings ..
EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING – 10 am to 11.30 am Ilchester is lucky to have the excellent facilities of the Town Hall. Each week we hold our Coffee Mornings there in the Main Hall. The coffee mornings are a great success. Local organisations and charities use the events to raise money for their good causes. We Read More
Regular Classes at The Pavilion at Ilchester Sports Ground We have a fabulous selection of regular classes and events at both the Ilchester Town Hall and the Pavilion at the Ilchester Sports field. If you would like to find out more about our classes at either venue, please get in touch via our contact page. Read More
Regular classes at the Ilchester Town Hall We have a fabulous selection of regular classes and events at both the Ilchester Town Hall. If you would like to find out more about the classes available at either venue, please get in touch via our contact page. Our course holders will be delighted to contact you Read More
THE ILCHESTER MARKET CROSS
A ceremony was held on Monday 25th October to celebrate the rebuilding of the Ilchester Market Cross. The Rev. Bruce Faulkner presided over the ceremony to celebrate the rebuilding of the Market Cross, after it was knocked down 4 years ago. Planning finally started after covid restrictions were lifted, and stonemasons Boden and Ward started Read More
Cycling Ilchester
Ilchester has long been a popular transit point for keen cyclists. Routes that take in Ilchester offer plenty of variety for the keen club cyclist. From gently undulating landscapes to challenging, demanding and even gruelling Somerset hill-climbs; you will find a route to suit your mood. Cycling for beginners. For inexperienced riders and families with Read More
Are you coming to Ilchester?
Ilchester Community … what you need to know .. IDCA – Ilchester and District Community Association Main Contact: Paul Simpson email idca234@gmail.com Ilchester Parish Council Main Contact: The Clerk – Philip Horsington Telephone 01935 840374 email clerk@ilchesterparishcouncil.gov.uk IRINEC – Ilchester Relief in Need and Educational Charity Main Contact: Mrs Kaye Elston Telephone 01935 421208