Lantern Parade & Christmas Lights Switch-on

Lantern Parade & Christmas Lights Switch-on Thank you everyone, especially children, who made the Lantern Parade and Christmas tree lights switch-on such a great event. One parade wound its way down from the school to the town hall, while another came up from West Street, following the trailer carrying Father Christmas’s illuminated reindeer. Choosing the Read More

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Father Christmas at Ilchester Town Hall!

Father Christmas at Ilchester Town Hall! Father Christmas and an elf (Amie) were kept very busy on Saturday (30th November) at Ilchester town hall as the Christmas Fair was in full swing. Lots of children who certainly were not on Santa’s naughty list were given presents, courtesy of Ilchester and District Community Association which organised Read More

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An Ilchester Story – book serialisation

Image of Ilchester for an article about Ilchester Bastille

An Ilchester Story – book serialisation from history of Ilchester Introducing Our New Book Serialisation: Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt and the Ilchester Bastille, by Mick Davis. We’re excited to launch the serialisation of this remarkable book exploring Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt’s time at Ilchester Gaol—an episode that not only shaped his legacy as a reformer but also Read More

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Remembrance Sunday Service at St. Mary Major, Ilchester

The Church of St Mary Major, Ilchester, Somerset - painted by local artist, Faye Edmondson

Remembrance Sunday Service at St. Mary Major, Ilchester Ilchester Parish Councillor “H” Williams wore his Chief Petty Officer’s beret and medals when he laid a wreath on behalf of the parish council at the Remembrance Sunday service at St Mary Major. “H” served in the Royal Navy for 25 years and wearing the beret allowed Read More

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An Ilchester Halloween Story – The Haunting of the site of Ilchester Jail

The haunting of Ilchester Jail

An Ilchester Halloween Story – The Haunting of the site of Ilchester Jail It was a night shrouded in mist, the sort that clung to the walls of Ilchester Jail and veiled the distant Somerset hills. For years, Ilchester’s stone walls had held whispers of cruelty. Inmates shuffled in silence, their bodies frail and hollowed Read More

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New in Our Shop

New in Our Shop Autumn / Winter Collection of Hoodies and Sweatshirts. Keep warm as you walk the dog, power-walk, cycle or run the Ilchester – Yeovilton – Limington circuit, in these lovely new additions to our shop…

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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

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An Historic Timeline of Ilchester

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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

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Updated timetables released: Activities and classes at Town Hall and The Pavilion

Timetable of activities and classes at Ilchester Town Hall and The Pavilion at Ilchester Sports Ground, 2024

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

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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

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We are updating our website!

Church Street, Ilchester - A watercolour painting by Faye Edmondson

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

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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

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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

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