ILMINSTER Business Focus

to eat products that require minimal cooking and produce an excellent meal for the family.

“This is what we have tried to do. With a range of ready meals - curries, goulashes and marinated meats. All made from our fantastic meat supplied with full cooking instructions. It's been an absolute joy to have a shop in Ilminster and I hope if you visit us you will enjoy it too”.

E & S Computers, Ilton

E & S Computers was established in 2007, and has gone from strength to strength since. In May 2022 they moved to new premises in Ilton, on the Business Park, near Merryfield Airfield. They still offer the same services as before, but with the added convenience of being able to park outside of their unit.

Bonners of Ilminster

BONNERS the butchers have been in Ilminster for over 50 years now. It was started by Mr Bonner senior, and when they opened they had three staff - and five other butchers in the town.

Now in the year 2023 they are the last remaining butchers in the town, and Clinton says he has been handed the poisoned chalice: “We now have 11 wonderful staff and a great deli making an excellent range of homemade products and award-winning pies etc.,” he says.

“Mr Bonner senior started off with the ethos of supplying quality local produce which is in great abundance around us. Why do you need to get meat from Ireland?

“We have continued this to the current day using local farmers with full provenance and the highest animal welfare. I think this produces the best meat possible,” he adds.

“Things have changed in the meat trade and you can no longer just sell pork chops and brisket, you have to diversify into ready

They have seen the demise of XP, the flop that was Vista, the birth of Windows 7, the embarrassment that was Windows 8/8.1, the emergence of Windows 10, and now the most recent OS of Windows 11. Throughout that time, there isn’t much they haven’t seen!

So, if your computer is running slow, not running at all, or in need of a clean-up and update, then look no further. Book your computer in today by calling 01460 259999.

And they don’t just do repairs - they also sell printers, ink cartridges, paper, cables, keyboards, mice, and much more. Pop out to see them in Ilton, or check out the online shop; www.enscomputers.co.uk.

No. 57

N o.57 sits at the top of East Street, Ilminster. A pub in Georgian times, then a shop, the whole of this quirky old building is now home to antique, vintage and salvaged items, books - and a great little café as well.

Owner David Gordon is passionate about old artefacts as well as old buildings. He and three friends offer a selection of genuine, useable and affordable pieces. There’s lots to discover as you explore the 8 rooms of Antique furniture, original pictures, prints, fabrics, china and glass, and salvaged and rummage items.

There’s also a wide range of old books on architecture, countryside, vintage motoring, history … “all the things I like” laughs David. Plus ‘Marnie’s Vintage’ kitchen and vintage clothes room, often raided for Goodwood!

Meanwhile the Café offers delicious home-cooked meals, coffee and cakes, with plenty of seating in characterful rooms, an open fire in winter - and outside

Spring has sprung at Trading Post Farm Shop, Lopenhead Spring has sprung and at the Trading Post Farm Shop they are all ready for one of the most important days of the season –Mothers Day!

They have a gorgeous selection of food and drink, gifts and cards that would make the perfect present for your Mum.

They can also make up a hamper full of all your mums favourite treats or if she is more of a ‘spiritual’ mum they have a huge range of locally produced gin and rum.

They look forward to seeing you soon!

Look in the Mirrorcan you say WOW to your Hair?

Claire Hebron is running a longestablished business in Ilminster and wants her clients to feel great by giving them super hair do’s!

Quality service and fabulous colouring in a relaxed airconditioned atmosphere, where you know you are the most important person!

For all the family. They use all vegetarian and vegan products. Phone 01460 52476.

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