Let it be-gin

06/09/2026

Tickets available from Memorable Events Gift Shop and Let it be-gin. All proceeds split evenly between Children with Cancer UK and Ben's Den

06/09/2026

MRS G’S SECRET DOUBLE LIFE…

Mrs G has had me puzzled for a few weeks now.

She keeps disappearing into the spare room, shutting the door and putting the laptop on. Then I hear strange voices… lots of excitement… and Mrs G giggling away.

She’s in there for HOURS.

When she eventually emerges, I ask, “What have you been doing in there?”

“Just Whatnot,” she says.

“Just what?”

“Whatnot.”

“What not?”

“WHATNOT!”

Well, that cleared absolutely nothing up.

Then she started disappearing out and returning with bags full of random objects.

“Where’s all this come from?”

“Whatnot. Kirky sorted me.”

I’ll be honest, I was getting worried.

Who was Kirky? What exactly was he sorting? And why had Mrs G suddenly come home with two lamps, a pair of fluffy slippers, an industrial-sized bottle of fabric conditioner and a vegetable spiraliser?

We don’t even spiralise vegetables.

For a terrible few days, I thought she might be living some sort of secret double life.

Then the penny finally dropped…

She’s been joining Lindsay’s Bargain Den live sales on Whatnot!

Apparently, it’s like a proper night out - except you don’t have to leave the sofa, drinks and snacks are optional, and instead of waking up with a headache, you wake up having accidentally bought an air fryer, six cushions and 48 toilet rolls.

Then you collect your haul from the Bargain Den shop on Bath Street.

Lindsay runs the shop, while Kirky helps to keep everything moving behind the scenes.

Kirky and I have developed something of a special bond. We are both good men, doing our best, while being ruled by strong, determined and - if we’re brave enough to say it - slightly bossy women.

Obviously, neither of us would ever actually say that out loud.

Especially if Lindsay and Mrs G are reading this.

Anyway, it’s genius!

It’s the new going out while staying in - with shopping thrown in for added danger.

And this is the sort of thing I love about Ilkeston. People are always keeping on top of their game, trying something new and finding clever ways to keep local businesses moving.

Only in Ilson could an evening on the sofa turn into a night’s entertainment AND a boot full of bargains.

So, come on… who else belongs to this secret Bargain Den 🏷👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 club?

And more importantly, what’s the most random thing Lindsay has persuaded you to buy - and Kirky has helped you carry to the car? 😂

05/09/2026

Back open Friday the 18th 🇬🇷

05/09/2026

Happy sip or sup Saturday.
We are open 10-2 today and its free parking day. Suns out so the perfect day for a mooch around town. See you soon.

04/09/2026

Morning lovelies its Friday already so almost the weekend 🥳
To celebrate our 5th birthday this week any 70cls bottle purchased can have the option of adding a local engraved coaster for only £2, a local engraved smal Hi-ball glass for only £3 or a local engraved balloon glass for £4 or take one of each. There's minimal stock of these so be quick before we run out. Open this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10-2 then we are closed next week for a holiday 🇬🇷
Let it be-gin Ilkestons small independent gin and spirits shop 🥰

03/09/2026

We are 5 years old today 🎈
We've come a long way since we first opened our doors and it's thanks to all our lovely customers that we are still open ❤️ we'll be open today 10-2 if you want to come down and take advantage of our birthday offers 😀

02/09/2026

He'll be popping into Let it be-gin as well for a bottle or 2 for Mrs Claus and checking up on the naughty little elves.

Save the date more information coming soon. Santa is coming to visit, Free gift for children take a photo with Santa, Iam sure Santa will be popping a few local shops, Let it be-gin and supported by Bargain Den 🏷👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

01/09/2026

*Special offers*
To celebrate our 5th birthday this week any 70cls bottle purchased can have the option of adding a local engraved coaster for only £2. A local engraved small Hi-ball glass for only £3 or a local engraved balloon glass for £4 or take one of each. There's minimal stock of these so be quick before we run out. Open this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10-2

29/08/2026

Wow its the end of the month already 😱
Its the last bank holiday weekend of the year and its looking like its going to be a bit of a washout 😔 we are open 10-2 today if your staying in or having friends round for drinks. Our real ales are selling really well 🍺
Its also free parking today so see you soon 😊