A Wassail is an ancient rural English celebration giving fruit growers and pickers the opportunity to drink to the good health of their fruit trees and to an abundant crop in the coming year. It also brings light, noise, laughter and cheer to the longer, darker winter months.

We will weave a community basket for our autumn apple harvest, tell stories and have fun.

So why not join us on Saturday the 3rd of February 2024 as we make noise, make merry and share Mike’s warm spiced apple juice and snacks.

With a Wassail Master to oversee proceedings and our own Wassail troubadours – this is a community and family event not to be missed!

All are most welcome.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.

The walk will meet at the Vine Road Recreation Ground near the Pavilion.

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Images: with grateful thanks to Arnehel Deserra