Next Event
Postponed DUE to WEATHER
NEW DATE COMING SOON
meet at the Bell CAR park on outwood lane for 4:30PM. The procession then leaves at dusk. we march with our torches to the apple orchard located on outwood common next to the windmill, where we light a bonfire, sing wassail songs, dance, recite poetry and bless the apple tress with last year's cider. then back to the bell for more drinks, folk music and even more merrymaking. All are welcome
wassssaaaaail!!
ABOUT
What is Wassail?
Wassailing is a Twelfth Night tradition with pagan roots and has been practised in Britain for centuries. We visit a nearby orchard for singing, dancing, drinking and general merrymaking. The purpose is to encourage the spirits into ensuring a good harvest the following season. WASSAIL!!
You can read more about the tradition here :
HISTORY
GALLERY
Take a look at our past Wassail events and the joyous moments shared by the community.
