Every year we hold our Wassailing event, this is a tradition that’s held around the country at this time of year. In the past people saw it as a way of thanking the trees for the fruit and to wake up the trees ready for Spring and and bring good luck for a good crop of fruit.
This year we had another bright sunny day for our Wassailing. We were led round the orchard by our Green Man, and musicians leading us in traditional songs and dances. Our trees were woken up with loud noises and fed cider and bread to encourage another bumper crop of apples. Many thanks to our musicians and dancers and our Green Man. Hopefully we will see the results in September!
Lanchester Community Orchard 