A great time was had by all at this year's Wassail on 10th January. Many thanks to all who came and a special thanks for your generous donations to the Woodlands Group. These donations make it possible for us to look after our Community Orchard, The Meadow, Wildflower Verges and other natural areas around the village.  

 

The Wassail is an ancient custom to celebrate the end of a midwinter's break from toiling on the land, and involves music and revelry and visiting orchards to encourage a bountiful crop in the year ahead.

The next New Ash Green Wassail, hosted by the Woodlands Group, will take place within the first two weeks of 2027.

The event begins at 4pm in the Village Hall. Entertainment will, as usual be traditional and will be confirmed later to the date. As darkness falls we light the torches to walk to the orchard, for more merrymaking. The Wassail usually ends by 6:30.

This is an event for all, young and old. So join us in song, bring bells or something noisy and silly hats are encouraged, to keep off the winter chill.

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