Wassail! Wassail!

As any fule kno, the best way to ensure a really good apple harvest is to bless the trees in midwinter with libations of cider, while at the same time singing, dancing and making loud noises in the orchard to scare away evil spirits. Or at least that’s the theory behind the Old English custom of Wassail (or “good health”) that is currently undergoing a huge revival across the country.

Sceptical? Come and join the revellers on Saturday 17 January at Chillington Village Hall and see for yourself! Tea and coffee, apple juice and cider, hot and cold food will be served. There’ll be music, singing, dancing, spirit-scaring and lots more. Action starts at 12.15 – see you there!