 Over the last couple of years we've been planting young fruit trees in our heritage orchard; it sits behind For Earth's Sake at the Barn. It's a young orchard of apples, pears, quince, plums and gages, and we want your help to grow a fruitful future for it and for us all.
On Sunday 28 January from noon we'll be holding a Wassail; an ancient custom of visiting orchards in cider-producing regions of England, reciting incantations and singing to the trees to scare away evils spirits and promote a good harvest for the coming year. It's true that we only have a few cider apple trees... though a joyous event in the heart of mid-winter is always welcome!! Hook Eagle Morris will bless the orchard with cider and toast and encourage everyone to help scare away any evil spirits by making as much noise as possible by shouting, clapping, blowing whistles, banging on drums/saucepans or any other inventive way! Mulled cider and hot drinks to purchase will be available, as will hot refreshments for vegans, veggies and non-vegans. There will also be an opportunity to tour our new venue - the Great Green Barn, and learn about how the work of For Earth Sake will continue through 2024. To reserve a place for the Wassailing event and Great Green Barn tour please send us an email and we'll get back to you.
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