Celebrate the Winter Wassail with Mid-Shores Orchard Group in the Woughton Community Orchard.
Join the Woughton Winter Wassail – A Celebration of Tradition, Nature, and Joy!
Location: Woughton Orchards, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3BD
Date: Saturday, 25th January 2025
Time: Wassail begins at 2:00pm, finishes by 4:00pm
Meeting Place - What 3 Words - bolts.stone.topic
Parking Location - What 3 Words - lowest.moved.moons - a 3 minute walk away
What’s Happening?
Step into a magical winter tradition at the amazing Woughton Community Orchard! Bring your family, friends, and a good dose of festive cheer as we celebrate the ancient custom of Wassailing.
Volunteers can arrive from 12:30pm to help set up and adorn the orchard in dazzling splendour.
Or - Wassailing Ceremony starts at 2:00pm, join the procession to wish the fruit trees health, the community wealth, and the orchards a bountiful harvest for 2025.
Make Some Noise: Bring along anything that makes a racket – musical instruments, pots, pans, or whistles – and help banish mischievous spirits from the orchards.
Crowning Glory: Celebrate the beautifully decorated 'King and Queen of the Orchard' apple trees in style.
Traditional Songs: Sing time-honoured Wassail tunes as we toast to the trees and the community.
Orchard Walk: Take a guided stroll through the cider and perry orchards, soaking in their rich history and abundant wildlife.
Why Attend?
It’s a day filled with music, laughter, and connection with nature. Whether you’re keen on reviving old traditions, enjoying quality time outdoors, or simply making some joyful noise, the Winter Wassail promises to be a memorable afternoon for all ages.
What do I need to bring?
- Warm / comfy clothing that you don't mind getting a bit mucky
- Footwear suitable for being off the path in the orchard
- Pots / Pans and something to hit them with - or anything to make some noise!
How to Join:
Just come along!!
if you need any more information though please email Claire at MSOGChairman@yahoo.com
Who are Mid-Shires Orchard Group?
A volunteer group working across a large area to conserve orchard heritage and share their love of fruit, conservation and training future generations to care for fruit trees. With volunteering opportunities and events throughout the year (like Apple Day) they meet each month in Woughton on the Green to do practical work. More information is available from the group on MSOGChairman@yahoo.com.
Let’s come together to keep this wonderful custom alive – see you there!