You’ll have heard of the Wassail, the custom of visiting orchards in cider-producing regions of England and singing to the trees to promote a good harvest Today was the inaugural Blossail held in St Day, singing to the trees, now in blossom, in the newly planted Community Orchard. It was a truly lovely day with Maypole dancing, picnics in the orchard and of course, singing. Enjoy the gallery.
Beautiful banner
Three Daft Monkeys
Dancing around the maypole
Pattern of ribbons at the end of the dance
M. Ben’s Red
M. Oaken Pin
Singing to bless one of the trees
Cider being poured over the tree in the blessing ceremony
After singing in the Old Church, leaving after a very pleasing day.
