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Wassail 2007 Sandford on 5th January

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Dancing at the pubs, processional behind the Wassail King, aTraditional Orchard ceremony to bring good luck for the new year crop, the bonfire, singing and, of course, plenty of mulled cider to help the evening along.

above:- Mark frightens the natives?

below:- singing as the fire starts

above:- Mick gives directions

below:- 'toasting' the tree

above:- Attentive to the ceremony

below:- Pennymoor singers

above:- Chanters

below:- singing as the fire starts

above:- Pennymoor singers

above:- The Wassail King blows his own horn and Roger muses

photo credits:- Margaret Kyle