The wassailing, or blessing of the fruit trees, involves drinking and singing to the health of the trees in the hope that they will provide a bountiful harvest in the autumn. This ancient custom is still practised across the country today… and at St. Catherine’s!
Join us for a candlelit service in church, with joyful singing from the choir, then a walk into the torch-lit churchyard where we will bless our new apple tree 🌳 and look forward to lighter days and a new season of growth.
There will be mulled cider (and non-alcoholic spiced apple juice) to warm us as we wassail. All are welcome. 🍏 Please bring a torch! 🔦