Wassail – Traditional Ceremony for a good Harvest

Sunday, 12th January
2:00 – 5:00 PM
The Orchard and Hub, Lordship Rec

Celebrate the Wassail tradition with a fun-filled afternoon of activities, music, and community spirit:

Programme:

• 2:00 PM: Lantern making, face painting, and wreath weaving in The Hub.
• 3:00 PM: Assemble outside The Hub.
• 3:15 PM: Procession to The Orchard.
• 3:30 PM: Toast and sing around ‘Max’ the Wassail tree with members of the Tottenham Community Choir.
  • “Here’s to thee young apple tree, Whence thou may’st bud and whence thou may’st blow. And whence thou may’st bear apples enow.”
• 3:50 PM: Children hang ‘toast’ (fertility symbol) on apple tree branches.
• 4:00 PM: Return to The Hub for warming refreshments, singing (with Hackney Songworks), storytelling, and live music.
• 4:45 PM: Event close.

Enjoy:

• Mulled cider, hot sorrel (non-alcoholic), and homemade appley bakes!
• Bring pots to bang and cash for drink and cake donations.

We are collecting cash donations for Haringey Migrant Centre, supporting vulnerable and marginalized local residents.

Let’s make this Wassail a warm and joyous community celebration!