Wassail 2025 – January 18th

The annual Wassail to wake up the fruit trees is being held at the Horfield Organic Community Orchard on Saturday 18th January, 2-4pm

The ceremony kicks off soon after 2.30pm. . The Apple Tree Lady says “We welcome all to Wassail. Whatever the weather, help us bring life to a wonderful seasonal tradition that celebrates people, community, and nature”.

Toast the orchard for a fruitful harvest. Bring ribbons, clouties & shining things to dress the trees. Pigsty Morris bring their dancing and merry making to the festivities around 3pm. Mulled juice and homemade cake for sale.  Cash only!

Wassail at Horfield Organic Community Orchard in 2016
Wassail in 2016

The Orchard can be found on Davies Field on our Golden Hill Site, nearest postcode BS7 8JP.
Walk down the lane beside 22 Kings Drive (between Bishop Road and Kellaway Avenue), turn left and it’s the first gate on the right.

Fruit Trees for Sale – see the HOCO website for more information:
https://community-orchard.org.uk/