Sunday 22nd January 2023 - Wassail at Donkey Lane Community Orchard

Not long now to our 2023 Winter Wassail at Donkey Lane Community Orchard on Sunday 22nd January 2023 2pm - 4pm.

Bring the family along to join in this traditional celebration to wish good health for the orchard, wealth for the community and a bountiful fruit harvest. Dress up warmly and bring percussion instruments like drums, triangles, maracas or pans and spoons, anything you can clatter together to make a noise!

There's no need to book; the event is free and open to everyone. Donations are welcomed (cash only) in return for refreshments, for the Donkey Lane Community Orchard.

Weather and clothing

Check the weather forecast and dress up appropriately. Bring a brolly if needed! Wear wellington boots or stout, waterproof footwear that is suitable for walking around in an orchard environment in winter weather.

Ground Conditions

The orchard floor is covered in a mixture of grasses and a variety of wild plants. The terrain is uneven and dependent on the weather, there may be areas of mud, so watch your step. Windfall apples that haven't yet been eaten by wildlife may also be slippery underfoot. Ground conditions in the orchard may not be suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs without rough terrain tyres. The Orchard can be reached by heading up Keen's Lane and crossing the railway crossing into Donkey Lane. The Orchard is directly on the right-hand side. Please be aware that Donkey Lane can be extremely muddy in wet weather.

We look forward to welcoming you to our 2023 Winter Wassail!