Community orchard Wassail

Come down to our Community Garden and Orchard on old twelfth night to celebrate our apple trees and join in a centuries old tradition of wassailing. Wassailing is the custom of visiting orchards and singing to the trees to promote a good harvest for the coming year.

This event is family and dog friendly (although some might not enjoy the clattering of pots and pans!)

You’ll have the chance to make an evergreen crown to wear then join revellers in a procession up to the orchard, led by our Wassail queen, storyteller Mrs Mash.

Gather around the trees and place pieces of toast in its branches to entice robins, the guardians of the orchard.

We will pour cider around the roots of the trees – and make a racket with pots and pans to ward off any evil spirits and wake the trees from their winter sleep.

Join in with singing or just listen as we serenade the trees with traditional songs.

Finally taste the wassail drink, which is usually a local ale or cider blended with honey and spices. We will have mulled apple juice for all ages to enjoy.

This event is free to attend and there is no need to book, just come along on the day.

Accessibility information

There are accessible parking spaces on site. Please note the terrain is mostly flat and the paths are gravel. The venue is outdoors with the exception of the working cabin.

If you have any other accessibility questions please phone 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.