Wassailing at the Holly Bush ‘s Thistlefields orchard January 2024
The traditional Wassailing (blessing) of the apple trees to give a good harvest will take place on the Holly Bush’s Thistlefield Orchard on Sunday 25th January 2026. Please note this is postponed from the original date of Sunday 11th January.
The itinerary will be the same as in previous years, that is gathering at the Holly Bush, at 15.00hrs, and then move on to the nearby Thistlefield Orchard to celebrate. In 2024 they were met by Holly Bush landlord Chris Wilbraham and served mulled cider made from last years’ crop of apples. A couple of stories were read out, a song sung and then much bashing and crashing of implements. The group will then return to the Holly Bush for a music session.
The Thistlefield Orchard has been planted up by Chris over the last 20 years and contains over 200 apple trees and several beehives.
