Address to the tree

Fishbourne goes a-wassailing!

On Sunday 18 January a fabulous Wassail took place at the Fishbourne Centre. This is an old English tradition to drink health to the trees to bring a good fruit harvest for the year.

Ronnie and Sally who organised the event gave their thanks to all involved…

WASSAIL THANKS TO ALL :
Our Volunteer First Responders….Thanks lads
Andy (Spinnaker Shanty) (and closet Mummer) leads the “Address to the Tree” – The Wassail : Good Health!
Fishbourne Mill (the local Morris Side) entertained us all.
“In Comes I……“
Prize Old Mummers who intrigued and entertained all, with wild tales and boasts. They collected for Naomi House Hospice for children.
Sally & I would like to thank everyone who made the evening possible by their contribution – the First Wassail at Fishbourne anyone can recall.
Namely…
The Fishbourne Centre , management & staff
Fishbourne Mill Morris Side
Prize Old Mummers
The Rollicking Nancies ( Shanty Singers)
Andy Jackson ( Mummer & Wassail King)
All our friends who were Volunteer Stewards & Helpers & Apple Cake Bakers.
Jack & Joyce – community spirited local residents.
Community FIRST RESPONDERS ( 3 super volunteers)
The Village Magazine, Fishbourne Village Voice, FPFA & Parish Council.
Fishbourne Vibes.
And….last but NOT least:
All those who came along to view, enjoy & contribute.
Thank You All – Ronnie & Sally
( “will we do it again next year? “)

Address to the tree

Address to the tree

Fishbourne Mill morris

Fishbourne Mill morris

Prize Old Mummers

Prize Old Mummers

Wassail first responders

Wassail first responders