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SUMMARY:Friends of St Leonard's Rodney Stoke Wassail
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a traditional Wassail evening\, rooted in centurie
 s of rural custom and closely tied to the cider-making heritage of Somerse
 t.\n\nWassailing is an ancient midwinter tradition\, once widely practised
  in the West Country\, where communities would gather in orchards to “wa
 ke” the apple trees after the darkest part of the year. The ceremony was
  believed to encourage a good harvest by driving away evil spirits\, bless
 ing the trees\, and ensuring a plentiful crop of apples for the coming cid
 er season. Songs were sung\, cider was shared\, and offerings were made 
 — a ritual that combined folklore\, agriculture\, and community life.\n\
 nOur evening will include a traditional Wassail ceremony followed by a (on
 e night only) Wassail based play performed by the Rodney Stoke Mummers! We
  will be serving warming home made soup\, bread rolls & cake as well as mu
 lled cider or apple juice. It is going to be a relaxed\, family-friendly e
 vent. There is no need to know anything about Wassailing beforehand\, and 
 you are very welcome simply to come along\, listen\, and take part as much
  or as little as you wish.\n\nAs with all Friends of St Leonard’s events
 \, funds raised will go towards caring for our beautiful 12th-century chur
 ch and supporting the village hall\, helping to keep both buildings open\,
  welcoming\, and well cared for at the heart of Rodney Stoke.\n\nPlease dr
 ess warmly\, wear wellies or sturdy boots as we will be walking across a f
 ield &  bring a torch if you have one. If you need to park there is parkin
 g available in the field below Brangay Farm.\n\nAll are very welcome\n\nTi
 ckets available:   https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fosl
LOCATION:Brangay Farm
URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10867/service-and-events/events/
 1279281/
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