About this Event
Join us at Christchurch at 2.30pm for a cosy lantern making workshop for the Stamford Wassail later that afternoon.
Across the afternoon you will:
- Make a simple no-sew fabric lantern to carry in the procession
- Join the lantern procession and wassail singing starting at 4 pm from Christchurch car park to the Stamford Community Orchard.
- Enjoy seasonal singing by Linda Ball as you walk
- Enjoy other small arts and crafts activities for shorter attention spans
Once the procession arrives at the Orchard, the Wassail begins at 4.30 pm. This is an old English tradition that welcomes the New Year by singing to the trees and making noise to encourage a good apple harvest. Expect seasonal songs, cider apple juice and a warming brazier. Bring along saucepans and wooden spoons to bang them to warn away the spirits as we continue the procession with the Wassail Queen around the Orchard.
**This ticket is for the lantern workshop only**.
If you are only joining the Wassail at the Orchard at 4.30pm you do not need a ticket (but numbers on site may be limited for safety).
Workshop 2.30-4pm
Procession 4-4.30pm
Wassail 4.30-5.30pm
Age guidance
Activities are planned for age 3 and over although all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Tickets and Attendance
This workshop is FREE but places are limited. Please book a ticket for every person who will attend including adults and children. This event is publically funded. If you book and do not attend without letting us know in advance a fee of £25 per person will be charged.
Accessibility
If you have any access needs or questions about the workshop please contact us before booking and we will do our best to help.
Supported by
This workshop and the lantern procession are supported by South Kesteven District Council.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Christ Church Stamford, Green Lane, Stamford, United Kingdom
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