Wassail ceremony at the Community Orchard , Eaton Lands

Some photos of the age-old Wassail ceremony at the Community Orchard , Eaton Lands ,a joint project between the Civic Society and the Hythe Environmental Community Group

on Saturday 14th February . The ceremony is aimed at driving away any evil spirits to ensure a good harvest. Photos courtesy of James Willmott.

Bearing in mind it was the only recent day where we had decent spells of sunshine our hope is this could be a good year.