The traditional sound of wassailing rang around the Petersfield Community Garden on Sunday when its members sang to the health of the trees in the garden’s orchard.

Wassailing was believed by our Pagan ancestors to encourage a good harvest. Today, it’s a way to bring the community together with mugs of warm cider around an open fire.

Our reporter Stephen Martin was in Steep to meet the participants - including the chair of the community garden, Sue Edberg.

More information, photos and how to join the garden at https://petersfieldradio.uk/2020/01/wassailing-in-the-community-garden/

The traditional sound of wassailing rang around the Petersfield Community Garden on Sunday when its members sang to the health of the trees in the garden&rsquo;s orchard.
Wassailing was believed by our Pagan ancestors to encourage a good harvest. Today, it&rsquo;s a way to bring the community together with mugs of warm cider around an open fire.
Our reporter Stephen Martin was in Steep to meet the participants - including the chair of the community garden, Sue Edberg.
More information, photos and how to join the garden at <a href="https://petersfieldradio.uk/2020/01/wassailing-in-the-community-garden/">https://petersfieldradio.uk/2020/01/wassailing-in-the-community-garden/</a>

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
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