Wassail - Old Town Recreation Ground
Schedule
Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Old Town Recreation Ground, Eastbourne | Eastbourne, EN
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✨ You’re Warmly Invited to a Traditional Sussex Wassail ✨at First Serve Café
Join us with the Friends of Old Town Recreation Ground to celebrate our wonderful Community Orchard in true Sussex style 🌳🍎
📅 Friday 2nd January 2026
⏰ 7pm
What’s happening?
🔥 Meet at First Serve Café for an introduction to this wonderful Sussex tradition led by Whispering Dave
🔥 Enjoy a torch-lit procession to the Community Orchard, kindly provided by the Eastbourne Bonfire Society
🔥 Return to First Serve Café for the singing of traditional songs led by Whispering Dave
☕🍰 Good to know
The café will be open throughout the evening for drinks and snacks, so you can warm up and refuel as you celebrate.
🥁 Get involved!
Bring pots, pans, or musical instruments and help us make a joyful noise at the end of the Wassail ceremony to wish the orchard well for the year ahead.
🌟 Free community event – everyone welcome
We’re really looking forward to seeing you for an evening full of tradition, music, and community spirit.
Wæs þu hæl! 🍎🌿
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Where is it happening?
Old Town Recreation Ground, Eastbourne, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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