TOAST IN THE TREE: ROTHERHITHE WASSAIL AT THE MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY

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Midnight Apothecary 2014 kicks off on Saturday 18 January with an ancient appley affair. Gather round the fire for Wassailing, the traditional old Twelfth Night celebration. It's a chance to warm your cockles and make some noise, aided by some cider-based concoctions (and non-alcoholic versions for the serene and sanctimonious).
This ancient ceremony blesses the fruit trees in anticipation of the bountiful new season. For the second year, we will process to the apple tree in the lower garden with Wassail and make lots of noise, led by the Butler of the Ceremony and starring the Wassail Queen. Bring lanterns, torches and/or something to make a noise with. There will be a cash bar from the Midnight Apothecary and delicious hot food on sale from BBC MasterChef winner Julie Friend. There will be other heartwarming cocktails on offer to keep the heart pumping. Live music and singing on the cards.