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Have you been down to the woods today
Wassail
9 January 2016
New Ash Green Woodlands Group
Have you been down to the woods today
Welcome back to St Clement’s Clogs…
… and West Hill Morris
A few final programme decisions and then…
… Jerry officially starts the proceedings
Have you been down to the woods today
Are you ready ladies?
Hoops upside your head!
St Clement’s Clogs get the dancing started
Yes, they really do dance in wooden clogs!
Have you been down to the woods today
The Morris always provide music and colour And this year they also treated us to a mummer’s play!
Have you been down to the woods today
A battle ensues between The Turkish Knight & King George
Oh no! Looks like King George has had it!
First the warm-up act…
… as the musicians make ready
Have you been down to the woods today
But… a young volunteer performs some medical wizardry
… and it looks like the Knight will live to fight another day!
But no… he’s up again and fighting back
The foe is finally vanquished
Have you been down to the woods today
… especially with the warmth brought by the torch-bearers
Next is the torch-lit procession to the orchard
Even the rain doesn’t dampen our spirits…
Have you been down to the woods today
… while the little robins wait…
… to be fed their toast and cheese Jerry leads the traditional wassail chant….
Have you been down to the woods today
The King tree in a blaze of blue glory
Have you been down to the woods today
It’s great to see them joining in…
… and having a great time by the look of it!
St Clements Clogs encouraging …
… the youngsters to take part in the dancing
Have you been down to the woods today
… but it’s not as good as these two!
And Sue’s dancing to her own tune with the Wassail Tree!
Hey Carole, where’s your hat?
Martin’s got his…
Have you been down to the woods today
Hello, who let the frogs in?
Ah, a great vantage point from the top of the top hat
Great to see Erith Drum Club back again this year
And it’s not just the humans that are enjoying themselves