Harvest Celebration

So this year we decided for the first time to hold a Harvest Celebration. We thought about all the things that Harvest Festival symbolizes.
Gratitude for a bountiful harvest, acknowledging the abundance provided by nature.
So what are the traditions of harvest in the UK we wondered? So we found out.
Church bells were rung on each day of the harvest,
A corn dolly was crafted from the last sheaf of corn harvested,
The horse bringing the last cartload was usually decorated with garlands of flowers ribbons,
A fantastic feast would be held at the local farmers house and games were played to celebrate.
Our very generous Clients and their families donated seasonal produce. We then invited Gate House Foodbank to our Time Out Club where all our donations were gathered together and 2 of our lovely Clients were ready to greet them and hand over the delicious goodies.
With this years great success we will most definitely do this again.