RESIDENTS are invited to take part in a traditional Somerset wassail in Midsomer Norton later this month, celebrating the welcoming of this year’s harvest.

The Midsomer Norton Wassail will take place on Friday, January 31, from 10am to 3pm, beginning in the Market Square at The Island.

Organised by Somer Valley Rediscovered, the free community event is open to all ages and aims to “wake” the apple trees and encourage a good harvest for the coming year.

Organisers are encouraging attendees to wrap up warmly, wear suitable footwear and bring pots, pans, bells and whistles to help create as much noise as possible during the celebrations.

Further information about the event can be found on the Somer Valley Rediscovered website.