We had a lovely Lammas evening last month - the Basket of Abundance held such treasures as a little teapot and packet of tea, punnet of homegrown plums, bottle of cider, and some local eggs. We also had a feast with homegrown tomatoes, local cheese, apples, plum juice and Sammy made dips with avocado and tomato. 

Thanks everyone!

About Lammas (taken from Glennie Kindred)

"Lammas is the celebration of the grain harvest, the seasonal peak of high summer. The grain harvest is being gathered in, representing for us both the food which will sustain us throughout the winter, and the seed, which will grow again in the spring to bring next year's harvest.

It is a time to give thanks for the active growth period as the Sun's energy begins to wane and we turn, once again, to face our inner selves. Lammas is also known as Lughnasadh, Feast of Lugh (the Corn King), or Festival of First Fruits. There used to be great Lammas fairs across the country, trading fairs, horse racing and it's a good time for baby naming and marriages."