Procession of the 6m Yule Straw Goat, Wooler
A candle-lit community parade escorts a six-metre straw Yule goat through Wooler to Ad Gefrin, followed by music, food and drink.
About This Event
Wooler marks the start of the Yule season with a candle-lit procession of a six-metre straw goat, built by Orbital FX, Albert Fairnington and community volunteers. Residents, school children, choirs, pipers, local businesses and St Nicholas walk with the goat from the High Street to Ad Gefrin. The procession ends with music, food and drink at Ad Gefrin. Everyone is welcome to join in or watch along the route, and admission is free.
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