Monday, March 12, 2012

Solstice ceremony around holy thorn

On a cold and foggy Tuesday morning, residents from CentralSomerset marked the Winter Solstice at the Holy Thorn on WearyallHill in Glastonbury.

People from all religions held hands around the Thorn -vandalised two weeks ago - to mark the shortest day of the year,honouring the thorn, and Joseph of Arimathea, offering silenceprayers and blessings.

The Mayor of Glastonbury, Councillor John Coles also attended,making the trek to the top of the hill to watch the ceremony.

A reward has been offered to anyone who can provide informationand help find those responsible for the vandalism of the tree.

If you have any information about the attack on the Holy Thorn,please contact Sergeant Mark Edgington on 0845 456 7000.

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