2026Milk-A-Punch - Presentation Pack

Alderney’s Milk-a-Punch celebration, observed on the first Sunday in May, reflects a long-standing tradition of marking the seasonal turning point between winter and summer. Though now associated with gatherings in the island’s pubs, the custom recalls earlier rural life and the movement of cattle to summer pasture. The shared drink has become a symbol of hospitality and continuity, linking present-day islanders with earlier generations.