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Mother's Day March

  • By Jo MacArthur
  • 23 Feb, 2018

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It’s the month to show our appreciation and gratitude to all those special Mothers,

 And to spoil them rotten in return for everything that they do for others.

 A colourful bunch of tulips or some pampering products could surely suffice,

 Or a lush lunch out to celebrate would also be most welcome and jolly nice!

 Spring is definitely on its way bringing a yellow carpet of daffodils

 That spread through the fields and woods, and high up on the brows and hills.

 Let’s hope the roaring March winds won’t stop the crocuses poking through,

 All straight and upright, and prim and perky in hues of purple and blue.

 Easter is almost here with the anticipation of hot cross buns and Simnel cake

 So why not plan a visit to Chipping Sodbury and The Moda House for a little break!

 The rooms are warm and cosy, and the marmalade’s been lovingly made,

 All ready and waiting for you to sample and to see if it’s made the grade!

 

 

By Jo MacArthur 25 Mar, 2024

Hooray! – Spring is on the way with longer and brighter days resulting in a dose of natural light,

Which is so important for health and happiness and making us feel a bit better than just alright!

We can open up the windows, give everything a good airing and begin a ‘de clutter’ campaign

To re charge the batteries, lift our mood and make us feel refreshed, renewed and almost humane!

We can enjoy the infectiously cheery songs by the birds and watch the plants and trees bounce back,

And finally pack away the heavy overcoat, scarves and gloves for a colourful lightweight anorak!

Here in Chipping Sodbury, we have more concerts, a Carpenters Experience and an 80’s Rock Show,

Plus the very first Sodbury Yarn Over Festival with a chance to see demonstrations and to say ‘hello’!

Badminton House is opening its gardens for all to explore and to see the Spring colour palette show

As we prepare for the unpredictable April weather of mini heatwaves, sharp winds, rain and even snow!

 

 

By Jo MacArthur 25 Feb, 2024

 

Hopefully the grip of Winter is firmly behind us as the days slowly get longer and lighter,

With the birds sing louder and louder, and we can finally get the feeling of all things brighter!

The earth pulls at us all to stir and move, and to start making plans and prepare for new goals

As we can begin to think about putting the boots away in readiness for the shorts and plimsolls!

We have the long Easter weekend to enjoy, plus St David’s and St Patricks day, and Mothering Sunday

And a chance to spoil her rotten with perhaps a meal more gourmet, and a stunning floral display!

In Chipping Sodbury we have concerts, a gala dinner for the RNLI, plays and the spring MOP Funfair,

Plus further afield The Gold Cup, and bread making at the Badminton Estate complete with crafty cookware!

So let’s enjoy the clocks going forward and the arrival of the glorious daffodils to make us all smile,

And plan a trip to our lovely town to explore, plus a visit at The Moda House and stay for a wee while!

 

 

By Jo MacArthur 25 Jan, 2024

 

Now that January is out the way we can begin to look forward to the arrival of longer days,

With the merest hint that the winter months are gradually going, and we can anticipate some warming rays!

But there is still Pancake and Valentine’s Day to enjoy with sugar, lemon juice and roses all round,

With the usual frying and flipping, and the romantic and commercial celebration merry go round!

In Chipping Sodbury there are concerts taking place plus a tribute to ELO and Lionel Richie,

And the Fawlty Towers dining experience, with Basil and Sybil causing chaotic mayhem and being bitchy!

More Moda marmalade has been made and the new dining room table has gone down a storm,

And the heating has been on full blast to cope with the arctic air, keeping the house all toasty and warm!

So let’s begin to await some early occasional sunshine and to all those women who are in love and carefree,

It is time to bite the bullet, buy a sparkling ring, chose a special location and get down on one knee!

 

 

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