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Alfresco April!

  • By Jo MacArthur
  • 27 Mar, 2021

 

We are definitely getting there, and spring is very much in evidence with the cheery daffodils in full bloom,

As we wait for places to open up as a reward for our patience, and to finally put an end to the doom and gloom!

The long Easter weekends looms with a chance to walk in the woods with bluebells galore creating a scene,

And to reflect and be grateful for the positives, including the amazing result of the millions receiving the vaccine!

Some things we may not miss and perhaps will fully embrace, such as air kissing and savouring our own personal space,

With much less of the face-to-face interaction and living life at a slightly slower place, and not out of a suitcase!

For the first time in many years, we’ve stopped to think about the invisible grafters and all that they do

To keep the wheels of society rolling for not much recognition or money, and so a big ‘thank you’ is long overdue!

April brings with it a time for planting and cleaning, the fun of Fools Day and the distinctive call of the cuckoo,

With now the prospect of meeting outdoors in between the April showers, and finally sorting out the wild hairdo!

 

 

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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