Golden October!

Jo MacArthur • September 28, 2025

 

October heralds the change from summer to autumn and holds the promise of cooler morning mists and fresher days,

Along with the most beautiful and glorious colourful blaze, and the final few moments of catching the last of the sunny rays.

But life is not slowing down in Chipping Sodbury with several tribute acts coming to town from the one and only Witney Houston to U2UK

To perform all of Witney’s hits, and to celebrate the mighty Irish rock legends with a nod to their distinctive sound and political sway.

Elvis makes an appearance too, and Rod Stewart is here performing his classics such as You Wear it Well and Maggie May,

And if that is not your bag then the Ensemble Renard are performing chamber music, and there is also a Burlesque Creepshow and Cabaret!

We can also look forward to the trick and treating rituals, crazy costumes and fancy masks that go hand in hand with Halloween,

And the deciduous trees shed their leaves which turn into vibrant colours like rusty red and orange creating a magical scene!

So let’s get ready for cosy nights with a blanket, the changing foliage, pumpkins, sweaters, scarves and piping hot soup for lunch

And enjoy the sense of transition and reflection with the season’s natural beauty grand finale and the leaves underfoot making a crunch!

 

 

 

 



Spooky October!

By Jo MacArthur • September 25, 2026
As summer’s last bright blooms gracefully fade, autumn’s embrace literally falls And the seasonal colours wrap around the countryside in a fiery covering of many shawls! It is a month of brisk walks, rosy cheeks and the anticipation of a slice of something homemade, With the harvest gathered and every footpath drenched in leaves showcasing a colourful cascade! Let’s savour the spirit of October from Halloween and ghost stories told around cackling fires, To the sight of majestic red deer locking horns and scurrying hedgehogs across all the shires. The Legends of Motown are performing at the Town Hall with timeless hits and an evening of fun, Along with The Carpenters Experience featuring their classics such as ‘We’ve Only just Begun’! The Sodbury Players are also presenting a spine-tingling double bill of original plays, And not too far away The Cheltenham Literary Festival will celebrate with subjects to amaze! So let’s get ready for the clocks to go back and the stunning vibrant foliage of reds and gold, With a satisfying nip in the air to accompany the natural beauty and creating a sight to behold!

Spooky October!

By Jo MacArthur • September 25, 2026
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Tawny September!

By Jo MacArthur • August 24, 2026
It’s hard to believe that we have almost galloped through the summer’s balmy rays, With one minute being boiling hot and the next scrabbling for a jumper for the cooler days! The Great British weather is a juxtaposition of sunshine and showers and always the subject Of a steadfast topic of conversation, and a theme of which we can all really connect! September is the time to finish the year’s harvest and celebrate its bounty and to prepare For the cooler, fresh mornings, a sentimental feeling of change and a slight nip in the air! The Mop Fair takes place once again, along with a tribute act to the one and only King Of Rock and Roll, The Elvis Legacy, a top selling international show with some extra bling! Also at the Town Hall the Sodbury Players are performing Wyrd Sisters, a satirical slew On Macbeth featuring a murdered king and three chaotic, unconventional witches in a stew! The Comedy Club also returns with an hilarious evening to put us in the mood with a lift, As we switch to the warm hue of early autumn and get ready for the ‘Summer to Fall’ shift.