Jovial January!
- By Jo MacArthur
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- 29 Dec, 2021
Well, hello there 2022 and we are more than ready to look you in the eye and get life back on track,
After lockdowns, rules of six, three tier systems, and all the confusing Covid rules and general flak!
Let’s stride ahead with all guns blazing and, virus willing, the weeks and months that follow through
Will rattle on at an alarming pace and speed, as we ring out the old and ring in the new!
We may stumble out of the Christmas period feeling depressed, stressed, bloated, and tired,
With well-meant resolutions to be a teetotal vegan gym bunny, and to finally get motivated and inspired!
But in this topsy turvy world let’s just spoil ourselves and eat, drink and be merry, and always seize the day,
And think about a few short UK breaks for a change of scene and tempo, and a simple get away!
Come to Chipping Sodbury and see the Sodbury Players production of Treasure Island at the Town Hall,
With some ‘arrr me hearties’ fun to entertain, and then explore our fabulous High Street on a little pub crawl!
Stay at The Moda House and enjoy the views and a hearty full English cooked with love by Jo,
With the best in the west creamy scrambled eggs which usually steal this particular show!
Ah May – the month that tantalises us with the promise of sunshine, showers and eccentric traditions,
From dancing around May poles and the wacky cheese rolling chase with people falling in all positions!
It is time to think about bedding plants, vegetables and herbs to create an oasis of colour and greenery,
Plus the arrival of bluebells as a sign that the approach of summer is gathering pace with stunning scenery!
Here we have Spanish inspired music and a production of The Adams Family and The Lady in the Van,
And nearby Acton Court will be open for tours to see where Henry V111 visited with his second wife Anne!
Jools Holland, McFly and Sophie Ellis Bextor are amongst a great group performing in nearby Yate
Ensuring a few days of entertainment and music that will be fun for all and should be really first rate!
Up at Badminton House the famous annual Horse Trials take place with visitors from far and wide,
Enjoying the chance to see the thrills and spills of the events whilst enjoying the magnificent countryside.
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!
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!
The Moda House, 1 High Street, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. BS37 6BA.
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