Joyful June!

Jo MacArthur • May 27, 2025

 

How have we already reached the month of June and just where has this year gone!

But there is still time to make plans for an awesome summer with sun-drenched days and so on.

It is a month to grill, chill and thrill with the sizzle of something delicious on the barbecue,

And a chance to celebrate Father’s Day all together with a few bottles and a corkscrew!

The Big Lunch team are excited to bring you a magical day of free entertainment and fun

With a fabulous back to the 80’s theme to enjoy with friends and picnics in the warm sun!

Former Heavyweight champion Frank Bruno is live at the Town Hall as a talking host,

And we have an American Highway Tribute Show with iconic music from the West Coast.

The gardens at Badminton House are open for everyone to see the various displays and all things good,

And the Chipping Sodbury Festival takes place with plenty of events to showcase the neighbourhood.

So let’s get ready for a busy month of festivals, the summer solstice and meteor showers,

And savour the light days, the start of Wimbledon and all the wonderful array of vibrant flowers!

 

 

 


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