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Jumping for Joy June!

  • By Jo MacArthur
  • 28 May, 2021

Phew – we are almost there, and I think it is fair to say that we have all had enough,

With the past 15 months leaving us with rich stories - some happy, some sad and some very tough.

But now the doors are unlocked, and cocktails, picnics and glorious long evenings await,

As we can almost push aside the anxiety of this strange and worrying period, and finally celebrate!

Chipping Sodbury is all open once again and there is a definite feel of excitement and relief,

As we can sit both inside and outside in the many restaurants, bars, and pubs, and sip an aperitif!

We have the Festival going on with treasure hunts, quizzes and talks, plus the Carnival and Street Fair,

All tweaked to be safe and sound, and much of the activities taking place in the fresh open air.

The Rotary Classic Vehicle Run is also returning with the street full of magnificent cars, bikes, and vans,

That take a route through the local countryside after an early morning parade for the enthusiastic fans!

 So please pay a visit with a stay at The Moda House, and enjoy all that we can offer and provide,

 And let’s just enjoy Father’s and the Longest day, and the wonderful local area and the great outside!

 

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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