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March into Spring!

  • By Jo MacArthur
  • 25 Feb, 2017

We can finally look forward to the clocks going forward and longer and lighter days,

With the countryside full of golden daffodils creating a sight on which to gaze!

It’s still a mixture of some fair days and some raw, as the earth begins its slow thaw

But there is a little taster of warmth and Spring and a hint of what maybe in store!

So think about a visit to the bustling town of Chipping Sodbury and beyond

Where Mother Nature has blessed the whole area and waved its magic wand!

The Cotswolds are almost picture perfect with no need for an Instagram filter here

From the honey coloured villages, glorious walks and local lush beer!

Here at The Moda House the hallway has been painted and is looking all fresh and spic and span

nd the top floor is next in the updating and ongoing maintenance plan.

So treat all the Mums to something special and come to The Moda House for a stay

And spoil them all rotten with chocs, champagne and an ‘over the top’ bouquet!

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 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.

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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!

 

 

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