Tawny September!

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.

 

'See off Summer in Style' August!

By Jo MacArthur • July 27, 2026
August is one of the biggest months for arts, culture, seasonal delights and music in the UK, Highlighted by carnivals, seaside events, outdoor celebrations and a welcome bank holiday! The eat:Chipping Sodbury fabulous food festival takes place in the High Street with the aim To connect the community with the local productive landscape showcasing their hall of fame. Over 70 food and drink makers, brewers and bakers will be there along with entertainers, Covering all aspects of street and treat food, with nearby farmers, growers and campaigners! Not too far away at Berkeley Castle over the bank holiday weekend, the fortress is transformed Into a lively and roaring arena with incredible horsemanship and intense battles being performed The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is also happening producing 3 days of magic for your eyes With the sky full of colourful hot air balloons creating breathtaking views floating across the sunrise! Let’s savour the last of the lazy summer days and the scent of blooming flowers filling the air, And enjoy the sun-drenched meadows or unwind on a tranquil riverbank in nature’s fab fanfare!

Midsummer July!

By Jo MacArthur • June 23, 2026
Halfway through the year already as we welcome the month of July and its stunning lazy days, And look forward to family time, and either holidays overseas or easy UK based home stays. So much is happening again from the massive 12-hour extravaganza of the Sodbury Fest With local ales, food stalls, and performances from bands like the Groove Jacks and all the rest! The Shooting Stars are putting on an energetic production of the Queen’s musical We Will Rock You, Plus at nearby Badminton the RHS Flower Show takes place with designer show gardens to view. Wimbledon kicks off once again with its manicured courts, weather talk, and strawberries and cream As we discuss heatwaves and having to reshuffle our lives around shade and the pesky Jetstream! So let’s enjoy this wonderful month with the lavender fields at their best and sunflowers too, With berries ripening in the hedgerows and farms accompanied by some bubbles and a corkscrew!

Jampacked June!

By Jo MacArthur • May 26, 2026
A month famous for the start of summer proper marked by the solace, festivals and sporting events Such as Royal Ascot and Wimbledon plus the King’s Birthday Parade and all the pomp that it represents. We are into full picnic and bbq season with hopefully wonderfully warm weather and long hazy lazy days To compliment the many village fetes and fairs as we enjoy the social get togethers and pleasant rays! Oasiz are back in town with a tribute act like no other showcasing their famous swagger and biggest hits, And By the Woods Craft Fair takes place selling local crafts, jewellery, art and woodwork and handmade knits! So let’s just enjoy this radiant month capturing the glowing sunshine, and the uplifting early summer feeling, With carefree days and the peak of nature’s growth which makes this month so joyful and appealing! The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.