Jubilant January!

November stands as a quiet bridge between autumn’s golden farewell and winter’s snow, Reflecting a month of change and acceptance as nature softens it colours and begins to slow. It captures the brink of the colours of autumn to the indoor cosiness of the upcoming holiday spell, With the chance to relax, unwind and be calm and get ready to temporarily jump off the carousel! But there is still plenty going on with The Great Chipping Sodbury Fireworks and Funfair show Featuring a low-noise display, roaming characters, and street foods such as the odd hot potato! We also have a Craft and Upcycling Market and A Christmas Carol performed at the Town Hall By the Sodbury Vale Musical Theatre Club to get us in the spirit with joyous songs and a curtain call! The Remembrance Parade takes place after the Sodbury Slog gets underway, with the runners ready And all prepared with tightly tied shoelaces to help them cope with the mud and remain steady! Here at The Moda House the front of our lovely building is covered in hand knitted poppies galore Creating a vibrant scarlet cascade of petals representing a life and a story of those killed in the war.

As summer’s last bright blooms gracefully fade, autumn’s embrace literally falls And the seasonal colours wrap around the countryside in a fiery covering of many shawls! It is a month of brisk walks, rosy cheeks and the anticipation of a slice of something homemade, With the harvest gathered and every footpath drenched in leaves showcasing a colourful cascade! Let’s savour the spirit of October from Halloween and ghost stories told around cackling fires, To the sight of majestic red deer locking horns and scurrying hedgehogs across all the shires. The Legends of Motown are performing at the Town Hall with timeless hits and an evening of fun, Along with The Carpenters Experience featuring their classics such as ‘We’ve Only just Begun’! The Sodbury Players are also presenting a spine-tingling double bill of original plays, And not too far away The Cheltenham Literary Festival will celebrate with subjects to amaze! So let’s get ready for the clocks to go back and the stunning vibrant foliage of reds and gold, With a satisfying nip in the air to accompany the natural beauty and creating a sight to behold!