Jubilant January!

Jo MacArthur • December 27, 2025

As one year ends the beginning of another is like an invitation – a gentle, hopeful invitation to begin again

And to take stock and have a moment to look back at what mattered most and to reconnect with your brain!

January is definitely the month to hibernate on the sofa with a cuppa whilst plotting big dreams and passion projects,

And to have time to think about the future and what you don’t want to do and what you DO want to do next!

The Sodbury Players are back in action with a Snow White pantomime for all to enjoy the slapstick and cross-dressing parts,

And also at the Town Hall there is a tribute act showcasing the legendary hits of Genesis and Phil Collins that touched our hearts.

So let’s get on with fresh starts and make the shift from holiday cheer to the reality of winter weather and possibly the January blues,

And embrace the time for reflection, planning and setting goals, being kinder and only doing things that we want and choose!

 

 

 


Tawny September!

By 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!