‘Poppies Galore’ November!

Jo MacArthur • October 27, 2026

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.


Spooky October!

By Jo MacArthur • September 25, 2026
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!

Spooky October!

By Jo MacArthur • September 25, 2026
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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.