Soon after June?
- By Jo MacArthur
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- 26 May, 2020
Spring has all but passed us by as we hurtle towards Summer at a rate of knots,
With some easing of restrictions in place but Covid 19 still firmly calling the shots.
In Chipping Sodbury June is normally the busiest and most hectic month of the year,
But not in this strange time, as the festivals and annual summer gatherings disappear.
In many ways the recent events have created an atmosphere that does not seem quite real,
As we wonder how long and if ever the world as we knew it will recover and heal.
How we yearn for a normal handshake, a crowded theatre or just a simple coffee with a friend,
Or the spontaneity of a long country walk followed by a boozy pub lunch at the weekend!
Lockdown has brought about an absence of guilt in all manner of pleasures and kicks,
Such as not tidying the house and happily binge-watching uninterrupted programmes on Netflix!
Bur for those stuck at home and struggling with the uncertainty of the future of furlough,
It is a time to try and keep calm and not be tempted to reach for that bottle of Merlot!
Here at The Moda House we are all set up for July, and cannot wait to welcome guests back to stay,
But for now, stay safe and well, and enjoy and celebrate the longest and Father’s Day!
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!
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!
Now that January is out the way we can begin to look forward to the arrival of longer days,
With the merest hint that the winter months are gradually going, and we can anticipate some warming rays!
But there is still Pancake and Valentine’s Day to enjoy with sugar, lemon juice and roses all round,
With the usual frying and flipping, and the romantic and commercial celebration merry go round!
In Chipping Sodbury there are concerts taking place plus a tribute to ELO and Lionel Richie,
And the Fawlty Towers dining experience, with Basil and Sybil causing chaotic mayhem and being bitchy!
More Moda marmalade has been made and the new dining room table has gone down a storm,
And the heating has been on full blast to cope with the arctic air, keeping the house all toasty and warm!
So let’s begin to await some early occasional sunshine and to all those women who are in love and carefree,
It is time to bite the bullet, buy a sparkling ring, chose a special location and get down on one knee!
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