Jolly Japes - 21

Gosh! "Three Thousand Years In Sodbridge" is not the historical document I was led to believe. It was, hubby says, written by a local man Allfonso Carpenté and published privately under the pen name Alfred Carpenter in 1920. It contains, apparently, many inaccuracies leading a disappointed critic to scribble across several pages the word "ballcocks". No luck in the Christmas raffle; the winner, to everyone's surprise was the vicar's wife. Gosh.

Jolly Japes - 20

Gosh! Great news today. "Three Thousand Years In Sodbridge" has just been returned, anonymously, to the local library. This historic treasure was missing for almost five years and thought to have been lost to us for ever. Hubby will be delighted as he takes such an interest in the history of the area. This will, I hope, get him out and about more often. Our Xmas Fayre was well attended and, apart from a couple of drunks making a nuisance of themselves, a good time was had by all - especially the children. The Grand Christmas Raffle will be drawn by our local vicar at the weekend. The winners, he announced, would be hung on the church railings facing the main road. Gosh!

Jolly Japes - 19

Gosh! Did you see the cricket? Hubby says he could've done better than most of them despite his complaint. Myself, I thought the English side were even worse. Why not play Wally Hammond? Have been much too busy to do much Christmas shopping. I will have to do it on line and save lugging hubby round the shops as its becoming quite an effort for him these days. The grandchildrren will be taken to see Father Christmas by their mother who's managed to get time off work. I hope to go to the school play this year as both boys are appearing in it. We now have a brand new supermarket at the edge of town. Its opposite the Castle Museum and is on the site of the original building of 1808 erected as the County Lunatic Asylum. Gosh!

Jolly Japes - 18

Gosh! A couple of my friends were able to retain their dignity when told that there were not enough volunteers for the "Calendar Girls". This, after all that publicity in the South Somerset Spectator, too. The Secretary, whose sporty idea this was in the first place, was very disappointed as can be imagined, but the vote stands: 'No outside help to make up the numbers'. I notice, though, she didn't put her own name forward, but then I don't blame her seeing the size she is. If the truth be known, I suspect she's thinking the same about me. There was, though, a very nice picture of her in the Spectator showing her helping to clear flood damage round the Old Manor House (17th cent.), acquired by the National Trust in 1927. BIG RON says the girls should stick to what they do best but declined to elaborate. I presume he was jolly well against the Calendar scheme from the outset as Chris was not among the eager volunteers. Chilly again today. Gosh!
-Sodbridge Action Society (Women's Branch).

Jolly Japes - 17

Gosh! Have been asked to pose in the nude for a "Callendar Girls" portrait for a local charity. I told them straight - I was not that charitable even if they paid me. Hubby was very diplomatic about it and applauded my decision. Could you imagine what BIG RON would have to say? He, incidentally, has given his wife Chris permission to join the SAS. But by golly, even I would hesitate to give my consent to her becoming a "Callendar Girl" though! Gosh..
-Sodbridge Action Society (Women's Branch).