Originally posted in 1895, this beautiful story has become part of our Christmas lore. The links lead to a HTML version of the story by Project Gutenberg. The Story of the Other Wise Man Henry Van Dyke Who seeks for heaven alone to save his soul, May keep the path, but will not reach … Continue reading The Story of the Other Wise Man – Henry Van Dyke
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Please note – re calendars
The Calendar and Book Clubs at a Glance pages will both be taken down for a few days. We're working on making it easier to see what's on and where! In the mean time, our first book club of the New Year will be: Where: White Swan When: 11th of January at 6:30pm Discussing: … Continue reading Please note – re calendars
Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 05
THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WC - 08th of Dec 2014 - ACT 05 Scene 01 - The Plains of Philippi Scene 02 - The field of Battle Scene 03 - Another part of the Field Scene 04 - Another part of the Field Scene 05 - Another part of the Field (it's … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 05
Andrea Gibson – How It Ends
On each occasion that this poem is receited; it has a unique opening. Ms Gibson uses the actual time period elapsed; a device which provides context for the experience and connects with the audience anew. I particularly like it because it pushes the event further and further back without reducing the emotional impact. The song … Continue reading Andrea Gibson – How It Ends
The Poetry of Jill Scott
Jill Scott Actor, Musician and poet. (I don't agree with all of her stances and statements but love her poetry) Haiki #2 It was a loud cry When I was brought to this world Been loud ever since When the women gather Ever watch the women? How they laugh? bend from the waist Like … Continue reading The Poetry of Jill Scott
Chris Nickson Exclusive Short Story – Christmas 1890
Once again, Chris Nickson has kindly provided us with a special Christmas treat - a short story featuring Annabelle Harper (nee Atkinson) - instantly recognisable to fans of his Inspector Tom Harper series! LBC would like to thank Chris for this short story and for his extraordinary kindness and friendship over the last few years! … Continue reading Chris Nickson Exclusive Short Story – Christmas 1890
On the Edge of Darkness – GUEST
LBC regular reviewer Michelle has been reading again... Thanks again Michelle! ON THE EDGE OF DARKNESS BARBARA ERSKINE BLURB (AMAZON) A compelling story of a woman trapped in the wrong time, and a powerful, deadly curse that haunts three generations without mercy... Adam Craig is fourteen when, near an isolated Celtic stone in the wild … Continue reading On the Edge of Darkness – GUEST
The Moon at Midnight – GUEST
Another review from Michelle. 🙂 THE MOON AT MIDNIGHT CHARLOTTE BINGHAM BLURB (AMAZON) It is late autumn, 1962, and darkness is falling, but not just over the idyllic fishing port of Bexham. The threat of atomic warfare is so real that people are taking their children to work, or staying home with their families as … Continue reading The Moon at Midnight – GUEST
The Hanging Tree – Jennifer Lawrence
Father Christmas at the West Yorkshire Playhouse
Bloomin' Christmas! Father Christmas awakes from a dream of summer sun only to realise that it's bloomin' Christmas Eve and the start of his longest night of the year. As he gathers the reindeer and prepares his sleigh, Father Christmas begins the long journey into the snowy night to deliver presents to sleeping children all over … Continue reading Father Christmas at the West Yorkshire Playhouse
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