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
Events and Occasions
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
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
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
Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 04
THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WC - 24th of Nov 2014 - ACT 04 Scene 01 - A house in Rome Scene 02 - Camp near Sardis Scene 03 - Brutus' Tent (calm...it ain't that sort of play...) Available FREE - Project Gutenberg Available FREE - iTunes Available FREE - Kindle
Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 03
THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WC - 10th of Nov 2014 - ACT 03 Scene 01 - Rome Scene 02 - The Forum Scene 03 - A Street Available FREE - Project Gutenberg Available FREE - iTunes Available FREE - Kindle
Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 02
THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WC - 27th of Oct 2014 - ACT 02 Scene 01 - An Orchard Scene 02 - Caesar's Home Scene 03 - A Street near the Capitol Scene 04 - Same Street There weren't any warnings on the video clip on youtube and I have a high … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 02
Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 01
THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Who's Who The Main Cast of Characters JULIUS CAESAR, Roman statesman and general OCTAVIUS, Triumvir after Caesar's death, later Augustus Caesar, first emperor of Rome MARK ANTONY, general and friend of Caesar, a Triumvir after his death LEPIDUS, third member of the Triumvirate MARCUS BRUTUS, leader of the conspiracy against … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-long 2014 – Act 01
Christmas Read-a-long 2014
THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Every couple of years, the LBC-ers come together virtually to read a book over the Christmas period. This year - after a wonderful discussion of Augustus by John Williams - the LBC White Swan crew allowed me to persuade them that it was time for us to tackle … Continue reading Christmas Read-a-long 2014
Happy Mothers Day!
I was going to buy you a card with hearts of pink and red, but then I thought I'd rather spend the money on me instead. It's awfully hard to buy things when one's allowance is so small, so, I guess you're pretty lucky I got you anything at all. Happy Mother's Day to you. There … Continue reading Happy Mothers Day!
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