God bless us everyone, so said Dickens (Tiny Tim) in "A Christmas Carol."
Dickens describes Christmas as "a good time: a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time: the only time I know of in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of other people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys". This was what Dickens described for the rest of his life as the "Carol Philosophy".
One could say that Charles Dickens has probably had more influence on the way we celebrate Christmas today than any single individual in human history…except One.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
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Mr Bertie Pearce
Has a BA (Hons) in Drama from Manchester University, and a Diploma Internationale from the École Internationale du Théatre, Jacques Lecoq. A member of the Inner Magic Circle, with Gold Star. Past experience includes lecturing and performing on cruise ships, and to U3A, historical societies, festivals, schools and colleges. In addition, has toured the world with a magic cabaret show and a one man show entitled All Aboard. Has written articles for newspapers and magazines on entertainment and theatre.
OTHER EVENTS
An examination of colour.
We are happy to announce a visit to Glynde Place, by coach, at £40 per person.