The celebrated pet cemetery at Max Gate is an unequivocal declaration of Thomas Hardy’s love of animals and his epitaph for his beloved, if unruly, wire-haired terrier Wessex is a testament to his rarely heralded mastery of brevity. It says, simply: ‘Faithful. Unflinching.’ It’s little surprise to find Hardy was a member of the RSPCA, Read More…
Month: January 2016
Back from the brink
Although he has seen ticket sales more than double since taking over Weymouth Pavilion in July 2013, director Phil Say remains a reluctant figurehead for the entertainment venue’s undeniably successful rebirth. ‘It’s not rocket science,’ he declares, ‘but if you put on shows people want to see, at prices they can afford, in a clean Read More…