Thomas Hardy's birthday events in Dorchester to be scaled back this year
By Vicky Nash Audience and Content Editor Thomas Hardy's birthday events in Dorchester will be scaled back this year IN a break from tradition Dorchester’s new Mayor and Mayoress will be the only representatives from the town council at this weekend’s Thomas Hardy birthday events. Normally the entire town council marches, in full regalia, to the wreath laying ceremony at Hardy’s statue at the Top o’ Town. Other events planned by the Thomas Hardy Society will also be low key with limited numbers becau...