A Walk Through Hardy's Heartland

Led by Thomas Hardy Society expert Susan Clarke

A HARDY LARKIN WEEKEND

SATURDAY 10TH August 2019

2.00pm Meet at Stinsford Church, Church Lane, DT2 8PT

2.15pm Set off for an approximate 3 mile walk around Stinsford, Kingston Maurward, Bockhampton – to Max Gate.

Please wear suitable footwear as paths may be uneven in some places.

4.45pm -6pm Meet at Max Gate DT1 2FN Visit to Max Gate only for a 30 minute tour of the house and garden with Marilyn and Andrew Leah, with appropriate poetry readings at each ‘stop’.

Please note: There is an opportunity to visit Max Gate late afternoon on Saturday for an out of hours tour. If you are a member of the National Trust, please remember to bring your NT card with you for entry to Max Gate. If you are not a member of the NT the entry fee will be £5.90.

Please could you choose one option from the following so that we have an idea of numbers:

2.00pm Meet at Stinsford Church DT2 8PT depart at 2.15pm Walk around Hardy's Heartland.

2.00pm Meet at Stinsford Church DT2 8PT depart at 2.15pm Walk around Hardy's Heartland including the visit to Max Gate. Please remember to bring your National Trust card there is a charge of £5.90 if you are not a member of NT.

4.45pm Meet at Max Gate DT1 2FN Visit to Max Gate only. £5.90 Non NT members, if a member, please bring your NT membership card.

Please advise when booking whether or not you are a National Trust member.

The price for this walk is £4 for those who are not Hardy/Larkin conference delegates.

For bookings and queries please contact: Susan Clarke Tel: 01305 267611 sj@clarke-eaglelodge.co.uk

Or email the Thomas Hardy Society secretary - info@hardysociety.org