The Famous Dog Wessex Competition

COMPETITION – The Famous Dog Wessex

To mark the centenary of the death of Hardy’s dog, Wessex

Each entrant to write a short article, analysis, review or poem (maximum 500 words) inspired by this colourful canine.

The Competion is open to everyone

Maximum 500 words

1st Prize: £50 voucher

2nd/3rd Prizes: £25 voucher

(Vouchers for THS online shop)

The winning entry will be published in The Hardy Society Journal

Please send entries to info@hardysociety.org

Closing date is 31st January 2027

Sponsored by Grassby & Sons Ltd

Competition Terms & Conditions

Eligibility Criteria: The competition is open to everyone with the exception of members of the THS Council of Management and their immediate families (including any live-in partner or household member) who may not enter.

Entry Requirements: Entrants to provide a short article, review or poem of no more than 500 words that must be their own creative original work by email to info@hardysociety.org. Entry is free. By entering the competition entrants warrant that all information submitted by them is true, current, and complete. Entrants also warrant that they are the copyright owners of any copyright works submitted and will not infringe the rights of any third party.

Prize Details: Prizes are vouchers for use in the THS online shop only. There are no cash alternatives.

Prize Distribution: Prize winners will be notified by email within 60 days of the competition closing date and the vouchers solely for use in the online shop will be made available at the same time. The voucher is valid for 12 months and THS will cover any postage incurred for items purchased using the vouchers.
Winner Selection: A THS panel will be set up to judge the entries. The judges’ decision is final.

Duration: The competition opens on 1st November 2026 and closes on 31st January 2027.
Promotional Use: The winning entries will be published in The Hardy Society Journal, THS newsletter, THS website and social media. THS reserves the right to use winners' names, images, or audio/visual recordings for publicity.

Data Privacy: Personal data collected during the competition will be used in accordance with the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

The promoter of the competition is The Thomas Hardy Society, C/o Coastland College, Kingston Maurward Campus, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8PX