Hardy Annuals' 'Dorset Coast & Countryside' brings to life scenes from Dorset's fascinating history: George III's visits to Weymouth, the threat of invasion by Napoleon, Captain Hardy witnessing of the death of Nelson, the Mellstock Quire's preparations for Christmas - these and many more are presented in words and music with a strong local flavour.

Jan Wyld is an actor, wordsmith and piano teacher. Roles have included Mary Shepherd (Lady in the Van), Susan in Bed among the Lentils, female characters in Two which toured the South West and Isle of Man with Churchill Productions. Dr. Richard Hall studied at Dartington College and the University of Durham. He returned to Dorset where he has pursued a career in many branches of musical activity - teaching at Weymouth College, Bournemouth University and the Dorset Rural Music School (of which he was Director for 18 years), examining for the Associated Board, choral conducting and chamber music playing.

Richard Willetts graduated at the Birmingham School of Music in 1967 and secured a position with the BBC Training Orchestra in Bristol as a violist. He continued his career with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra as sub- principal viola, leaving in 1975 to teach violin full time for the Dorset Music Service. Richard also established the Cornel Music Group performing mainly Baroque music touring the UK and America.