Jim Gerrard
23 posts
Currently studying MA Multimedia Journalism at Bournemouth University. Graduate of the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester in Agriculture.
Advertising Manager and correspondent for national steam and industrial heritage magazine, Vintage Spirit.
Young Steamers
Are enough young people involved in the heritage sector in the UK? Young steamers talks to young people…
Life and Death
Experiencing life and death is a daily occurrence for farmers during lambing season. To the general public, spring…
Historic steam engine returns to the road in Dorset
A former fairground engine has been returned to steam by enthusiasts Brian and Karl Burden. The ‘Princess Mary’…
Rise in sheep thefts in Dorset says NFU
Sheep farmers have been targeted in a rise in well-organised and planned thefts in Dorset this year. This…
First performance by Bournemouth disabled-led group at Royal Albert Hall
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s disabled-led group Resound will perform at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the ‘Relaxed…
Mixed views on new train e-tickets
Great Western Railway is introducing mobile e-tickets in an attempt to speed up the booking process for travellers.…
Recent ‘atrocious’ weather killing lambs, say farmers
Despite the warm weather this week, cold and wet weather over the last month has hindered lambing for…
Don’t leave candles unattended warns fire service
Dorset Fire and Rescue have warned of the risks of leaving candles unattended after two house fires in Bournemouth…
Renaissance of apprenticeships in Dorset
There has been a resurgence in apprenticeships say a local council, as the government aims for 3 million…