EMMA KERR
Project Manager
As a creative leader with a passion for bringing projects to life, Emma draws on a rich background in the arts, including her time at organisations like Rambert Dance Company, East London Dance and English National Ballet, to inform her strategic thinking and fundraising expertise. She’s recently been celebrating a personal highlight: her role as the award-winning Executive Producer for Cathy Waller Company, where their film This is Us has been recognised with international accolades. When she’s not busy making magic happen, you can find her supporting the arts as the Chair of Arts by the Sea Festival, an Associate Producer for MOVE IT, and a Trustee of Zoielogic Dance Theatre.
GARY MASON
Events Officer
As the Events Officer, Gary oversees key civic events for the Town Council, including Remembrance Sunday, the Christmas Lights Switch-On, and New Year’s Eve celebrations. With a deep passion for the arts and community engagement, he brings meticulous attention to detail and careful planning to every project. Gary also provides valuable support to the Project Manager.
Huge thanks go to the Town of Culture steering group who have given their time and energy to developing the proposal which secured the Town of Culture opportunity. They are: Malcolm Angel (Gullivers Bookshop and Radio Wimborne), Heather Birchenough (Wimborne Model Town and Gardens), Carole Chedgy (The Allendale Centre), Sarah Dean (Kingston Lacy, The National Trust), Sarah Evans (Allendale House), Chezzie Hollow (Museum of East Dorset), Gill Horitz, Tony Horitz (Millstream Theatre), Tammy Sleet (BID), Martin Smith (Wimborne Minster), Simon Wheeler (Wimborne Folk Festival), Bruce Jensen (Wimborne Minster) and Terry Wheeler (Walford Mill). We’re also very grateful to have representation from the following Wimborne Town Councillors: John Billington, Chris Brown, Jeff Hart, Bill Jaggs and Simon Wheeler.