Where I've come from; 

where I am now; 

where I'm going...

At 50 years of age I suppose I'm already more than half way through my life and, this being a milestone year for me, have already begun to take stock of my achievements and examine whether or not I accomplished the goals and desires that spurred on a trainee reporter 30 years previously.

Following a career in newspapers and magazines which culminated in me launching and publishing my own specialist motoring title – MG Enthusiast Magazine – I took the opportunity to enter into semi-retirement working as a freelance writer and consultant editor.

I appreciate, however, that the world of media is rapidly changing and the way in which news and information is presented is becoming far more digitally led. Whilst the established principals of the industry remain it is important that anyone working within media has a broad understanding of the new, expanding formats coupled with the ability to combine their traditional skills with the latest technology.

In deciding to return to full-time education in my middle years I am hoping to acquire the knowledge and ability to work within this new and challenging environment. My aim is to use my established skills within the new formats with particular emphasis on the design, implementation and maintenance of a dedicated web site that makes use of archive material of interest to like-minded enthusiasts and fellow classic car owners.