With more than 10 years each in the management team of Wimborne Model Town, Iain Stevenson, chairman and Greg Hoar, marketing services provider, are stepping down after the conclusion of the charity attraction’s 70th anniversary season.

Both joined as trustees in 2012, with Iain later becoming chairman, overseeing financial improvements leading to reinvestment in infrastructure and new exhibits including the Wareham Bears. He remains as a volunteer. Greg became general manager in 2015 and, latterly, marketing services provider bringing the 1/10th scale 1950s diorama and the new 1/100 scale Model of the Model to the attention of a wider audience.

He said: “What a superb platinum season this year has been, ably supported by the Model Town’s brilliant volunteer force. For me it’s time to move forward to assist other organisations with new full size heritage opportunities.”