About...

Jo and John Kerr are a wife and husband professional freelance team.

We've known each other more than 40 years and work together....er, rather well.

Many a Gem is the name of our company. It's more than 12 years old now.

How?

How we got here.

Jo was a teacher before the family came along.

John worked for a large management consultancy then County Council IT departments for 25 years. Given the chance to take early retirement at 50, he couldn't believe his luck. We're still not sure who was best pleased to make the break - us or the Council. Whatever, he was out of there faster than Lewis Hamilton, before they could change their mind.

That's when we decided to set up Many a Gem Ltd - a vehicle for our interests, talents and skills.

Giving up the security of 'the corporation' was a big step for both of us.

We have lots of ideas about how to develop the business. We could use a little more capital, if anyone's offering...

John loves books and is fascinated by words, images and designs. The web is a natural home for him to grow his talents.

Jo is not in the best of health these days, but helps where she can.

We've both done Reiki, up to Level Two. That's great. Just lie back, relax and let it all wash over you. Why not see if you have the healing touch too?

We have two grown up sons who've flown the nest and also a young man, Milo, who is now studying for a degree in maths at Leeds University.

Milo is into the sort of things he should be for his age and gender: I'll leave it to your imagination.