‘How Do You Look?’ :arts based action research project aimed at young people, exploring body esteem. Lead artist Jan Flamank, the second pilot project will go live at Tibshelf Community School beginning in June.

‘Dads and Kids Make It’: project in July and August with lead Design and Technology expert Netty Reddish. Whipping up a wealth of ideas, tools, equipment and materials for families to use, lots of low tech goodies to take home.

Junction Arts Living Literacy Road Shows: a feast of fun for schools taking leading story tellers and drama practitioners into primary schools throughout June. This tried and tested programme is now in it’s sixth year.

Putting On the Ritz’: South Normanton Town Park. Saturday 4^th July 2009 11.00-3.00. A different style of gala combining street party, fabulous food and decorations, music and participation for all ages

Commissions: Arts in Rural settings

Creswell Crags Museum and Visitor Centre: June 27^th/Public opening June 28^th. Val Carman specially commissioned artwork