Yorkshire has seen an increase in spend from £33 million in 2008 to £43 million in 2009 and £59 million the following year. The trend continues; thats what the team do at W2Y.(International visits to the county last year was 22 percent up, compared to a rise of three percent nationally.)

Connect The Dots is a new not for profit community interest company which uses digital and creative tools to develop the skills, creativity and confidence of children and young people. We have run major CDI festivals over the last three years in Sheffield and London and now we are consolidating our activity by creating a new venue for workshops, performance and exhibition in our new base . In the immediate future our energies will focus on preparing the refit of our exciting new environment in a historical building in the heart of the city .We look forward to seeing you when we open our doors. Exciting Times. Working with the BBC, Warp Film and Music, A Month of Sundays, The Key Fund, Arts Council England, Sheffield City Council, Pulp , and the Royal Institute of British Architecture..

Growing opportunites for the region and increase job opportunties and investment , in conjunction with the leaders of Barnsley,Sheffield, Rotherham , Doncaster, North Derbyshire and Bassettlaw Bolsover and private sector colleagues.

Leading the development of Sheffield's MakerHub, a centre in the middle of the city supporting the development of innovative products,digital accelerator's and new co's.

Creative programming showcasing and supporting creative talent from across the city at exhibitions , performances , workshops and digitally published products. This included cross-generational and inter-cultural projects working with new music, creative writing and memory in site -specific environments.

Developed an interactive site specific digital project and designing an app. - using commissioned material, vox verite, and writing from a range of local and national contributors to create a map of the city.Over 200 participants in partnership with Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield University and Arts Council England.

Creative Director