UNIQUE COLLECTION: Curator Rachel Whitworth with a purple bodice which is thought to have been worn by Josephine Bowes

ART SHOW: Simon Pell prepares his exhibition of vibrant, colourful pictures at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle. It opens on March 10 and runs to May 22

Angela and Tim Baitman on the floor

ART FOR ALL: Volunteers and youngsters were enthusiastic during the morning session