Sandwell people with special needs worked on a project to produce a collection of work. Walsall is mentioned. the photograph shows Jason Pace and Faye Ward from Beech Road in Wednesbury with some of the artwork.

People who had donated their memorabilia to the gallery were being invited to a special “thank you” reception. The photograph shows Rosie Crook with exhibits donated by Mrs Davies of Tividale and Mr Price from Wednesbury. .

A new audio guide to the permanent exhibitions meant that blind and partially signed people were able to benefit from the same experience. Rosie Crook is quoted, and the photograph shows Christine Hodgetts with a Sony Walkman listening to the audio guide.