A DEGREE in graphic design proved a perfect match for Danielle Davis with her placement with Thirsk-based Rural Arts North Yorkshire.

Danielle, 23, had worked on a volunteer basis with the organisation, so when the opportunity came to work full time under the scheme, she leapt at it.

Over the summer she has worked on a wide range of projects, including marketing material for Rural Arts itself, created designs used within the Thirsk Festival, run workshops for local primary schools and has now produced three giant puppets as part of a community project with three Whitby schools. The puppets will be displayed in the town's library.

Updated: 11:10 Monday, November 01, 2004