Active Older People at The Bridewell

We've had a brilliant time with the Active Older People Group. We've tried out loads of new crafts and been on several trips out. Our finale was at The Bridewell, opposite The Royal Hospital, where the group exhbited a selection of their art work.

Thanks to The Peoples Health Trust for all their assistance.

However, it's not the end of the group. They have become self managing, and continues to meet every Wednesday at Fairview Park community centre, off Sherbourne Avenue.

All welcome to attend.

Christmas with Fairview Park AOP group

THe group had a lovely final art event of 2014 with some painting, lots of gorgeous food, and the creation of a group work.

 They then donated the work to the group home of one of the members. Don't worry we have plenty more large works planned in the New Year to decorate the communal areas of the three blocks of flats.

Huge thanks to The People's Health Trust who have made the past two years of events possible.
The project funding is now coming to an end, but the group is going strong and will continue for the foreseeable future.
The group meet in Fairview Park Community Centre, Sherbourne Avenue, Halewood and is open to all local residents.

Many thanks to all those who have contributed, and to KHT who provide the space for their residents and tenants to meet and mix with each other and other local residents.

Bridewell and METAL

Fantastic if very tiring trip out to two fantastic independent arts organisations on Merseyside.
The Bridewell on Prescot Street, where 25 artists have their workshop spaces and exhibition space
And
METAL, cosying up to Edge Hill train station.

Thanks to People's Health Trust for making the trips possible.

 We travelled from the depths of the cells, to the rooftops of the Bridewell. The group had a great time quizzing the artists, exploring the artists spaces, letting everyone know what they liked or disliked about the different art techniques, and generally chatting about everything they found. Well done to George, our tour guide, for coping with all the questions. The history of the The Bridewell was fascinating, including its link to 'Boys from The Blackstuff'.

 The group kept Sam and Carole busy with their questions and probing comments about the various types of arts and crafts.

 Thanks to The Bridewell and METAL for making us all so welcome and providing copious amounts of tea, coffee, and biccies.

Magnolia Blossoms with Sam

Today we concentrated on painting Magnolia Blossom.

with the occasional cat, crocodile, and shark thrown in for good measure. We were helped by our Design Volunteer Georgina, Sam from Abaji Arts, and Carole from Boomtime Enterprises.
 Thanks to The Peoples Health Trust for providing funding through Health Fit.

Day out at Wildflower Centre

We had a brilliant day out at National Wildflower Centre with the lovely AOP group from Fairview Park Community Centre.

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