Intergenerational art at Saxonwood care home

Day 3 of care home open week 2024 saw some high energy art created by residents at Saxonwood Care Home in Battle and students from the local Claverham Community College and Battle and Langton School. The workshop, led by the Painted Ladies, sparked some amazing conversations and big smiles!
John, 95, who lives at Saxonwood said: “I met the Mayor this morning who was good fun! Meeting young students took me back to my childhood and also bringing up my four children, I shared some lovely memories.”
Tom, 15 from Claverham Community College remarked: “I’m very grateful to have this opportunity. Everyone has been engaged with the paintings which have been quite messy and abstract, and I’ve enjoyed talking with the care home residents and asking them what they think they see in the art.”
We look forward to framing the art and sharing it with the schools. Thank you to the Mayor of Battle, Councillor Barton, for joining us!