Eastbourne care home celebrates International Artist Day at The Towner Gallery

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Residents at Maris View care home in Eastbourne celebrated Internation Artist Day by spending the afternoon at The Towner Gallery.

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Sylvia Matthews (left) and Vivien Roots (right) at The Towner Gallery | Crystal Care Collection

International Artist Day is a global celebration focussed on creativity and appreciation of expression through all art forms.

On their tour of The Towner Gallery, the residents the able to admire the art on display and also read about the pieces that inspired them. Resident Vivien Roots said,

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Brian Taylor (left), Adam Hayes (middle), Brenda Revell (right) | Crystal Care Collection

“I really appreciate good art and the detail that goes into the pieces that are created. I was very grateful for the opportunity to visit The Towner Gallery; it was a lovely trip.”

May Powell, the General Manager at Maris View, added, “Experiences like these are important in every day life at Maris View. They support our residents to maintain their hobbies and interests, and to stay connected to our community.

“The Towner Gallery was a very popular trip, and we’ll certainly be back for another visit.”

You can find out more about community at Maris View during the home’s Sit and Share Sunday events, every week from 12:00, where all are welcome to enjoy homemade roast dinner with residents.

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