SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER - Fletcher House Residents Art Exhibition

On Saturday Somerset awoke to a thick blanket of snow and atrocious travel conditions. So it was with some trepidation, a spade, blanket and hope for the best that I set off for Wells, determined to visit the special exhibition of art work by the residents of Fletcher House on display at the Seager Hall. The journey took a while as the roads were treacherous and only passable with considerable extra care.


The road from Shepton Mallet to Wells had a distinctly alpine look to it. I arrived in Wells to find the streets pretty deserted and looking rather Dickensian in the winter light.


However there was a warm welcome awaiting at the hall where Carol Mohide and Pip James were on hand to welcome the few brave souls who had ventured out.


It was a real pleasure to see the excellent exhibition. The art work showed the talent of our resident group to great effect.


It was a pleasure to meet Glenda Maynard, the local resident of Wells and talented artist and teacher who has been working as a volunteer with our residents.


It was also a special delight to see the work of our centenarian resident Edith Wilkinson (picture below). Edith is one of the special group of Somerset Centenarians whose life stories will be published next year in the special book that Somerset Care is producing to mark our 20th Anniversary year.


Despite the weather and a limited attendance the exhibition was a success and a number of pictures were sold. I hope this is something that can be done again and possibly extended to other homes during 2011 when we intend to do more to promote the Arts in all forms as therapy, activity, stimulation and sheer enjoyment for all our residents and clients. Many congratulations to Glenda and the staff and residents of Fletcher House on their great initiative.

Location:Wells