RESIDENTS at a Chester care home showcased their creative sides with a special art exhibition.

The team at Care UK’s Deewater Grange, on Chester Road, opened its doors and invited family and friends to attend the inaugural event with piece created by more than 20 of the care home's residents.

A range of techniques and styles were displayed including drawings, paintings, frame collages and crafts, all based around the theme of autumn.

Also featured were breathtaking landscape paintings from resident artist 93-year-old Maurice Sutherland. Maurice, who discovered painting after he had to take time off work following an operation when he was younger, finds inspiration in the places he’s visited, which is reflected in his art – including scenic views of the Lake District.

Visitors were treated to complimentary wine and canapés in the home’s café as they discussed the resident’s impressive pieces with the care home team.

Chester and District Standard: Residents presented a range of piece in various styles including paintings, drawings and collages.Residents presented a range of piece in various styles including paintings, drawings and collages. (Image: Deewater Grange)

Sally Cooper, Home Manager at Deewater Grange, said: "We have some wonderfully creative residents living here at Deewater Grange, and enjoyed a fantastic evening celebrating their talent with the Chester community.

"Creative activities play a big part of life here at Deewater Grange, and we actively encourage residents to continue lifelong hobbies – like Maurice – or try new pastimes through creative activities planned by our lifestyle team. Painting, for example, has a variety of benefits for older people, especially those living with dementia, as it provides an alternative way to communicate and express emotions, and an opportunity to relive happy memories.

"Our first-ever art exhibition was a huge success. Residents have created some amazing pieces, and we look forward to seeing what else they create in the coming months."

Deewater Grange is a state-of-the-art home which provides full-time residential, dementia and nursing care. For further information on facilities visit: careuk.com/deewater-grange. To book a place at the care home, you can contact Customer Relations Manager, Andrew Kenny, on andrew.kenny@careuk.com or call 01244 259480.