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Slippers in the Rain is a unique art project created by collaboration between older Lymm residents, local artist Helena Edwards and Culture Warrington. 

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Named after a line in Jenny Joseph’s popular poem Warning, about positive ageing, the display features a variety of work produced by residents aged between 60 and over 90.

 

Some of the colourful illustrations capture the spirit of that poem; of taking delight in the freedoms that can come with advancing age.

 

Some of the other artworks were inspired by recollections, for instance of the hardships of war and the pleasure of dancing in "I Remember When."

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Residents from the Lymm care homes involved, Cheshire Grange and Keate House, were delighted to visit the Pyramid Arts Centre on January 19, 2017, and see their hard work displayed in the art gallery.

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77-year-old Joseph Newton, from Keate House, said: “It’s fantastic to come along and see the display.

 

“Art takes your mind off things and gives you something to enjoy.  I like building and painting model planes as well so I was happy to get involved with this.”

 

Margaret Clough, 76, who lives at Cheshire Grange, added: “I think it’s marvellous that our art is on display.  I’m very proud.”

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Visitors described the display as “beautiful”, “moving,” "vibrant and joyful" , "inspirational on many levels," and “colourful and expressive”.

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