Pam’s passion for painting

When Pam moved to our Chyvarhas home in Callington, she was delighted that the team not only supported her to continue her passion for painting, but also organised art workshops so she could share her hobby with others.

Pam moved to the home last year and, as well as having a stall to sell her paintings at the home’s winter fete, she is proud to see them displayed around Chyvarhas. 

“I feel very happy to be able to continue my hobby here and to get the support of the staff and residents. It is very important that we are encouraged to continue our hobbies or activities we used to enjoy, and the team really do encourage us. We have art workshops, which not only encourage me to pick up the paint brush, but also other residents who may have never painted before.” 

Pam, who is 90 years old, loves to paint landscapes and flowers.  

“I take a lot of my inspiration from the garden here,” she explains.  
“I am so very proud that some of my artwork is displayed in the home, it makes me feel so valued. Being here is a new community to call home and these activities give me the feeling of purpose.”

Surprisingly, Pam didn’t take up her hobby until she was 60.

“I love the freedom of painting,” she explains. 
“The way it just flows out of you. You start with a blank canvas and you don't know where it is going to go.” 

For Pam, being part of the community at Chyvarhas means so much to her.  

“We all work together to ensure Chyvarhas is a happy place, away from the troubles in the world. The staff are first class - they are so caring and nothing is too much for them. Every one of them does a fantastic job to make sure every person here feels appreciated.”  

For more about how we are enriching lives at Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home, or any of our other care homes in Cornwall, our Enquiry Support Team is here to help on 0800 331 7414.