Young And Old Come Together In Stockport For Children’s Art Week

Children from Little Peeps nursery on Stockport Road in Cheadle visited residents at Cheadle Manor Care Centre to create a masterpiece for Children’s Art Week.

An annual event that takes place in July, Children’s Art Week celebrates creativity in children of all ages supporting and encouraging artistic development, making art more accessible and inspiring young people to take part in an art-related activity or workshop.

Six of the three and four-year-old pre-schoolers from Little Peeps made the short walk along Stockport Road to spend the morning with 10 residents at Cheadle Manor, working together to create the masterpiece which has now been displayed in the care home’s lounge for all to enjoy.

Working with brushes and paints and occasionally their hands, young and old alike had free reign with the fresco that took shape on a giant sheet of white paper stretched across a canvas frame.  The result is an amazing outdoor scene complete with beautiful blue sky, magnificent tree and assortment of different animals.

Wellbeing coordinator at Cheadle Manor Sammy Jacklin commented:
“Children’s Art Week provided the perfect opportunity for a get together with our neighbours from Little Peeps.  There is something so wonderful about the way the Little Peeps children light up the room when they come here to Cheadle Manor and the way they interact with our residents is truly magical. It was great to see everyone’s energy focussed on the art project which turned out incredibly well and is now in the lounge for all to see.”

Manager at Little Peeps, Jo Burslam, added:
“It’s really important to take every opportunity for young and old to spend time in each other’s company. Being together brings so many health and wellbeing benefits for all involved.  I know our children love their visits to Cheadle Manor and from the hugs, cuddles and smiles, and I know that the residents love it too.  Children’s Art Week was a great way to get everyone involved in a fun activity and creating something together.”